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Event: TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Jul 08, 2021





185 cm
43 yrs
210 lbs



200 cm
29 yrs
275 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joels Van Wijnbergen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Dakota Thunderhawk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Van Wijnbergen has closed the distance and engaged Thunderhawk in a clinch.
Van Wijnbergen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Van Wijnbergen drags the fight down to the ground.
Van Wijnbergen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Van Wijnbergen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thunderhawk on the ground.
Thunderhawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Wijnbergen is keeping the position for now.
Thunderhawk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thunderhawk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thunderhawk wants to control from the top but Van Wijnbergen keeps moving. #T1#
Thunderhawk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunderhawk trying to control but Van Wijnbergen is working from the bottom. #T2#
Thunderhawk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Wijnbergen is adopting a defensive guard.
Van Wijnbergen trying to control the position.
Thunderhawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Wijnbergen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunderhawk sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen keeping moving, preventing Thunderhawk from controlling successfully.
Van Wijnbergen managing to control the position.
Thunderhawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Wijnbergen is retaining full guard.
Van Wijnbergen is adopting a defensive guard.
Thunderhawk seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Van Wijnbergen managing to control the position.
Thunderhawk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Van Wijnbergen trying to keep a closed guard but Thunderhawk is proving a slippery customer. #T5#
Van Wijnbergen has Thunderhawk pulled in close to control his posture.
Thunderhawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Wijnbergen is retaining full guard.
Thunderhawk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunderhawk wants to control from the top but Van Wijnbergen keeps moving.
Thunderhawk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
Let's hope that Thunderhawk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Thunderhawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Wijnbergen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Wijnbergen has Thunderhawk pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
Van Wijnbergen keeping moving, preventing Thunderhawk from controlling successfully.
Van Wijnbergen is controlling Thunderhawk's posture.
Van Wijnbergen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Van Wijnbergen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thunderhawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Wijnbergen is retaining full guard. #T8#
Van Wijnbergen pulls Thunderhawk in close to prevent any damage.
Thunderhawk wants to pass the guard but Van Wijnbergen is keeping the position.
Thunderhawk is still trying to improve position.
Van Wijnbergen is controlling Thunderhawk's posture.
Thunderhawk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thunderhawk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Wijnbergen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Thunderhawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Wijnbergen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Wijnbergen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thunderhawk trying to control but Van Wijnbergen is working from the bottom. #T10#
Van Wijnbergen keeping full guard, as Thunderhawk tries to pass.
Thunderhawk content to stall in guard here.
Van Wijnbergen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thunderhawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Van Wijnbergen keeping moving, preventing Thunderhawk from controlling successfully.
Van Wijnbergen can't keep his opponent in guard - Thunderhawk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thunderhawk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Van Wijnbergen (0) vs (3) Thunderhawk
Thunderhawk wants to control the pace but Van Wijnbergen is squirming around nicely. #T12##SUB2#
Thunderhawk goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Van Wijnbergen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Wijnbergen (2) vs (3) Thunderhawk
Thunderhawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Thunderhawk, not yet. #SUB2#
Van Wijnbergen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Thunderhawk to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Van Wijnbergen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Thunderhawk pulls down on the head and he's put Van Wijnbergen to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dakota Thunderhawk!

 

Event: TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Jun 29, 2021





202 cm
23 yrs
250 lbs



185 cm
43 yrs
210 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ali Amir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joels Van Wijnbergen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Amir moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Amir pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Amir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Wijnbergen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Wijnbergen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Wijnbergen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Amir seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Amir keeping full guard, as Van Wijnbergen tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Amir throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Van Wijnbergen escapes and throws Amir's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (0) vs (3) Van Wijnbergen
Amir is trying to work for a sweep but Van Wijnbergen has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Amir (0) vs (5) Van Wijnbergen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Amir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Amir tries to improve his position but instead Van Wijnbergen has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Amir (0) vs (8) Van Wijnbergen
Amir tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Van Wijnbergen controlling the positon.
Amir is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Van Wijnbergen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Amir looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Amir is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Van Wijnbergen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Amir is keeping busy.
Amir tries to escape the position.
Amir tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Amir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Amir looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Amir (0) vs (11) Van Wijnbergen
Amir rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Amir wants to improve his position but Van Wijnbergen is controlling well. #SUB#
Amir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Amir wants to improve his position but Van Wijnbergen is controlling well.
Amir has a hand on Van Wijnbergen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Van Wijnbergen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (0) vs (14) Van Wijnbergen
Amir wants to hold on but Van Wijnbergen pushes him away.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen prevents Amir from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amir tries to hold on but Van Wijnbergen postures up.
Van Wijnbergen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amir is looking to escape.
Amir really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T5#
Amir looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Amir (0) vs (17) Van Wijnbergen
Amir tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Van Wijnbergen prevents Amir from getting the reversal.
Amir tries to hold on but Van Wijnbergen postures up.
Amir is looking to get to half guard.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the attempt from Amir to control.#T6#
Van Wijnbergen prevents Amir from getting the reversal.
Amir is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Amir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Amir bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amir (2) vs (17) Van Wijnbergen
Amir passes Van Wijnbergen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to control but can't.
Amir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Wijnbergen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Amir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Wijnbergen defends it well. #T7##SUB#
Amir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Amir is trying to work for a kimura but Van Wijnbergen is defending well.
Van Wijnbergen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Amir wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Wijnbergen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Amir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and defends easily.
Amir is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Van Wijnbergen reverses the position - he's now on top in Amir's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amir (2) vs (19) Van Wijnbergen#T8##SUB#
Amir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Amir has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Van Wijnbergen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Amir.
Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (2) vs (22) Van Wijnbergen
Amir tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Van Wijnbergen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Amir (2) vs (24) Van Wijnbergen
Amir tries to control Van Wijnbergen's body but Van Wijnbergen pushes him off. Amir squirms to his side and now Van Wijnbergen has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Amir (2) vs (27) Van Wijnbergen
Amir is trying to break free. #T9#
Amir is working hard here to advance position.
I would not like to be Amir right now.
Amir is keeping busy.
Amir can't escape the position.
Amir trying to control the position but Van Wijnbergen manages to sink in the hooks.
Van Wijnbergen controls the action.
Amir is keeping busy. #T10#
Amir is trying to break free.
Amir trying to control the hands but Van Wijnbergen breaks the grip.
Amir rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Amir actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Van Wijnbergen trying to control the action but Amir is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Amir actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Van Wijnbergen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Amir.
Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (2) vs (30) Van Wijnbergen
Amir is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Amir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Van Wijnbergen prevents Amir from improving his position.
Amir is refusing to be controlled, as Van Wijnbergen sits in half guard.
Amir wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Amir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Amir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Amir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13##SUB#
Amir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Wijnbergen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (2) vs (33) Van Wijnbergen
Amir is looking to improve his position but Van Wijnbergen isn't that keen on the idea.
Van Wijnbergen controlling his opponent.
Amir really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T14#
Amir bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amir (4) vs (33) Van Wijnbergen
Amir looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amir passes Van Wijnbergen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Amir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Wijnbergen is just riding it out for now. Amir eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Van Wijnbergen wins on points by 33 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Joels Van Wijnbergen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 17, 2021
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen scores with a hook to the body. One takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a right hand. One shakes it off.
One shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Wijnbergen tries to sprawl out of it but One keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Wijnbergen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Wijnbergen thuds a left hand into One's body.
One fails with the takedown
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
One shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Van Wijnbergen napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Van Wijnbergen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body kick.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen lands an overhand right.
Van Wijnbergen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
One takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Van Wijnbergen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Wijnbergen thuds a left hand into One's body.
One takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Van Wijnbergen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent One stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a body shot.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen with a nice calf kick.
One steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Wijnbergen. That one must have hurt.
One looks winded!
Van Wijnbergen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Wijnbergen cracks One with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#One is rocked!
Van Wijnbergen moves in close and cracks One with a massive right hand! One, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Van Wijnbergen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
Joels Van Wijnbergen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: BBFC 9: Izmaylov Vs. Jinx     
Date:   Apr 03, 2021
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen staying out of range there.#TD#
Goldberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van Wijnbergen's half guard.
Goldberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goldberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Wijnbergen's head.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to stand back up but Goldberg is controlling him
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Goldberg drops an elbow to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Goldberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Wijnbergen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goldberg lands a nice short elbow.
Goldberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goldberg drops an elbow to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head.
Goldberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goldberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Van Wijnbergen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goldberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Van Wijnbergen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goldberg lands a nice short elbow.
Goldberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goldberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Van Wijnbergen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Wijnbergen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Goldberg throws a strike but Van Wijnbergen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Goldberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Wijnbergen has wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goldberg throwing strikes but missing.
Van Wijnbergen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldberg.
Van Wijnbergen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldberg.
Goldberg is working Van Wijnbergen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goldberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldberg throwing strikes from guard but Van Wijnbergen blocks nicely.
Goldberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goldberg cracks Van Wijnbergen with a solid left hand.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldberg lands a couple of digs.
Goldberg stands up over Van Wijnbergen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goldberg won't allow Van Wijnbergen to get back to his feet.
Goldberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goldberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Van Wijnbergen's brow.
Van Wijnbergen looks winded!
Van Wijnbergen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goldberg is controlling him.
Goldberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Wijnbergen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Wijnbergen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldberg.
Goldberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goldberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goldberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Wijnbergen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldberg.
Goldberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Wijnbergen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goldberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to stand up but Goldberg isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goldberg.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick #KD#
and Van Wijnbergen is countered with a crisp right hand from Goldberg that sends him to the canvas! Goldberg follows him to the mat into side control. #CUT#It looks like Joels Van Wijnbergen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg tries to move to mount but Van Wijnbergen blocks the move with his legs.
Sloppy strikes there by Goldberg.
Goldberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Goldberg working away.
Bill Goldberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goldberg working the ground and pound from side control.
Goldberg working the ground and pound but Van Wijnbergen is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Goldberg crashes against the mat.
Goldberg creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Goldberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Wijnbergen can do to turn this around?
Goldberg working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Goldberg cracks Van Wijnbergen with a big elbow.
Van Wijnbergen is breathing heavily.
Van Wijnbergen defending against the ground and pound.
Goldberg with the ground and pound but Van Wijnbergen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nice strikes from Goldberg there.
Nice strikes from Goldberg there.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Wijnbergen has hold of Goldberg's hands but Goldberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#Van Wijnbergen is rocked!
Goldberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Van Wijnbergen is still in real trouble! Can Goldberg finish him?
Goldberg creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Van Wijnbergen is out cold and this one is all over! Goldberg climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!
After the big win, Bill Goldberg made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: BBFC Syndicate 2     
Date:   Feb 24, 2021
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body
and Viki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viki lands with a nice body kick.
Viki pushes Van Wijnbergen away with a front kick.
Viki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viki was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
Viki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Viki lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Viki to score with a decent uppercut.#KD#
Viki lands a big head kick that sends Van Wijnbergen tumbling to the mat! Viki takes a step backwards and waves Van Wijnbergen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Van Wijnbergen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Joels Van Wijnbergen has been cut.
Van Wijnbergen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Viki circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Wijnbergen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Viki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen throws a chopping leg kick but Viki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Viki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Viki's ribcage but misses.
Viki swinging wildly here.
Van Wijnbergen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viki.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws an overhand right that lands on Viki's shoulder, as Viki tries to avoid the shot.
Viki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Wijnbergen. Van Wijnbergen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Viki moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Viki throws a quick counter head kick but Van Wijnbergen was just out of range.
Viki thuds his right hand into Van Wijnbergen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a double jab
and Viki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Viki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Wijnbergen throws a looping overhand right but Viki ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Viki has knocked Van Wijnbergen down with a huge combo! Viki steps away and waves a wobbly Van Wijnbergen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Wijnbergen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Wijnbergen. Viki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Donk. Viki catches Van Wijnbergen right on the button with a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Wijnbergen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Viki - the referee stops the clock and Van Wijnbergen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Viki. Van Wijnbergen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Viki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Wijnbergen is still on wobbly legs! Can Viki finish him?
Viki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen seems to have recovered his senses.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Viki. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Viki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Viki throws a lazy right hand but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Wijnbergen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a head kick by Viki.
Viki throws a good cross that connects.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen moves away from the strike by Viki.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Viki sees coming a mile off.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to chop away at Viki's legs.
Van Wijnbergen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a shot from downtown. Viki moves away and avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab but it's blocked by Viki. #T4#
Viki scores with a hook.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body.
Viki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen thumps Viki with a low kick.
Viki jabs Van Wijnbergen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Viki moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Viki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Wijnbergen doesn't seem phased though.
Viki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Wijnbergen counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Van Wijnbergen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Viki is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miki Viki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joels Van Wijnbergen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Viki.
Viki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Viki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Wijnbergen can do to turn this around?
Viki jabs Van Wijnbergen right on the nose. Van Wijnbergen blinks but takes it well.
Viki throws a body punch but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Van Wijnbergen misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Viki misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen with a hook.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick
and Viki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Van Wijnbergen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Van Wijnbergen slips under a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Van Wijnbergen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Viki has got the better of the exchanges.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the body kick#KD#
and Viki counters with a crisp one two that drops Van Wijnbergen! Viki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Van Wijnbergen to his feet! Van Wijnbergen is in big trouble!
Van Wijnbergen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Viki. #KD#
Viki feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Van Wijnbergen sprawling to the canvas! Van Wijnbergen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Viki finish him?!
Van Wijnbergen throws an overhand right that lands on Viki's shoulder, as Viki tries to avoid the shot.
Van Wijnbergen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viki.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Viki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Viki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab and a cross from Viki.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut
letting Viki counter with a right hand.
Viki blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen. #KD#
Viki lands a big head kick that sends Van Wijnbergen tumbling to the mat! Viki takes a step backwards and waves Van Wijnbergen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viki lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Viki.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a straight right.
Van Wijnbergen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viki moves away.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the body
and Viki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Wijnbergen thinking.
Van Wijnbergen is breathing heavily.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2##KD#
Viki cracks Van Wijnbergen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Van Wijnbergen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Viki finish him?
Nice body kick there by Viki.
Viki ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Van Wijnbergen out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miki Viki!
During a confident post fight interview, Miki Viki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CFN10: Carvalho vs. Conway     
Date:   Jan 24, 2021
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Van Wijnbergen stuns Reilly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reilly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab and a cross from Reilly.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a leg kick
and Reilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Van Wijnbergen is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Van Wijnbergen.
Reilly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to slow Reilly down with leg kicks. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reilly takes a step back to recover.
Reilly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Wijnbergen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reilly under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Reilly takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Reilly is rocked!
Van Wijnbergen catches Reilly with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Reilly forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
After winning the bout, Joels Van Wijnbergen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CFN9: Carvalho vs. Wilson II     
Date:   Jan 03, 2021
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Wijnbergen jabs Ishimura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook. Ishimura ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Ishimura misses.
Ishimura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ishimura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Wijnbergen with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishimura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Wijnbergen's head.
Ishimura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ishimura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Ishimura stalks Van Wijnbergen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Wijnbergen's face. Van Wijnbergen staggers backwards, shaken.
Ishimura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good work by Van Wijnbergen as he checks the leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a good body shot.
Ishimura throws a body kick that misses.
Ishimura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Wijnbergen. That did some damage!
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab from Ishimura.
Van Wijnbergen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Wijnbergen throws a lazy uppercut
and Ishimura counters with an inside leg kick.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Ishimura.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen misses with a leg kick
and Ishimura counters with a good low kick that Van Wijnbergen was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishimura moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ishimura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Wijnbergen scrambles back to his feet.
Ishimura defending well as Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big left hand.
Ishimura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Wijnbergen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ishimura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Wijnbergen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ishimura's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Van Wijnbergen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a left hand but Ishimura moved out of range nicely.
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ishimura.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ishimura counters with a three punch combo that has Van Wijnbergen backing up. Van Wijnbergen nods at Ishimura to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice shot by Ishimura.
Sloppy strikes from Ishimura. Those never looked like landing.
Van Wijnbergen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ishimura.
Ishimura pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Wijnbergen back to the cage. Ishimura follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Ishimura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot.
Ishimura misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Ishimura.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice looking body shot.
A left lands for Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Van Wijnbergen looks for the body kick but Ishimura saw that one coming.
Ishimura misses with a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ishimura.
Ishimura avoids the body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Ishimura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick
and Ishimura makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Van Wijnbergen really felt that one!
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Ishimura avoids it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Ishimura blocks it.
Ishimura misses the shot to the body.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ishimura slips under a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Ishimura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ishimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ishimura cracks Van Wijnbergen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ishimura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Van Wijnbergen.
Ishimura is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice body punch from Ishimura.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Wijnbergen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a lunging right hand
and Ishimura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kosuke Ishimura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ishimura connects with a crisp jab.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Ishimura does no damage.
Ishimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ishimura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Van Wijnbergen misses the shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ishimura staying out of range there.
Ishimura shapes to counter with a head kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Van Wijnbergen misses
and Ishimura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ishimura scores with a head kick. Van Wijnbergen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Joels Van Wijnbergen has been cut.
Van Wijnbergen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ishimura is out of range and Van Wijnbergen settles back down. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ishimura's head backwards.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a right hand but Ishimura moved out of range.
Ishimura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ishimura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Wijnbergen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ishimura.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a lazy right hand but Ishimura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Wijnbergen.
Ishimura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Ishimura blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Wijnbergen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Van Wijnbergen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ishimura's sensitive parts. #T2#
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body punch
and Ishimura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishimura tries to move into range but Van Wijnbergen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Wijnbergen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Wijnbergen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Wijnbergen fakes the leg kick and cracks Ishimura in the body.
Van Wijnbergen with a nice cross.
Ishimura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice hook to Ishimura's body. Ishimura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ishimura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ishimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body punch.
Ishimura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen moves away.
Van Wijnbergen throws the left hand but Ishimura avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Ishimura.
Ishimura only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Wijnbergen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ishimura raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ishimura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ishimura to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Wijnbergen checks a leg kick.
It looked like Van Wijnbergen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Wijnbergen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot by Ishimura.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ishimura misses with a low kick as Van Wijnbergen jumps back.
Van Wijnbergen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Wijnbergen avoids the head kick by Ishimura.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a right hand
enabling Ishimura to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Wijnbergen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ishimura ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Ishimura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Ishimura.
Ishimura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ishimura lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kosuke Ishimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joels Van Wijnbergen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Wijnbergen lands a head shot.
Van Wijnbergen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Wijnbergen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ishimura. That did some damage!
Van Wijnbergen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Van Wijnbergen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ishimura slips under a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Ishimura blocks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice combination there by Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that misses
and Ishimura counters with a straight right hand.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishimura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ishimura blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ishimura checks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Ishimura blocks it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick, looking for Ishimura's leg but Ishimura calmly moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ishimura.
Van Wijnbergen throws an off balance right hand
and Van Wijnbergen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Wijnbergen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ishimura throws a counter combo.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Van Wijnbergen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ishimura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ishimura throws out a loose jab but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice uppercut.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice head shot.
Van Wijnbergen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A left and a right from Ishimura both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishimura missing with a left hand there. Van Wijnbergen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Wijnbergen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body
and Ishimura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Ishimura throws a head kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a front kick but Ishimura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ishimura is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Van Wijnbergen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ishimura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a lazy body kick
and Ishimura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ishimura slips under a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ishimura. That did some damage!
Ishimura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ishimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Wijnbergen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a body shot that sends Ishimura's belly button to the back.
Ishimura takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Wijnbergen looks for the body kick but Ishimura saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Ishimura.
Good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishimura staying out of range there.
Ishimura is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Ishimura.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick but Ishimura moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kosuke Ishimura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ishimura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ishimura avoids a kick to the body.
Ishimura blocks the body kick.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ishimura!
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Ishimura slaps the foot to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kosuke Ishimura.
Well Ishimura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosuke Ishimura!

Kosuke Ishimura took some time post fight to say the following; 'Jesus is coming back.'.

 

