Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2020

#R1#
Verhoeven misses with a hook.
Leumpei closes the distance but Verhoeven moves to the side
and Verhoeven counters with a straight right hand.
Verhoeven moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kula Leumpei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verhoeven avoids the head kick by Leumpei.
Leumpei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verhoeven throws a looping overhand right but Leumpei ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Leumpei lands a big head kick that sends Verhoeven tumbling to the mat! Leumpei takes a step backwards and waves Verhoeven back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Verhoeven is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Alistair Verhoeven has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leumpei throws a head kick but Verhoeven moves out of range.
Verhoeven is still on wobbly legs! Can Leumpei finish him?
Verhoeven lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leumpei at a distance.
Verhoeven throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Verhoeven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leumpei is looking for a counter combo.
Leumpei moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Verhoeven is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Leumpei just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Verhoeven has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kula Leumpei!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2019

#R1#
Simon looks to throw the jab but Verhoeven is out of range. #TD#
Simon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Verhoeven looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Simon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Verhoeven!
Simon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Simon wants to finish this one by submission but Verhoeven is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Simon. #SUB#
Simon swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Simon!
A victorious Jay Simon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2019

#R1#
Verhoeven throws a right and a left that both miss.
Verhoeven throws a looping overhand right but Swift Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
Swift Jnr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Verhoeven is looking to land body kicks.
Swift Jnr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Swift Jnr connects with an inside leg kick.
Verhoeven moves in looking to clinch but Swift Jnr pushes him off.
Swift Jnr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verhoeven gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Swift Jnr.
Swift Jnr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Verhoeven's head.
Swift Jnr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Verhoeven circles away quickly and effectively.
Verhoeven on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Verhoeven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swift Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Verhoeven.
Swift Jnr scores with a body shot.
Verhoeven throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swift Jnr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Verhoeven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Verhoeven. Beautiful body shot.
Verhoeven throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swift Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
Verhoeven walks forward, straight into a front kick from Swift Jnr.
Swift Jnr scores with a three punch combo!
Swift Jnr looks to land a combination but Verhoeven avoids it well.
Verhoeven throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swift Jnr counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Verhoeven is rocked!
Swift Jnr blocks a head kick by Verhoeven.
Swift Jnr scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swift Jnr connects with a looping right hand.
Swift Jnr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice shot by Swift Jnr.
Verhoeven is still on wobbly legs! Can Swift Jnr finish him?
Verhoeven throws a lazy body kick
and Swift Jnr counters with a nice body kick.
Verhoeven seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Swift Jnr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A left lands for Swift Jnr.
Verhoeven attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Verhoeven slips a jab and a cross from Swift Jnr.
Swift Jnr has a takedown stuffed.
Swift Jnr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verhoeven under the eye.
Swift Jnr digs a good body shot into Verhoeven's ribs.
Verhoeven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Swift Jnr misses.
Verhoeven takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Swift Jnr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Swift Jnr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verhoeven tries a low kick but Swift Jnr avoids it.
Swift Jnr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Verhoeven throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verhoeven takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Verhoeven goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swift Jnr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Verhoeven misses with a kick to the body.
Swift Jnr misses with a series of wild punches.
Verhoeven steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Swift Jnr.
Swift Jnr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verhoeven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verhoeven throws out a loose jab but Swift Jnr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verhoeven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swift Jnr paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Swift Jnr sizes up Verhoeven with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Swift Jnr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Swift Jnr slips a jab and a cross from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven tries to work over Swift Jnr's front leg with a kick but Swift Jnr checks it.
It looked like Swift Jnr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Verhoeven throws a body kick that misses
and Swift Jnr counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verhoeven lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Swift Jnr thuds his shin into the meat of Verhoeven's side.
Swift Jnr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Verhoeven's sensitive parts.
Swift Jnr moves out of range of the body kick from Verhoeven.
Swift Jnr throws a combination. Verhoeven tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swift Jnr - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swift Jnr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verhoeven.
Swift Jnr thows a body kick. Verhoeven tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Verhoeven tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swift Jnr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Swift Jnr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Swift Jnr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Verhoeven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swift Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verhoeven looks to land a combination but Swift Jnr avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Swift Jnr.
Swift Jnr lands with a nice body punch.
Verhoeven takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swift Jnr connects with a nice looking jab.
Swift Jnr is looking to slow Verhoeven down with leg kicks.
Verhoeven looks to clinch
and Swift Jnr comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Verhoeven stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Swift Jnr is on him like rabid pit bull! Verhoeven slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Swift Jnr!
