Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2019

#R1#
Van Dijk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Dijk catches Pate with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Dijk tries to clinch there but Pate circles away.
Pate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pate connects with a crisp jab.
Pate fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Dijk in the body.
Pate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Pate moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Dijk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Dijk tries a low kick but Pate avoids it.
Pate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Dijk throws a leg kick but Pate sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Dijk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Pate drives through and clinches with Van Dijk against the cage.
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 Dijk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pate is defending well for now.
Van Dijk misses with a body punch.
Van Dijk can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pate.
A short right from Pate on the inside.
Pate landing knees to the head. #ROC#
Van Dijk is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Virgil Van Dijk has been cut.
Van Dijk tries to break free but Pate pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Van Dijk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Dijk is trying to break the clinch but Pate is controlling him.
Pate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Dijk is still on wobbly legs! Can Pate finish him?
Pate lands with a light punch inside.
Van Dijk has a couple of punches blocked by Pate.
Pate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Dijk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Dijk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Dijk seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Dijk swings wildly with an uppercut but Pate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Dijk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#KD#
Pate drops Van Dijk onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Van Dijk is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Dijk working hard to break the clinch.
Pate dips a shoulder and cracks Van Dijk with a mighty uppercut! Van Dijk falls back against the cage and Pate unloads with a barrage of strikes! Van Dijk is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pate screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patriootti Pate!
Patriootti Pate spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: UnderGround FC 41
Date: Sep 13, 2019

#R1#
Jin lands a nice looking body shot.
Jin misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Dijk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jin throws a body punch but Van Dijk moves out of range.
Jin throws a series of strikes that have Van Dijk backpedaling.
Van Dijk throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Jin counters with a single leg into guard. Van Dijk didn't expect that.
Jin stays in close to Van Dijk's body and controls the position.
Van Dijk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jin forces his way into half guard.
Van Dijk trying to control here. #T1#
Jin throwing shots but Van Dijk is blocking nicely.
Van Dijk trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Jin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Dijk is just riding it out for now. Jin eventually gives up the hold.
Jin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Van Dijk! #SUB#
Jin looking for a guillotine from mount but Van Dijk is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Jin looking to control but Van Dijk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Jin working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Van Dijk looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Jin! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kobayashi Jin!
A very excited looking Kobayashi Jin 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: UnderGround FC 32
Date: Aug 21, 2019

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Van Dijk.
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Dijk did well to prevent Alvarez getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Van Dijk won't allow it. #SUB2#
Van Dijk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Dijk tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.#SUB#
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Van Dijk is defending it quite comfortably.
Van Dijk trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Dijk keeps working.
Alvarez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Van Dijk is working from the bottom.
Van Dijk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez prevents Van Dijk from improving his position.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Van Dijk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Dijk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Dijk is trying to control but can't. #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.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Van Dijk is defending the position.
Van Dijk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van Dijk.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvarez postures up in Van Dijk's guard and throws a big left but Van Dijk blocks it.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Alvarez passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alvarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alvarez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Van Dijk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alvarez is stalling here. Van Dijk is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alvarez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Van Dijk has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
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 Whorely Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Alvarez cracks Van Dijk with an uppercut from hell and Van Dijk crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Alvarez's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#
Van Dijk is rocked!
Van Dijk is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Van Dijk looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Dijk, not yet.
Van Dijk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Dijk is retaining full guard.
Alvarez forces his way into half guard.
Van Dijk trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
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!
Alvarez lands a big elbow.
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Van Dijk to control.
Alvarez working the ground and pound effectively. #T1#
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Dijk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alvarez working Van Dijk over with strikes here.
Van Dijk is looking to improve his position but Alvarez isn't that keen on the idea.
Alvarez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alvarez dominating with strikes here.
Van Dijk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Van Dijk is in a horrible position here. Alvarez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Van Dijk is still in real trouble! Can Alvarez finish him?
Alvarez postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Van Dijk in real trouble here! The ref calls for Van Dijk to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whorely Alvarez!
Whorely Alvarez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: UnderGround FC 24
Date: Aug 02, 2019