Event: Combate 8: Koko vs. Krylov     
Date:   Dec 06, 2020
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen throws a looping overhand right but Sonni ducks down to avoid it.
Sonni tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Wijnbergen defends well and Sonni ends up having to push Van Wijnbergen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sonni stalling in the clinch but Van Wijnbergen improves position.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonni looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Wijnbergen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonni controls his hands.
Sonni just leaning against Van Wijnbergen, taking a breather.
Van Wijnbergen can't find room to land a body shot as Sonni controls the action.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to break the clinch but Sonni is controlling him.
Sonni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sonni lands with a light punch inside.
Sonni has Van Wijnbergen pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonni.
Sonni is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Wijnbergen is keeping busy.
Van Wijnbergen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen misses with some punches. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen cracks a nice hook into Sonni's ribs.
Sonni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sonni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Sonni shoots in and gets a takedown into Van Wijnbergen's guard.
Sonni trying to control but Van Wijnbergen is working from the bottom.
Sonni passes into half guard.
Sonni slows the pace down in half guard.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Sonni trying to control from half guard but Van Wijnbergen is working away. #SUB#
Sonni wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Wijnbergen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sonni in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Sonni is looking for a kimura here.
Sonni is thwarting Van Wijnbergen's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Sonni slows the pace down in half guard.
Van Wijnbergen is refusing to be controlled, as Sonni sits in half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sonni moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
A slow jab from Van Wijnbergen misses its intended target.
Sonni throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A shot to the liver by Sonni. Beautiful body shot.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a body kick
and Sonni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Wijnbergen misses with a combination
and Sonni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Joels Van Wijnbergen has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Wijnbergen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sonni - the referee stops the clock and Van Wijnbergen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sonni. Van Wijnbergen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sonni scores with a nice strike.
Sonni lands a leg kick that knocks Van Wijnbergen off balance momentarily.
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Sonni slaps the foot to one side.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonni is looking to counter punch.
Sonni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Wijnbergen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sonni takes a swing at Van Wijnbergen's ribcage but misses.
Sonni throws a wild body kick that Van Wijnbergen sees coming a mile off.
Van Wijnbergen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sonni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yka Sonni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joels Van Wijnbergen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Van Wijnbergen scores with a sloppy right hand. Sonni should have avoided that one.
Van Wijnbergen throws a lazy right hand but Sonni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sonni.
Sonni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonni wants to clinch.
Sonni looks to land a right hand but Van Wijnbergen moved out of range.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sonni's head backwards.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to score with low kicks.
Sonni lands with a right hand.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a lunging right hand
and Sonni counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a left hand
and Sonni counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Van Wijnbergen misses with a jab to the body
enabling Sonni to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Wijnbergen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Sonni - just one landing.
Sonni throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Wijnbergen in his tracks.
Sonni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Wijnbergen can do to turn this around?
Sonni clobbers Van Wijnbergen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Wijnbergen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Wijnbergen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sonni. Sonni obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Wijnbergen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sonni counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut
and Sonni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonni checks a leg kick nicely.
Sonni connects with a solid leg kick.
Sonni lands with a shot to the body.
Sonni throws an overhand right that lands on Van Wijnbergen's shoulder, as Van Wijnbergen tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Van Wijnbergen misses with a leg kick
and Sonni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Wijnbergen. That snapped Sonni's head back.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sonni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sonni moves away from the strike by Van Wijnbergen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Wijnbergen. Sonni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Wijnbergen digs a good body shot into Sonni's ribs.
Van Wijnbergen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a straight left.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body.
Sonni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Wijnbergen on the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonni is just out of range.#T3#
Sonni takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Sonni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Wijnbergen. Van Wijnbergen obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut there from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Wijnbergen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sonni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Wijnbergen gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Sonni counter with a right hand.
Van Wijnbergen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Wijnbergen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonni lands a slapping body shot.
Van Wijnbergen throws an off balance right hand
letting Sonni counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sonni.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen dips to his left and cracks Sonni with an uppercut!#CL#
Sonni darts in and clinches Van Wijnbergen up against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Van Wijnbergen is rocked!
Van Wijnbergen scores with a hook to the body.
Sonni tries to work over Van Wijnbergen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonni.
Sonni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Wijnbergen backwards.
Sonni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot to the head.
Sonni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sonni.
Van Wijnbergen is still on wobbly legs! Can Sonni finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sonni.
Van Wijnbergen working aggressively here.
Sonni takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yka Sonni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joels Van Wijnbergen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sonni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Wijnbergen seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Wijnbergen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sonni is looking to counter punch.
Sonni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Wijnbergen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonni moves in looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen pushes him off.#CL#
Sonni has Van Wijnbergen up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sonni.
Sonni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Wijnbergen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonni.
Sonni blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen presses Sonni against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Wijnbergen misses with some punches.
Sonni throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Sonni swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonni lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Wijnbergen or not. #T1#
Sonni stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Sonni.
Yka Sonni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sonni.
Van Wijnbergen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonni pushes Van Wijnbergen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body punch.
Sonni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonni tries to work over Van Wijnbergen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Wijnbergen backwards.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Sonni.
Van Wijnbergen tries a body shot but Sonni blocks it.
Van Wijnbergen can't find room to land a body shot as Sonni controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sonni stalling the fight.
A short body shot lands from Sonni as the two fighters clinch.
Van Wijnbergen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sonni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sonni stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sonni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sonni.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonni stalling.
Sonni stalling in the clinch.
Sonni taking a breather.
Sonni seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yka Sonni.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a body shot.
Sonni throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sonni thuds his right hand into Van Wijnbergen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD#
Sonni cracks Van Wijnbergen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sonni has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Van Wijnbergen to stand back up!#T3#
Sonni cracks Van Wijnbergen with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Van Wijnbergen tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sonni pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Van Wijnbergen is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yka Sonni!
An out of breath Yka Sonni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Do you find me sadistic     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Wijnbergen motions for Yau to come forward. Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen looks to score with a jab to the body but Yau is just out of range.#CL#
Yau rushes Van Wijnbergen and presses him up against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the head strike.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Yau has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Yau prevents a body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Wijnbergen avoids the damage to the body.
Van Wijnbergen can't find room to land a body shot as Yau controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with an uppercut but Yau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yau misses with some punches.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body punch.
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Wijnbergen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Wijnbergen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yau goes for a takedown attempt but Van Wijnbergen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice body punch from Van Wijnbergen. #T1#
Yau lands a lovely overhand right.
Yau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a front kick.
Van Wijnbergen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab lands there for Yau.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Yau avoids it easily.
Yau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yau cracks Van Wijnbergen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a crisp jab.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Yau moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Yau checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Yau.
Yau moves in looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen pushes him off.#T2#
Yau misses with a looping right.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Yau there.
Calabi Yau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yau scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Yau.#CL#
Yau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Wijnbergen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Yau fails to land.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Wijnbergen avoids it.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Wijnbergen avoids it.
Yau drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calabi Yau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Wijnbergen is leaning against Yau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yau misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Yau on the inside.
Yau working aggressively here.
Yau swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau. #T3##BC2#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch. #CL#
Yau clinches.
Van Wijnbergen managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Van Wijnbergen throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau.
Yau swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Wijnbergen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Van Wijnbergen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Yau. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen moves away from the strike by Yau. #T4#
Van Wijnbergen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yau sizes up Van Wijnbergen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yau checks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Yau moves into range and clinches up with Van Wijnbergen.
Yau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Wijnbergen backwards.
Van Wijnbergen managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Wijnbergen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Yau fails to land.
Van Wijnbergen works on Yau's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Wijnbergen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen throws a front kick that sends Yau stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calabi Yau dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Van Wijnbergen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Yau tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen moves away
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yau jabs at Van Wijnbergen's body.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the body shot from Yau.
Yau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yau tries to counter with a takedown but Van Wijnbergen is quick to defend against it.
Yau with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Wijnbergen misses the target.
Yau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Wijnbergen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yau swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Wijnbergen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Wijnbergen can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calabi Yau is winning the standup battle so far.
Yau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yau lands with a straight right. Van Wijnbergen didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Van Wijnbergen misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Yau is looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is avoiding it.
Van Wijnbergen swings for the body but Yau moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yau staying out of range there.
Yau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Van Wijnbergen.
Yau moves in looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen pushes him off.
It seemed like Van Wijnbergen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yau moves away from the strike by Van Wijnbergen.
Yau changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses.
Yau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the combination.
Yau lands a nice hook to Van Wijnbergen's body. Van Wijnbergen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yau lands a nice hook to Van Wijnbergen's body. Van Wijnbergen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Wijnbergen, as that shot connected. #T2#
Yau misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Yau blocks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yau getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yau lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Yau checks it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Yau avoids it easily.
Van Wijnbergen misses the jab.
Yau half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Van Wijnbergen swats away the attempt to clinch by Yau.
Yau throws a right hand that Van Wijnbergen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Wijnbergen also avoids with ease.
Van Wijnbergen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Yau swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Yau tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen moves away
and Van Wijnbergen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A big right from Yau misses.
It seemed like Van Wijnbergen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a powerful jab.
Yau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yau stuns Van Wijnbergen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen lands a front kick.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a shot to the body.
Yau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a counter right but Yau avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Yau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Calabi Yau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Wijnbergen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen tries to throw a body punch but Yau avoids it by throwing Van Wijnbergen back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Wijnbergen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Wijnbergen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Yau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Wijnbergen. Van Wijnbergen obviously looking to wear him down.
Yau tries to clinch up.
Yau lands with a nice body punch.
Yau throws an overhand right that lands on Van Wijnbergen's shoulder, as Van Wijnbergen tries to avoid the shot.
Van Wijnbergen keeps the fight on the outside.
Yau steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Wijnbergen. That one must have hurt.
Yau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A clash of legs there as Yau blocks the low kick.
Van Wijnbergen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yau moves in looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen pushes him off.
Van Wijnbergen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Wijnbergen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yau misses with a two punch combination.
Van Wijnbergen is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed right hand from Yau misses the target.
Yau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yau doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Wijnbergen circles away.
Yau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Yau avoids it.
Yau throws a lazy uppercut
letting Van Wijnbergen counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Yau tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a straight right.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Yau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yau closes the distance but Van Wijnbergen moves to the side
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Van Wijnbergen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yau appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yau moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Yau changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Wijnbergen takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Yau clinches up with Van Wijnbergen and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Van Wijnbergen fails to land.
Yau misses with the head strike.
Yau trying to land knees to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Yau lands a takedown into guard.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to keep Yau in close.
Van Wijnbergen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yau.
Yau postures up in Van Wijnbergen's guard and throws a big left but Van Wijnbergen blocks it. #T2#
Yau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau cracks Van Wijnbergen with a solid left hand.
Yau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Wijnbergen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Wijnbergen looking to control.
Van Wijnbergen keeping full guard, as Yau tries to pass.
Yau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yau postures up in Van Wijnbergen's guard and throws a big left but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Yau postures up in Van Wijnbergen's guard and throws a big left but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Yau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Wijnbergen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yau.
Yau throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yau throwing strikes but missing.
Yau has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to control the position but Yau postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yau postures up in Van Wijnbergen's guard and throws a big left but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Yau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yau is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Wijnbergen has wrist control.
Van Wijnbergen looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Wijnbergen scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Yau connects with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yau lands a two punch combo.
Van Wijnbergen throws the left hand but Yau avoids the punch easily.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4##CL#
Yau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen gets underhooks to prevent Yau's takedown attempt.
Yau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Wijnbergen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Wijnbergen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yau is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau.
Yau lands with a left to the head.
Yau landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Wijnbergen avoiding damage as Yau throws knees to the body.
Yau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Wijnbergen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calabi Yau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yau lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Calabi Yau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yau has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!

An out of breath and clearly excited Calabi Yau thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: See what happens larry     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen circles away.
Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big right hand but Finau slips the punch.
Finau appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen stuns Finau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Finau lands a jab to Van Wijnbergen's midsection.
Finau tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is having none of it.
Vaai Finau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Wijnbergen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Wijnbergen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a looping left.
Finau throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Wijnbergen misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finau under the eye.
Van Wijnbergen moves forwards but Finau connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the body
and Finau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Finau to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finau. #TD2#
Finau throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Wijnbergen was covering up waiting for the punch and Finau finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Finau lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Finau.
Finau scoring with punches to the head and body.
Van Wijnbergen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Finau on the ground.
Finau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Finau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Wijnbergen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Wijnbergen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Wijnbergen keeping moving, preventing Finau from controlling successfully.
Finau postures up in Van Wijnbergen's guard and throws a big left but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Finau throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Finau landing some decent shots from guard.
Finau throws a big elbow that misses.
Finau throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Wijnbergen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Finau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Wijnbergen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Wijnbergen slaps away a takedown attempt from Finau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick but Finau moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen looks for the body kick but Finau saw that one coming.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Wijnbergen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finau. Finau obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Wijnbergen defending well as Finau loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Wijnbergen misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Finau moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen strikes.
Finau misses with an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab and a cross from Finau.
Finau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finau misses with a straight right.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Wijnbergen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot lands for Finau.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the side of Finau's head but Finau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Finau throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Finau blocks the leg kick.
Finau tries a head kick but it misses.
Finau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Finau scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Wijnbergen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Wijnbergen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a left hand
letting Finau counter with a right hand.
Van Wijnbergen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finau.
Finau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Finau misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaai Finau.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Finau closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van Wijnbergen quickly recovers to half guard.
Finau missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Finau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Wijnbergen defending well though.
Van Wijnbergen is not content to let Finau control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vaai Finau dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Wijnbergen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Finau.
Van Wijnbergen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Finau misses.
A leg kick checked by Finau.
Finau has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Wijnbergen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Finau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Finau throws an off balance right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a body kick but Finau moved away.
Finau moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Finau sees coming a mile off.
Finau connects with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Finau. That's going to slow Van Wijnbergen down.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Finau moves out of range.
Finau misses with a straight right. #T1#
Finau slips a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Vaai Finau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Finau moves out of range.
Finau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Finau throws a front kick aimed at Van Wijnbergen's knee but Van Wijnbergen avoids it well.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to counter punch.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a loose jab but Finau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Finau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Wijnbergen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big right hand but Finau slips the punch.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a right hand
enabling Finau to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Wijnbergen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Finau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finau lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Finau.
Van Wijnbergen defending well as Finau loads up on a big left hand.
Van Wijnbergen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Finau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Wijnbergen has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Finau.
Van Wijnbergen takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
Finau scores with a jab. Van Wijnbergen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Van Wijnbergen.
Finau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finau scores with the left hand. Van Wijnbergen knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Finau.
Finau avoids a kick to the body.
Finau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice jab there from Finau.
Finau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Wijnbergen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finau moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Finau avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finau defending well as Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big left hand.
Finau has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Van Wijnbergen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Finau scores with a nice right hand.
Van Wijnbergen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD2#
Finau shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Finau was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Finau fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Finau tries to advance to mount but Van Wijnbergen denies him.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to control Finau's posture but Finau avoids it.
Finau throws an elbow but Van Wijnbergen slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finau in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Van Wijnbergen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Finau fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Van Wijnbergen is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Finau looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Van Wijnbergen is avoiding damage well.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to regain half guard here but Finau keeps moving and retains side control.
Finau looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Van Wijnbergen is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Finau.
Finau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Wijnbergen keeps working. #SUB2#
Finau goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Van Wijnbergen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Finau but great work by Van Wijnbergen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finau is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Van Wijnbergen off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finau somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Finau working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vaai Finau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Finau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finau.
Finau is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Finau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finau defending well as Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big left hand.
Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big right hand but Finau slips the punch.
A big right from Finau misses.
Van Wijnbergen tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finau. Finau obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Finau closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Wijnbergen did well to prevent Finau getting side control.
Vaai Finau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finau misses with a head shot. Van Wijnbergen uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finau landing with the ground and pound.
Finau postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Finau is in close to Van Wijnbergen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Van Wijnbergen controls Finau momentarily but Finau frees himself.
Van Wijnbergen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Wijnbergen being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to keep Finau in close.
Finau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaai Finau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Finau is stalling in the full guard.
Van Wijnbergen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Finau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Good work by Finau as he checks the leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finau was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a shot to the body.
Finau lands a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Wijnbergen.
Finau cracks Van Wijnbergen with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Van Wijnbergen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Finau lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head.
Finau with the inside leg kick.
Finau scores with a head kick. Van Wijnbergen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Finau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finau with a nice cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Finau.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finau moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finau scores with a nice strike.
Van Wijnbergen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finau moves away from the strike by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finau moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Wijnbergen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Finau's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the side of Finau's head but Finau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Van Wijnbergen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Wijnbergen on the side of the head.
Finau ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Finau changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finau ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Finau feints a counter leg kick.
Finau throws a head kick that half lands.
Finau lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finau lands a head shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a wild body shot.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a body kick but Finau moved away.
Finau scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Vaai Finau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Finau has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaai Finau!

A relieved looking Vaai Finau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: say hallo to my littlle friend     
Date:   Sep 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum avoids the body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Wijnbergen throws a right hand that misses
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a wild body shot.
Van Wijnbergen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tatum drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Wijnbergen sprawls and moves away.
Tatum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tatum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Van Wijnbergen slams his shin into Tatum's torso.
Van Wijnbergen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tatum if he has to take too many more of those.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tatum misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatum.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tatum.
Tatum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Tatum goes for a double leg but Van Wijnbergen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Wijnbergen continues to drive forward.
Tatum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatum tries to land a front kick but Van Wijnbergen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Wijnbergen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tatum looks to land a body kick but Van Wijnbergen moved away.
Nice jab there from Tatum.
Van Wijnbergen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum slips under a jab.
Tatum appears to be looking for a big counter.
Van Wijnbergen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to chop away at Tatum's legs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Wijnbergen. #CUT2#It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
Van Wijnbergen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Wijnbergen circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatum tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Wijnbergen manages to circle out of the way.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Wijnbergen. Tatum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tatum wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tatum rather than just go for the knockout.
Tatum throws a low kick but Van Wijnbergen avoids it.
Tatum scores with a jab to the head.
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy head kick and Tatum moves out of range easily.
Van Wijnbergen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a jab to the body.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tatum doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Wijnbergen circles away.
Van Wijnbergen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tatum counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Tatum tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is having none of it.
Van Wijnbergen blocks the body kick.
Tatum checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Wijnbergen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tatum on the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook. Tatum ducked under it nicely.
As Van Wijnbergen looks to move away, Tatum throws a big counter combo but Van Wijnbergen just gets out of the way.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tatum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Wijnbergen in his tracks.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tatum.
Tatum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Wijnbergen.
As Van Wijnbergen backs away, Tatum returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Van Wijnbergen keeps Tatum at a distance using the push kick.
A punch lands to the side of Van Wijnbergen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Wijnbergen throws the left hand but Tatum avoids the punch easily.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to chop away at Tatum's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Tatum misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a hook to the body. Tatum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range of the leg kick from Tatum.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that misses.
Tatum swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the body from Van Wijnbergen misses
and Tatum counters with a body kick that stops Van Wijnbergen in his tracks momentarily.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a powerful jab.
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Tatum avoids it.
Tatum misses with a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range as Tatum throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joels Van Wijnbergen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jayson Tatum's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Wijnbergen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatum moves away.
Tatum wants to land a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen tries a quick counter leg kick but Tatum is wise to it.
Tatum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tatum misses with an uppercut
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tatum thinking.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tatum.
A leg kick checked by Tatum.
Tatum thinks about countering with a head kick.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a body shot that sends Tatum's belly button to the back.
Tatum lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range of the strikes.
Tatum fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Wijnbergen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tatum might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tatum throws a low kick but Van Wijnbergen avoids it.
Tatum blocks the body kick. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen misses the shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Tatum.
Van Wijnbergen lunges at Tatum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tatum's hand.
Nice jab there from Tatum.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
Van Wijnbergen swings widly with a right hand
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Tatum tenderised Van Wijnbergen's leg. Van Wijnbergen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tatum is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tatum thuds his right hand into Van Wijnbergen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy body kick from Van Wijnbergen
and Tatum counters with a nice body kick.
Tatum is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tatum looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Van Wijnbergen.#CL#
Tatum clinches with his opponent.
Tatum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tatum lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Tatum.
Tatum swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
Tatum controlling the action here for a moment.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the head strike.
Van Wijnbergen is leaning against Tatum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Tatum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Wijnbergen blocks an uppercut.
Tatum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tatum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tatum leaning against his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tatum.
Tatum lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen working aggressively here.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatum misses with a punch on the inside.
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Van Wijnbergen working hard to break the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen can't find room to land a body shot as Tatum controls the action.
Jayson Tatum has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatum misses with the head strike.
Tatum content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Tatum.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Wijnbergen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Van Wijnbergen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tatum.
Tatum misses with some punches.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch to the body.
Tatum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Tatum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jayson Tatum's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick
and Van Wijnbergen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tatum moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Tatum checks it.
A jab lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Tatum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Wijnbergen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Tatum blocks the low kick.
Tatum scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice jab there from Tatum.
Van Wijnbergen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tatum. That did some damage!
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a looping overhand right but Tatum ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Tatum moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Wijnbergen checks the leg kick.
Tatum scores with a nice body kick.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice right hand.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Tatum sees coming a mile off.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a combination
and Tatum counters with a body kick that stops Van Wijnbergen in his tracks momentarily.
Van Wijnbergen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tatum can pounce on him.
Tatum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen lands a slapping body shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a wild body shot.
Tatum connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Tatum throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Van Wijnbergen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tatum.
Tatum throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Wijnbergen slips a straight right by Tatum.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tatum delivers a nice body kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Tatum.
Van Wijnbergen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Wijnbergen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Tatum.
Tatum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tatum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab.
Tatum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left and a right from Van Wijnbergen both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Tatum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the body kick
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Wijnbergen checks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Wijnbergen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
Tatum is looking to counter punch.
Tatum scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Wijnbergen thumps Tatum with a low kick.
Van Wijnbergen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tatum sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Tatum connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Tatum scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wijnbergen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen dodges the ground and pound from Tatum.
The referee asks Tatum politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tatum prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tatum works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tatum trying to control the action but Van Wijnbergen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tatum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jayson Tatum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tatum has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Tatum!

An out of breath Jayson Tatum thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Yo, Adrian! I did it!     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Wijnbergen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jarr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jarr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jarr defending well as Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big left hand.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut there from Van Wijnbergen.#CUT2#It looks like Jami Jarr has been cut.
Van Wijnbergen thuds his right hand into Jarr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jarr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jarr.
Jarr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarr was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Wijnbergen swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Jarr to counter with a crisp jab.
Jarr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Wijnbergen. That one must have hurt.
Van Wijnbergen swings widly with a right hand
and Jarr counters with a left to the body.
Jarr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Wijnbergen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Jarr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jarr throws a hook to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Jarr finds it's target.
A big left from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Jarr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Van Wijnbergen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jarr checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Jarr misses the target.
Jarr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
A telegraphed right hand from Jarr misses the target.
Jami Jarr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Jarr avoids it.
Jarr is looking to counter punch.
Van Wijnbergen wants to slow Jarr down by chopping away at his legs.
Jarr avoids the body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Jarr moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick.
Jarr avoids the body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jarr throws out the jab.
Jarr checks a low kick from Van Wijnbergen.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarr misses with a looping left.
Jarr tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Jarr finds it's way through Van Wijnbergen's defenses.
Van Wijnbergen drops his hands momentarily and Jarr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jarr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jarr misses with a jab to the body
and Van Wijnbergen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jarr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jarr counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen tries a low kick but Jarr avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Jarr avoids it easily.
Jarr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jarr blocks the body kick.
Van Wijnbergen works the jab nicely.#T3#
Jarr throws a wild body kick that Van Wijnbergen sees coming a mile off.
Van Wijnbergen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jarr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jarr tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen avoided it.
Jarr connects with a right hand. Van Wijnbergen shakes it off.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jarr looks to clinch
and Van Wijnbergen counters with an outside leg kick.
Jarr looks to throw the jab but Van Wijnbergen is out of range.
Jarr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jarr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarr throws a series of punches but Van Wijnbergen avoids them all with ease.
Jarr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jarr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jarr.
Van Wijnbergen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jarr is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen misses the shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Jarr's ribcage but misses.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses.
Jarr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jarr scores with a nice strike.
Jarr throws an overhand right that lands on Van Wijnbergen's shoulder, as Van Wijnbergen tries to avoid the shot.
Van Wijnbergen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Wijnbergen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jarr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jarr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Wijnbergen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Jarr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Wijnbergen doesn't seem phased though.
A punch lands to the side of Van Wijnbergen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Wijnbergen misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jami Jarr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jami Jarr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jarr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jarr tests Van Wijnbergen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jarr blocks a jab.
Jarr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Wijnbergen ducks right into an uppercut from Jarr.
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab when Jarr was well out of range.
Jarr throws a lazy right hand but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Jarr.
A swing and a miss from Jarr.
Van Wijnbergen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jarr takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jarr misses with a low kick.
Jarr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Wijnbergen momentarily.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice body kick.
Van Wijnbergen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarr moves away.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Wijnbergen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jarr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jarr.
Jarr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Jarr looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Wijnbergen is just out of range.
Jarr scores with a jab to the body.
Van Wijnbergen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jarr can pounce on him.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Jarr sees coming a mile off.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the body shot from Jarr.
Van Wijnbergen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarr manages to avoid it.
Jarr stuns Van Wijnbergen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Van Wijnbergen as he connects with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Van Wijnbergen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jarr has got the better of the exchanges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wijnbergen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jarr to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot
letting Jarr counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Jarr misses.
A jab from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Jarr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jarr thuds a left hand into Van Wijnbergen's body.
Van Wijnbergen avoids a kick to the body.
Jarr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jarr is looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is avoiding it.
Jarr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarr misses with a hook. Van Wijnbergen ducked under it nicely.
Van Wijnbergen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Wijnbergen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Jarr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick, looking for Jarr's leg but Jarr calmly moves out of range.
Jarr throws a right hand that misses
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a straight right hand.
Jarr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Jarr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jarr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Wijnbergen can do to turn this around?
Jarr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Jarr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen is out of range.
Jarr throws a shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a body kick
and Jarr counters with a two punch combo.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut.
Jarr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking cross lands there for Jarr.
Jarr with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jarr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jarr lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Wijnbergen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jarr motions for Van Wijnbergen to come forward. Jarr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jarr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jarr scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Wijnbergen throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Jarr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jarr pushes Van Wijnbergen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Jarr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jarr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Van Wijnbergen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarr controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jami Jarr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jami Jarr's cut.
That's time! Jarr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab by Jarr.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Wijnbergen missing with a left hand there. Jarr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jarr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarr.
Van Wijnbergen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jarr is able to avoid easily.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Wijnbergen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Jarr throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jarr misses with a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen walks into a left hand.
Jarr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice shot that snaps Jarr's head back.
Van Wijnbergen tries to score with a low kick but Jarr moves his leg out of the way.
Jarr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Wijnbergen.
Jarr connects with the punch.
Jarr lands a jab to the nose.
Jarr scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Jarr avoids it easily.
Jarr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jarr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarr misses with a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Jarr slaps the foot to one side.
Jami Jarr is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a looping left.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarr was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
Jarr lands a slapping body shot.
Jarr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Wijnbergen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jarr lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Wijnbergen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jarr.
Van Wijnbergen cracks Jarr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jarr.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jarr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Wijnbergen.
Jarr digs a good body shot into Van Wijnbergen's ribs.
Jarr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen swinging wildly here.
Van Wijnbergen misses the jab.
Jarr staying out of range there.
Jarr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Jarr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a looping left.
Jarr misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jarr.
Jarr misses with a jab to the body
and Van Wijnbergen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice shot to the body.
Jarr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jarr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Wijnbergen's sensitive parts.
Van Wijnbergen walks into a left hand.
Jarr slips under a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Jarr scores with a push kick.
Jarr lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jarr.
Jarr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Jarr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jarr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jarr.
Jarr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jarr lands a leg kick that knocks Van Wijnbergen off balance momentarily.
Jarr throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Wijnbergen misses the shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jarr. That's going to slow Van Wijnbergen down.
Van Wijnbergen tries to work over Jarr's front leg with a kick but Jarr checks it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jarr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jami Jarr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Wijnbergen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jami Jarr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jarr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jami Jarr!

A relieved looking Jami Jarr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: may the force be with you     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishimura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ishimura clobbers Van Wijnbergen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Joels Van Wijnbergen has been cut.
Van Wijnbergen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Wijnbergen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ishimura is looking to chop away at Van Wijnbergen's legs.
Van Wijnbergen slips under a jab from Ishimura.
Ishimura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ishimura looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Wijnbergen is just out of range.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a double jab.
Ishimura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen takes one on the button.
Ishimura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ishimura is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ishimura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ishimura misses the body punch
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a good low kick that Ishimura was not able to check.
Van Wijnbergen staying out of range there.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Wijnbergen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ishimura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ishimura throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Ishimura misses with a hook. Van Wijnbergen ducked under it nicely.
Van Wijnbergen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ishimura's corner calls for a 1-2. Ishimura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Ishimura avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a leg kick but Ishimura moves out of range and Van Wijnbergen only half commits.
Ishimura misses with a body shot. #KD2#
Van Wijnbergen lands a left and a right that send Ishimura crashing to the mat, dazed. Van Wijnbergen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Ishimura is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Wijnbergen connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ishimura out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
Joels Van Wijnbergen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Kosuke Ishimura had this to say: 'Oh...'.