During a confident post fight interview, Kane Swift Jnr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1#
Verhoeven swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Credible counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Verhoeven throws a body kick that misses.
Credible blocks a head kick by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Credible counters with a good low kick that Verhoeven was not able to check.
Verhoeven throws a poor cross that misses
and Credible connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Credible drives through and clinches with Verhoeven against the cage.
Credible misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verhoeven unloads a knee to the mid-section. Credible lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Credible wants to stall.
Credible scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Credible crunches a lovely knee into Verhoeven's ribcage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Credible.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Credible misses with a body punch. #T1#
Credible is looking to control Verhoeven's arms but Verhoeven gets an underhook and turns him. Now Credible has his back to the cage.
Verhoeven throws a knee to the head but misses.
Credible lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Credible tries to stall but Verhoeven uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Verhoeven missing with knees to the body.
Verhoeven is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Credible is defending well for now.
Verhoeven stalling the fight.
Verhoeven tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Verhoeven is stalling here.
Credible pushes Verhoeven back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Verhoeven is trying to push Credible away but Credible has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A hook to the body from Credible.
Credible blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Credible.
Credible prevents Verhoeven from breaking the clinch.
Credible working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Verhoeven struggles to land a body shot inside as Credible controls his hands. #T2#
Verhoeven is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Credible.
Verhoeven is breathing heavily.
Credible lands a right hand that snaps the head of Verhoeven backwards.
A short right from Credible on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Credible lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verhoeven backwards.
Credible working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Verhoeven looking to stall.
Credible presses Verhoeven against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Credible looking to slow down the pace here.
Verhoeven misses with a knee to the head.
Credible lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Verhoeven.
Credible lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Credible.
Credible is trying to maintain a safe position but Verhoeven gets an underhook and turns Credible into the cage.#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Credible lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Credible on the inside.
Credible throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Credible throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Verhoevens head.
Credible lands a body punch in the clinch.
Credible works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Credible.
A left hand lands to the body for Credible.
A short left from Credible.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Credible.
Credible lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Verhoeven backwards.
Nice body punch from Credible.
Credible is working Verhoeven over against the cage.
Credible lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Verhoeven is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Credible lands a nice shot to the body.
Credible tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verhoeven's elbow. #T4#
A body shot lands from Credible.
Credible lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Credible digs a right hand into Verhoeven's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Verhoeven's gas tank.
Credible lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Credible taking a breather.
Credible digs a right hand underneath Verhoeven's ribcage. Verhoeven let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Credible lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verhoeven backwards.
A hook to the body from Credible.
Credible doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Credible lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Verhoeven or not.
Credible lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Verhoeven or not.
Credible scores with a shot to the side of Verhoeven's head.
Oh Verhoeven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Credible.
Credible scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Credible on the inside.
Credible tries to stall but Verhoeven uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Credible 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#
Credible connects with a stiff jab that staggers Verhoeven - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Justin Credible!
Justin Credible managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2019

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Damljanovic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Verhoeven - the referee stops the clock and Damljanovic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Verhoeven. Damljanovic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Damljanovic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Damljanovic dives in and grabs Verhoeven's left leg, looking for a takedown. Verhoeven pushes down on Damljanovic's head and hops out.
Verhoeven lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Verhoeven wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Verhoeven throws the kick towards the body but Damljanovic avoids it.
Damljanovic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Verhoeven comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Verhoeven should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Verhoeven misses the shot to the body.
Damljanovic throws a big counter combination but Verhoeven scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Verhoeven scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Damljanovic is breathing heavily.
Verhoeven misses with a body kick.
Damljanovic tries to counter with a takedown but Verhoeven is quick to defend against it.
Alistair Verhoeven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verhoeven cracks Damljanovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#
Damljanovic is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verhoeven feints a jab and as Damljanovic dips his head, Verhoeven unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Damljanovic right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Damljanovic falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Verhoeven smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alistair Verhoeven!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
Verhoeven tries to land a front kick but Baker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body punch from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Verhoeven lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that misses.
Baker tries to counter by clinching up but Verhoeven breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Verhoeven clinches with his opponent.
Baker wants to take the fight to the mat but Verhoeven manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baker tries to score a body lock takedown but Verhoeven shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Verhoeven is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Baker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Baker manages to end up in side control.
Baker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Baker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Verhoeven some visible discomfort.
Verhoeven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker cracks Verhoeven with a big elbow.
Verhoeven takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Verhoeven is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baker connects with a decent elbow.
Baker working the head with strikes.
Baker throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Verhoeven is trying to get back to half guard.
Baker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Verhoeven is looking for a sweep.
Verhoeven takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#
Verhoeven is rocked!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Verhoeven is still in real trouble! Can Baker finish him?