#R1#
Van Dijk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Dijk misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gonya.
Gonya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonya is defended easily by Van Dijk.#CL2#
Van Dijk clinches with his opponent.
Van Dijk avoiding damage as Gonya throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Gonya as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gonya fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Van Dijk.
Gonya tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Dijk avoids the damage to the body.
Gonya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Dijk wants to break free but Gonya has control.
Gonya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been hearing reports that Gonya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Gonya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Dijk backwards.
Gonya throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Gonya manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Gonya gets a double leg takedown into Van Dijk's guard.
Van Dijk is looking to stand back up but Gonya counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Van Dijk. #REVB#
Van Dijk pushes Gonya off looking to stand but Gonya dives back in and keeps control.
Van Dijk wants to control but Gonya is keeping busy.
Van Dijk wants to improve his position but Gonya is controlling well.
Van Dijk is trying to maintain the position but Gonya is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB#
Gonya is working for an americana but Van Dijk has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Gonya was thinking about the submission.
Gonya stays in close to Van Dijk's body and controls the position.
Van Dijk trying to control the position.
Van Dijk has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CrossFit Sydney. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gonya trying to control but Van Dijk is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Van Dijk looking for a guillotine here but Gonya defends easily.
Van Dijk pulls Gonya in close to his closed guard and prevents Gonya from doing any damage or advancing position.
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 Sivile Gonya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gonya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gonya misses with a right hand
enabling Van Dijk to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Gonya feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Van Dijk trying to control the position.
Van Dijk can't keep his opponent in guard - Gonya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gonya trying to pass the guard but Van Dijk defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Dijk has his hands clasped together around Gonya's back. He's all about the action.
Van Dijk trying to hold on to Gonya's head to control him but Gonya postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonya moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Van Dijk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Van Dijk is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonya is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Van Dijk reverses the position - he's now on top in Gonya's guard.
Gonya is pulling down on Van Dijk's head. It's preventing any offense from Van Dijk, at least for the moment.
Van Dijk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonya is keeping the position for now.
Gonya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Van Dijk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Dijk has managed to get both his arms back between Gonya's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gonya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Gonya has his foot on Van Dijk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Dijk works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gonya has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Van Dijk doesn't defend quickly enough and Gonya has managed to lock this one up! Can Van Dijk escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gonya on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sivile Gonya!
A less than humble Sivile Gonya misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: UnderGround FC 15
Date: Jul 10, 2019

#R1#
Popper lands a jab-cross combination.
Popper has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Popper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Dijk shoots in for a takedown but Popper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk 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 Dijk misses with a double jab.
Popper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Dijk in his tracks.
Popper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Dijk missing with a left hand there. Popper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Popper.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Dijk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Popper in his tracks.
Van Dijk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Popper.
Popper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Popper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Dijk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Popper.
Popper pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Dijk back to the cage. Popper follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Dijk tests Popper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Popper scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Popper misses with a double jab.
Popper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Dijk's sensitive parts.
Van Dijk misses with a few strikes there.
Van Dijk looks to land a combination but Popper avoids it well.
Nice body kick from Popper.
Sloppy strikes from Popper. Those never looked like landing.
Popper moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Popper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Dijk throws the kick towards the body but Popper avoids it.
Popper unleashes a big counter combination but Van Dijk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Popper has knocked Van Dijk down with a huge combo! Popper steps away and waves a wobbly Van Dijk back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Van Dijk 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!
Popper lands with a right and another and another! Van Dijk is in big trouble! Popper lands again and this time it's lights out for Van Dijk! A quality knockout there for Popper.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bung Popper!
Bung Popper really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2019

#R1##KD#
Van Dijk drops Drengot with a beautiful combination! Drengot stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Dijk is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Drengot is rocked!
Van Dijk lands a big right hook! Drengot looks hurt but is still standing! Van Dijk lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Drengot falls down and Van Dijk dives in with a huge hammer fist! Drengot's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Van Dijk runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Virgil Van Dijk!
After the fight, Virgil Van Dijk was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Ranulf Drengot spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so disappointed, but I will be back stronger!'.