 

Event: PF18 Weight v Choo     
Date:   Jun 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Wijnbergen looks to score with a jab to the body but Frame is just out of range.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frame has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Van Wijnbergen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Both fighters circling a little - Frame finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frame listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frame swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice body kick.
Frame moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Frame sees coming a mile off.
Frame throws a nice looking combination but Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frame scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body punch from Frame.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Frame loads up on a big right hand but Van Wijnbergen slips the punch.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook
and Frame counters with a right hand to the body.
Frame keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Frame looks to land a combination but Van Wijnbergen avoids it well.
Van Wijnbergen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frame.
Van Wijnbergen thows a leg kick but Frame checks it
and Frame counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frame digs a good body shot into Van Wijnbergen's ribs.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frame scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Frame scores with a jab. Van Wijnbergen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen counters with a body kick.
A punch combination from Frame misses.
Van Wijnbergen dodges the punch combination from Frame.
Frame dodges the punch combination from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frame counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen tests Frame's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Wijnbergen moves away from the strike by Frame.
Frame misses with a wild body shot.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a left hand but Frame moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Frame blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a sloppy right hand. Frame should have avoided that one.
Crunch! Van Wijnbergen slams his shin into Frame's torso.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a cross.
Van Wijnbergen thuds a left hand into Frame's body.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Frame misses with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frame displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab.
Van Wijnbergen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frame moves away.
Frame throws a right hand that Van Wijnbergen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Wijnbergen also avoids with ease.
Van Wijnbergen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Van Wijnbergen.
Frame scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frame blocks the body kick.
Van Wijnbergen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frame.#T4#
Frame avoids the body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
A little feinted left hand from Frame on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a wild body shot.
Frame swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Frame with a hook.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Frame slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen looks for the body kick but Frame saw that one coming.
A big left from Van Wijnbergen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andrew Frame will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut
and Frame counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen jabs Frame to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frame misses with an uppercut.
Andrew Frame is winning the standup battle so far.
Frame misses with a two punch combination.
Frame misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frame counters with a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Joels Van Wijnbergen has been cut.
A low kick lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Frame misses with a body shot
and Van Wijnbergen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrew Frame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Wijnbergen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frame throws out the jab.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frame's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Wijnbergen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Frame checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Frame misses.
Frame scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Frame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Frame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frame takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Frame lands a nice hook to Van Wijnbergen's body. Van Wijnbergen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frame misses the shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a hook. Frame tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the body shot from Frame.
A good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Frame scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a front kick but Frame steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frame smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frame takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frame misses the jab.
Van Wijnbergen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frame counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Wijnbergen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frame throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Wijnbergen! But no joy.
Frame on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut. Frame saw that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frame can pounce on him.
Van Wijnbergen scores with the left hand. Frame knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Wijnbergen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frame looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Van Wijnbergen tenderised Frame's leg. Frame is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that misses.
Frame stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.#T3#
Van Wijnbergen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frame fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frame moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frame on the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen throws a lazy right hand but Frame sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Wijnbergen works Frame's body with a nice hook.
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy body shot
and Frame counters with a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Frame sees coming a mile off.
Frame was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a jab to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick
and Frame counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen is breathing heavily.
Frame misses with a series of wild punches.
Good shot there by Frame.#T4#
Frame dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Wijnbergen. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frame lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen moves forwards but Frame connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frame connects with a nice looking jab.
Frame misses the jab.
Van Wijnbergen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Wijnbergen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frame manages to avoid it.
Frame stalks Van Wijnbergen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Wijnbergen's face. Van Wijnbergen staggers backwards, shaken.#KD#
Frame lands a left and a right that send Van Wijnbergen crashing to the mat, dazed. Frame thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Van Wijnbergen is rocked!
Frame moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frame goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen thows a leg kick but Frame checks it
and Frame cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Wijnbergen is still on wobbly legs! Can Frame finish him?
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frame.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Frame dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joels Van Wijnbergen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Van Wijnbergen misses
and Frame counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Frame half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Wijnbergen!
Van Wijnbergen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Frame checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Wijnbergen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frame sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frame fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Wijnbergen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a jab to the body
and Frame counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Frame.
Frame rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot.
A combination from Frame does no damage.
Van Wijnbergen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick but Frame moves out of range. #T1#
Good work by Frame as he checks the leg kick.
Frame is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frame uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Wijnbergen.
Jab by Van Wijnbergen.
Frame throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Wijnbergen on the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen throws a lazy head kick
and Frame counters with a two punch combo.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a body kick
and Frame counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the side of Frame's head but Frame sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Wijnbergen swings for the body but Frame moves out of range.
Frame scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frame slips a jab and a cross from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Frame is able to avoid easily.
Frame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frame chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frame misses with a two punch combination.
Frame scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Wijnbergen looks to throw a body kick
and Frame counters with a one-two to the body.
Frame is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Wijnbergen can do to turn this around?
Van Wijnbergen avoids the body shot from Frame.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Frame sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a series of wild punches.
Frame jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen throws a front kick that sends Frame stumbling back into the cage.
Frame lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Frame misses with a straight right.
Van Wijnbergen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Van Wijnbergen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frame. That did some damage!
Van Wijnbergen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Wijnbergen takes one to the chin there.
Van Wijnbergen throws an overhand right that lands on Frame's shoulder, as Frame tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frame counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frame avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Frame misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen jabs Frame to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frame moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frame.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Frame misses its intended target.
Frame checks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Frame counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Wijnbergen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frame scores with a shot to the body.
Frame lands with a straight right. Van Wijnbergen didn't see that one coming.
Frame misses the shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Frame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Frame counters with a left to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a half hearted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Frame showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frame has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Frame!

A very excited looking Andrew Frame made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: PF11 Tiotio v Philips     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab when Hitme was well out of range.
Hitme looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a straight left.
Hitme scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Wijnbergen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice shot that snaps Hitme's head back.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a sloppy right hand. Hitme should have avoided that one.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Hitme moves out of range.
Hitme is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hitme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Wijnbergen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Wijnbergen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitme manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen throws the left hand but Hitme avoids the punch easily.
Hitme steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen swinging wildly here. #T1#
Hitme avoids the head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Hitme checks a low kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Hitme is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Wijnbergen with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut. Hitme saw that one coming.
Hitme feints a counter leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen slips a straight right by Hitme.
Hitme doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hitme's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hitme's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Van Wijnbergen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitme.
Hitme takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hitme moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen moves away from the strike by Hitme.
Van Wijnbergen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hitme! But no joy.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Hitme slaps the foot to one side.
Hitme let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hitme looks to throw a body kick
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen looks for the body kick but Hitme saw that one coming.
Hitme throws out a counter right but Van Wijnbergen avoids it with no problem.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Hitme moves out of range.
Hitme slips a straight right by Van Wijnbergen.
A nice combination there by Hitme.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Wijnbergen. Hitme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hitme changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Van Wijnbergen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Hitme moves out of range.
Hitme with the counter takedown but Van Wijnbergen avoids it easily.#T3#
Van Wijnbergen misses the shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hitme misses with a hook
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a straight right hand.
Van Wijnbergen tries a low kick but Hitme avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Wijnbergen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hitme moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hitme avoids a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to slow Hitme down with leg kicks.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Wijnbergen drops his hands momentarily and Hitme takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hitme gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitme moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen strikes.#T4#
Hitme slips under a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hitme! But no joy.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Hitme avoids it.
Hitme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a jab to the head.
Van Wijnbergen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen thuds a left hand into Hitme's body.
Hitme misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joels Van Wijnbergen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Van Wijnbergen pushes Hitme away with a front kick.
A jab from Hitme misses.
Van Wijnbergen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Wijnbergen connects with an inside leg kick.#KD#
Van Wijnbergen sends Hitme crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Van Wijnbergen is motioning to the referee to let Hitme up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Hitme is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Comeon Hitme has been cut.
Van Wijnbergen plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Hitme swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Hitme face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
After winning the bout, Joels Van Wijnbergen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PF5 Nti v Coco     
Date:   Apr 18, 2020
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Van Wijnbergen cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Van Wijnbergen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Van Wijnbergen lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Van Wijnbergen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick by Smith misses
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Van Wijnbergen's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Wijnbergen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
An inside leg kick from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Wijnbergen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Wijnbergen momentarily.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Van Wijnbergen.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Van Wijnbergen shakes him off and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Wijnbergen!
Van Wijnbergen drops Smith with a naaaaasty hook - Smith is in real trouble here! Van Wijnbergen dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
Our winner, Joels Van Wijnbergen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PF2 Nti v Nikil Jr     
Date:   Apr 04, 2020
#R1#
A big right from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Morozov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morozov connects with a nice looking jab.
Morozov slips a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut
and Morozov counters with a straight right hand.
Van Wijnbergen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Morozov clinches up with Van Wijnbergen and pushes him back against the cage.
Morozov is trying to pull guard but Van Wijnbergen has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morozov can't get the takedown.
Morozov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morozov jumps guard but Van Wijnbergen stands there with Morozov around his waist. Morozov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Morozov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Morozov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morozov tries a body shot but Van Wijnbergen blocks it. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Wijnbergen lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Morozov sees coming a mile off.
Morozov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morozov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Wijnbergen sprawls and moves away.
Morozov slips a jab and a cross from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a body kick
and Morozov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van Wijnbergen lands a really nice looking cross but Morozov seems unphased. #T2#
Morozov moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick.
Morozov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen thuds a left hand into Morozov's body.
Morozov scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Wijnbergen should have avoided that one.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen throws a right and a left that Morozov avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice shot that snaps Morozov's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morozov.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Wijnbergen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morozov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Morozov counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Morozov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Morozov is working Van Wijnbergen over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Morozov swings around for an armbar but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morozov's guard.
Morozov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Morozov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Wijnbergen defends it easily.#SUB#
Morozov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Wijnbergen is aware though and is defending well.
Van Wijnbergen looking to pass the guard.
Morozov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Morozov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Wijnbergen defends well.#T4##SUB#
Van Wijnbergen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Morozov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Van Wijnbergen stacks Morozov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Van Wijnbergen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Van Wijnbergen content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Van Wijnbergen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joels Van Wijnbergen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the side of Morozov's head but Morozov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Van Wijnbergen misses
and Morozov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Morozov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morozov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morozov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morozov is looking to land body kicks.
Morozov misses with a wild body shot.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Morozov avoids it easily.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Wijnbergen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circling - Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morozov tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen avoided it.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen lands a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Morozov's ribcage but misses.
Morozov throwing a counter right hand but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morozov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen cracks Morozov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morozov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Morozov moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body
and Morozov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morozov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Morozov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut
and Morozov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Wijnbergen swings widly with a right hand
and Morozov counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen lands a slapping body shot.
Morozov wants to clinch up but Van Wijnbergen keeps it at a distance.
Van Wijnbergen stuns Morozov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morozov momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Morozov.
Van Wijnbergen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice looking combination but Morozov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morozov counters with a series of strikes. Van Wijnbergen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morozov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Wijnbergen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Morozov is rocked!
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morozov.
Oh Morozov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Wijnbergen cracks Morozov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Morozov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Van Wijnbergen pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Morozov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
During a confident post fight interview, Joels Van Wijnbergen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Fedor Morozov was interviewed post fight and said 'i want rematch'.

 

Event: PFC 159 Built vs Semenko     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopez.
A good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Wijnbergen jabs at Lopez's body.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Van Wijnbergen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopez finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Wijnbergen's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws a jab when Van Wijnbergen was well out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Lopez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Lopez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van Wijnbergen!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Wijnbergen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lopez. #T1#
Lopez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Van Wijnbergen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Van Wijnbergen is refusing to be controlled, as Lopez sits in half guard.
Lopez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lopez is trying to control. Van Wijnbergen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Van Wijnbergen wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lopez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lopez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Wijnbergen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lopez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Wijnbergen is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Van Wijnbergen has hold of Lopez's hands but Lopez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Lopez wants to take a breather but Van Wijnbergen is having none of it.
Lopez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Wijnbergen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lopez winds up and cracks Van Wijnbergen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lopez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lopez wants to take a breather but Van Wijnbergen is having none of it.
Lopez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopez is keen to just control but Van Wijnbergen is a slippery customer.
Lopez lands with a punch from half guard.
Lopez working the head and body with strikes.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to stand.
Van Wijnbergen is refusing to be controlled, as Lopez sits in half guard. #T3#
Lopez trying to pass the guard but Van Wijnbergen defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez wants to control but Van Wijnbergen is keeping him busy.
Van Wijnbergen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lopez.
Lopez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Wijnbergen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lopez trying to control but Van Wijnbergen is working from the bottom.
Van Wijnbergen working a defensive guard here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Van Wijnbergen pulls Lopez in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Wijnbergen looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice head shot.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Lopez misses.
Lopez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Wijnbergen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Wijnbergen thows a body kick. Lopez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martez Lopez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Lopez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Joels Van Wijnbergen has been cut.#TD2#
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lopez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Van Wijnbergen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lopez throwing shots but Van Wijnbergen is blocking nicely.
Lopez is controlling the pace.
Lopez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Lopez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Wijnbergen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lopez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lopez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lopez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Van Wijnbergen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lopez.
Van Wijnbergen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen pulls Lopez in close to prevent any damage.
Lopez is in close to Van Wijnbergen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lopez postures up.
Lopez throwing strikes but missing.
Lopez throwing strikes but missing.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Wijnbergen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez lands with a straight right. Van Wijnbergen didn't see that one coming.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Wijnbergen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Wijnbergen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopez, as that shot connected.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Lopez.
Van Wijnbergen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4##KD2#
Lopez waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Van Wijnbergen. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Van Wijnbergen to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#
Van Wijnbergen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oh Van Wijnbergen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez lands a couple of elbows.
Lopez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lopez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Wijnbergen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Wijnbergen seems to have got his legs back now.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lopez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lopez postures up in Van Wijnbergen's guard and throws a big left but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Van Wijnbergen keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martez Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joels Van Wijnbergen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Van Wijnbergen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopez finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Wijnbergen's head.
Van Wijnbergen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Martez Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Wijnbergen but Van Wijnbergen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Wijnbergen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a leg kick but Lopez moves out of range and Van Wijnbergen only half commits.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Wijnbergen. Van Wijnbergen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lopez takes a step back to recover.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick that misses. #KD2#
Lopez moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Van Wijnbergen goes down! Can Lopez finish him!?#T1#
Lopez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lopez trying to control but Van Wijnbergen is working from the bottom.
Lopez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Van Wijnbergen keeps moving.
Van Wijnbergen being controlled here, momentarily.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lopez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lopez working some strikes from top position.
Van Wijnbergen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lopez on the ground.
Lopez trying to control but Van Wijnbergen is working from the bottom.
Lopez connects with a couple of short punches.
Lopez postures up in Van Wijnbergen's guard and throws a big left but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Wijnbergen has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez pushing down on Van Wijnbergen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Wijnbergen defending well though.
Lopez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lopez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Van Wijnbergen reverses the position - he's now on top in Lopez's guard. #T3#
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Van Wijnbergen from controlling successfully.
Van Wijnbergen preventing the sweep.
Lopez wants to hit a switch here but Van Wijnbergen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lopez there!
Lopez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lopez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
Lopez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lopez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Van Wijnbergen.
Lopez is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the attempt from Lopez to control.
Lopez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martez Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lopez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martez Lopez!

A very excited looking Martez Lopez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: PFC 154 Coker vs Slurper     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
Kardashian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kardashian has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Wijnbergen. Kardashian does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Kardashian gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Van Wijnbergen fails to land.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the head strike.
Van Wijnbergen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kardashian's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kardashian.
Kardashian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kardashian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Wijnbergen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands.
Van Wijnbergen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Wijnbergen blocks an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head punch that misses.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to break free of the clinch but Kardashian has double underhooks.
A short right from Van Wijnbergen on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a short shot to the head.
Kardashian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Wijnbergen or not.
Kardashian can't find room to land a body shot as Van Wijnbergen controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Wijnbergen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kardashian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Kardashian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kardashian pushes Van Wijnbergen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Kardashian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kardashian scores with a shoulder strike.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Wijnbergen's elbow.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Kardashian as the two fighters clinch.
Kardashian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kardashian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Wijnbergen blocking some punches.
Kardashian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian tries to work over Van Wijnbergen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kardashian lands with a short shot to the head.
Kardashian misses with a punch on the inside.
Kardashian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kardashian lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kardashian.
A hook to the body from Kardashian.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kardashian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kardashian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kardashian. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Kardashian.
Van Wijnbergen looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kardashian.
Kardashian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kardashian is pushing Van Wijnbergen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kardashian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kardashian tries to throw a body punch but Van Wijnbergen avoids it by throwing Kardashian back against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kardashian backwards.
Kardashian scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Kardashian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Van Wijnbergen.
Kardashian misses with the head strike.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kardashian.
Kardashian prevents a body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Kardashian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Wijnbergen's efforts to push away.#T3#
Kardashian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kardashian lands an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Wijnbergen's elbow.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body punch.
Kardashian lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Wijnbergen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kardashian misses with a wild body shot.
Kardashian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Wijnbergen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kardashian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kardashian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kardashian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kardashian lands with a good body shot.
Kardashian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab from Kardashian.
A jab from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Kardashian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kardashian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Van Wijnbergen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kardashian on the side of the head.
Kardashian throws a looping overhand right but Van Wijnbergen ducks down to avoid it.
Kardashian misses with a straight left.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kardashian moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick.
Kardashian throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Kardashian misses with a hook.
Kardashian scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Kardashian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kardashian scores with a body shot.
Kardashian lands a lovely overhand right.
Kardashian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Wijnbergen throws a fast counter high kick but Kardashian manages to duck under it in time.
Kardashian throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a jab to Kardashian's midsection.
A slow jab from Kardashian misses its intended target.
Kardashian digs a good body shot into Van Wijnbergen's ribs.
Van Wijnbergen throws a right and a left that Kardashian avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Kardashian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kardashian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardashian misses with a hook. Van Wijnbergen ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Van Wijnbergen misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kardashian misses the target.
Kardashian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Wijnbergen.
Kardashian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wijnbergen misses the shot to the body.
Kardashian is looking to counter punch.#T1##CL#
Kardashian clinches.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kardashian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Wijnbergen or not.
Van Wijnbergen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kardashian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kardashian lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Wijnbergen backwards.
Kardashian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Wijnbergen backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kardashian.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kardashian misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Wijnbergen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kardashian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Wijnbergen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Kardashian as he connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kardashian misses with a looping right.
Kardashian loads up on a big right hand but Van Wijnbergen slips the punch.
Van Wijnbergen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kardashian moves away.#T2#
Kardashian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kardashian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kardashian.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice strike.
Kardashian looks to throw the jab but Van Wijnbergen is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen is looking for the big counter here.
Good work by Kardashian as he checks the leg kick.
Kardashian throws a right hand that Van Wijnbergen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Wijnbergen also avoids with ease.
Kardashian lands with a straight right. Van Wijnbergen didn't see that one coming.
Jab by Kardashian.
Van Wijnbergen with a jab.
Kardashian throws a shot from downtown. Van Wijnbergen moves away and avoids it.
Kardashian scores with a shot to the body.
Rob Kardashian is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a left hand but Kardashian moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Kardashian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kardashian misses with a shot to the body
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kardashian misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Kardashian misses with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
Kardashian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Wijnbergen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kardashian blocks it well.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kardashian.
Kardashian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kardashian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab.
Kardashian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Wijnbergen.
Kardashian looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Wijnbergen is just out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kardashian throws a body punch but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Kardashian tries to clinch there but Van Wijnbergen circles away.
Van Wijnbergen unleashes a big counter combination but Kardashian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kardashian avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Kardashian rushes Van Wijnbergen and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Wijnbergen pushes Kardashian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kardashian.
Kardashian misses with a punch to the body.
Kardashian working aggressively here.
Kardashian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kardashian blocking some punches.
Kardashian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Wijnbergen or not.
Van Wijnbergen is breathing heavily.
Van Wijnbergen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands.
Van Wijnbergen blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Kardashian.
Kardashian tries to work over Van Wijnbergen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kardashian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kardashian works on Van Wijnbergen's body with a couple of short punches.
Kardashian blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Kardashian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rob Kardashian's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kardashian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot.
Kardashian lands with an overhand left.
Van Wijnbergen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kardashian. That did some damage!
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kardashian's sensitive parts.
Van Wijnbergen walks into a stiff left hand from Kardashian.#ROC#
Van Wijnbergen is rocked!
Kardashian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Wijnbergen can do to turn this around?
Kardashian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kardashian.
Kardashian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kardashian dips to his left and cracks Van Wijnbergen with an uppercut!
Van Wijnbergen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kardashian finish him?
Kardashian digs a good body shot into Van Wijnbergen's ribs.
Kardashian pounces like a tiger and cracks Van Wijnbergen with a vicious hook! Van Wijnbergen is down but not out! Kardashian follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rob Kardashian!
Rob Kardashian was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: PFC 143 Experiment vs Slurper     
Date:   Dec 08, 2019
#R1#
Lucy misses the shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lucy with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lucy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Good work by Lucy as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Lucy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Wijnbergen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucy counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Joels Van Wijnbergen has been cut.
Van Wijnbergen punishes Lucy's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucy connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a double jab
and Lucy counters with a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucy is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Lucy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Wijnbergen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lucy throws a front kick aimed at Van Wijnbergen's knee but Van Wijnbergen avoids it well.
Van Wijnbergen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lucy scores with a leg kick.
Lucy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook to the body
and Lucy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Wijnbergen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lucy.
Lucy tries to work over Van Wijnbergen's front leg with a kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Van Wijnbergen scores with a four punch combination!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Wijnbergen - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Lucy blocks a jab.
Lucy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen tests Lucy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lucy slips under a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Lucy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lucy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Wijnbergen delivers a nice body kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick
and Lucy counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lucy to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Lucy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range as Lucy strikes.
Lucy throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Lucy checks a low kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a right hand
and Lucy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a body kick
and Lucy counters with a low kick, right behind Van Wijnbergen 's knee.
Van Wijnbergen lands a slapping body shot.
Lucy scores with a one two! Van Wijnbergen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A big right from Lucy misses.
Lucy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen misses the body punch
letting Lucy counter with a right hand.
Lucy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a looping right.
It looked like Lucy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Lucy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Lucy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucy is just out of range.
Lucy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen swings widly with a right hand
and Lucy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lucy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Good standup being displayed there by Lucy as he connects with a hook.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucy.
Lucy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Lucy avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Léonard Lucy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joels Van Wijnbergen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab from Van Wijnbergen finds it's way through Lucy's defenses.
Lucy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
Lucy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the body kick
letting Lucy counter with a right hand.
Van Wijnbergen gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Lucy to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Wijnbergen throws a solid leg kick but Lucy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Wijnbergen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucy loads up on a big right hand but Van Wijnbergen slips the punch.
Lucy scores with a hook.#ROC#
Van Wijnbergen is rocked!
Van Wijnbergen slips a straight right by Lucy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Lucy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Wijnbergen.
Lucy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick which misses Lucy's front leg but catches the back leg as Lucy tries to avoid it.
Lucy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van Wijnbergen throws a poor cross that misses
and Lucy counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Van Wijnbergen looks to move away, Lucy throws a big counter combo but Van Wijnbergen just gets out of the way.
Van Wijnbergen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lucy.
Van Wijnbergen tries to work over Lucy's front leg with a kick but Lucy checks it.
Lucy thuds his right hand into Van Wijnbergen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Wijnbergen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Van Wijnbergen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lucy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a lunging right hand
and Lucy counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen throws a poor cross that misses
and Lucy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Wijnbergen defending well as Lucy loads up on a big left hand.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a left hand
and Lucy counters with an inside leg kick.
Lucy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lucy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Wijnbergen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucy.
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Lucy slaps the foot to one side.
Lucy throws a low kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range easily. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen walks into a straight right hand from Lucy.
Van Wijnbergen tries to work over Lucy's front leg with a kick but Lucy checks it.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a body kick but Lucy moved away.
Lucy blocks the body kick.
Lucy is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucy misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook
and Lucy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a single shot there.
Lucy missing with a left hand there. Van Wijnbergen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Wijnbergen feints a counter leg kick.
Lucy throws a series of punches but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a looping right.
Van Wijnbergen throws a series of punches but Lucy moves out of range.
Lucy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lucy moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
Van Wijnbergen throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wijnbergen connects with a body shot.
Lucy avoids the body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Lucy avoids a kick to the body.
As Van Wijnbergen looks to move away, Lucy throws a big counter combo but Van Wijnbergen just gets out of the way.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lucy counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Wijnbergen throws a poor cross that misses
and Lucy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lucy.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joels Van Wijnbergen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Van Wijnbergen misses its intended target.
Lucy misses with an uppercut
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lucy thinking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Lucy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That kick from Lucy tenderised Van Wijnbergen's leg. Van Wijnbergen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lucy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen looks to throw a body kick
and Lucy counters with a solid body kick.
Lucy throws a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen throws a front kick aimed at Lucy's knee but Lucy avoids it well.
Van Wijnbergen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucy misses with a low kick.
Van Wijnbergen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lucy is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Van Wijnbergen is predictable there
and Lucy counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Lucy checks it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a left hand
and Lucy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Lucy cracks Van Wijnbergen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lucy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Van Wijnbergen to stand back up!
Van Wijnbergen is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucy finish him?
Lucy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot
and Lucy counters with a good low kick that Van Wijnbergen was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucy is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Van Wijnbergen flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Van Wijnbergen is out cold! Lucy holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Léonard Lucy!
An out of breath Léonard Lucy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PFC 136 Yamaguchi vs Rock     
Date:   Nov 03, 2019
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clocked is able to avoid easily.
Clocked catches Van Wijnbergen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clocked misses with a body shot
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clocked throws a looping overhand right but Van Wijnbergen ducks down to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a front kick aimed at Clocked's knee but Clocked avoids it well.
Van Wijnbergen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a push kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses the jab.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a solid leg kick.
Clocked scores with a jab. Van Wijnbergen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clocked thuds his right hand into Van Wijnbergen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Van Wijnbergen clinches up with Clocked and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Clocked.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Wijnbergen. #BC2#
Clocked breaks from the clinch.
Clocked throws a series of punches but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Van Wijnbergen has Clocked up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with an uppercut but Clocked uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clocked tries to throw a body punch but Van Wijnbergen avoids it by throwing Clocked back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clocked.
Clocked tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
Clocked blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clocked goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Wijnbergen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Van Wijnbergen.
Clocked goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clocked doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clocked looking to stall.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a body shot from Clocked. #T2#
Clocked misses with some punches.
Clocked misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a body punch.
Clocked tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Wijnbergen's elbow.
Clocked fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Wijnbergen.
Clocked tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clocked misses with the head strike.
Van Wijnbergen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Clocked.
Van Wijnbergen blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wijnbergen throws a head punch that misses.
Clocked controlling the action here for a moment.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clocked tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Wijnbergen tries to throw a body punch but Clocked avoids it by throwing Van Wijnbergen back against the cage.
Clocked tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Wijnbergen's elbow.
Van Wijnbergen misses with some punches.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clocked.
Van Wijnbergen tries to throw a body punch but Clocked avoids it by throwing Van Wijnbergen back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Wijnbergen. #BC2#
Clocked breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clocked fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Clocked slaps the foot to one side.
Clocked lands a head shot.
Clocked checks a leg kick nicely.
Clocked moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to counter with a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.#T4#
Nice body kick there by Van Wijnbergen.
The crowd cheers as Van Wijnbergen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clocked doesn't seem phased though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Wijnbergen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Wijnbergen, right into the meat.
Van Wijnbergen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Wijnbergen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clocked - the referee stops the clock and Van Wijnbergen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clocked. Van Wijnbergen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen checks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Wijnbergen. Clocked does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Clocked's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Clocked avoids it easily.
Van Wijnbergen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clocked throws out the jab.
Clocked throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clocked.
Van Wijnbergen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joels Van Wijnbergen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Clocked misses with a straight left.
Clocked circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clocked looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clocked misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clocked on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clocked misses with the combination.
Clocked throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a kick to the temple. Clocked shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#
Clocked is rocked!
Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clocked.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clocked.
Van Wijnbergen is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clocked misses with a leg kick
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheers as Van Wijnbergen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clocked doesn't seem phased though.
Clocked on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clocked is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Wijnbergen finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen lands a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Clocked.
Clocked seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clocked. #KD#
Van Wijnbergen drops Clocked with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Clocked looks back up at him and smiles so Van Wijnbergen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Van Wijnbergen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clocked.
Van Wijnbergen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Clocked misses.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Clocked scores with a four punch combination!
Get Clocked seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clocked tries to bum rush Van Wijnbergen with a series of wild strikes but Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clocked stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Clocked uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Wijnbergen.
Clocked misses with a left hand
and Van Wijnbergen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but Clocked avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clocked! But no joy.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice body kick.
Clocked throws a jab when Van Wijnbergen was well out of range.#T2#
Clocked throws a looping overhand right but Van Wijnbergen ducks down to avoid it.
Clocked keeps Van Wijnbergen at a distance using the push kick.
Clocked looks to land a right hand but Van Wijnbergen moved out of range.
Van Wijnbergen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clocked.
Clocked lands with a straight right. Van Wijnbergen didn't see that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body punch
and Clocked makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Wijnbergen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Clocked.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a left hand
and Clocked cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Clocked.
Clocked misses with a head kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Clocked chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clocked cracks Van Wijnbergen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Van Wijnbergen drops Clocked with a beautiful combination! Clocked stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Wijnbergen is looking for the KO!#T3#
Van Wijnbergen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Clocked, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Wijnbergen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clocked throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a crisp one two that drops Clocked! Van Wijnbergen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Clocked to his feet! Clocked is in big trouble!
Clocked swings widly with a right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a huge left! Clocked is in big trouble! He's backing up but Van Wijnbergen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Clocked from any more damage. A dominating finish by Van Wijnbergen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
Joels Van Wijnbergen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PFC 128 Alzheimer vs Priester     
Date:   Sep 15, 2019
#R1#
Canoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canoe counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Wijnbergen.
Canoe throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Van Wijnbergen's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Canoe throws a hook to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut
and Canoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but Canoe avoids it.
Canoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Wijnbergen. That one must have hurt.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Wijnbergen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Canoe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Wijnbergen as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Van Wijnbergen closes the distance and clinches.
Canoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Canoe.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Canoe lands an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen gets underhooks to prevent Canoe's takedown attempt.
Van Wijnbergen presses Canoe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Canoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canoe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Wijnbergen avoids it.
Canoe tries for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen manages to get underhooks.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douche Canoe.
Canoe tries a body shot but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Wijnbergen controls his hands.
Canoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Van Wijnbergen. #T2#
Canoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canoe pushes Van Wijnbergen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Canoe is trying to trip Van Wijnbergen. He has hold of a leg but Van Wijnbergen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Canoe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Canoe throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Wijnbergen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Wijnbergen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canoe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Wijnbergen is pulling down on Canoe's head to control his posture.
Canoe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Canoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Canoe postures up in Van Wijnbergen's guard and throws a big left but Van Wijnbergen blocks it. #T3#
Canoe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Canoe landing some decent shots from guard.
Van Wijnbergen looking to control.
Canoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canoe trying to control but Van Wijnbergen is working from the bottom.
Canoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Canoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Canoe throwing strikes from guard but Van Wijnbergen blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Canoe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Canoe misses with a hook
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a poor cross that misses
and Canoe counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Canoe gets the takedown into side control.
Canoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Wijnbergen keeps working.
Van Wijnbergen trying his best to control but Canoe has mounted him.
Canoe unloading with bombs!
Canoe controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Douche Canoe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Van Wijnbergen lands a front kick.
Van Wijnbergen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Canoe slaps the foot to one side.
Van Wijnbergen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Canoe. Beautiful body shot.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Canoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe misses the shot to the body.
Canoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Wijnbergen as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canoe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Canoe checks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick as Canoe jumps back.
Canoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Canoe moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen wants to land a leg kick but Canoe is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
Van Wijnbergen thows a leg kick but Canoe checks it
and Canoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Canoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a wild body shot.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canoe manages to avoid it.
Canoe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Wijnbergen with a body shot.
Canoe fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
A little jabbing left from Canoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Canoe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range of the leg kick from Canoe.
Van Wijnbergen throws a series of punches but Canoe moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Canoe's ribcage but misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Canoe sees coming a mile off.
Canoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Wijnbergen at a distance.
Canoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Canoe gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Wijnbergen. Canoe shrugs it off though.
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Canoe avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen walks into a jab.
Van Wijnbergen throws a front kick aimed at Canoe's knee but Canoe avoids it well.
Van Wijnbergen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Canoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Wijnbergen throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Wijnbergen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Canoe finds it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Wijnbergen, right into the meat.
Van Wijnbergen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Canoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Wijnbergen momentarily.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a looping left.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canoe blocks the body kick. #T4#
Donk. Canoe catches Van Wijnbergen right on the button with a cross.
Van Wijnbergen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Van Wijnbergen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Canoe misses with a leg kick
and Van Wijnbergen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Wijnbergen - that will leave a mark!
Canoe avoids a kick to the body.
Canoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a thumping low kick.
Canoe misses with an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Wijnbergen. Canoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Wijnbergen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canoe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Wijnbergen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Canoe throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Canoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Canoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the combination.
It seemed like Canoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Canoe swinging wildly here.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
Canoe throws the left hand but Van Wijnbergen avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Canoe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Wijnbergen - the referee stops the clock and Canoe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Wijnbergen. Canoe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Wijnbergen misses the shot to the body.
Canoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canoe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Wijnbergen.
Canoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Wijnbergen defends well and Canoe ends up having to push Van Wijnbergen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Canoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Wijnbergen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Canoe darts in looking for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen gets double underhooks and turns Canoe into the cage.
Canoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Canoe moves out of range.
Canoe lands the left hand.
Canoe misses with a hook to the body
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a left to the body.
Canoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Wijnbergen at a distance.
A jab lands there for Van Wijnbergen.#T2#
Canoe misses with a right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Wijnbergen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Canoe darts in looking for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen gets double underhooks and turns Canoe into the cage.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douche Canoe.
Canoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a low kick, right behind Canoe 's knee.
Nice body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Canoe throws a looping overhand right but Van Wijnbergen ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Canoe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Canoe misses with an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Canoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Wijnbergen staying out of range there.#T3#
Canoe throws a big shot that misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice looking combination but Canoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Wijnbergen cracks the inside of Canoe's front leg.
Canoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Canoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Canoe feints the counter takedown.
Van Wijnbergen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Canoe.
Canoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Wijnbergen.#T4#
Canoe scores with a jab.
Canoe scores with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen ducks right into an uppercut from Canoe.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Canoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen tried to score with a low kick but Canoe checks it.
Van Wijnbergen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canoe.
Van Wijnbergen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canoe throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Van Wijnbergen. Beautiful body shot.
Canoe moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen thows a body kick. Canoe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Canoe counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Van Wijnbergen sneaks out the side door and pushes Canoe away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joels Van Wijnbergen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Wijnbergen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joels Van Wijnbergen!