Check out the look on Baker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Baker in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Verhoeven looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Baker turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Baker!
In his post fight interview, Jonny Baker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Verhoeven punishes Momeikito's body with a nice straight punch.
Verhoeven lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Momeikito scores with a takedown into Verhoeven's guard.
Momeikito trying to control the position from guard on top but Verhoeven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Momeikito 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.
Momeikito with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verhoeven is still trying to improve position.#T1##SU#
Momeikito decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Verhoeven avoids the head kick by Momeikito.
Momeikito backing away here, and Verhoeven unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Momeikito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Verhoeven sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Momeikito somewhat.#CL2#
Momeikito gets tackled into the cage by Verhoeven. Verhoeven maintains the clinch.
Verhoeven should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Momeikito is trying to drag Verhoeven to the mat but Verhoeven just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Verhoeven connects with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Verhoeven. #BC#
Momeikito manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Verhoeven keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Momeikito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verhoeven throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Verhoeven gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven digs a right hand underneath Momeikito's ribcage. Momeikito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Momeikito manages to break the clinch.
Momeikito is breathing heavily.
Momeikito fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gikuza Momeikito. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Momeikito shoots in and bounces Verhoeven off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Verhoeven wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Verhoeven thumps Momeikito with a low kick.
Momeikito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Momeikito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verhoeven. Verhoeven obviously looking to wear him down.
Momeikito misses with a takedown attempt
and Verhoeven counters with a series of strikes. Momeikito will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crunch! Verhoeven slams his shin into Momeikito's torso.
Verhoeven throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Momeikito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verhoeven lands a high kick! #ROC2#
Momeikito is rocked!
Verhoeven scores with a spinning back kick!
Verhoeven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Verhoeven lands with an uppercut that bounces Momeikito off the cage and back into range.
Oh Momeikito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Verhoeven throws a head kick that misses.
Verhoeven scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Verhoeven.
Momeikito seems to have got his legs back now.
Verhoeven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alistair Verhoeven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Verhoeven.
Momeikito looks to score with a jab to the body but Verhoeven is just out of range.
Verhoeven scores with a jab to the jaw.
Verhoeven thows a body kick. Momeikito tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Verhoeven dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Verhoeven throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Verhoeven connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Momeikito tumbling to the canvas! Verhoeven pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Momeikito was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alistair Verhoeven!
Gikuza Momeikito spoke after the fight, saying 'A talented hawk hides its claws'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2018

#R1#
Verhoeven ducks under a wild hook from Leubler.
Leubler misses with a hook. Verhoeven ducked under it nicely.
Verhoeven cracks Leubler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Verhoeven moves out of range as Leubler strikes.
Verhoeven tries a head kick but it misses.
Leubler misses with a hook.
Leubler looks to throw the jab but Verhoeven is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Leubler.
As Leubler backs off Verhoeven throws a huge counter combo but Leubler manages to avoid it all.
Leubler lands with a hook. Verhoeven tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leubler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verhoeven.
Leubler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verhoeven slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leubler misses with a straight right.
Verhoeven takes one to the chin there.
Verhoeven throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leubler on the side of the head.
A big right from Leubler misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verhoeven on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leubler takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Leubler with a nice cross.
Leubler throws a body shot but no joy.
Leubler throws a leg kick but Verhoeven sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Verhoeven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leubler loads up on a big right hand but Verhoeven slips the punch.
Leubler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Verhoeven slips under a jab.
Leubler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leubler throws a jab but it's blocked by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leubler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nias Leubler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leubler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verhoeven. Verhoeven obviously looking to wear him down.
Verhoeven wants to slow Leubler down by chopping away at his legs.
Leubler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Verhoeven misses with a wild combination.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Verhoeven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leubler.
Verhoeven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw 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!
Leubler scores with a punch to the head.
Verhoeven scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Leubler misses.
Leubler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verhoeven looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leubler misses with an uppercut. Verhoeven saw that one coming.
Verhoeven throws a low kick but Leubler avoids it.
Leubler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Verhoeven manages to circle out of the way.
Leubler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verhoeven.
Leubler misses with a body shot.
As Leubler backs off Verhoeven throws a huge counter combo but Leubler manages to avoid it all.
Verhoeven lands a body shot.
Leubler scores with a jab.
Leubler connects with a single shot there.
Verhoeven throws a leg kick but Leubler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leubler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verhoeven slips under a jab from Leubler.
Leubler throws out a loose jab but Verhoeven uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Leubler throws a looping overhand right but Verhoeven ducks down to avoid it.
Leubler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from Leubler.