Event: EFC Tea vs Menger
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Matusov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Dijk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Dijk trying to control from the bottom.
Matusov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Van Dijk trying to control here.
Matusov trying to mount his opponent but Van Dijk defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Well, if Matusov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Van Dijk is trying to maintain the position but Matusov is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Matusov wants to pass to mount but Van Dijk is defending the position.
Van Dijk wants to control but Matusov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matusov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Van Dijk! #SUB2#
Matusov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Matusov!

Event: EFC Matusov vs Trudeau
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Van Dijk throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Juntti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Van Dijk trying to control from the bottom.
Juntti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Juntti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Dijk keeps working.
Juntti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Juntti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Juntti is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Van Dijk is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jouko Juntti!

Event: The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Van Dijk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalama.
Van Dijk throws a leg kick that misses.
Kalama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Dijk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Kalama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Dijk to the ground. Kalama is now in Van Dijk's guard.
Van Dijk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kalama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kalama drops back looking for a leg! Van Dijk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Dijk manages to kick Kalama off! Kalama jumps back into Van Dijk's guard.
Kalama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalama stands and throws Van Dijk's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Kalama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Van Dijk tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kalama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kalama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Dijk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Dijk is trying to control Kalama's posture but Kalama avoids it. #SUB#
Kalama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Dijk looks to move to half guard but instead Kalama has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Van Dijk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kalama jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Van Dijk manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kalama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kalama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kalama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Dijk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kalama has an Americana. Van Dijk didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kalama is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kalama hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hoaka Kalama!
After winning the bout, Hoaka Kalama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IFA 27-04
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lawrence.
Lawrence 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.#CL#
Van Dijk drives through and clinches with Lawrence against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lawrence fails to land.
Van Dijk misses with a body punch.
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawrence lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Lawrence fails to land.
Van Dijk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Dijk tries a body shot but Lawrence blocks it.
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawrence tries to throw a body punch but Van Dijk avoids it by throwing Lawrence back against the cage.
Van Dijk blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Lawrence's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lawrence misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Lawrence manages to break the clinch.
Van Dijk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Dijk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Dijk tries to land a body kick
and Van Dijk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawrence smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lawrence avoids the head kick by Van Dijk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Dijk throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence blocks the body kick.
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Dijk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lawrence lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lawrence.
Van Dijk misses with the body kick
and Lawrence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence lands a really nice looking cross but Van Dijk seems unphased.
Lawrence 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!
Van Dijk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Dijk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lawrence displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Van Dijk throws a hook but Lawrence avoids it easily.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
Van Dijk tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawrence works Van Dijk's body with a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Lawrence. #T2#
Lawrence throws a hook but Van Dijk avoids it easily.
Van Dijk is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lawrence finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Dijk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lawrence on the side of the head.#CL2#
Lawrence moves into the clinch.
Lawrence misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lawrence lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Dijk or not.
Van Dijk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Van Dijk misses with some punches.
Van Dijk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Dijk misses with a body punch.
Van Dijk can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
Van Dijk tries to throw a body punch but Lawrence avoids it by throwing Van Dijk back against the cage. #BC#
Van Dijk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnny Lawrence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Dijk misses the target.
Lawrence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lawrence takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Dijk tries to land a front kick but Lawrence steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3##CL#
Van Dijk darts in and clinches Lawrence up against the cage.
Van Dijk tries to score a body lock takedown but Lawrence shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lawrence creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Dijk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawrence misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawrence is leaning against Van Dijk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lawrence avoids the elbow strike from Van Dijk, against the cage.
A short right from Van Dijk.
Lawrence lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lawrence.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Dijk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Dijk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Van Dijk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Dijk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lawrence or not. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Dijk misses with a body punch.
Van Dijk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
A short uppercut from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Dijk.
Lawrence swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lawrence cracks Van Dijk with a nice body shot.
Van Dijk blocks a body shot from Lawrence. #BC2#
Lawrence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawrence blocks a head kick by Van Dijk.
Lawrence uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Dijk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawrence throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Van Dijk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lawrence lands a really nice looking cross but Van Dijk seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence jabs at Van Dijk's body.