Joels Van Wijnbergen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PFC 120 Grabber vs Tuala     
Date:   Aug 04, 2019
#R1#
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lopez digs a good hook to Van Wijnbergen's body.
Van Wijnbergen swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Van Wijnbergen is out of range.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Wijnbergen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Wijnbergen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Lopez cracks Van Wijnbergen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Wijnbergen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Van Wijnbergen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopez finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Wijnbergen's head. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
A shot to the liver by Lopez. Beautiful body shot.
Lopez cracks Van Wijnbergen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen checks a leg kick.
Lopez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lopez moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Lopez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lopez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Wijnbergen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Martez Lopez has been cut.#TD2#
Lopez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Wijnbergen sprawls well initially but Lopez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Wijnbergen defending well though.
Lopez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lopez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Wijnbergen taking some punishment here, with Lopez in his half guard.
Lopez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Van Wijnbergen is refusing to be controlled, as Lopez sits in half guard.
Lopez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lopez throwing shots but Van Wijnbergen is blocking nicely.
Van Wijnbergen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lopez.
Lopez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lopez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Wijnbergen wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Van Wijnbergen is in trouble now - Lopez has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez lands a couple of good shots and Van Wijnbergen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lopez misses with a punch to the head. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen holding on to Lopez's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Can Van Wijnbergen hold on?! Lopez is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Lopez missing with strikes.
Van Wijnbergen trying to control the hands but Lopez won't let him.
Lopez misses with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Lopez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lopez throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T4#
Van Wijnbergen tries to escape but Lopez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lopez throwing sloppy strikes.
Lopez avoiding Van Wijnbergen 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Wijnbergen wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Lopez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lopez controlling from mount.
Lopez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lopez trying to control but Van Wijnbergen is having none of it.
Van Wijnbergen wants to control but Lopez is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martez Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martez Lopez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Van Wijnbergen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Wijnbergen misses the target.
Lopez scores with a jab. Van Wijnbergen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lopez misses with a low kick as Van Wijnbergen jumps back.
Van Wijnbergen throws a counter high kick but Lopez was just alert enough to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Wijnbergen misses the target.
Lopez swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Lopez connects with a looping right hand.
We've been told by Van Wijnbergen's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez punishes Van Wijnbergen's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Wijnbergen tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Lopez takes a swing at Van Wijnbergen's ribcage but misses.
Van Wijnbergen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lopez misses with a hook
and Van Wijnbergen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Wijnbergen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Wijnbergen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.
Lopez lunges at Van Wijnbergen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Wijnbergen's hand.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Van Wijnbergen moved out of range nicely.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Van Wijnbergen needs to keep his hands up - Lopez had a free shot at his head there.
Lopez wants to land a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Lopez drives through and clinches with Van Wijnbergen against the cage.
Lopez is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Wijnbergen has double underhooks. #T2##BC2#
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to chop away at Lopez's legs.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab from Lopez.
Van Wijnbergen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Lopez is predictable there
and Van Wijnbergen counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen throws a big shot that misses.
Van Wijnbergen lands a high kick!
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Lopez throws out a counter right but Van Wijnbergen avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Lopez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Wijnbergen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lopez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lopez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Wijnbergen is pulling down on Lopez's head. It's preventing any offense from Lopez, at least for the moment.
Lopez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Wijnbergen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Van Wijnbergen keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lopez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Van Wijnbergen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lopez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lopez lands a nice forearm strike.
Lopez lands some shots froms side control.
Lopez throws an elbow but Van Wijnbergen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lopez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Van Wijnbergen down.
Lopez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lopez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lopez working the ground and pound but Van Wijnbergen is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martez Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martez Lopez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Wijnbergen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Martez Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Wijnbergen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Wijnbergen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lopez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Wijnbergen's hands.
Van Wijnbergen connects with the punch.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopez connects with a jab.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Van Wijnbergen is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Van Wijnbergen is predictable there
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Lopez jabs Van Wijnbergen right on the nose. Van Wijnbergen blinks but takes it well.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Wijnbergen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lopez if he has to take too many more of those.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a looping right hand.
Van Wijnbergen just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Wijnbergen throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Van Wijnbergen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Wijnbergen.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Lopez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Wijnbergen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.#TD2#
Lopez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Van Wijnbergen!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez throws a strike aimed at the side of Van Wijnbergen's head but Van Wijnbergen avoids it well.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Wijnbergen tries to buck Lopez off but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lopez lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Lopez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lopez scores with punches from side control.
Lopez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lopez landing strikes.
The strikes coming from Lopez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Van Wijnbergen parries the strikes from Lopez easily there. Lopez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Van Wijnbergen to escape.
Van Wijnbergen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lopez.
Lopez lands a few punches from side control.#ROC2#
Van Wijnbergen is rocked!
Lopez working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Van Wijnbergen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Van Wijnbergen! Lopez senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Van Wijnbergen out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Martez Lopez!
After winning the bout, Martez Lopez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PFC 115 Slurper vs Reid     
Date:   Jul 07, 2019
#R1#
Mirage throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen avoids it easily.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Van Wijnbergen walks into a straight right hand from Mirage.
Van Wijnbergen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirage moves away.
Mirage misses with an uppercut. Van Wijnbergen saw that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen misses the shot to the body.
Mirage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mirage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mirage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mirage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mirage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Wijnbergen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mirage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mirage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mirage misses with a hook. Van Wijnbergen ducked under it nicely.
Van Wijnbergen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
Mirage blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Mirage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Mirage's ribcage but misses.
Van Wijnbergen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mirage moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Mirage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mirage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Mirage blocks the low kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick, looking for Mirage's leg but Mirage calmly moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Wijnbergen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirage. Van Wijnbergen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mirage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Wijnbergen. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mirage, right into the meat.
Van Wijnbergen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mirage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a good body shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Wijnbergen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mirage.
Mirage delivers a nice body kick.
Mirage is looking to land body kicks.
Van Wijnbergen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mirage blocks it well.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a jab to the head.
Mirage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mirage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirage.
Van Wijnbergen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mirage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Mirage checks it.
Mirage throwing a counter right hand but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Mirage defending well as Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big left hand.
Mirage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mirage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Wijnbergen avoids a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Wijnbergen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mirage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Wijnbergen's hands.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Van Wijnbergen tries to work over Mirage's front leg with a kick but Mirage checks it.
Mirage is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mirage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Wijnbergen throws a shot from downtown. Mirage moves away and avoids it.
Mirage misses with a looping left.
And Van Wijnbergen responds with a good body kick, but Mirage manages to step out the way in time.
Van Wijnbergen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Mirage sees coming a mile off.
Van Wijnbergen moves away from the strike by Mirage.
Mirage throws a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Wijnbergen misses the jab.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mirage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Wijnbergen is able to avoid easily.
Mirage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mirage looks to land a body kick but Van Wijnbergen moved away.
A jab lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Mirage misses with a hook
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Van Wijnbergen. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirage throws an off balance right hand
and Mirage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mirage throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Mirage misses the jab.
Van Wijnbergen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mirage lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Wijnbergen backs up against the cage.
Mirage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Wijnbergen on the side of the head.
Mirage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook. Mirage ducked under it nicely.
Mirage looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Wijnbergen is just out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Mirage checks it.
Mirage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the side of Mirage's head but Mirage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirage throws the left hand but Van Wijnbergen avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters circling a little - Mirage finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mirage cracks Van Wijnbergen with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Mirage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mirage checks a leg kick nicely.
Mirage tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonzo Mirage dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mirage is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Mirage avoids it.
Mirage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Wijnbergen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mirage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Mirage scores with a jab. Van Wijnbergen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mirage lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Wijnbergen off the cage and back into range.
Mirage moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mirage avoids a kick to the body.
Mirage throws a lazy right hand but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mirage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Wijnbergen can do to turn this around?
Van Wijnbergen tries to move into range but Mirage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mirage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Mirage slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mirage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mirage tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen avoided it.
Van Wijnbergen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirage.
Mirage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Wijnbergen.
Mirage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a left hand but Mirage moved out of range nicely.
Van Wijnbergen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Mirage blocks it.
Mirage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mirage looks to land a body kick but Van Wijnbergen moved away.
Van Wijnbergen cracks Mirage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Wijnbergen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Mirage. That snapped Van Wijnbergen's head back.
Van Wijnbergen ducks right into an uppercut from Mirage.
Van Wijnbergen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirage manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mirage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mirage checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mirage throws a wild body kick that Van Wijnbergen sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Wijnbergen tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a looping right.
Van Wijnbergen cracks a nice hook into Mirage's ribs.
Van Wijnbergen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mirage's head.
Mirage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Wijnbergen has time to react.
Mirage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mirage blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Wijnbergen throws an overhand right that lands on Mirage's shoulder, as Mirage tries to avoid the shot.
Mirage misses with a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mirage blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Mirage is looking to counter punch.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a jab.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirage was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
Good standup being displayed there by Mirage as he connects with a hook.
Mirage connects with a nice looking jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Mirage as he connects with a hook.
Mirage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Wijnbergen's calf.
Mirage takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Mirage throws out a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range and Mirage only half commits.
Van Wijnbergen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mirage lands a jab to the nose.
Mirage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alphonzo Mirage is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirage lands a jab.
Mirage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Wijnbergen's head backwards.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a front kick but Mirage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mirage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mirage.
Mirage lands with a good body shot.
Mirage throws a right and a left that Van Wijnbergen avoids nicely.
Mirage throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirage misses with a leg kick.
Mirage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mirage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Wijnbergen lands a body shot. #T4#
Van Wijnbergen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirage.
Van Wijnbergen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mirage slips a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Mirage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Wijnbergen.
Mirage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirage.
Van Wijnbergen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mirage finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Wijnbergen's head.
Mirage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy body kick from Van Wijnbergen
and Mirage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mirage with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Mirage there.
Van Wijnbergen throws a shot from downtown. Mirage moves away and avoids it.
Mirage checks a leg kick.
Mirage appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mirage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mirage. That's going to slow Van Wijnbergen down.
Mirage throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonzo Mirage dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Van Wijnbergen misses with a wild body shot.
Mirage misses with a low kick as Van Wijnbergen jumps back.
Mirage cracks Van Wijnbergen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Wijnbergen tries to bum rush Mirage with a series of wild strikes but Mirage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mirage misses with a body shot.
Mirage looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Wijnbergen is just out of range.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirage was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Wijnbergen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Wijnbergen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mirage throws a push kick but Van Wijnbergen slaps the foot to one side.
Van Wijnbergen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen feints and then cracks Mirage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mirage down.
Good leg kick by Mirage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot by Mirage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mirage checks a leg kick.
Mirage is looking to counter punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Wijnbergen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A shot to the body from Mirage misses
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Mirage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Wijnbergen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mirage misses with a low kick as Van Wijnbergen jumps back.
Mirage motions for Van Wijnbergen to come forward. Mirage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mirage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Wijnbergen wants to slow Mirage down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirage throwing a counter right hand but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Mirage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Wijnbergen misses the shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range as Mirage throws a body kick.
Mirage misses with an uppercut.
Mirage checks a leg kick.
Mirage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Wijnbergen can pounce on him.
Mirage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirage scores with a leg kick.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mirage scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Wijnbergen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mirage.
Jab, jab by Van Wijnbergen - just one landing.
Mirage scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to score with low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Wijnbergen blocks the leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mirage throws a low kick, looking for Van Wijnbergen's leg but Van Wijnbergen calmly moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mirage is looking to counter punch.
Mirage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Wijnbergen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mirage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Wijnbergen checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Wijnbergen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mirage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mirage thows a body kick. Van Wijnbergen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slow jab from Mirage misses its intended target.
Mirage sizes up Van Wijnbergen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Mirage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a body shot.
Mirage moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen strikes.
Mirage misses with a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Mirage misses its target.
Mirage moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mirage avoids the head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mirage. Van Wijnbergen shrugs it off though.
The fighters circling - Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirage connects with an inside leg kick.
Mirage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mirage throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Wijnbergen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mirage.
Mirage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Wijnbergen's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirage throws the kick towards the body but Van Wijnbergen avoids it.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen punishes Mirage's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Wijnbergen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Mirage.
Van Wijnbergen takes one to the side of the head.
Mirage lands a nice shot that snaps Van Wijnbergen's head back.
Van Wijnbergen throws a lazy right hand but Mirage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mirage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Wijnbergen.
Mirage with a jab.
Mirage scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Wijnbergen should have avoided that one.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a leg kick but Mirage saw it coming and moves away.
Mirage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Wijnbergen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mirage is out of range.
Mirage takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mirage works the jab nicely.
Alphonzo Mirage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick lands from Mirage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonzo Mirage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mirage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonzo Mirage!

An out of breath Alphonzo Mirage thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PFC 110 Rock vs Urani     
Date:   Jun 09, 2019
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Wijnbergen. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Van Wijnbergen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein throws a right hand that Van Wijnbergen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Wijnbergen also avoids with ease.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
Van Wijnbergen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Wijnbergen lands a front kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Wijnbergen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stein is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Van Wijnbergen digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Stein staying out of range there.
Stein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Wijnbergen feints and then cracks Stein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stein down.
Stein scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Stein moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Wijnbergen working aggressively here. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Wijnbergen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein prevents a body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Wijnbergen's elbow.
I was talking to Stein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Van Wijnbergen controls the action. #T2#
Van Wijnbergen dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Wijnbergen misses with some punches.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein tries to work over Van Wijnbergen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein tries to work over Van Wijnbergen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Joels Van Wijnbergen has been cut.
Nice elbow from Stein. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stein throws a head kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Nice uppercut there from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a leg kick but Stein saw it coming and moves away.
Stein cracks Van Wijnbergen with a good jab.
Stein checks a leg kick.
That kick from Van Wijnbergen tenderised Stein's leg. Stein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a head kick by Stein.
Van Wijnbergen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Wijnbergen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the head kick by Stein. #T4#
Van Wijnbergen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Wijnbergen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the head kick by Stein.
Stein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stein tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is having none of it.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stein's sensitive parts.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stein blocks a low kick nicely.
Stein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.
A big left from Van Wijnbergen misses.
A slow jab from Van Wijnbergen misses its intended target.
A cross from Van Wijnbergen lands.
Stein lands with a cross.
Stein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen is out of range and Stein settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joels Van Wijnbergen's cut.
That's time! Stein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A big left from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Van Wijnbergen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to slow Stein down with leg kicks.
Stein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Wijnbergen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a straight right. Stein didn't see that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a leg kick. Stein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good exchange - Stein coming out on top.
Stein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Wijnbergen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein loads up on a big right hand but Van Wijnbergen slips the punch.
Van Wijnbergen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein tries to counter by clinching up but Van Wijnbergen breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Stein drives through and clinches with Van Wijnbergen against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Wijnbergen takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen scores with a shot to the side of Stein's head.
Stein lands an elbow just above Van Wijnbergen 's eye. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen manages to break the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Stein thumps Van Wijnbergen with a low kick.
Stein blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Stein thinks about countering with a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen takes one to the side of the head.
Stein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Wijnbergen.
Stein throws a wild body kick that Van Wijnbergen sees coming a mile off.
Stein checks a low kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a good body shot.
Stein motions for Van Wijnbergen to come forward. Stein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Stein scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Stein slaps the foot to one side.
Van Wijnbergen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stein throwing a counter right hand but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Stein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a leg kick.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook.
Stein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Stein moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stein motions for Van Wijnbergen to come forward. Stein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy body kick from Van Wijnbergen
and Stein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Van Wijnbergen does it's job there.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick which misses Stein's front leg but catches the back leg as Stein tries to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Wijnbergen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Van Wijnbergen tries to get set, Stein tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy body shot
and Stein counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Stein misses.
Stein misses with a head kick.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stein tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Wijnbergen manages to circle out of the way.
Stein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body kick.
Stein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Wijnbergen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook to the body
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good shot there by Van Wijnbergen.
Stein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Wijnbergen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joels Van Wijnbergen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses
and Stein counters with a nice body shot.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stein checks it well.
Stein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Stein instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stein.
Van Wijnbergen working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Van Wijnbergen avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Stein has Van Wijnbergen pressed against the cage, preventing Van Wijnbergen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Wijnbergen blocks the elbow strike.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stein is looking to clinch.
Stein looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Wijnbergen is just out of range.
Stein lands a lovely overhand right.
Stein's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stein duly obliges.
Stein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Wijnbergen. Van Wijnbergen obviously looking to wear him down.
Stein throws a looping overhand right but Van Wijnbergen ducks down to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a cross.
Stein lands with a shot to the body.
Stein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Wijnbergen lands a slapping body shot.
Frank Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Wijnbergen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right hook to the body.
Stein avoids a kick to the body.
Stein throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Some bone on bone action there as Stein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
Stein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Van Wijnbergen misses its intended target.
Stein tried to score with a low kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it.
Van Wijnbergen swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Van Wijnbergen misses. #T3#
Stein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Wijnbergen's calf.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Wijnbergen looks to throw a body kick
and Stein counters with a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Wijnbergen lands an overhand right.
Van Wijnbergen's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Wijnbergen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen tries to bum rush Stein with a series of wild strikes but Stein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein throwing a counter right hand but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stein thows a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a stiff right hand.
Stein throws out a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range and Stein only half commits.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stein lands with a kick to the temple. Van Wijnbergen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Stein misses with a kick to the body.
Stein throws a head kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stein in his tracks.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a leg kick.
Stein lands the left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joels Van Wijnbergen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Wijnbergen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joels Van Wijnbergen!