Leubler lands an overhand right.
Verhoeven looks to land a body kick but Leubler moved away.
As Verhoeven looks to move away, Leubler throws a big counter combo but Verhoeven just gets out of the way.
Verhoeven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leubler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice combination there by Verhoeven.
Leubler avoids the head kick by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Leubler misses with a left hand
letting Verhoeven counter with a right hand.
Verhoeven throws a body punch but Leubler moves out of range.
Leubler throws a big shot that misses.
Leubler blocks a head kick by Verhoeven.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Leubler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leubler misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Verhoeven lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Leubler.
Verhoeven looking to stall.
A short right from Leubler.
Verhoeven blocks an uppercut.
Leubler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Leubler scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven wants to stall.
A body shot lands from Leubler.
Verhoeven with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leubler.
Good body shot from Leubler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nias Leubler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice shot by Leubler.
Leubler slips a jab from Verhoeven.#CL2#
Verhoeven closes the distance and clinches.
Leubler swings wildly with an uppercut but Verhoeven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leubler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leubler lands a nice uppercut.
Leubler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leubler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Leubler. #ROC#
Verhoeven is rocked!
Leubler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verhoeven can do to turn this around?
Leubler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Verhoeven is still on wobbly legs! Can Leubler finish him?
Verhoeven should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Leubler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leubler throws a big uppercut that drops Verhoeven! More strikes from Leubler and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Verhoeven lies dazed against the cage as Leubler celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nias Leubler!

Event: ORC 16: Blackout
Date: Jun 24, 2018

#R1#
Fury throws a right and a left that Verhoeven avoids nicely.
Fury scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Verhoeven has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fury.
Fury lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Verhoeven at a distance.
Fury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #KD2#
Fury scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Verhoeven to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Fury away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Verhoeven got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC2#
Verhoeven is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verhoeven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fury.
Oh Verhoeven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Verhoeven swinging wildly here.
Verhoeven seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Fury misses its intended target.
Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verhoeven moves away.
Verhoeven is looking to score with low kicks.
Verhoeven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fury unleashes a big counter combination but Verhoeven bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fury throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Verhoeven on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Fury.
Verhoeven swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fury is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Fury connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Verhoeven's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Verhoeven - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tyson Fury!
Tyson Fury tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ORC 9: Allustrious
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Verhoeven pushes him off.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Verhoeven counters with a left to the body.
Verhoeven misses with a head kick.
Johnson tries to clinch but Verhoeven moves out of range.
Verhoeven swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Verhoeven could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses #CL#
and Verhoeven counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Verhoeven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyce Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Johnson wants to clinch up but Verhoeven keeps it at a distance.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Verhoeven circles away. #CL2#
Verhoeven gets tackled into the ropes by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Verhoeven as Johnson tries to tie him up.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Verhoeven tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Verhoeven with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Verhoeven throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Verhoeven throws a body shot but no joy.
Verhoeven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab to Verhoeven's midsection.
Verhoeven lands with an overhand left.
Verhoeven swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.#T2#
Verhoeven takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Verhoeven has been cut.#CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson gets through Verhoeven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Johnson throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Johnson.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that misses.
Verhoeven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Verhoeven keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyce Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alistair Verhoeven's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Verhoeven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Verhoeven circles away.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Verhoeven on the side of the head. #CL#
Verhoeven has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Verhoeven backwards. #ROC2#
Verhoeven is rocked!
Verhoeven looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Oh Verhoeven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Verhoeven lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Verhoeven seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Verhoeven gets a clinch.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and cracks Verhoeven with a big uppercut! Verhoeven goes down! The referee pushes Johnson away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Verhoeven make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Johnson takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tyce Johnson!

Event: ORC 6: Deadlock
Date: Apr 29, 2018

#R1##CL#
Verhoeven closes the distance and clinches.
Verhoeven misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verhoeven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verhoeven could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Verhoeven looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Verhoeven has Dos Santos pushed against the ropes.#BC2#
Dos Santos breaks the clinch.
Dos Santos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verhoeven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verhoeven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the body kick from Verhoeven. #T1#
Verhoeven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos moves away.
Dos Santos wants to counter with a clinch but Verhoeven pushes him away.
Verhoeven throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dos Santos.
A lazy body kick from Verhoeven
and Dos Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Verhoeven takes a swing at Dos Santos's ribcage but misses.
Dos Santos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Verhoeven.#CL#
Verhoeven takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Dos Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head kick by Verhoeven misses #CL2#
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Dos Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Dos Santos breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Verhoeven fails to land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos tries to land a leg kick but Verhoeven saw it coming and moves away.