That kick from Lawrence tenderised Van Dijk's leg. Van Dijk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lawrence is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Dijk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Dijk misses with a head kick.
Lawrence connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence dominated that round.
That's time! Van Dijk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lawrence comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Lawrence.
Lawrence works Van Dijk's body with a nice hook.
Van Dijk throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Van Dijk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Van Dijk connects with a jab.
Van Dijk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lawrence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Dijk throws the kick towards the body but Lawrence avoids it.
Lawrence appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lawrence feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Dijks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Dijk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Dijk takes a swing at Lawrence's ribcage but misses.
Van Dijk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Van Dijk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lawrence pulls Van Dijk in close to his closed guard and prevents Van Dijk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lawrence really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Dijk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Van Dijk from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Dijk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawrence wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Van Dijk is now in half guard.
Van Dijk throwing shots but Lawrence is blocking nicely. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Van Dijk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lawrence does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Dijk thows a huge punch but Lawrence dodges it nicely.
Lawrence is pressing down on Van Dijk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Dijk trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Dijk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Dijk wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Van Dijk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the body.
Van Dijk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lawrence connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Dijk's hands.
Van Dijk tries to bum rush Lawrence with a series of wild strikes but Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Van Dijk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawrence jabs at Van Dijk's body.
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Dijk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawrence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Dijk.
Nice defenses there by Van Dijk.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lawrence. Van Dijk shrugs it off though.
Lawrence getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Dijk or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawrence, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
Van Dijk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lawrence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawrence tests Van Dijk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Dijk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Dijk.#T4#
Van Dijk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Lawrence feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Dijk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Dijk tries to land a body kick
and Lawrence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawrence punishes Van Dijk's body with a nice straight punch.
Lawrence's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Dijk under the eye.
Lawrence stuns Van Dijk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lawrence comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lawrence scores with a hook.
Van Dijk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lawrence misses with a looping right.
Van Dijk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Dijk.
Lawrence is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnny Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Dijk dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a really nice looking cross but Van Dijk seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Van Dijk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Dijk tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawrence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawrence is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lawrence scores with a nice strike.
Lawrence feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Dijk's calf.
Lawrence blocks the body kick.
Lawrence doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Dijk - that will leave a mark!
Lawrence stalks Van Dijk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Dijk's face. Van Dijk staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Dijk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lawrence misses with a double jab.
Lawrence moves out of range as Van Dijk throws a body kick.
Van Dijk throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Dijk swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Van Dijk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lawrence scores with a jab.#T1#
Lawrence scores with a body shot.
Van Dijk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lawrence goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab from Lawrence.#ROC2#
Van Dijk is rocked!
Lawrence throws a hook to the side of Van Dijk's head but Van Dijk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawrence cracks a nice hook into Van Dijk's ribs.
Lawrence lands a head kick!
Oh Van Dijk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Dijk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawrence.
A nice combination there by Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a hook.
Van Dijk ducks right into an uppercut from Lawrence.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Van Dijk stumbling backwards into the cage! Van Dijk bounces back off the cage towards Lawrence, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Lawrence lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Lawrence celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Lawrence!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Lawrence thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IFA 20-94
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Van Dijk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Dijk is fending him off so far but Petrone persists. Nope, Van Dijk circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrone moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVan Dijk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Dijk. Petrone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Dijk stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrone. Petrone gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Dijk feints a counter leg kick.
Petrone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Dijk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrone somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Petrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Dijk jabs at Petrone's body.
Petrone has been working on his balance at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Van Dijk.
Petrone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrone avoids the head kick by Van Dijk.
That kick from Van Dijk tenderised Petrone's leg. Petrone is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Petrone dives in and scores a takedown into Van Dijk's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrone slips nicely into half guard.
Van Dijk is looking to control Petrone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Dijk avoid being mounted?#T1#
Petrone trying to mount his opponent but Van Dijk defends it.
Petrone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Van Dijk trying to control here.
Petrone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Van Dijk!
Van Dijk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Petrone has isolated one of Van Dijk's arms. Van Dijk looking to fight him off but Petrone twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicholas Petrone!