A very excited looking Joels Van Wijnbergen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: PFC 104 Slurper vs Rutherford     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
Lucy thuds his right hand into Van Wijnbergen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lucy lands a really nice looking cross but Van Wijnbergen seems unphased. #CL2#
Van Wijnbergen clinches up with Lucy and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucy misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucy presses Van Wijnbergen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Wijnbergen working aggressively here. #BC#
Lucy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Wijnbergen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lucy misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucy.
Van Wijnbergen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Van Wijnbergen moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Van Wijnbergen.
Lucy misses with some punches.
Lucy is trying to stall.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Lucy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Wijnbergen backwards.
Lucy struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Wijnbergen controls his hands.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucy backwards.
Lucy pushes Van Wijnbergen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucy can't find room to land a body shot as Van Wijnbergen controls the action.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen tries to throw a body punch but Lucy avoids it by throwing Van Wijnbergen back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Wijnbergen.
Lucy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Wijnbergen working aggressively here.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Van Wijnbergen fails to land.
Lucy throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Lucy. #BC#
Lucy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Lucy.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a counter right but Lucy avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Wijnbergen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen wants to clinch up but Lucy keeps it at a distance.
Van Wijnbergen throws a combination that misses
and Van Wijnbergen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body
and Lucy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Wijnbergen blocks the leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen scoring well with a low kick there.
Lucy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a left hand but Lucy moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Lucy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucy.
A big right from Lucy misses.
Lucy misses with a low kick. #T3#
Lucy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen is out of range and Lucy settles back down.
Lucy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen tries to bum rush Lucy with a series of wild strikes but Lucy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Lucy's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Lucy blocks the low kick.
Lucy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucy.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a solid leg kick.
Lucy walks into a left hand.
Lucy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lucy misses with the body kick
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Wijnbergen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucy is just out of range.
Lucy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Nice jab there from Lucy.
Van Wijnbergen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Van Wijnbergen forces Lucy back against the cage and clinches.
Lucy tries to throw a body punch but Van Wijnbergen avoids it by throwing Lucy back against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Lucy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucy.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Wijnbergen misses the target.
Lucy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Wijnbergen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lucy tried to score with a low kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it.
Lucy connects with a leg kick. Van Wijnbergen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lucy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lucy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Wijnbergen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lucy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lucy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick, looking for Lucy's leg but Lucy calmly moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a chopping leg kick but Lucy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Wijnbergen looks to throw a body kick
and Lucy counters with a nice uppercut.
Lucy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lucy misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Léonard Lucy is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Wijnbergen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lucy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Van Wijnbergen misses
and Lucy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lucy's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Wijnbergen. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucy was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Lucy loads up on a big right hand but Van Wijnbergen slips the punch.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lucy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lucy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looks like Lucy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Van Wijnbergen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lucy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Lucy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Wijnbergen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Wijnbergen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut
and Lucy counters with a straight right hand.
Van Wijnbergen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lucy throws a shot from downtown. Van Wijnbergen moves away and avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the side of Lucy's head but Lucy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Lucy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Lucy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Lucy tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucy ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Lucy takes one on the button.
Van Wijnbergen cracks Lucy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lucy just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but Lucy avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen feints and then cracks Lucy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lucy down. #T3#
Lucy blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range as Lucy strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick that misses.
Lucy throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Wijnbergen misses.
A good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen clobbers Lucy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lucy throws out a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range and Lucy only half commits.
Lucy thows a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Wijnbergen lands a slapping body shot.
Lucy moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick.
Lucy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lucy throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Lucy lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy head kick
and Lucy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Wijnbergen tries to clinch
enabling Lucy to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucy misses the jab.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to slow Lucy down with leg kicks.
Van Wijnbergen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick but Lucy moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook
and Lucy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucy. Van Wijnbergen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Wijnbergen catches Lucy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lucy swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lucy moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Lucy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Wijnbergen under the eye.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a wild body shot.
Lucy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a two punch combination.
Lucy tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen avoided it.
A jab from Lucy does it's job there.
Van Wijnbergen fakes the leg kick and cracks Lucy in the body.
Van Wijnbergen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lucy counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucy throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a low kick, right behind Lucy 's knee.
Van Wijnbergen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lucy is out of range.
Lucy cracks Van Wijnbergen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Lucy tenderised Van Wijnbergen's leg. Van Wijnbergen is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Lucy walks into a jab.
A solid body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Lucy misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice strike.
Van Wijnbergen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Wijnbergen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lucy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Wijnbergen looks to clinch
and Lucy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lucy looks to land a right hand but Van Wijnbergen moved out of range.
Van Wijnbergen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lucy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucy counters with a low kick, right behind Van Wijnbergen 's knee. #T2#
Lucy moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucy is looking to counter punch.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that misses
and Lucy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Van Wijnbergen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucy lands a nice shot that snaps Van Wijnbergen's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Léonard Lucy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucy moves away from the strike by Van Wijnbergen.
It looked like Lucy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Van Wijnbergen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Wijnbergen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lucy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Wijnbergen counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lucy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Wijnbergen looks for the body kick but Lucy saw that one coming.
Lucy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the body shot from Lucy. #T3#
Lucy cracks Van Wijnbergen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucy was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a head kick.
Lucy misses with a body shot
and Van Wijnbergen counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen thows a leg kick but Lucy checks it
and Lucy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Van Wijnbergen's knee momentarily.
Lucy misses with an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lucy staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Lucy misses its intended target.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lucy throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a right hand to the body.
Lucy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lucy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucy tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucy works Van Wijnbergen's body with a nice hook.
Lucy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Van Wijnbergen to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucy scores with a hook to the body. Van Wijnbergen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a jab to the body.
Lucy throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joels Van Wijnbergen.
Well Van Wijnbergen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joels Van Wijnbergen!

A very excited looking Joels Van Wijnbergen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: PFC 99 Stone vs Wright     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
Boyka throws a solid leg kick but Van Wijnbergen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boyka.
Van Wijnbergen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boyka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boyka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Wijnbergen.#CUT2#
It looks like Yuri Boyka has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Van Wijnbergen.
Boyka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Boyka.
Nice shot lands for Boyka.
Van Wijnbergen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boyka.
Boyka throws a right hand that misses
letting Van Wijnbergen counter with a right hand.
Boyka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen is out of range and Boyka settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Boyka.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a wild body shot.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Wijnbergen. Van Wijnbergen obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Boyka's head coaches at MMA Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyka throws a looping overhand right but Van Wijnbergen ducks down to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen flicks out a counter leg kick but Boyka steps away.
Boyka throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen avoids it easily.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boyka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Wijnbergen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boyka lands with a cross.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a loose jab but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boyka misses with a hook. Van Wijnbergen ducked under it nicely.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick that misses.
Boyka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen dips to his left and cracks Boyka with an uppercut!
Boyka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Boyka blocks the low kick.
Boyka throws a chopping leg kick but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Wijnbergen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boyka.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Boyka avoids it easily.
Van Wijnbergen staying out of range there.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the combination.
Boyka throwing a counter right hand but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Wijnbergen connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Boyka instigates a clinch.
Boyka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Wijnbergen blocks it with crossed arms.
Boyka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boyka misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Boyka fails to land.
Boyka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Wijnbergens head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Wijnbergen.
Boyka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boyka misses with a punch on the inside.
Boyka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Boyka.
Boyka misses with some punches.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the head strike.
Boyka struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Wijnbergen controls his hands.
Boyka lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen lands a left hand.
Boyka throws a head punch that misses.
Boyka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boyka misses with the head strike.
Van Wijnbergen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boyka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Van Wijnbergen can turn it around.
Van Wijnbergen throws a punch but it's blocked by Boyka.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Boyka.
Boyka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boyka digs a right hand underneath Van Wijnbergen's ribcage. Van Wijnbergen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Wijnbergen presses Boyka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boyka working aggressively here.
Van Wijnbergen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Wijnbergen.
Boyka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Boyka.
Boyka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boyka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Wijnbergen backwards.
Van Wijnbergen gets through Boyka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Wijnbergen misses with some punches.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Van Wijnbergen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boyka working aggressively here.
Boyka misses with the head strike.
Boyka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Wijnbergen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a shot to the side of Boyka's head.
Nice body punch from Van Wijnbergen.
Boyka throws a head punch that misses.
Boyka has a couple of punches blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Boyka blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Boyka.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boyka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boyka misses with a punch to the body.
Boyka throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka misses with some punches.
Boyka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen blocks an uppercut.
Boyka lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by Boyka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Boyka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Boyka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Boyka connects with a single shot there.
Boyka swings widly with a right hand
and Van Wijnbergen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boyka checks the leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen thuds a left hand into Boyka's body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a front kick aimed at Boyka's knee but Boyka avoids it well.
Boyka misses the jab.
Boyka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boyka thows a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it
and Van Wijnbergen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boyka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boyka misses with a hook to the body
and Boyka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boyka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Wijnbergen digs a good body shot into Boyka's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a right and a left that Boyka avoids nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Van Wijnbergen there.
Van Wijnbergen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Boyka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boyka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a leg kick but Boyka moves out of range and Van Wijnbergen only half commits.
Van Wijnbergen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boyka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Wijnbergen scrambles back to his feet.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Wijnbergen swinging wildly here.
Van Wijnbergen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boyka to score with a decent uppercut.
Boyka connects with an inside leg kick.
Boyka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Wijnbergen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Wijnbergen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Wijnbergen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boyka.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Wijnbergen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the combination.
Boyka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Wijnbergen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boyka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boyka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Wijnbergen on the side of the head.
Boyka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Wijnbergen lands a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boyka. Boyka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boyka throws a shot from downtown. Van Wijnbergen moves away and avoids it.
Boyka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boyka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Wijnbergen.#T3#
Boyka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Wijnbergen.
Boyka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boyka thinks about countering with a head kick.
Boyka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Wijnbergen throws a good cross that connects.
Van Wijnbergen stuns Boyka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boyka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boyka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen thuds his right hand into Boyka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boyka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyka wants to clinch up but Van Wijnbergen keeps it at a distance.
Van Wijnbergen flicks out a counter leg kick but Boyka steps away.
Van Wijnbergen staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen checks a low kick from Boyka.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a front kick but Boyka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boyka lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyka misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a right hand that misses
and Boyka counters with a nice body shot.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Wijnbergen. Boyka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Wijnbergen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Wijnbergen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Wijnbergen cracks Boyka with an open hand slap.
Boyka misses with a leg kick
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice uppercut.
Boyka throws an off balance right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Wijnbergen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boyka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyka is looking to counter punch.
Boyka throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joels Van Wijnbergen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuri Boyka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Boyka misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice body shot.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boyka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boyka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boyka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boyka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boyka misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka throws a body punch but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Boyka blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Boyka misses with a hook. Van Wijnbergen ducked under it nicely.
Van Wijnbergen thinks about the counter body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Boyka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boyka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Boyka tries to work over Van Wijnbergen's front leg with a kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it.
Boyka looks to land a right hand but Van Wijnbergen moved out of range.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fighters circling - Boyka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boyka checks a low kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen pushes Boyka away with a front kick.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Boyka misses the target.
Boyka throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boyka on the side of the head.
Boyka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boyka tried to score with a low kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it.
Van Wijnbergen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
Van Wijnbergen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyka ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen feints and then cracks Boyka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boyka down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Wijnbergen.
Boyka looks to land a left hand but Van Wijnbergen moved out of range nicely.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boyka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boyka blocks the body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boyka, as that shot connected.
Nice body punch from Van Wijnbergen.
Boyka blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Boyka misses with a straight right.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the body
and Boyka counters with a good low kick that Van Wijnbergen was not able to check. #T3#
Boyka throws a chopping leg kick but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick from Van Wijnbergen misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyka misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Van Wijnbergen thows a body kick. Boyka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boyka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Wijnbergen's sensitive parts.
Boyka doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Wijnbergen circles away.
Boyka lands a head shot.
Jab by Boyka.
Boyka connects with a right hand. Van Wijnbergen shakes it off.
Van Wijnbergen needs to keep his hands up - Boyka had a free shot at his head there.
Boyka misses with a wild body shot.
Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boyka.
Boyka misses with a straight right.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Boyka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen shapes to counter with a head kick.
That kick from Boyka tenderised Van Wijnbergen's leg. Van Wijnbergen is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Wijnbergen walks into a stiff left hand from Boyka.
Van Wijnbergen scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to slow Boyka down with leg kicks.
Boyka staying out of range there.
Boyka throws a low kick, looking for Van Wijnbergen's leg but Van Wijnbergen calmly moves out of range.
Boyka feints and then cracks Van Wijnbergen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Wijnbergen down.
Van Wijnbergen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Wijnbergen throws a lazy right hand but Boyka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy head kick
and Boyka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen delivers a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joels Van Wijnbergen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Wijnbergen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joels Van Wijnbergen!

Joels Van Wijnbergen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PFC 94 Alzheimer vs McLaughlin     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bailey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Wijnbergen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a counter right but Bailey avoids it with no problem.
Bailey misses with a body punch
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Bailey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick, looking for Bailey's leg but Bailey calmly moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen looks for the body kick but Bailey saw that one coming.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bailey.
Bailey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Van Wijnbergen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bailey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Bailey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bailey is looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is avoiding it.
Van Wijnbergen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Bailey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a jab.
Van Wijnbergen digs a good body shot into Bailey's ribs.
Van Wijnbergen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Bailey moved away.#CL#
Bailey has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Van Wijnbergen fails to land.
Bailey tries a body shot but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Van Wijnbergen controls the action.
Van Wijnbergen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baileys head.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bailey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Wijnbergen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Van Wijnbergen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bailey.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Wijnbergen backwards.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to break the clinch but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey prevents Van Wijnbergen from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Wijnbergen controls his hands.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Van Wijnbergen tries to circle away but Bailey has him pinned against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Wijnbergen's elbow.
Van Wijnbergen working aggressively here.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bailey looks for the body kick but Van Wijnbergen saw that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Van Wijnbergen throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen catches Bailey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Wijnbergen throws a right hand that misses
and Bailey counters with a nice kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bailey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Wijnbergen scrambles back to his feet.
Van Wijnbergen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab and a cross from Bailey.
A low kick from Van Wijnbergen is predictable there
and Bailey counters with a one-two to the body.
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Van Wijnbergen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Wijnbergen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that Bailey semi-blocks.
Bailey is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Bailey. Beautiful body shot.
Devon Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Van Wijnbergen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Wijnbergen thinks about the counter body kick.
Bailey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen looks for the body kick but Bailey saw that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bailey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bailey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Van Wijnbergen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Wijnbergen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick, looking for Bailey's leg but Bailey calmly moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen cracks the inside of Bailey's front leg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bailey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Bailey darts in and clinches Van Wijnbergen up against the cage.
Bailey blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bailey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Wijnbergen throws a big counter head kick but Bailey avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Bailey moves into the clinch.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Van Wijnbergen.
Devon Bailey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to break free.
Van Wijnbergen blocks an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen blocking some punches.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Wijnbergen backwards.
Van Wijnbergen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Van Wijnbergen.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Wijnbergen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Wijnbergen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey. #T1#
Bailey digs a right hand into Van Wijnbergen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Wijnbergen's gas tank.
Van Wijnbergen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Wijnbergen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bailey has Van Wijnbergen pressed against the cage, preventing Van Wijnbergen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Bailey on the inside.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
Van Wijnbergen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Wijnbergen blocks an uppercut.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body punch.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a body shot from Bailey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey pushes Van Wijnbergen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Van Wijnbergen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Bailey wants to clinch.
Bailey tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is having none of it.
Bailey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bailey misses with a head kick.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Van Wijnbergen's shoulder, as Van Wijnbergen tries to avoid the shot.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a cross.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a kick to the temple. Bailey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Van Wijnbergen moved out of range nicely.
Van Wijnbergen misses the jab.
Bailey fails to land with a series of punches.
Bailey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by Bailey.#T3#
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Wijnbergen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bailey misses with a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen scores with the left hand. Bailey knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a leg kick.
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Wijnbergen feints a counter leg kick.
Bailey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Wijnbergens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bailey looks to land a body kick but Van Wijnbergen moved away.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bailey is looking to counter the offense by Van Wijnbergen and move into the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Wijnbergen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Van Wijnbergen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bailey blocks it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bailey on the side of the head. #T4#
Bailey is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wijnbergen wants to slow Bailey down by chopping away at his legs.
Bailey is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bailey throws a head kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
A slow jab from Van Wijnbergen misses its intended target.
Bailey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Wijnbergen doesn't seem bothered though.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice head kick!
Van Wijnbergen avoids the head kick by Bailey.
Bailey tries to clinch up but Van Wijnbergen circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a combination but Bailey avoids it well.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bailey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Van Wijnbergen responds with a good body kick, but Bailey manages to step out the way in time.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Bailey sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Bailey closes the distance and clinches.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Van Wijnbergen avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Devon Bailey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen keeps Bailey at a distance using the push kick.
Bailey catches Van Wijnbergen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Van Wijnbergen.
Bailey wants to clinch but Van Wijnbergen slips to the side
enabling Van Wijnbergen to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Bailey takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Wijnbergen.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Wijnbergen's elbow.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bailey lands a slapping body shot.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Wijnbergen walks into a left hand.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a head kick by Bailey.
Van Wijnbergen looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bailey moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
A little feinted left hand from Bailey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bailey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Wijnbergen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Bailey.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Bailey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Wijnbergen cracks Bailey with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey misses with the combination.
Bailey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range as Bailey strikes.
Bailey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a head kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Bailey slaps the foot to one side.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Bailey has Van Wijnbergen up against the cage in a clinch.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bailey seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Van Wijnbergen can turn it around.
A body shot lands from Bailey. #T3#
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Wijnbergen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Bailey.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Van Wijnbergen controls the action.
Van Wijnbergen can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen breaks from the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Wijnbergen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bailey lands with a good body shot.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Wijnbergen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Bailey avoids the body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen moves away.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Wijnbergen slips a straight right by Bailey.
Bailey misses with a body shot
and Bailey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Wijnbergen scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick by Bailey misses
and Van Wijnbergen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Wijnbergen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bailey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big right hand but Bailey slips the punch.
Bailey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Wijnbergen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bailey.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Devon Bailey.
I think Bailey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Devon Bailey!

Devon Bailey was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: PFC 89 Alzheimer vs Larusso 3     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1#
Hallick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Wijnbergen on the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Hallick slaps the foot to one side.
Hallick has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hallick throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Van Wijnbergen misses its intended target.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallick blocks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses
and Hallick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Hallick sees coming a mile off.
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab when Hallick was well out of range.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a looping left.#CL#
Hallick has closed the distance and engaged Van Wijnbergen in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen blocking some punches.
Hallick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Wijnbergen backwards.
Hallick lands with a left to the head.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Van Wijnbergen fails to land.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Hallick.
Hallick blocking some punches.
Van Wijnbergen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hallick blocks a body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Hallick tries to throw a body punch but Van Wijnbergen avoids it by throwing Hallick back against the cage.
Hallick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallick has a couple of punches blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Hallick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Wijnbergen's elbow.
Van Wijnbergen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hallick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hallick can't find room to land a body shot as Van Wijnbergen controls the action.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hallick working aggressively here.
Hallick misses with some punches.
Hallick lands a right hand.
Van Wijnbergen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hallick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Van Wijnbergen can turn it around.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hallick misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Hallick.
Van Wijnbergen working aggressively here.
Van Wijnbergen lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Wijnbergen blocks an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen tries a body shot but Hallick blocks it.
Hallick has a couple of punches blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head punch that misses.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot to the head.
Van Wijnbergen tries a body shot but Hallick blocks it.
Hallick takes a shot to the head.
Hallick blocks a body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hallick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hallick lands with a light punch inside.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hallick fails to land. #T3#
Hallick throws a head punch that misses.
Van Wijnbergen tries a body shot but Hallick blocks it.
Van Wijnbergen digs a right hand underneath Hallick's ribcage. Hallick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hallick lands with a light punch inside.
Hallick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hallick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen lands a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with some punches.
Hallick lands with a light punch inside.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Wijnbergen.
Hallick misses with the head strike.
A short right from Hallick.
Van Wijnbergen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Wijnbergen.
A head punch on the inside from Van Wijnbergen fails to land.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Hallick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallick blocks an uppercut.
Hallick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hallick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hallick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallick blocks a body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Wijnbergen.
Hallick misses with some punches.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen tries a body shot but Hallick blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Hallick fails to land.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hallick - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Van Wijnbergen fails to land.
A body shot lands from Hallick.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hallick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Hallick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Wijnbergen. Hallick shrugs it off though.
Hallick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Van Wijnbergen looks to move away, Hallick throws a big counter combo but Van Wijnbergen just gets out of the way.
Van Wijnbergen staying out of range there.
Hallick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Hallick moves into range and clinches up with Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen working aggressively here.
Hallick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Wijnbergen can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hallick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hallick - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallick tries to throw a body punch but Van Wijnbergen avoids it by throwing Hallick back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hallick.
Nice body punch from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen blocking some punches.
Hallick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hallick throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallick.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Hallick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen blocks an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a body shot from Hallick.
Hallick throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Hallick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Wijnbergen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hallick.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Hallick.
Hallick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hallick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hallick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Wijnbergen.
A head punch on the inside from Van Wijnbergen fails to land.
Hallick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a left to the head.
Hallick misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Hallick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Wijnbergen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallick.
Van Wijnbergen pushes Hallick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallick misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hallick.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Wijnbergen.
Hallick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Wijnbergen's elbow.
A short uppercut from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Hallick misses with the head strike.
Hallick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen blocks an uppercut.
Hallick tries a body shot but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Hallick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hallick.
Hallick lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Wijnbergen backwards.
Hallick has a couple of punches blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallick.
Van Wijnbergen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hallick or not.
Van Wijnbergen gets through Hallick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hallick blocks an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hallick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Wijnbergen can't find room to land a body shot as Hallick controls the action.
Hallick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hallick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Hallick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hallick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallick has a couple of punches blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hallick blocks an uppercut.
Hallick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallick.
Hallick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallick pushes Van Wijnbergen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hallick misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch to the body.
Hallick lands a right hand.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Wijnbergen backwards.
Hallick scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Hallick dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hallick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Wijnbergen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hallick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy head kick and Hallick moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hallick.
Hallick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Wijnbergen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Hallick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Wijnbergen, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a shoulder strike.
Hallick gets through Van Wijnbergen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot to the head.
Al Hallick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hallick scores with a shot to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head.
Hallick misses with the head strike.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hallick swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallick scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallick.
Hallick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Van Wijnbergen fails to land.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallick lands with a left to the head.
Hallick misses with a body punch.
Hallick pushes Van Wijnbergen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallick pushes Van Wijnbergen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen lands a hook that snaps the head of Hallick backwards.
Hallick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Hallick fails to land.
Hallick swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Wijnbergen.
Hallick lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Wijnbergen backwards.
Hallick blocks an uppercut.
Hallick lands with a short shot to the head.
Hallick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Hallick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body punch.
Van Wijnbergen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Wijnbergen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Hallick.
Hallick misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hallick backwards.
Van Wijnbergen tries a body shot but Hallick blocks it.
Hallick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hallick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body punch.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen misses with some punches.
Van Wijnbergen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hallick.
Van Wijnbergen digs a right hand underneath Hallick's ribcage. Hallick let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Wijnbergen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallick's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Hallick.
Hallick lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallick lands with a right to the head.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Al Hallick.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hallick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Hallick!