Dos Santos avoids a kick to the body.
Dos Santos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven misses with a body kick.
Dos Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Verhoeven throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Dos Santos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Verhoeven effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Verhoeven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verhoeven throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dos Santos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verhoeven throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Dos Santos counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Verhoeven dominated that round.
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#
Verhoeven misses with a few strikes there.
Dos Santos wants to counter the offense by Verhoeven and move into the clinch position.
Dos Santos 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.
Verhoeven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dos Santos.
Verhoeven throws a nice looking combination but Dos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alistair Verhoeven is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Dos Santos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Verhoeven doesn't seem phased though.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Verhoeven throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Verhoeven throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Santos's shoulder, as Dos Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Dos Santos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Verhoeven
and Dos Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Verhoeven misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dos Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Verhoeven is looking to land body kicks.
And Dos Santos responds with a good body kick, but Verhoeven manages to step out the way in time.
Verhoeven tries a low kick but Dos Santos avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Verhoeven darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Verhoeven lands a front kick.
Verhoeven throws a right hand that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a low kick, right behind Verhoeven 's knee.
Verhoeven throws a sloppy head kick
and Dos Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Verhoeven thinking.
Dos Santos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Verhoeven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Verhoeven counters by moving into the clinch. #T2##BC#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven throws a shot from downtown. Dos Santos moves away and avoids it.
Dos Santos shapes to counter with a head kick.
Verhoeven misses with a left hand
and Dos Santos counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Verhoeven throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dos Santos.
Verhoeven tries a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks it.
Verhoeven trying to land knees to the body.
Verhoeven tries a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks it.
Verhoeven is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dos Santos's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#BC2#
Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Alistair Verhoeven will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Verhoeven throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Verhoeven with a body shot.
Dos Santos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Verhoeven misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Verhoeven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Santos's elbow. #BC2#
Dos Santos breaks the clinch.
Verhoeven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dos Santos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Verhoeven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dos Santos counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Verhoeven.
Dos Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Verhoeven misses with the body kick
letting Dos Santos counter with a right hand.
Verhoeven throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a fast counter high kick but Verhoeven manages to duck under it in time.#T1#
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verhoeven.
Dos Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Verhoeven throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Verhoeven looks to land a left hand but Dos Santos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Santos raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Verhoeven tries to score with a low kick but Dos Santos moves his leg out of the way.
Alistair Verhoeven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Verhoeven misses with a head kick.
Dos Santos wants to counter the offense by Verhoeven and move into the clinch position.
Verhoeven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dos Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Verhoeven moves out of range of the leg kick from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Verhoeven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dos Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dos Santos wants to counter with a clinch but Verhoeven pushes him away.
Verhoeven looks to land a body kick but Dos Santos moved away.
Dos Santos flicks out a counter leg kick but Verhoeven steps away.
Junior Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Verhoeven throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Verhoeven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Verhoeven tries a head kick but it misses.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verhoeven throws a solid leg kick but Dos Santos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Verhoeven.
Dos Santos tries to counter with a clinch but Verhoeven shakes him off and moves away.
Verhoeven throws an off balance right hand
and Dos Santos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Verhoeven swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dos Santos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verhoeven misses with an uppercut.
Verhoeven sets himself, and Dos Santos steps forward looking for the clinch! Verhoeven avoids it this time.
Dos Santos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Verhoeven rather than just go for the knockout.
Verhoeven throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

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 Alistair Verhoeven.
Well Verhoeven 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Alistair Verhoeven!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Alistair Verhoeven!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Alistair Verhoeven!

Alistair Verhoeven wins by unanimous decision!

Event: ORC 2: Uprising
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Verhoeven throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Benjamin Bittaker has been cut.
Verhoeven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Verhoeven tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bittaker manages to circle out of the way.
Bittaker throws out a leg kick but Verhoeven moves out of range and Bittaker only half commits.
Bittaker wants to clinch but Verhoeven slips to the side
and Verhoeven counters with a stiff right hand.
Bittaker darts in trying to clinch
and Verhoeven counters with a good low kick that Bittaker was not able to check.
Bittaker tries to clinch
letting Verhoeven counter with a right hand.
Bittaker moves to clinch but Verhoeven breaks away
letting Verhoeven counter with a right hand.
Verhoeven with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD#
Verhoeven clips Bittaker with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Bittaker a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC#
Bittaker is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bittaker tries to clinch but Verhoeven moves out of range.
Verhoeven tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bittaker manages to circle out of the way.
Bittaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Verhoeven finish him?
Verhoeven keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Verhoeven. #CL2#
Bittaker rushes Verhoeven and presses him up against the ropes.