Event: IFA 11.04
Date: Apr 11, 2019

#R1#
Minaj is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Minaj.
Nice straight punches there by Van Dijk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Dijk.
Van Dijk scores with a leg kick.
Tracy Minaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Dijk misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minaj is defended easily by Van Dijk.
Minaj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Dijk.
A big left from Van Dijk misses.
Van Dijk wants to land a leg kick but Minaj is out of range.
Van Dijk lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minaj loads up on a big right hand but Van Dijk slips the punch.
Minaj throws a hook to the side of Van Dijk's head but Van Dijk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Dijk moves away.
Minaj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Dijk.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Dijk. Minaj shrugs it off though. #T1#
Van Dijk works the jab nicely.
Minaj dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Dijk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Minaj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Minaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Dijk.
Minaj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Dijk.
Minaj throws a hook but Van Dijk avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Minaj blocks the leg kick.
Minaj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk stuns Minaj with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Dijk misses the shot to the body.
Van Dijk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minaj shoots in for a double leg but Van Dijk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tracy Minaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Dijk.
Horrible takedown attempt by Minaj or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Dijk, which made it look bad.
Van Dijk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Minaj doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Van Dijk connects with a solid 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 Dijk misses with a hook. Minaj ducked under it nicely.
Minaj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minaj fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Minaj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minaj misses with a hook to the body
and Van Dijk counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Minaj! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgil Van Dijk!
In his post fight interview, Virgil Van Dijk started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: IFA 30:03
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Van Dijk leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van Dijk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Van Dijk gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Dijk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Dijk lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Derrick Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Dijk, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Van Dijk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Dijk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Dijk throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van Dijk!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Dijk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Van Dijk is trying to escape and Johnson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Van Dijk is forced to tap! Nice work there by Johnson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derrick Johnson!