After winning the bout, Al Hallick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DUEL 206     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen tests Ioannou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a left hand but Ioannou moved out of range nicely.
Ioannou goes for a double leg but Van Wijnbergen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Wijnbergen continues to drive forward.
Van Wijnbergen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ioannou shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Wijnbergen sprawls well. He's pushed Ioannou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Wijnbergen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Ioannou moved away.
Van Wijnbergen missing with a left hand there. Ioannou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Wijnbergen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ioannou slips a straight right by Van Wijnbergen.
Ioannou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Wijnbergen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Wijnbergen. Ioannou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Wijnbergen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Wijnbergen wants it to stay on the feet.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costa Ioannou.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen tries to move into range but Ioannou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Wijnbergen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Wijnbergen lands with a cross.
Van Wijnbergen works Ioannou's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Ioannou misses with a takedown attempt - Van Wijnbergen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ioannou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Wijnbergen pinned against the cage. Van Wijnbergen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice hook to Ioannou's body. Ioannou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen shows good takedown defense.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that misses.
Ioannou moves in looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen pushes him off.
Van Wijnbergen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ioannou circles away quickly and effectively.
Costa Ioannou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ioannou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ioannou.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Ioannou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ioannou blocks a body shot from Van Wijnbergen. #T2#
Van Wijnbergen digs a right hand underneath Ioannou's ribcage. Ioannou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Van Wijnbergen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ioannou is trying to force a seperation but Van Wijnbergen has the dominant position.
Ioannou is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Wijnbergen has double underhooks.
Ioannou wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Wijnbergen won't allow it.
Ioannou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Wijnbergen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Wijnbergen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Ioannou breaks from the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick which misses Ioannou's front leg but catches the back leg as Ioannou tries to avoid it.
Ioannou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Van Wijnbergen to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ioannou was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
Ioannou has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Van Wijnbergen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ioannou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD#
Van Wijnbergen drops Ioannou with a beautiful combination! Ioannou stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Wijnbergen is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Ioannou is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Costa Ioannou has been cut.
We've been told by Van Wijnbergen's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ioannou switches off momentarily and Van Wijnbergen cracks him with a monster right hand! Ioannou topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Van Wijnbergen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Van Wijnbergen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
Joels Van Wijnbergen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DUEL 202.5     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1##CL#
Rothbard moves into the clinch.
Rothbard working aggressively here.
Rothbard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Van Wijnbergen on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Van Wijnbergen.
Rothbard scores with a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head punch that misses.
Rothbard misses with a punch to the body.
Rothbard scores with a shot to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head.
Rothbard swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rothbard lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rothbard.
Rothbard tries to throw a body punch but Van Wijnbergen avoids it by throwing Rothbard back against the cage.
Rothbard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Wijnbergen working aggressively here.
Van Wijnbergen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rothbard misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothbard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rothbard's elbow.
A hook to the body from Van Wijnbergen.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Wijnbergen. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen presses Rothbard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rothbard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rothbard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with an uppercut but Rothbard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rothbard seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Van Wijnbergen can turn it around.
Van Wijnbergen lands a body shot. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Wijnbergen throws a good cross that connects.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Van Wijnbergen.#CL#
Rothbard has Van Wijnbergen up against the cage in a clinch.
Rothbard misses with a punch to the body.
Rothbard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Wijnbergen's elbow.
Van Wijnbergen presses Rothbard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Wijnbergen. #T2#
Rothbard tries a body shot but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Rothbard swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the head strike.
Rothbard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with an uppercut but Rothbard uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothbard tries to work over Van Wijnbergen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rothbard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Wijnbergen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Wijnbergen lands a leg kick that knocks Rothbard off balance momentarily.
Van Wijnbergen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick which misses Rothbard's front leg but catches the back leg as Rothbard tries to avoid it.
Rothbard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy body shot
and Rothbard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rothbard ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
A little feinted left hand from Rothbard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by Rothbard's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rothbard ducks right into an uppercut from Van Wijnbergen.
Rothbard ducks right into an uppercut from Van Wijnbergen.
Rothbard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a body shot.
Rothbard slips under a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Nice uppercut there from Van Wijnbergen.
Rothbard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
As Van Wijnbergen tries to get set, Rothbard tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rothbard manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a right hand
and Rothbard counters with a low kick, right behind Van Wijnbergen 's knee.
Rothbard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rothbard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Rothbard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Wijnbergen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rothbard moves away from the strike by Van Wijnbergen.
Rothbard tries to counter by clinching up but Van Wijnbergen breaks away and moves out of range.
Rothbard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a leg kick. Rothbard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Rothbard moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a body kick
and Rothbard counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a leg kick. Rothbard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joels Van Wijnbergen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Van Wijnbergen lands a head shot.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Wijnbergen circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rothbard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Wijnbergen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRothbard.
A big right from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Rothbard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen wants to land a leg kick but Rothbard is out of range.
It looked like Rothbard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rothbard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Wijnbergen - the referee stops the clock and Rothbard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Wijnbergen. Rothbard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Wijnbergen throws a series of punches but Rothbard moves out of range.
Rothbard walks into a stiff left hand from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws an overhand right that lands on Rothbard's shoulder, as Rothbard tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice looking body kick.
Rothbard walks into a stiff left hand from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen tries to work over Rothbard's front leg with a kick but Rothbard checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rothbard checks a leg kick.
Rothbard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rothbard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a leg kick. Rothbard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Wijnbergen lands a lovely overhand right.
Rothbard just misses with a punch to the body.
Rothbard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rothbard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Wijnbergen tries to work over Rothbard's front leg with a kick but Rothbard checks it.
Rothbard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Wijnbergen just manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a left hand but Rothbard moved out of range nicely.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rothbard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rothbard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Wijnbergen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Rothbard tried to score with a low kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Rothbard's ribcage but misses.
Rothbard quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Wijnbergen. That's going to slow Rothbard down.
Van Wijnbergen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a body kick but Rothbard moved away.
Rothbard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Rothbard rushes Van Wijnbergen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rothbard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rothbard misses with a punch to the body.
Rothbard tries to throw a body punch but Van Wijnbergen avoids it by throwing Rothbard back against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rothbard backwards. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen blocks a body shot from Rothbard.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rothbard backwards.
A short uppercut from Rothbard.
Rothbard lands with a right to the head.
Rothbard lands with a short shot to the head.
Rothbard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rothbard.
Rothbard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Wijnbergen's elbow.
Murray Rothbard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rothbard misses with a body punch.
Van Wijnbergen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rothbard backwards.
Rothbard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with an uppercut but Rothbard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rothbard misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Wijnbergen.
Rothbard misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Wijnbergen. #T4#
Rothbard tries to work over Van Wijnbergen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Wijnbergen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rothbard backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wijnbergen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rothbard pushes Van Wijnbergen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rothbard blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rothbard checks the leg kick.
Rothbard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen cracks the inside of Rothbard's front leg.
Van Wijnbergen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Rothbard. #CL#
Rothbard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joels Van Wijnbergen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Wijnbergen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rothbard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Wijnbergen, right into the meat.
Van Wijnbergen misses the jab.
Rothbard scoring well with a low kick there.
Rothbard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Wijnbergen thows a leg kick but Rothbard checks it
and Rothbard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Van Wijnbergen tries to score with a low kick but Rothbard moves his leg out of the way.
Rothbard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Wijnbergen just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the body shot from Rothbard.
Rothbard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a body kick but Rothbard moved away.
Rothbard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Wijnbergen manages to circle out of the way.
Van Wijnbergen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rothbard.
Rothbard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Rothbard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice body shot.
Van Wijnbergen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rothbard is looking to counter punch.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Rothbard tenderised Van Wijnbergen's leg. Van Wijnbergen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice jab there from Rothbard.
Rothbard dodges the punch combination from Van Wijnbergen. #CL#
Rothbard has closed the distance and engaged Van Wijnbergen in a clinch.
Rothbard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rothbard takes a shot to the head.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a right to the head.
Rothbard blocking some punches. #T2#
Van Wijnbergen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rothbard backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch.
Rothbard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to slow Rothbard down with leg kicks.
Rothbard tries to clinch up but Van Wijnbergen circles away and keeps his distance.
Rothbard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Rothbard blocks the low kick.
Rothbard is looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is avoiding it.
Rothbard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Wijnbergen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rothbard manages to avoid it.
Rothbard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rothbard throws a head kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rothbard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
A good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Rothbard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rothbard throws a shot to the body.
A combination from Van Wijnbergen does no damage.
Rothbard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Wijnbergen in his tracks.
Rothbard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Wijnbergen lands a head shot.
Rothbard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Wijnbergen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
Rothbard tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen avoided it.
Rothbard ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses the shot to the body.
Rothbard is looking to counter the offense by Van Wijnbergen and move into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothbard moves away from the strike by Van Wijnbergen.
Rothbard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rothbard blocks the body kick.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice shot to the body.
Rothbard swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rothbard. Rothbard obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Rothbard blocks the low kick.
Rothbard takes one to the side of the head.
Murray Rothbard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Wijnbergen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joels Van Wijnbergen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Wijnbergen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joels Van Wijnbergen!

An out of breath Joels Van Wijnbergen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DUEL195 Steele v Tiddlywinks     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed throws a shot to the body.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Van Wijnbergen slips the punch.
Reed misses with a hook. Van Wijnbergen ducked under it nicely.
Reed tries to bum rush Van Wijnbergen with a series of wild strikes but Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Reed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Wijnbergen counters with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Reed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Wijnbergen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab and a cross from Reed.
Van Wijnbergen thuds his right hand into Reed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Howland Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Reed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reed has time to react.
Van Wijnbergen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reed.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reed looks to land a combination but Van Wijnbergen avoids it well.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Reed misses.
Van Wijnbergen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Wijnbergen throws a combination. Reed tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Van Wijnbergen throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a front kick.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a left and a right that stings Reed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice body kick.
Van Wijnbergen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Wijnbergen lands a body shot.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Reed looks to land a left hand but Van Wijnbergen moved out of range nicely.
Van Wijnbergen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a straight left.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Van Wijnbergen counters with a body kick.
Reed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Reed checks it.
Reed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Reed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Van Wijnbergen moves away and avoids it.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Wijnbergen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Wijnbergen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reed throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Van Wijnbergen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Wijnbergen throws a counter combo.
Reed shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howland Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Wijnbergen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reed.
Van Wijnbergen cracks Reed with an open hand slap.
Reed tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Van Wijnbergen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reed thinking.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body punch.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Reed sees coming a mile off.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Wijnbergen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Wijnbergen pushes Reed away with a front kick.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Wijnbergen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed jabs at Van Wijnbergen's body.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Van Wijnbergen swats away the attempt to clinch by Reed.
Reed throws a right hand that Van Wijnbergen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Wijnbergen also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joels Van Wijnbergen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Van Wijnbergen connects with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Reed might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Van Wijnbergen takes one on the button.
Reed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Wijnbergen slips under a jab from Reed.
Nice shot lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a kick to the temple. Reed shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#
Reed is rocked!
Reed swinging wildly here.
Van Wijnbergen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses the shot to the body.
Reed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Reed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Wijnbergen.
Reed tries to stall but Van Wijnbergen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to break free.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a body shot from Reed.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed misses with some punches.
Van Wijnbergen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Wijnbergen tries to break the clinch but Reed is controlling the position.
Van Wijnbergen pushes Reed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reed misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen gets through Reed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Reed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reed. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed misses with a hook to the body
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Reed tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Reed takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by Van Wijnbergen.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a body shot.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice body kick.
Reed throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen avoids it easily.
Reed misses with a combination
letting Van Wijnbergen counter with a right hand.
Reed takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Reed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Wijnbergen. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen lands a jab to the nose.
Reed throws a right hand that Van Wijnbergen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Wijnbergen also avoids with ease.
Van Wijnbergen pounces like a tiger and cracks Reed with a vicious hook! Reed is down but not out! Van Wijnbergen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
A very excited looking Joels Van Wijnbergen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: AFC #16     
Date:   Oct 20, 2018
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen lands an overhand right.
We've been informed that Wetness has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Wijnbergen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wetness has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wetness and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wetness lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Wijnbergen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wetness.
Wetness connects with a leg kick. Van Wijnbergen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Wijnbergen.
Wetness avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wetness.
Van Wijnbergen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wetness is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a head kick by Wetness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
Van Wijnbergen sets himself, and Wetness steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Wijnbergen avoids it this time.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body.
Wetness wants to counter with a clinch but Van Wijnbergen pushes him away.
Wetness takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wetness moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Wetness keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wetness avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Wetness wants to counter the offense by Van Wijnbergen and move into the clinch position.
Van Wijnbergen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Wijnbergen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wetness.
Van Wijnbergen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wetness fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wetness throws a series of punches but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throwing a counter right hand but Wetness manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick, looking for Wetness's leg but Wetness calmly moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wetness slips a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Wetness checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Wijnbergen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wetness throws a right hand that Van Wijnbergen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Wijnbergen also avoids with ease.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a few strikes there.
Wetness walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Wetness clinches with his opponent.
Wetness is pushing Van Wijnbergen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Wijnbergen lands a jab to Wetness's midsection.
Wetness misses with a hook. Van Wijnbergen ducked under it nicely.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Wijnbergen. That snapped Wetness's head back. #T3#
Wetness ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wetness uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Wijnbergen.
A slow jab from Wetness misses its intended target.
Van Wijnbergen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wetness. That did some damage!
Van Wijnbergen wants to land a leg kick but Wetness is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Wetness slaps the foot to one side.
Wetness slips a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Wetness tries to counter by closing the distance.
Decent striking displayed by Van Wijnbergen there.
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Wetness avoids it.
Wetness wants to counter with a clinch but Van Wijnbergen pushes him away.
Van Wijnbergen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Wetness as he checks the leg kick.
Wetness is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Wetness avoids it.
Wetness fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Wijnbergen, right into the meat.
Van Wijnbergen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Wijnbergen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Wijnbergen misses with the combination.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to chop away at Wetness's legs.
Wetness wants to counter with a clinch but Van Wijnbergen pushes him away.
A big right from Van Wijnbergen misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wetness checks a leg kick.
Good work by Wetness as he checks the leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joels Van Wijnbergen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Van Wijnbergen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wetness if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen can't find room to land a body shot as Wetness controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wetness.
A shot in the inside from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wetness dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wetness putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Wijnbergen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen tries a body shot but Wetness blocks it.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with an uppercut but Wetness uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wetness tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Wijnbergen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wetness can do to turn this around?
Wetness tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Wijnbergen avoids it.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen avoiding damage as Wetness throws knees to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wetness backwards.
Van Wijnbergen managing to block the knees to the body from Wetness. #BC#
Van Wijnbergen manages to break the clinch.
Wetness has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Wijnbergen.
Wetness sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Wijnbergen walks into a jab.
Van Wijnbergen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wetness uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen thuds his shin into the meat of Wetness's side.
Wetness ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that misses.
Wetness throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Wijnbergen on the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wetness checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wetness doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wetness at a distance.
No joy there for Wetness, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Wetness on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wetness takes one to the chin there.
Wetness stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a jab.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands with an uppercut that bounces Wetness off the cage and back into range.
Jab, jab by Van Wijnbergen - just one landing.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to chop away at Wetness's legs.
Van Wijnbergen throws a good cross that connects.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Wetness sees coming a mile off.
Van Wijnbergen sets himself, and Wetness steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Wijnbergen avoids it this time.
Van Wijnbergen looks for the body kick but Wetness saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Wetness misses with a looping left.
Wetness looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Wetness. #T4#
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wetness wants to counter the offense by Van Wijnbergen and move into the clinch position.
Van Wijnbergen jabs Wetness to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Wijnbergen lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Wijnbergen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a looping left.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but Wetness avoids it.
Wetness has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Wijnbergen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wetness is just out of range.
Wetness wants to counter with a clinch but Van Wijnbergen pushes him away.
Wetness throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Wetness lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Wijnbergen doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joels Van Wijnbergen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Van Wijnbergen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wetness.
Wetness keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Splash Wetness is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wetness needs to keep his hands up - Van Wijnbergen had a free shot at his head there.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick as Wetness jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Wijnbergen. That's going to slow Wetness down.
Van Wijnbergen tries to score with a low kick but Wetness moves his leg out of the way.
Wetness checks a low kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wetness tries to move into range but Van Wijnbergen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wetness's sensitive parts.
Wetness's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wetness is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Wijnbergen delivers a nice body kick.
Van Wijnbergen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wetness is just out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but Wetness avoids it.
Wetness tries to counter with a clinch but Van Wijnbergen shakes him off and moves away.
Wetness avoids the body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Wetness slaps the foot to one side.
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Wetness slaps the foot to one side.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wetness bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wetness stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Wijnbergen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen missing with a left hand there. Wetness was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to chop away at Wetness's legs. #CL2#
Van Wijnbergen tries to keep at a distance but Wetness has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wetness tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wetness tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Wijnbergen avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen gets through Wetness's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Van Wijnbergen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Van Wijnbergen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Wijnbergen. #BC#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Wijnbergen thumps Wetness with a low kick.
Van Wijnbergen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Wetness moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Wijnbergen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wetness fails to land with a series of punches.
Wetness on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Splash Wetness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wetness looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wetness has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Wetness slaps the foot to one side.
Wetness tries to counter by closing the distance.
Van Wijnbergen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Wetness steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Wijnbergen. That one must have hurt.
Van Wijnbergen punishes Wetness's body with a nice straight punch.
Wetness keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen cracks the inside of Wetness's front leg.
Wetness throws a jab when Van Wijnbergen was well out of range.
Van Wijnbergen with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wetness just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wetness's sensitive parts.
Wetness walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Wijnbergen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joels Van Wijnbergen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Wijnbergen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joels Van Wijnbergen!

A victorious Joels Van Wijnbergen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: AFC #12 : Ring Master     
Date:   Sep 15, 2018
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Filho avoids it easily.
Filho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Wijnbergen under the eye.
Van Wijnbergen takes one to the chin there.
Van Wijnbergen tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a leg kick but Filho moves out of range and Van Wijnbergen only half commits.
A slow jab from Van Wijnbergen misses its intended target.
Filho scores with a punch to the head.
Van Wijnbergen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filho.
Filho misses with a wild body shot.
Filho misses the shot to the body.
Filho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filho.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but Filho moves out of range easily.
Filho clobbers Van Wijnbergen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Filho forces Van Wijnbergen back against the ropes and clinches.
Van Wijnbergen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filho fails to pull guard. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen cracks Filho with a nice body shot.
Filho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Filho lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Filho.
Van Wijnbergen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
Filho blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Filho manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Filho throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Van Wijnbergen escapes and throws Filho's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Van Wijnbergen working away.
Filho is looking for a sweep.
Van Wijnbergen working away.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to take a break and control but Filho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SU2#
Van Wijnbergen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Filho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filho moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Wijnbergen looks to throw the jab but Filho is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Filho sees coming a mile off.
Van Wijnbergen connects with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Filho.
Van Wijnbergen throws a shot from downtown. Filho moves away and avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filho.
Nice defenses there by Filho.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Wijnbergen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filho.#T3#
Filho lands a nice hook to Van Wijnbergen's body. Van Wijnbergen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Filho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Filho just misses with a punch to the body.
Filho throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Wijnbergen! But no joy.
Filho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a head kick by Filho.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Filho avoids it easily.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a front kick but Filho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Wijnbergen lands an overhand right.
Filho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Wijnbergen jabs Filho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Filho misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Wijnbergen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filho. Van Wijnbergen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Filho throws a lazy right hand but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a front kick but Filho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Wijnbergen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a body shot.
Filho lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Wijnbergen off the ropes and back into range.
Filho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Wijnbergen. That one must have hurt.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filho.
A big left from Filho misses.
Filho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Wijnbergen misses.#CL#
Filho clinches.
Filho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Filho is trying to pull guard but Van Wijnbergen has him pressed against the ropes.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen prevents Filho from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Filho jumps guard. #SUB#
Filho working for submissions but it's allowed Van Wijnbergen to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Filho blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that misses.
Van Wijnbergen looks to throw the jab but Filho is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Filho works Van Wijnbergen's body with a nice hook.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a hook.
Filho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Wijnbergen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Wijnbergen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Filho cracks Van Wijnbergen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Filho closes the distance and clinches.
Van Wijnbergen lands a hook that snaps the head of Filho backwards. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Wijnbergen. #CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Filho breaks from the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen thows a leg kick but Filho checks it
and Filho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Filho avoids a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Filho throws an off balance right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Filho throws a nice looking combination but Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Wijnbergen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filho moves away.
Van Wijnbergen misses the jab.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filho throws a body shot but no joy.
Filho blocks a jab.
Filho misses with a hook.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook
and Filho counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Wijnbergen lunges at Filho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filho's hand.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the side of Filho's head but Filho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Wijnbergen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filho moves away.
Van Wijnbergen throws a shot to the body.
Filho tries to clinch up.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut.
Filho moves in looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen pushes him off.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filho checks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a solid leg kick but Filho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Wijnbergen.
It looked like Filho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Wijnbergen, right into the meat.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Filho in his tracks.
Filho lands with a right hand. #CL#
Filho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD#
Filho pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Filho is trying to hold Van Wijnbergen in close to prevent damage but Van Wijnbergen has managed to pass into half guard.
Van Wijnbergen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ryōzanpaku Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Van Wijnbergen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Van Wijnbergen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Filho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Wijnbergen pulls his head out easily.
Van Wijnbergen not doing much here.
Let's hope that Van Wijnbergen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Filho looking for submissions off his back.
Filho is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Filho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Wijnbergen pulls his head out easily.
Van Wijnbergen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filho trying to control here.
Van Wijnbergen controlling the pace. #SUB#
Filho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Wijnbergen pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joels Van Wijnbergen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Filho has time to react.
Filho moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Filho avoids it easily.
Filho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen looks to score with a jab to the body but Filho is just out of range.
Van Wijnbergen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Wijnbergen.
Filho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Wijnbergen.
Filho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Wijnbergen. That one must have hurt.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a body shot.
Filho blocks the body kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Filho counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen throws a punch but it's blocked by Filho.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen tries to throw a body punch but Filho avoids it by throwing Van Wijnbergen back against the ropes.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen lands a shot to the body.
Filho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Wijnbergen blocks an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Filho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filho slips under a jab.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a body kick but Filho moved away.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice hook to Filho's body. Filho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Wijnbergen throws an off balance right hand
and Filho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut. Filho saw that one coming.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Filho doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Filho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Filho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Filho cracks Van Wijnbergen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Wijnbergen lands a jab to the head.
Van Wijnbergen motions for Filho to come forward. Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Filho. Beautiful body shot.
Van Wijnbergen defending well as Filho loads up on a big left hand.
Filho moves out of range of the strikes.
Filho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filho scores with a body shot.
Filho is looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is avoiding it.
Filho connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Wijnbergen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Filho is out of range. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filho manages to avoid it.
Filho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Filho tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a leg kick but Filho saw it coming and moves away.
Filho's corner calls for a 1-2. Filho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Wijnbergen. That snapped Filho's head back.
Filho connects with a jab.
Filho looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Wijnbergen is just out of range.
Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filho.
Filho moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen strikes.
Filho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Wijnbergen.
Nice body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Filho crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Wijnbergen - the referee stops the clock and Filho gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Wijnbergen. Filho manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Filho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Wijnbergen throws a chopping leg kick but Filho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Filho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Filho wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen cracks Filho with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Van Wijnbergen tenderised Filho's leg. Filho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a wild body shot.
Filho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Filho tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Wijnbergen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Wijnbergen pushes Filho away with a front kick.
Filho slips a straight right by Van Wijnbergen.
A jab from Van Wijnbergen does it's job there.
Filho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Filho wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen digs a good body shot into Filho's ribs.
Filho swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Wijnbergen connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joels Van Wijnbergen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Wijnbergen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joels Van Wijnbergen!