Verhoeven pushes Bittaker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Verhoeven manages to break the clinch.
Bittaker seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Bittaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Verhoeven circles away.
A jab lands there for Verhoeven.
Bittaker avoids the head kick by Verhoeven.
Bittaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Verhoeven digs a good hook to Bittaker's body.
Bittaker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Verhoeven.
Bittaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bittaker tries to clinch up.
Verhoeven appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bittaker misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Verhoeven counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Verhoeven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bittaker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bittaker looks winded!#CL#
Verhoeven has taken the fight to the clinch.
Verhoeven stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Verhoeven is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Verhoeven breaks from the clinch.
Bittaker looks to clinch
and Verhoeven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verhoeven fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Verhoeven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verhoeven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bittaker.
An inside leg kick from Bittaker misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alistair Verhoeven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verhoeven throws a right hand that Bittaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Bittaker also avoids with ease.
Verhoeven lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Verhoeven throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Bittaker clinches up against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Verhoeven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Verhoeven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Verhoeven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Bittaker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Verhoeven tries to bum rush Bittaker with a series of wild strikes but Bittaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bittaker tries to clinch up
and Verhoeven counters with a leg kick.
Verhoeven wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bittaker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Verhoeven counters with a left and a right that stings Bittaker.
Verhoeven lands a glancing blow to the side of Bittaker's head.
Bittaker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Verhoeven has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bittaker moves in looking to clinch but Verhoeven pushes him off.
Verhoeven scores with a decent looking hook.
Bittaker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Verhoeven moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bittaker tries to clinch up.
Bittaker tries to clinch up.
Verhoeven went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Verhoeven gets a clinch.
Bittaker is breathing heavily.
Verhoeven lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Verhoeven works on Bittaker's body with a couple of short punches.
Verhoeven lands a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Verhoeven. #BC#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Verhoeven gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bittaker has a couple of punches blocked by Verhoeven.
Bittaker being controlled against the ropes.
Verhoeven with a knee to the head.
Verhoeven using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bittaker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bittaker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Verhoeven seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bittaker can turn it around.
Verhoeven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bittaker can do to turn this around?#T2#
A short left from Verhoeven.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bittaker.
Verhoeven unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Verhoeven landing knees to the body.
Verhoeven landing knees 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!
Verhoeven will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bittaker up against the ropes.
Verhoeven lands a body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Verhoeven.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Verhoeven dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Bittaker'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#
Bittaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Verhoeven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bittaker looks to clinch
and Verhoeven takes the opportunity to counter with a picture perfect head kick, knocking Bittaker to the floor! He looks like he's going to get up 4,5,6,7,8... hurry up! 9, 10... he didn't make it! He's just getting back to his feet now but it's too late - this one is all over! Verhoeven is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Alistair Verhoeven!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Verhoeven misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Verhoeven moves into the clinch.
Verhoeven stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Verhoeven misses with a punch to the body.
Verhoeven landing knees to the body.
Verhoeven is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Verhoeven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Verhoeven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verhoeven misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Verhoeven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven unleashes a big counter combination but King bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Verhoeven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King misses with a two punch combination.
King backing away here, and Verhoeven unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Verhoeven scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Verhoeven lands a head kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Verhoeven - that will leave a mark!
We've been told by King's head coaches at Cozad Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Verhoeven tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Verhoeven to the ground. Verhoeven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King tries to score with a low kick but Verhoeven moves his leg out of the way.
Verhoeven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Verhoeven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Verhoeven breaks away and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verhoeven blocks a head kick by King.
King avoids a kick to the body.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King sets himself, and Verhoeven steps forward looking for the clinch! King avoids it this time.#T3##CL2#
Verhoeven darts in and clinches King up against the cage.#BC2#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
King throws a low kick, looking for Verhoeven's leg but Verhoeven calmly moves out of range.
Verhoeven was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
King avoids the head kick by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Verhoeven finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Verhoeven moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Verhoeven. #T4#
Verhoeven looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
Verhoeven stalls.
Verhoeven landing knees to the body. #BC2#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King throws a hook but Verhoeven avoids it easily.
Verhoeven looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
Verhoeven should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Verhoeven clinches with his opponent. #BC#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Verhoeven dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Verhoeven takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King slips a jab and a cross from Verhoeven. #CL2#
Verhoeven moves into range and clinches up with King.
Verhoeven lands a nice uppercut.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Verhoeven avoids it.
Verhoeven blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Verhoeven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!
Verhoeven looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven taking a breather.#T1#
Verhoeven works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Verhoeven leaning against his opponent. #BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
Verhoeven misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alistair Verhoeven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Verhoeven does no damage.