During a confident post fight interview, Joels Van Wijnbergen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: AFC #9 : Under Card     
Date:   Aug 25, 2018
#R1#
Tauer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Wijnbergen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Wijnbergen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tauer throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen tried to counter with a leg kick but Tauer avoided it.
Tauer works Van Wijnbergen's body with a nice hook.
Tauer throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen avoids it easily.
Tauer misses with a right hand
and Van Wijnbergen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tauer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a wild body shot.
Tauer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that misses.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tauer misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tauer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tauer.
The fighters circling - Tauer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Tauer lands a jab to the head.
Tauer misses with a double jab
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tauer swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with an uppercut but Tauer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tauer is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Wijnbergen gets an underhook and turns Tauer into the cage.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tauer.
Tauer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen tries to work over Tauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head punch that misses.
Tauer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tauer stalling in the clinch but Van Wijnbergen improves position. #T2#
Tauer blocking some punches.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tauer scores with a shot to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tauer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Wijnbergen backwards.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tauer blocks a body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Tauer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tauer.
Tauer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tauer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Wijnbergen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tauer can turn it around.
Tauer misses with some punches.
Tauer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tauer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tauer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hand to the body from Van Wijnbergen.
Tauer throws a head punch that misses.
Tauer swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Tauer cracks Van Wijnbergen with a nice body shot.
Tauer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tauer is struggling to control the position.
Tauer throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Wijnbergen.
Tauer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tauer has a couple of punches blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tauer.
Tauer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tauer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Wijnbergen lands a shoulder strike.
Van Wijnbergen struggles to land a body shot inside as Tauer controls his hands.
Tauer misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen tries to throw a body punch but Tauer avoids it by throwing Van Wijnbergen back against the cage.
Tauer misses with the head strike.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tauer backwards. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Van Wijnbergen.
Tauer lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Wijnbergen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with an uppercut but Tauer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tauer.
Van Wijnbergen misses with some punches.
Van Wijnbergen misses with some punches.
A short left from Tauer.
Tauer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right hand.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Van Wijnbergen fails to land.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tauer is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Wijnbergen gets an underhook and turns Tauer into the cage.
Tauer tries to throw a body punch but Van Wijnbergen avoids it by throwing Tauer back against the cage.
Tauer misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steven Tauer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tauer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Wijnbergen.#CL2#
Tauer closes the distance and clinches.
Tauer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tauer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Wijnbergen backwards.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tauer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tauer misses with some punches.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head punch that misses.
Van Wijnbergen lands an uppercut.
Steven Tauer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tauer prevents a body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a left to the head.
Tauer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Van Wijnbergen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tauer takes a shot to the head.
Tauer misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Wijnbergen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tauer lands with a light punch inside.
Tauer taking a breather.
Tauer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Tauer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head punch that misses.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a hook to the body.
Tauer stalls.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
Tauer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the head strike.
Van Wijnbergen gets through Tauer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tauer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Tauer.
Tauer blocking some punches.
Van Wijnbergen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Tauer is rocked!
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tauer is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Wijnbergen finish him?
Tauer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tauer.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Van Wijnbergen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tauer.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head punch that misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tauer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tauer seems to have recovered his senses.
Tauer jumps guard but Van Wijnbergen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tauer throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Van Wijnbergen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head punch that misses.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Tauer.
Van Wijnbergen blocking some punches.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tauer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a big right hand that drops Tauer! The killer instinct kicks in and Van Wijnbergen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Van Wijnbergen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
During a confident post fight interview, Joels Van Wijnbergen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: AFC #5     
Date:   Jul 28, 2018
#R1#
Hearts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Wijnbergen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hearts somewhat.
We've been told by Van Wijnbergen's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hearts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hearts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hearts does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Wijnbergen stuns Hearts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a looping right.
TJ Hearts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hearts lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but Hearts avoids it.
Hearts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen lands a really nice looking cross but Hearts seems unphased. #T1#
Hearts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hearts throws a body punch but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Hearts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.
Hearts loads up on a big right hand but Van Wijnbergen slips the punch.
Van Wijnbergen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Van Wijnbergen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Hearts misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hearts lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Wijnbergen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Wijnbergen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy head kick and Hearts moves out of range easily.
Hearts throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Hearts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hearts throws out a loose jab but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearts closes the distance and clinches up with Van Wijnbergen, looking for a takedown. Hearts pushes Van Wijnbergen against the cage but Van Wijnbergen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hearts.
Hearts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hearts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearts misses with an uppercut.
Hearts's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hearts's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Hearts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hearts checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hearts swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen thows a body kick. Hearts tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hearts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body shot but no joy.
Hearts connects with a body shot that sends Van Wijnbergen's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Hearts.
Nice uppercut there from Van Wijnbergen.
A shot to the liver by Hearts. Beautiful body shot.
Hearts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Wijnbergen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hearts misses with a double jab.
Hearts dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Wijnbergen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Hearts.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Van Wijnbergen there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Hearts thuds his shin into the meat of Van Wijnbergen's side.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hearts misses with a low kick.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearts was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hearts.
Hearts with a jab.
Hearts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danga de danga de dang - Hearts scores with a four punch combination!
Van Wijnbergen takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Wijnbergen doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a wild body shot.
Van Wijnbergen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
Hearts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Wijnbergen.
Hearts lands with a straight right. Van Wijnbergen didn't see that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hearts.
Van Wijnbergen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hearts avoids it.
Hearts throws a series of punches but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Hearts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hearts misses with a left hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Hearts sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Wijnbergen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Hearts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Van Wijnbergen!
Van Wijnbergen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hearts has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hearts controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but TJ Hearts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts lands a jab to the nose.
Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hearts.
Hearts thuds a left hand into Van Wijnbergen's body.
Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big right hand but Hearts slips the punch.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Hearts moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen cracks Hearts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Wijnbergen thuds his right hand into Hearts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hearts lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hearts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Wijnbergen. That did some damage!
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy head kick and Hearts moves out of range easily.
Van Wijnbergen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Hearts drives through with a takedown into Van Wijnbergen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Van Wijnbergen has his feet on Hearts's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Hearts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a left hand but Hearts moved out of range nicely.
Hearts blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Hearts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Wijnbergen in his tracks.
No joy there for Hearts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Wijnbergen throws a good cross that connects.
Hearts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hearts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Wijnbergen doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Hearts feints and as Van Wijnbergen raises his hands in defense, Hearts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Wijnbergen keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Hearts throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Van Wijnbergen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen managing to control the position.
Van Wijnbergen trying to control the position. #T3#
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Wijnbergen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hearts throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to wear down Hearts with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hearts misses with a body shot.
Hearts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hearts throws a body punch but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Hearts moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Hearts blocks the low kick.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Hearts misses with a hook.
Hearts takes one to the chin there.
Hearts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Wijnbergen.
Hearts throws a body punch but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Hearts scores with a jab to the body.
Hearts throws a right and a left that Van Wijnbergen avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hearts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hearts digs a good hook to Van Wijnbergen's body.
Van Wijnbergen lands a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hearts. That did some damage!
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab from Hearts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Wijnbergen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Van Wijnbergen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hearts avoids the body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Hearts thuds a left hand into Van Wijnbergen's body.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Wijnbergen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hearts looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Wijnbergen is just out of range.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
TJ Hearts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hearts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hearts throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Wijnbergen avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Van Wijnbergen.
Hearts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hearts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hearts looks to land a combination. Van Wijnbergen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hearts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Wijnbergen scrambles back to his feet.
Hearts sizes up Van Wijnbergen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearts.
Van Wijnbergen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hearts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Hearts blocks it.
Hearts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hearts connects with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hearts shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hearts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Van Wijnbergen.
Hearts shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hearts misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen misses the jab.
Hearts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hearts avoids the body shot from Van Wijnbergen. #T2#
Hearts misses with a series of wild punches.
Hearts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a three punch combo!
Hearts connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Wijnbergen's hands.
Hearts moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hearts scores with a shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hearts moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Hearts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hearts dodges the punch combination from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a straight left. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Hearts moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen connects with the punch.
Hearts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a push kick.
Hearts lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Wijnbergen takes a step back to recover.
Hearts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hearts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a straight right hand.
Van Wijnbergen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Hearts sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hearts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Wijnbergen motions for Hearts to come forward. Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hearts swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Hearts misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4#
Hearts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a right hand to the body.
Hearts staying out of range there.
Hearts swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Wijnbergen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hearts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hearts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Wijnbergen, right into the meat.
Hearts blocks the body kick.
Nice cross by Hearts.
Hearts works the jab nicely.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a kick to the body.
Hearts punishes Van Wijnbergen's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hearts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hearts looks to throw the jab but Van Wijnbergen is out of range.
It looked like Van Wijnbergen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hearts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to TJ Hearts.
Well Hearts has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Hearts!

TJ Hearts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: D46 Jones v Hunt II     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
Rautio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Joels Van Wijnbergen has been cut.
Van Wijnbergen with a jab.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Wijnbergen lands a really nice looking cross but Rautio seems unphased.
Rautio scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Wijnbergen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rautio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Wijnbergen tests Rautio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Rautio does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Wijnbergen defending well as Rautio loads up on a big left hand.
Rautio thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick but Rautio moves out of range.
Rautio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Wijnbergen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rautio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Van Wijnbergen. Beautiful body shot.
Rautio avoids the head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Rautio misses the shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a jab to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but Rautio moves out of range easily.
Rautio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rautio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Wijnbergen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rautio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Rautio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen digs a good hook to Rautio's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rautio throws a body shot but no joy.
Rautio throws a lazy uppercut
and Rautio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rautio tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is having none of it.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rautio lands a jab.
Rautio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Wijnbergen can pounce on him.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a right hand.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but Rautio moves out of range easily. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen thows a body kick. Rautio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rautio throws a looping overhand right but Van Wijnbergen ducks down to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen scores with the left hand. Rautio knows he should have avoided that one.
Rautio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Rautio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Wijnbergen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rautio throws a leg kick that misses.
Rautio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Wijnbergen to score with a decent uppercut.
Rautio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Wijnbergen counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Rautio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a body kick that stops Rautio in his tracks momentarily.
Rautio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Wijnbergen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rautio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rautio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Van Wijnbergen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Wijnbergen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rautio.
Rautio throws a lazy right hand but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Wijnbergen throws a poor cross that misses
and Rautio counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Wijnbergen throws a shot from downtown. Rautio moves away and avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joels Van Wijnbergen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joels Van Wijnbergen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rautio misses with an uppercut. Van Wijnbergen saw that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a straight left.
Rautio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rautio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a lunging right hand
and Rautio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Wijnbergen's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Wijnbergen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Van Wijnbergen.#T1#
Rautio is looking to land body kicks.
Rautio connects with a body shot that sends Van Wijnbergen's belly button to the back.
Rautio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Wijnbergen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rautio.
Rautio connects with a leg kick. Van Wijnbergen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Wijnbergen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Wijnbergen keeps Rautio at a distance using the push kick.
Rautio throws a leg kick
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rautio's knee momentarily.
Van Wijnbergen throws an off balance right hand
and Rautio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rautio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab. #T2#
Rautio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Wijnbergen can pounce on him.
Rautio staying out of range there.
Rautio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rautio needs to keep his hands up - Van Wijnbergen had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Wijnbergen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rautio scores with a jab.
Van Wijnbergen cracks the inside of Rautio's front leg.
Rautio staying out of range there.
Van Wijnbergen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Rautio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a front kick but Rautio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Rautio misses the target.
Rautio will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Wijnbergen throws an overhand right that lands on Rautio's shoulder, as Rautio tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Van Wijnbergen does it's job there.
Van Wijnbergen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to chop away at Rautio's legs.
Rautio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Rautio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook
and Rautio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rautio might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rautio moves away from the strike by Van Wijnbergen.
Rautio throwing a counter right hand but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
A big right from Rautio misses.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Wijnbergen misses with a looping left.
Nice body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
A big right from Van Wijnbergen misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rautio misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Rautio moved away.
Rautio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Wijnbergen. That one must have hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Wijnbergen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joels Van Wijnbergen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joels Van Wijnbergen's cut.
That's time! Rautio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Rautio throws a good cross that connects.
Rautio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a straight right. Rautio didn't see that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range as Rautio throws a body kick.
Rautio defending well as Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio swings widly with a right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a solid body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rautio misses the target.
Rautio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Rautio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rautio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Wijnbergen. Van Wijnbergen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rautio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rautio is looking to counter punch.
Van Wijnbergen punishes Rautio's body with a nice straight punch.
Rautio misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Van Wijnbergen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a shot to the body.
Rautio lands with a shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Wijnbergen misses the jab.
Rautio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Wijnbergen.#T2#
Rautio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Wijnbergen. Rautio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rautio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rautio lands with a good body shot.
Van Wijnbergen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rautio lands a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Rautio.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Rautio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Wijnbergen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen avoids the body shot from Rautio.
Rautio tried to score with a low kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it.
Rautio blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a chopping leg kick but Rautio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rautio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen is out of range.
Rautio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rautio throws a right hand that misses
enabling Van Wijnbergen to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Wijnbergen thows a body kick. Rautio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rautio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Rautio blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
A counter left hand to the body from Rautio misses its target.
Van Wijnbergen lands a leg kick that knocks Rautio off balance momentarily.
Rautio misses with an uppercut. Van Wijnbergen saw that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Wijnbergen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rautio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Van Wijnbergen misses its intended target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Wijnbergen. Rautio shrugs it off though.
Rautio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen lunges at Rautio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rautio's hand.
Rautio misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joels Van Wijnbergen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joels Van Wijnbergen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
A jab from Rautio misses.
Van Wijnbergen cracks Rautio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Rautio.
Van Wijnbergen scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook to the body
and Rautio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Wijnbergen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rautio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rautio misses with a hook. Van Wijnbergen ducked under it nicely.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range of the body kick.
Rautio misses with a looping right.
Rautio throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Rautio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rautio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rautio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rautio misses with a kick to the body
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Wijnbergen connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Rautio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rautio lands with a good body shot.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a powerful jab.
Rautio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rautio just misses with a punch to the body.
Rautio scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rautio cracks Van Wijnbergen with a good jab.
Rautio checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy head kick and Rautio moves out of range easily.
It looked like Rautio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Van Wijnbergen connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Wijnbergen.
A big right from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Rautio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook
and Rautio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook.
Rautio throwing a counter right hand but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Rautio.
Rautio dips to his left and cracks Van Wijnbergen with an uppercut!#T4#
Rautio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rautio misses with a body punch
and Rautio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rautio throws a looping overhand right but Van Wijnbergen ducks down to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook. Rautio ducked under it nicely.
Rautio looks to throw the jab but Van Wijnbergen is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rautio misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Rautio's ribcage but misses.
Rautio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Wijnbergen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joels Van Wijnbergen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Rautio throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Wijnbergen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Rautio to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Wijnbergen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Rautio does it's job there.
Van Wijnbergen missing with a left hand there. Rautio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio slips under a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Nice uppercut there from Rautio.
Rautio misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rautio.
Rautio throws a body shot but no joy.
Rautio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a poor cross that misses
and Rautio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a body kick but Rautio moved away.
Van Wijnbergen scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Rautio misses.
Rautio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Van Wijnbergen.
Rautio moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Rautio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rautio throws a wild body kick that Van Wijnbergen sees coming a mile off.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rautio lands a really nice looking cross but Van Wijnbergen seems unphased.
Rautio tries to move into range but Van Wijnbergen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rautio misses with a hook to the body
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Wijnbergen. That's going to slow Rautio down.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Rautio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab.
Rautio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rautio lands a head shot.
Van Wijnbergen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Van Wijnbergen does it's job there.
Van Wijnbergen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Wijnbergen, right into the meat.
Rautio tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rautio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rautio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rautio lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut. Rautio saw that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rautio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Wijnbergen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rautio misses with an uppercut
enabling Van Wijnbergen to counter with a crisp jab.
Rautio takes a swing at Van Wijnbergen's ribcage but misses.
Rautio misses with a hook to the body
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Van Wijnbergen misses its intended target.
Risto Rautio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Wijnbergen misses with a left hand
and Rautio counters with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joels Van Wijnbergen.
Well Van Wijnbergen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Joels Van Wijnbergen!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Joels Van Wijnbergen!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Joels Van Wijnbergen!

Joels Van Wijnbergen wins by unanimous decision!

Joels Van Wijnbergen is the new light heavyweight champion!
Joels Van Wijnbergen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: D43 Anderson v Hardy     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Guschin.
Guschin working the head with strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Guschin working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Guschin in side control, throwing shots but Van Wijnbergen defends.
Van Wijnbergen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Guschin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Guschin wants to take a breather but Van Wijnbergen is having none of it.
Guschin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guschin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Wijnbergen's head.
Guschin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Wijnbergen's head.
Guschin working Van Wijnbergen over with strikes.
Van Wijnbergen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Wijnbergen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to improve his position.
Guschin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Guschin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Van Wijnbergen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Guschin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guschin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Wijnbergen defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Guschin connects with a nice short shot to Van Wijnbergen's temple.
Van Wijnbergen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guschin.
Guschin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Guschin connects with a nice short shot to Van Wijnbergen's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guschin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Guschin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Guschin is trying to control. Van Wijnbergen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Guschin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Guschin working Van Wijnbergen over with strikes.
Guschin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Wijnbergen defending well though. #T2#
Guschin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Wijnbergen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Guschin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Wijnbergen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Van Wijnbergen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Guschin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guschin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guschin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guschin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guschin throws a strike but Van Wijnbergen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Guschin wants to control from the top but Van Wijnbergen keeps moving.
Guschin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Wijnbergen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen has momentary wrist control but Guschin slips an elbow through the middle.
Guschin landing with the ground and pound.
Guschin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guschin postures up and lands a big shot to Van Wijnbergen's brow.
Van Wijnbergen has Guschin pulled in close to control his posture.
Van Wijnbergen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guschin with a nice head shot there.
Van Wijnbergen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guschin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Guschin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guschin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Van Wijnbergen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van Wijnbergen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guschin throwing strikes from guard but Van Wijnbergen blocks nicely.
Van Wijnbergen controls Guschin momentarily but Guschin frees himself.
Guschin stands up over Van Wijnbergen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Guschin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guschin works over Van Wijnbergen with some ground and pound from guard.
Guschin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Wijnbergen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guschin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanislav Guschin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Guschin lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Wijnbergen off the cage and back into range.
Guschin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a shot to the body.
Guschin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a jab to the head.
Guschin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guschin connects with the punch.
Guschin misses with an uppercut. Van Wijnbergen saw that one coming.
Guschin wants to clinch but Van Wijnbergen slips to the side
and Van Wijnbergen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Guschin misses.
Nice defenses there by Van Wijnbergen.#TD2#
Van Wijnbergen gets caught flat footed, as Guschin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Wijnbergen is trying to keep Guschin in close.
Van Wijnbergen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Guschin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guschin is fighting to break Van Wijnbergen's control of his arms but Van Wijnbergen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to keep Guschin in close.
Guschin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Wijnbergen pulls Guschin in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Guschin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guschin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head.
Guschin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Wijnbergen has Guschin pulled in close to control his posture.
Guschin stands up over Van Wijnbergen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Guschin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guschin tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Wijnbergen is retaining full guard.
Van Wijnbergen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guschin throwing strikes from guard but Van Wijnbergen blocks nicely.
Guschin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Wijnbergen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guschin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Guschin wants to control from the top but Van Wijnbergen keeps moving.
Guschin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Guschin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guschin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Wijnbergen pulls Guschin in close to his closed guard and prevents Guschin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Guschin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guschin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Wijnbergen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Guschin moved away.
Guschin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Guschin misses its intended target.
Guschin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Guschin shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Wijnbergen tries to sprawl out of it but Guschin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Wijnbergen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Van Wijnbergen thuds his shin into the meat of Guschin's side.
Nice shot by Guschin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Guschin.
Van Wijnbergen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Wijnbergen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Wijnbergen.
Guschin tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is having none of it.
Guschin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Wijnbergen lands a slapping body shot.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stanislav Guschin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Van Wijnbergen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Guschin feints and as Van Wijnbergen raises his hands in defense, Guschin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guschin lands a couple of elbows.
Guschin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Wijnbergen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guschin is fighting to break Van Wijnbergen's control of his arms but Van Wijnbergen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Guschin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guschin throws a big right hand that misses.
Guschin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Wijnbergen keeping moving, preventing Guschin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guschin throwing strikes but missing.
Guschin is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Wijnbergen has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Guschin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guschin is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Wijnbergen has wrist control.
Van Wijnbergen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guschin postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Wijnbergen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Wijnbergen wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Wijnbergen connects with the punch.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a right hand. Guschin shakes it off.
A jab from Guschin finds it's way through Van Wijnbergen's defenses.
Guschin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Wijnbergen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Wijnbergen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guschin. That did some damage!
Guschin fails with the takedown.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanislav Guschin.
Guschin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Wijnbergen dips to his left and cracks Guschin with an uppercut!
Guschin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A swing and a miss from Guschin.
It looked like Van Wijnbergen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Guschin moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guschin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guschin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen is defending well.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Van Wijnbergen.
Guschin has Van Wijnbergen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Wijnbergen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanislav Guschin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a hook.
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range of the strikes.
Guschin takes one on the button.#T3#
Guschin throws an off balance right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guschin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Wijnbergen tried to counter with a leg kick but Guschin avoided it.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is winning the standup battle so far.
Guschin connects with a body shot that sends Van Wijnbergen's belly button to the back.
Guschin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guschin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Guschin throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guschin.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body punch.
Guschin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stanislav Guschin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#
Guschin is rocked!#T4#
Van Wijnbergen pounces like a tiger and cracks Guschin with a vicious hook! Guschin is down but not out! Van Wijnbergen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
Joels Van Wijnbergen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 49     
Date:   Jan 20, 2017
#R1#
Solberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Solberg with a hook.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice strike.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice hook to Solberg's body. Solberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a hook. Solberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Solberg throws a series of punches but Van Wijnbergen avoids them all with ease.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Van Wijnbergen as Solberg shoots in.
Van Wijnbergen throws a good cross that connects.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Wijnbergen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Wijnbergen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Solberg throws a low kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range easily. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Solberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Solberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab and a cross from Solberg.
Van Wijnbergen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Solberg just manages to avoid it.
Solberg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Solberg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen is out of range.
Solberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Van Wijnbergen. Those never looked like landing.
Solberg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Wijnbergen catches Solberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Solberg is rocked!
Solberg misses with a right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a straight right hand.
Solberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Wijnbergen finish him?
Solberg slips under a jab.
Solberg misses with a takedown attempt - Van Wijnbergen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Van Wijnbergen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Solberg.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wijnbergen jabs Solberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Solberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a body kick but Solberg moved away.
Solberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Wijnbergen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Solberg scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Wijnbergen misses the target.
Solberg feints the counter takedown.
Solberg catches Van Wijnbergen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Solberg.
Van Wijnbergen throws a front kick aimed at Solberg's knee but Solberg avoids it well.
Solberg lands with a straight right. Van Wijnbergen didn't see that one coming.
Solberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Solberg throws a leg kick
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Solberg throws a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Van Wijnbergen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A good leg kick by Solberg.
Solberg misses with a takedown #KD#
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a crisp one two that drops Solberg! Van Wijnbergen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Solberg to his feet! Solberg is in big trouble!
Van Wijnbergen feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Solberg collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
Joels Van Wijnbergen retains his light heavyweight title!
Joels Van Wijnbergen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 45     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen missing with a left hand there. Bull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Wijnbergen lands a head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Jari Bull has been cut.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a body kick but Bull moved away.
Bull connects with the punch.
Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big right hand but Bull slips the punch.
Bull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen scoring well with a low kick there.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen moves away.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bull tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bull tries to work over Van Wijnbergen's front leg with a kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it.
Van Wijnbergen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bull manages to avoid it.
Bull pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick but Bull moves out of range.
Bull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bull.
We've been told by Bull's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Bull avoids it.
Bull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Bull connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Wijnbergen moves away from the strike by Bull.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bull was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
Bull jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bull misses with a hook
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a left and a right that stings Bull.
Nice body kick there by Van Wijnbergen.
Bull throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a left and a right that stings Bull.
Van Wijnbergen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bull. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy head kick and Bull moves out of range easily.
Van Wijnbergen cracks Bull with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bull throws a chopping leg kick but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bull lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but Bull moves out of range easily.
As Van Wijnbergen backs away, Bull returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bull's sensitive parts.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
Bull loads up on a big right hand but Van Wijnbergen slips the punch.
We've been informed that Van Wijnbergen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Van Wijnbergen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen slips under a jab from Bull.
Bull moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVan Wijnbergen.
Bull takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bull was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bull checks a leg kick.
Bull motions for Van Wijnbergen to come forward. Bull throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bull slips a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a lazy head kick
and Bull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Wijnbergen tries a low kick but Bull avoids it.
Bull connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Bull throws a low kick, looking for Van Wijnbergen's leg but Van Wijnbergen calmly moves out of range.
Bull throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen checks a leg kick.
Bull is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Van Wijnbergen walks into a jab.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to slow Bull down with leg kicks.
Bull catches Van Wijnbergen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Wijnbergen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bull. Bull obviously looking to wear him down.
Bull tries to land a front kick but Van Wijnbergen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bull wants to slow Van Wijnbergen down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Wijnbergen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Van Wijnbergen flicks out a counter leg kick but Bull steps away.
Bull is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Bull was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bull checks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the body shot from Bull.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Bull on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bull moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bull misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Bull.
Bull checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Wijnbergen moves away from the strike by Bull.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Wijnbergen staying out of range there.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Bull's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Wijnbergen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joels Van Wijnbergen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
That's time! Bull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bull avoids the head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Bull rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Van Wijnbergen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Wijnbergen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bull keeps Van Wijnbergen at a distance using the push kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Wijnbergen. Bull shrugs it off though.
Van Wijnbergen connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Bull avoids it easily.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Bull connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Wijnbergen. Van Wijnbergen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bull with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Wijnbergen to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen tries a quick counter leg kick but Bull is wise to it.
Bull swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bull bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Wijnbergen's head backwards.#T1#
Jab by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Wijnbergen walks into a jab.
That kick from Van Wijnbergen tenderised Bull's leg. Bull is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Wijnbergen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bull is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bull scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Wijnbergen should have avoided that one.
Van Wijnbergen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Wijnbergen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bull misses the shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Van Wijnbergen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab from Bull.
Bull tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen counters with a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a hook to the body. Bull takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Wijnbergen slips under a jab.
Van Wijnbergen misses the shot to the body.
Bull lands a jab to Van Wijnbergen's midsection.
Bull misses with a body shot
enabling Van Wijnbergen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that misses.
Bull throwing a counter right hand but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Wijnbergen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bull throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Van Wijnbergen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Bull misses its intended target.
Van Wijnbergen tried to score with a low kick but Bull checks it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Bull moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Wijnbergen. Bull shrugs it off though. #T3#
Bull misses with an uppercut. Van Wijnbergen saw that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen throws the left hand but Bull avoids the punch easily.
Bull quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bull throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bull.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Bull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Wijnbergen. Van Wijnbergen obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Wijnbergen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a looping right.
Bull looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bull was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
Bull misses with a hook to the body
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a leg kick.
Bull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bull looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bull misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bull.
Van Wijnbergen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bull. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bull, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Van Wijnbergen misses its intended target.
Bull connects with an inside leg kick.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Bull finds it's way through Van Wijnbergen's defenses.
Bull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheers as Van Wijnbergen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bull doesn't seem phased though.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a kick to the temple. Bull shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bull throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bull comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Wijnbergen.
It looked like Bull wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A big right from Bull misses.
Bull blocks the body kick.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice head shot.
Van Wijnbergen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bull misses with an uppercut.
Bull throws a leg kick which misses Van Wijnbergen's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Wijnbergen tries to avoid it.
Bull stuns Van Wijnbergen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice hook to Bull's body. Bull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Wijnbergen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bull counters with a nice uppercut.
Bull throws a looping overhand right but Van Wijnbergen ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Bull.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Bull gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bull tests Van Wijnbergen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bull can pounce on him.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Wijnbergen tests Bull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid body kick from Bull.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bull.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice strike.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bull throws an overhand right that lands on Van Wijnbergen's shoulder, as Van Wijnbergen tries to avoid the shot.
Bull misses with a low kick.#T2#
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Wijnbergen lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Wijnbergen cracks the inside of Bull's front leg.
Bull lands with a straight right. Van Wijnbergen didn't see that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen feints and then cracks Bull's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bull down.
Van Wijnbergen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick as Bull jumps back.
Bull will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Wijnbergen throws a series of punches but Bull moves out of range.
Bull looks for the body kick but Van Wijnbergen saw that one coming. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bull. That did some damage!
Bull lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bull takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Wijnbergen blocks the body kick.
Bull takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bull throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Nice cross by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a hook. Bull tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bull will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Van Wijnbergen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bull misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bull fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a loose jab but Bull uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bull. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body
and Bull counters with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bull there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Bull misses
and Bull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bull misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Bull throws a front kick aimed at Van Wijnbergen's knee but Van Wijnbergen avoids it well.
Bull dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Wijnbergen. That did some damage!
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a front kick but Bull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Wijnbergen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bull to score with a decent uppercut.
Bull misses with a head kick.
Bull lands a front kick.
Bull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bull throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Bull lands with a hook. Van Wijnbergen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Joels Van Wijnbergen just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Bull jabs Van Wijnbergen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bull throws a good cross that connects.
Bull sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a leg kick but Bull saw it coming and moves away.
Bull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Wijnbergen on the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook.
Van Wijnbergen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bull swings widly with a right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bull fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Wijnbergen on the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen throws a chopping leg kick but Bull manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bull misses with a straight left.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Bull throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bull.
Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bull.
Bull slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the combination.
Bull throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Van Wijnbergen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Wijnbergen throws the left hand but Bull avoids the punch easily.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Bull misses with a leg kick.
Bull throws a low kick, looking for Van Wijnbergen's leg but Van Wijnbergen calmly moves out of range.
Bull throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Wijnbergen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Bull lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bull connects with a looping right hand.
Van Wijnbergen cracks Bull with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range as Bull strikes.
Van Wijnbergen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Bull sees coming a mile off.
Van Wijnbergen slips a straight right by Bull.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bull with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bull with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bull lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Wijnbergen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Wijnbergen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Wijnbergen unleashes a big counter combination but Bull bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Wijnbergen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bull counters with a stiff right hand.
Bull throws a big shot that misses.
Bull throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen avoids it easily.#T3#
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick as Bull jumps back.
Bull throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen avoids it easily.
Bull ducks right into an uppercut from Van Wijnbergen.
Bull takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Wijnbergen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bull. That did some damage!
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bull throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Wijnbergen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bull misses with an uppercut
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice uppercut.
Bull avoids a kick to the body.
Bull takes a swing at Van Wijnbergen's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Bull throws a low kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range easily.
Van Wijnbergen with a jab.
Bull fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it well.
Despite the aggression on Van Wijnbergen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Wijnbergen, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bull comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen tries a low kick but Bull avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the body
and Bull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bull misses with a double jab.
Bull throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen lands an overhand right.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick
and Bull counters with a left to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a double jab
and Bull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jari Bull will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Van Wijnbergen tried to score with a low kick but Bull checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Wijnbergen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bull has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bull and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab when Bull was well out of range.
Bull throws a leg kick
letting Van Wijnbergen counter with a right hand.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bull fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it well.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a jab. Bull acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen moves away.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick but Bull moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull misses with an uppercut. Van Wijnbergen saw that one coming.
It seemed like Van Wijnbergen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a lazy right hand but Bull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Wijnbergen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Wijnbergen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Bull.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bull tries a low kick but Van Wijnbergen avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands with an uppercut that bounces Bull off the cage and back into range.
Bull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bull keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bull throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull looks to land a right hand but Van Wijnbergen moved out of range.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a leg kick but Bull saw it coming and moves away.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Bull throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bull.
Jari Bull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joels Van Wijnbergen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bull feints and then cracks Van Wijnbergen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Wijnbergen down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bull.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Bull. That snapped Van Wijnbergen's head back.
Van Wijnbergen cracks Bull with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen lands a jab to the head.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a push kick.
Van Wijnbergen blocks the body kick.
Bull throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Wijnbergen counters with an outside leg kick.
Bull throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Bull takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bull misses with a kick to the body
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a body kick that stops Bull in his tracks momentarily. #T3#
Bull throws a right hand that misses
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a thumping low kick.
Bull lands a jab to the nose.
Bull throws a shot from downtown. Van Wijnbergen moves away and avoids it.
Bull takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a jab to the head.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab from Bull.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Bull with a nice cross.
Van Wijnbergen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Wijnbergen scores with a head kick.
Bull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bull misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Van Wijnbergen to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Bull lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Wijnbergen delivers a nice body kick.
Van Wijnbergen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bull has time to react.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bull crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Wijnbergen - the referee stops the clock and Bull gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Wijnbergen. Bull manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bull throws a lazy body kick
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a low kick, right behind Bull 's knee.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - Van Wijnbergen coming out on top.
Bull swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Van Wijnbergen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen motions for Bull to come forward. Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bull throws a nice looking combination but Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bull misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joels Van Wijnbergen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Wijnbergen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joels Van Wijnbergen!