King appears to be looking for a big counter.
Verhoeven throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King moves out of range as Verhoeven strikes.
King seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King misses with a few strikes there. #T2##CL2#
Verhoeven darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
Verhoeven can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Verhoeven landing knees to the head.
King wants a takedown but no success here.
Verhoeven stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Verhoeven lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Verhoeven avoids a wild elbow strike from King.
Verhoeven lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verhoeven lands a good knee to the midsection. King won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Verhoeven is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
Verhoeven managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Verhoeven lands a nice knee to the body.
Verhoeven throws a knee to the head but misses.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alistair Verhoeven seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Verhoeven unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short body shot lands from Verhoeven as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Verhoeven lands with a light punch inside.
Knees to the body from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven connects with a nasty looking knee right to King's face. #BC2#
Verhoeven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Verhoeven.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verhoeven.
King tries to clinch up but Verhoeven circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Verhoeven clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Verhoeven.
Good body shot from Verhoeven.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Verhoeven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Verhoeven scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King blocks a head kick by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven misses with a straight left.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kenny King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Verhoeven as he avoids it easily.
Verhoeven tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Verhoeven scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verhoeven keeps King at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Verhoeven.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Verhoeven throws a body shot but no joy.
King half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
King misses with a double jab.
Verhoeven scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Verhoeven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Verhoeven scores with a nice body kick.
Verhoeven throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Verhoeven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Verhoeven tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Verhoeven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King is looking to counter punch.
Verhoeven bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
King shoots in for a double leg but Verhoeven sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Verhoeven takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Verhoeven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Verhoeven tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
Verhoeven throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Verhoeven breaks away and moves out of range.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Verhoeven tries to counter with a clinch but King shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny King. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Verhoeven throws a leg kick but King moved away.
King seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Verhoeven throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Verhoeven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Verhoeven.
Alistair Verhoeven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Verhoeven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alistair Verhoeven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Verhoeven sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.#T4#
Verhoeven misses with a body kick.
King throws a right hand that Verhoeven ducks under and follows up with a left that Verhoeven also avoids with ease.
Verhoeven steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King drops down looking for a counter takedown but Verhoeven sprawls and moves away.
King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Verhoeven's waist but Verhoeven gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing King off to one side.
Verhoeven tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alistair Verhoeven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Verhoeven slips a jab and a cross from King.
Verhoeven scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a series of punches but Verhoeven moves out of range.
Kenny King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King throws a series of punches but Verhoeven avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Verhoeven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verhoeven 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Verhoeven!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1##CL#
Reinikainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reinikainen is trying to stall.
Verhoeven is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Verhoeven scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reinikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reinikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Reinikainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reinikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reinikainen tries to clinch but Verhoeven moves out of range.
Verhoeven throws a big counter head kick but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Verhoeven throws a low kick but Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Verhoeven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Verhoeven lands with a kick to the temple. Reinikainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reinikainen blocks a jab.#T1#
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reinikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Verhoeven throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reinikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reinikainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Verhoeven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Reinikainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Verhoeven throws a series of punches but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reinikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Reinikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Verhoeven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Verhoeven misses with a double jab.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Verhoeven throws a body kick.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Verhoeven off balance momentarily.#T2#
Reinikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verhoeven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Verhoeven steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reinikainen. That one must have hurt.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Verhoeven off balance momentarily.
Reinikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verhoeven should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Reinikainen tries to clinch but Verhoeven is having none of it.
Verhoeven throws a wild body kick that Reinikainen sees coming a mile off.
Reinikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Verhoeven throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Reinikainen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Reinikainen tries to clinch up.
Verhoeven misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reinikainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Verhoeven avoided it.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Verhoeven tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Reinikainen clinches up with Verhoeven and pushes him back against the cage.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen tries to throw a body punch but Verhoeven avoids it by throwing Reinikainen back against the cage. #T3#
Reinikainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verhoeven 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.
Reinikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Verhoeven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reinikainen throws a lazy body kick
and Verhoeven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reinikainen misses with a body kick.
Verhoeven lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Reinikainen clinches.
Verhoeven can't find room to land a body shot as Reinikainen controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Verhoeven fails to land. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Verhoeven gets a clinch. #T4#
Reinikainen managing to block the knees to the body from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven letting Reinikainen take a breather here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verhoeven just leaning against Reinikainen, taking a breather. #BC#
Reinikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reinikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verhoeven lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Verhoeven misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reinikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven misses with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Verhoeven's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen 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#
Verhoeven throws a body kick that misses.