Joels Van Wijnbergen is the new light heavyweight champion!

 

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 43     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1#
McCullough thows a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it
and Van Wijnbergen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a really nice looking cross but McCullough seems unphased.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to slow McCullough down with leg kicks.
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice looking body shot.
McCullough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCullough misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Wijnbergen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCullough throws a looping overhand right but Van Wijnbergen ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen slips under a jab from McCullough.
Van Wijnbergen thows a body kick. McCullough tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McCullough is breathing heavily.
Van Wijnbergen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Wijnbergen cracks McCullough with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen dodges the punch combination from McCullough.
McCullough throws a right hand that Van Wijnbergen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Wijnbergen also avoids with ease.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice hook to McCullough's body. McCullough takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCullough closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Van Wijnbergen! McCullough is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joels Van Wijnbergen!

 

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 40     
Date:   Nov 05, 2016
#R1#
Kasongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Van Wijnbergen's head coaches at Unicorn Powered Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kasongo throws a hook to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Wijnbergen clobbers Kasongo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Wijnbergen throws an off balance right hand
and Kasongo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kasongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasongo.
Kasongo walks straight into a right hand from Van Wijnbergen - that's dropped him! Van Wijnbergen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kasongo from any more punishment! Kasongo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joels Van Wijnbergen!

 

Event: Lumpinee 16     
Date:   May 08, 2016
#R1#
MBaye checks a leg kick nicely.
MBaye goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
MBaye fails in his attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen.
A shot to the liver by Van Wijnbergen. Beautiful body shot.
Van Wijnbergen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by MBaye.
A swing and a miss from Van Wijnbergen.
MBaye attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
MBaye blocks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body kick.
MBaye misses with a head kick.
Van Wijnbergen dips to his left and cracks MBaye with an uppercut!
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen catches MBaye with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MBaye fails with an attempt to clinch.
MBaye throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Wijnbergen.
MBaye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen lands a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Van Wijnbergen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Van Wijnbergen.
MBaye on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MBaye moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MBaye blocks the body kick.
MBaye avoids the body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to score with low kicks.
We've been informed that MBaye has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
MBaye ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
MBaye looks to land a body kick but Van Wijnbergen moved away.
MBaye tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
MBaye throws a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and moves out of range.
MBaye doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Wijnbergen circles away.
Van Wijnbergen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen jabs MBaye to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Wijnbergen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MBaye tries to land a front kick but Van Wijnbergen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick from MBaye misses.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen cracks MBaye with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! MBaye is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and MBaye is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! MBaye could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Joels Van Wijnbergen!

 

Event: Lumpinee 14     
Date:   Apr 24, 2016
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Olds blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Wijnbergen slips under a jab.
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab but it's blocked by Olds.
Olds throws a right hand that misses
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range as Olds strikes.
Van Wijnbergen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Olds fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Wijnbergen tries to clinch but Olds moves away
and Olds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robin Olds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Olds.
Olds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab.
Olds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Olds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Wijnbergen throws a chopping leg kick but Olds manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Olds tries a low kick but Van Wijnbergen avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Olds finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Wijnbergen's head.
Olds misses with a looping right.
Olds slips under a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy head kick and Olds moves out of range easily.
Olds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Olds turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Olds misses with a looping right.
Olds takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Olds misses the shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Olds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Wijnbergen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Wijnbergen slips a straight right by Olds.
Olds has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Olds misses its target.
Olds lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Wijnbergen will feel that in the morning.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olds misses with an uppercut.
Olds moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick.
Olds scores with a shot to the body.
Olds misses with a wild body shot.
Olds blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen. #T2#
Van Wijnbergen feints and then cracks Olds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Olds down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy body shot
and Olds counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Olds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot.
Olds scores with a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olds takes a swing at Van Wijnbergen's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Van Wijnbergen.
Olds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olds moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVan Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Olds throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab from Olds.
Olds misses with a low kick.
Van Wijnbergen cracks a nice hook into Olds's ribs.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Olds.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a counter right but Olds avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Olds dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Olds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Olds getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a straight left.
Olds slips a straight right by Van Wijnbergen.
Olds will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Olds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olds slips under a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
A head kick misses from Olds.
Van Wijnbergen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Olds digs a good hook to Van Wijnbergen's body.
Olds swings widly with a right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a leg kick.
Olds misses with a looping right.
Van Wijnbergen drops his hands momentarily and Olds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Wijnbergen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Olds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Wijnbergen walks into a stiff left hand from Olds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olds blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Wijnbergen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Olds ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Olds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that misses.
Olds scores with a shot to the body.
Olds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olds.
Olds was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Olds smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Olds misses with a body kick.
Olds lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Wijnbergen checks a leg kick nicely.
Olds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olds lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Wijnbergen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Olds can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Olds misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen lands a jab to the nose.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a left hand but Olds moved out of range nicely.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Olds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olds scores with the left hand. Van Wijnbergen knows he should have avoided that one.
Olds moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a straight right.
Olds is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Wijnbergen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olds.
An inside leg kick from Olds misses.
Olds throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to score with low kicks.
Olds misses with an uppercut. Van Wijnbergen saw that one coming.
Olds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olds.
Olds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Olds dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but Olds moves out of range easily.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olds moves away from the strike by Van Wijnbergen.
Olds misses with a body punch
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice body kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Olds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Wijnbergen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Olds - the referee stops the clock and Van Wijnbergen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Olds. Van Wijnbergen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Olds swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a front kick but Olds steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Olds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Van Wijnbergen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Olds misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Wijnbergen.
Robin Olds is winning the standup battle so far.
Olds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Olds goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range as Olds strikes.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Olds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Wijnbergen can do to turn this around?
Olds throws a body shot but no joy.
Olds misses with a left hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen checks a leg kick nicely.
Olds takes a swing at Van Wijnbergen's ribcage but misses.
Olds lands a nice shot that snaps Van Wijnbergen's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Wijnbergen, as that shot connected.
Olds throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab from Olds.
Decent striking displayed by Olds there.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Van Wijnbergen moves into the clinch successfully.
Olds lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Van Wijnbergen breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Olds misses the target. #T2#
Olds connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Wijnbergen defending well as Olds loads up on a big left hand.
Olds lands with a right hand.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robin Olds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Wijnbergen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olds.
Olds ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Wijnbergen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Olds connects with a leg kick. Van Wijnbergen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Olds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab.
Van Wijnbergen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab from Olds.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Olds avoids it easily.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick
letting Olds counter with a right hand.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by Olds.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Olds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Olds has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Olds!

After the big win, Robin Olds made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bullet Proof System and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: Lumpinee 12     
Date:   Apr 10, 2016
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen throws out a leg kick but Baxter moves out of range and Van Wijnbergen only half commits.
Baxter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Baxter.
Baxter lands with a nice body punch.
Baxter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baxter throws a shot from downtown. Van Wijnbergen moves away and avoids it.
Baxter works Van Wijnbergen's body with a nice hook.
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Baxter slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Wijnbergen.
Baxter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baxter. Baxter obviously looking to wear him down.
Baxter lands with a kick to the temple. Van Wijnbergen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baxter looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Wijnbergen is just out of range.
Baxter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van Wijnbergen rather than just go for the knockout.
Baxter walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the body kick
and Baxter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen scores with the left hand. Baxter knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Van Wijnbergen.
Baxter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Baxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen moves away.
Van Wijnbergen slips under a jab from Baxter.
Baxter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baxter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baxter connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen wants to land a leg kick but Baxter is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baxter.
Van Wijnbergen swings widly with a right hand
and Baxter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baxter moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen strikes.
Van Wijnbergen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Unicorn Powered Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that Baxter semi-blocks.
Baxter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Wijnbergen doesn't seem bothered though.
Gary Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baxter lands a head kick. Van Wijnbergen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Baxter throws an off balance right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baxter jabs Van Wijnbergen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baxter throws a sloppy head kick and Van Wijnbergen moves out of range easily. #T2#
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a left hand but Baxter moved out of range nicely.
Baxter throws out a counter right but Van Wijnbergen avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Wijnbergen checks a leg kick.
Baxter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Baxter.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick but Baxter moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Baxter.
Van Wijnbergen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baxter lands a nice shot that snaps Van Wijnbergen's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Baxter's ribcage but misses.
Baxter works Van Wijnbergen's body with a nice hook.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a right hand. Baxter shakes it off.
Van Wijnbergen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baxter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baxter lands a jab to Van Wijnbergen's midsection.
Van Wijnbergen looks to throw the jab but Baxter is out of range. #T3#
Baxter throws a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut.
Baxter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab when Baxter was well out of range.
Baxter lands a nice looking body shot.
Baxter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baxter lands a jab.
Baxter lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen looks to clinch
and Baxter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baxter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baxter throws a leg kick that misses.
Baxter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baxter moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baxter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Wijnbergen doesn't seem bothered though.
Baxter punishes Van Wijnbergen's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Baxter connects with a right hand. Van Wijnbergen shakes it off.
Baxter jabs Van Wijnbergen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Wijnbergen is breathing heavily.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Wijnbergen tries to clinch but Baxter is having none of it.
Baxter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baxter checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Van Wijnbergen closes the distance and clinches.
Baxter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Wijnbergen.
Baxter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baxter misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baxter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Wijnbergen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Wijnbergen lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Baxter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Van Wijnbergen throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Van Wijnbergen tenderised Baxter's leg. Baxter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut there from Van Wijnbergen.
Baxter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a lunging right hand
and Baxter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baxter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Baxter sees coming a mile off.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Van Wijnbergen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baxter.
Baxter throws a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Wijnbergen throws a lazy right hand but Baxter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Van Wijnbergen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baxter swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the head strike. #T1#
Baxter misses with the head strike.
Baxter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baxter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baxter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Wijnbergen.
Baxter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baxter fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a leg kick
enabling Baxter to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a punch to the head.
Van Wijnbergen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch lands to the side of Baxter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baxter scores with a decent looking hook.
Baxter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Van Wijnbergen tries to move into range but Baxter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxter misses with a jab to the body
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice shot lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Crunch! Van Wijnbergen slams his shin into Baxter's torso.
Baxter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baxter misses the shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen backing away here, and Baxter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baxter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baxter tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baxter's calf.
The fighters circling - Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Wijnbergen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baxter will feel that in the morning.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baxter.
Baxter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Wijnbergen with a body shot.
Baxter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baxter blocks a jab.#T3#
Baxter misses with a hook to the body
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baxter misses with a looping right.
Baxter moves out of range of the body kick.
Baxter ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Baxter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Wijnbergen's sensitive parts.
Van Wijnbergen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baxter counters with a low kick, right behind Van Wijnbergen 's knee.
Van Wijnbergen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baxter.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Baxter moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gary Baxter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Wijnbergen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baxter throws a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab from Baxter.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baxter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Wijnbergen has time to react.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Van Wijnbergen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Baxter throws out a loose jab but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Wijnbergen lands a left hand.
Baxter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Wijnbergen avoids it.
Baxter lands with a left to the head.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baxter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baxter trying to land knees to the body.
Baxter throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Baxter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baxter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Baxter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baxter.
Van Wijnbergen tries to bum rush Baxter with a series of wild strikes but Baxter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baxter throws a low kick, looking for Van Wijnbergen's leg but Van Wijnbergen calmly moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a big shot that misses.
Baxter throws a big counter head kick but Van Wijnbergen avoids it with no problem.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Baxter misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Wijnbergen misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Van Wijnbergen tries to clinch but Baxter is having none of it.
Baxter lands a nice shot that snaps Van Wijnbergen's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter swinging wildly here.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baxter tries a quick counter leg kick but Van Wijnbergen is wise to it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick, looking for Baxter's leg but Baxter calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baxter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baxter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a front kick but Baxter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baxter jabs Van Wijnbergen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baxter misses with a body punch
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice leg kick.
Baxter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Wijnbergens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping leg kick lands for Baxter.
Van Wijnbergen lands a jab.
Baxter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baxter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baxter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baxter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Wijnbergen takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Wijnbergen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baxter circles away quickly and effectively.
Baxter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen blocks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baxter swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a body kick but Baxter moved away.
A clash of legs there as Van Wijnbergen blocks the low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Wijnbergen.
Baxter slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Wijnbergen. That's going to slow Baxter down.
Van Wijnbergen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baxter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Wijnbergen's calf.
Baxter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body
and Baxter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Van Wijnbergen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baxter.
Van Wijnbergen slips under a jab from Baxter.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baxter counters with a left to the body.
Baxter motions for Van Wijnbergen to come forward. Baxter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Van Wijnbergen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Van Wijnbergen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baxter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a head kick.
Baxter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baxter misses the shot to the body.
Baxter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Baxter misses.
Van Wijnbergen looks to throw the jab but Baxter is out of range.
Baxter connects with a solid leg kick.
Baxter slips under a jab from Van Wijnbergen.#T4#
Baxter scores with a jab. Van Wijnbergen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baxter throws a looping overhand right but Van Wijnbergen ducks down to avoid it.
Baxter moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Baxter scores with a decent looking hook.
Baxter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Baxter lands a nice shot that snaps Van Wijnbergen's head back.
Van Wijnbergen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a two punch combination.
Baxter tried to score with a low kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it.
Van Wijnbergen misses the jab.
Baxter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baxter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baxter swings widly with a right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baxter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a left hand
and Baxter counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Baxter really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Baxter connects with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen checks a low kick from Baxter.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that Baxter semi-blocks.
Baxter throws a leg kick which misses Van Wijnbergen's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Wijnbergen tries to avoid it.
Baxter moves out of range of the body kick.
Baxter lands a jab.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baxter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a head kick by Baxter.
Baxter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Baxter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a looping right.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a leg kick but Baxter saw it coming and moves away.
Van Wijnbergen throws a series of punches but Baxter avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen swinging wildly here.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baxter checks a low kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Baxter slips a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Baxter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Baxter.
Van Wijnbergen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baxter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baxter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Wijnbergen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baxter to score with a decent uppercut.
Baxter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Van Wijnbergen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Wijnbergen clobbers Baxter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Wijnbergen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen blocks a head kick by Baxter.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the head kick by Baxter.
Van Wijnbergen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baxter's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Baxter.
Van Wijnbergen throws a series of punches but Baxter avoids them all with ease.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the body shot from Baxter.
Van Wijnbergen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baxter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baxter misses with a wild body shot.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baxter throws a sloppy head kick and Van Wijnbergen moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Wijnbergen. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen cracks Baxter with an open hand slap.
Baxter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Wijnbergen looks to clinch
and Baxter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Van Wijnbergen misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baxter! But no joy.
Van Wijnbergen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baxter.
Baxter digs a good body shot into Van Wijnbergen's ribs.
Baxter throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Baxter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baxter moves forwards but Van Wijnbergen connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#
Baxter is rocked!
Baxter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baxter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baxter is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Wijnbergen finish him?#T4#
Baxter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Baxter.#CL#
Van Wijnbergen clinches up with Baxter and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baxter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baxter blocks an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen throws a punch but it's blocked by Baxter.
Baxter seems to have recovered his senses.
Baxter tries to throw a body punch but Van Wijnbergen avoids it by throwing Baxter back against the ropes.
Baxter swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baxter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Wijnbergen backwards.
Van Wijnbergen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baxter looking to throw knees to the head but Van Wijnbergen is blocking nicely.
Baxter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen lands a hook that snaps the head of Baxter backwards.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Baxter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baxter moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Wijnbergen.
Baxter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baxter throws a head kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Baxter misses with a low kick as Van Wijnbergen jumps back.
Van Wijnbergen punishes Baxter's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a solid leg kick.
Baxter moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Wijnbergen just misses with a punch to the body.
Baxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baxter connects with a leg kick. Van Wijnbergen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Wijnbergen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Baxter connects with an inside leg kick.
Baxter scores with a nice strike.
Van Wijnbergen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Wijnbergen missing with a left hand there. Baxter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baxter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Wijnbergen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baxter scrambles back to his feet.
Baxter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Wijnbergen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baxter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Wijnbergen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the head kick by Baxter.
Baxter checks a leg kick.
Baxter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big right hand but Baxter slips the punch.#T2#
Baxter slips under a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Baxter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Van Wijnbergen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baxter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wijnbergen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Wijnbergen backing away here, and Baxter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Van Wijnbergen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baxter lands a nice shot to the body.
Baxter throws a lazy head kick
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice leg kick.
Baxter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Wijnbergen punishes Baxter's body with a nice straight punch.
Baxter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Van Wijnbergen blocks a jab.
Baxter jabs at Van Wijnbergen's body.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Van Wijnbergen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Wijnbergen.#T3#
A jab from Baxter does it's job there.
Van Wijnbergen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baxter.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a head kick by Baxter.
Baxter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Wijnbergen has time to react.
Baxter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Wijnbergen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baxter is out of range and Van Wijnbergen settles back down.
Baxter tries a quick counter leg kick but Van Wijnbergen is wise to it.
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Baxter avoids it.
Baxter blocks a leg kick.
Baxter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Baxter misses.
Van Wijnbergen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baxter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baxter swinging wildly here.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Baxter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Baxter.
Baxter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a hook. Baxter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Wijnbergen jabs at Baxter's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Baxter is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Baxter throws a sloppy head kick and Van Wijnbergen moves out of range easily.
Baxter walks into a straight right hand from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen digs a good hook to Baxter's body.
Baxter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen cracks Baxter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Baxter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab.
Van Wijnbergen throws a chopping leg kick but Baxter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joels Van Wijnbergen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Wijnbergen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joels Van Wijnbergen!

 

Event: Lumpinee 11     
Date:   Apr 03, 2016
#R1#
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Van Wijnbergen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Wijnbergen.
Jones wants to clinch up but Van Wijnbergen keeps it at a distance.
Van Wijnbergen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Van Wijnbergen.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Wijnbergen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Van Wijnbergen back into the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Wijnbergen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Van Wijnbergen fails to land.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Wijnbergen avoids the damage to the body.
Van Wijnbergen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Wijnbergen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Van Wijnbergen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the ropes.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Van Wijnbergen digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Wijnbergen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wijnbergen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Wijnbergen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #T2#
Van Wijnbergen is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Wijnbergen digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Van Wijnbergen.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Van Wijnbergen improves position.
Jones trying to stall but Van Wijnbergen improves his position.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Wijnbergen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones is trying to stall.
Jones looks winded!
Van Wijnbergen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Wijnbergen avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Wijnbergen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Wijnbergen avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joels Van Wijnbergen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Van Wijnbergen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Wijnbergen lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Jones glances at the clock... BAM! Van Wijnbergen nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Jones crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Jones is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joels Van Wijnbergen!

 


 


 

 
 
 
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