Verhoeven looks to land a body kick but Reinikainen moved away.
Reinikainen misses with the body kick
and Verhoeven counters with a body kick.
Reinikainen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Verhoeven if he has to take too many more of those.
Verhoeven lands a slapping body shot.
Verhoeven misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Verhoeven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verhoeven's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reinikainen checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Verhoeven misses with a few strikes there.
Reinikainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Verhoeven's calf.
Verhoeven misses with a kick to the body
and Reinikainen counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Reinikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Verhoeven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verhoeven has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reinikainen.
Verhoeven lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reinikainen at a distance.
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
The fighters circling - Verhoeven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen thumps Verhoeven with a low kick.
Verhoeven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen wants to slow Verhoeven down by chopping away at his legs.
Verhoeven let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Verhoeven ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verhoeven lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Verhoeven blocks the body kick.
Verhoeven lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reinikainen will feel that in the morning.
Verhoeven has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verhoeven! But no joy.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Reinikainen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reinikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Verhoeven throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Verhoeven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Verhoeven displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reinikainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Verhoeven scores with a body shot.
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Verhoeven moves out of range easily.
Verhoeven feints a counter leg kick.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verhoeven is breathing heavily.#T3#
Reinikainen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Verhoeven moves out of range of the leg kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen blocks a head kick by Verhoeven.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Verhoeven.
Verhoeven checks the leg kick nicely there.
Verhoeven unleashes a big counter combination but Reinikainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Verhoeven throws a push kick but Reinikainen slaps the foot to one side.
Verhoeven throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
Reinikainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Artturi Reinikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but Verhoeven avoids it.
Reinikainen is looking to chop away at Verhoeven's legs.
Reinikainen is looking to land body kicks.
Reinikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reinikainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Verhoeven.#T4#
Reinikainen misses with a body kick.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Verhoeven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Verhoeven clinches up with Reinikainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verhoeven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verhoeven using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Reinikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verhoeven swats away the attempt to clinch by Reinikainen.
Verhoeven chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reinikainen can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alistair Verhoeven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Reinikainen needs to keep his hands up - Verhoeven had a free shot at his head there.
Reinikainen tries to work over Verhoeven's front leg with a kick but Verhoeven checks it.
Verhoeven blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Verhoeven tries to counter with a clinch but Reinikainen shakes him off and moves away.
Verhoeven looks to land a body kick but Reinikainen moved away.
Verhoeven throws a sloppy head kick and Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick as Verhoeven jumps back.
Verhoeven is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reinikainen rather than just go for the knockout.
A leg kick checked by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven motions for Reinikainen to come forward. Verhoeven throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Verhoeven checks it well.
Reinikainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Verhoeven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reinikainen.
Verhoeven wants to clinch up but Reinikainen keeps it at a distance.
Reinikainen misses with a head kick.
Reinikainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reinikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Verhoeven throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reinikainen's head.
Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verhoeven throws out the jab.
Reinikainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Verhoeven avoided it.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Verhoeven blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Verhoeven is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verhoeven.
Reinikainen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Reinikainen blocks a head kick by Verhoeven.
Reinikainen checks a low kick from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reinikainen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but Verhoeven moves out of range easily.
Verhoeven tries to bum rush Reinikainen with a series of wild strikes but Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reinikainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Verhoeven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reinikainen scores with a head kick. #T2#
Reinikainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Verhoeven finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reinikainen feints and then cracks Verhoeven's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verhoeven down.
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!
Verhoeven misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Verhoeven closes the distance and pushes Reinikainen back into the cage.
Reinikainen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Verhoeven tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reinikainen avoids it.
Reinikainen controlling the action here for a moment.
Verhoeven stalling against the cage.
Verhoeven using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reinikainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3##BC2#
Verhoeven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Verhoeven has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reinikainen.
An inside leg kick from Reinikainen misses.
Reinikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verhoeven is out of range.
Verhoeven connects with a right hand. Reinikainen shakes it off.
Verhoeven throws a combination that misses
and Reinikainen counters with a good, hard body kick but Verhoeven shrugs it off.
Verhoeven misses with a head kick. #T4#
Verhoeven tries to land a front kick but Reinikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reinikainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Verhoeven throws a body shot but no joy.
Verhoeven has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reinikainen.
Verhoeven takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Verhoeven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reinikainen, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Verhoeven trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks from the clinch.
Reinikainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verhoeven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reinikainen tries to work over Verhoeven's front leg with a kick but Verhoeven checks it.

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 Artturi Reinikainen.
I think Reinikainen 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Artturi Reinikainen!
Artturi Reinikainen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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