Event: IFA : 14:03
Date: Mar 14, 2019

#R1#
Van Dijk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Dijk walks into a jab.
Van Dijk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lawrence blocks a head kick by Van Dijk.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Dijk misses the shot to the body.
Van Dijk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Dijk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Dijk misses with a left hand
and Lawrence counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Van Dijk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Dijk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawrence lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 Dijk swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence thows a body kick. Van Dijk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lawrence fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Dijk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Dijk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Dijk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Lawrence sizes up Van Dijk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lawrence bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Dijk's head backwards.
Lawrence jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lawrence lands a jab to Van Dijk's midsection.
Van Dijk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lawrence jabs Van Dijk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lawrence connects with the punch.
Lawrence has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lawrence is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Dijk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawrence.
Van Dijk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Dijk just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Lawrence. Beautiful body shot.
Lawrence cracks a nice hook into Van Dijk's ribs.
Lawrence connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Dijk. Van Dijk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lawrence throws a shot from downtown. Van Dijk moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Van Dijk tried to score with a low kick but Lawrence checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Lawrence checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Dijk lunges at Lawrence with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lawrence's hand.
Lawrence moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lawrence tests Van Dijk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Dijk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Dijk misses with a body shot
and Lawrence counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Van Dijk moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Van Dijk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lawrence misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Van Dijk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lawrence!
Lawrence parries the strikes from Van Dijk easily there. Van Dijk is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lawrence to escape.
Van Dijk laying and praying for a moment but Lawrence takes advantage and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Van Dijk trying to control from half guard but Lawrence is working away.
Van Dijk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Dijk is pressing down on Lawrence's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lawrence is holding on for now.
Van Dijk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawrence's head.
Lawrence gets back to full guard.
Van Dijk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lawrence looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Dijk is one step ahead there.
Van Dijk is stalling in the full guard.
Lawrence avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lawrence pulls Van Dijk in to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lawrence on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lawrence tries to get out of the position.
Van Dijk trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk throws a sloppy head kick
and Lawrence makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Dijk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence 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 Dijk throws a wild body kick that Lawrence sees coming a mile off.
Lawrence changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Dijk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Dijk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lawrence thuds his right hand into Van Dijk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Dijk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lawrence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Dijk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Dijk misses with a hook.
Van Dijk tries to land a front kick but Lawrence steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Dijk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lawrence staying out of range there.
Lawrence connects with a single shot there.
Van Dijk missing with a left hand there. Lawrence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Dijk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lawrence throws a combination. Van Dijk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Van Dijk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Van Dijk misses.
A right-left combo lands from Lawrence.
Van Dijk avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Van Dijk takes one on the button.
Lawrence takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lawrence lands a nice looking body shot.
Lawrence scores with a hook.
Lawrence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Dijk can do to turn this around?
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lawrence throws a right hand that Van Dijk ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Dijk also avoids with ease.
Van Dijk throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lawrence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Lawrence misses.
Johnny Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk throws a lazy body kick
and Lawrence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawrence connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Dijk momentarily.
Lawrence keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Van Dijk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Dijk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Dijk lands with a kick to the ribs.
Van Dijk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lawrence counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawrence cracks Van Dijk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lawrence avoids the head kick by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Dijk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
Van Dijk lands with an uppercut that bounces Lawrence off the cage and back into range.
Lawrence moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lawrence misses with a jab to the body
and Van Dijk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Dijk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some wild striking there from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a body shot. #T3#
Lawrence with a jab.
Johnny Lawrence is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Dijk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lawrence throws a big shot that misses.
Lawrence takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Dijk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawrence digs a good body shot into Van Dijk's ribs.
Van Dijk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Lawrence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lawrence lands a two punch combo.
Van Dijk on the wrong end of 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!
Lawrence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Dijk.
Lawrence avoids the head kick by Van Dijk. #T4#
Van Dijk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lawrence has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence with a jab.
Van Dijk lands a head kick!
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
Lawrence plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lawrence lands a jab.
A jab from Van Dijk does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence lands a slapping body shot.
Lawrence's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lawrence duly obliges.
Lawrence lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence 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 Dijk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Dijk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lawrence at a distance.
Van Dijk throws a right hand that misses
and Lawrence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Dijk walks into a jab.
Van Dijk shoots and misses
and Lawrence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Van Dijk tries to keep at a distance but Lawrence has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Dijk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawrence tries to throw a body punch but Van Dijk avoids it by throwing Lawrence back against the cage. #BC2#
Van Dijk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Lawrence.
Van Dijk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lawrence counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Dijk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Dijk. Van Dijk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lawrence changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Van Dijk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Dijk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawrence.
Van Dijk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice combination there by Lawrence.
Lawrence looks to land a right hand but Van Dijk moved out of range.
Lawrence lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Dijk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Dijk misses.
Van Dijk throws a lazy right hand but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Lawrence.
Lawrence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Virgil Van Dijk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lawrence lands a jab to Van Dijk's midsection.
Van Dijk looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lawrence scores with a nice right hand.
Lawrence wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lawrence pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Dijk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Van Dijk looks to move away, Lawrence throws a big counter combo but Van Dijk just gets out of the way.
Van Dijk 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 Dijk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#
Van Dijk is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Lawrence. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
Van Dijk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lawrence will feel that in the morning.
Van Dijk misses with a body kick. #T3#
Lawrence connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Lawrence clinches.
Lawrence working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Dijk is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawrence finish him?
Lawrence lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lawrence.
Lawrence blocks an uppercut.
Van Dijk tries a body shot but Lawrence blocks it.
Van Dijk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Dijk seems to have recovered his senses.
Lawrence scores with a decent looking hook.
Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk missing with a left hand there. Lawrence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawrence wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lawrence checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Dijk looks for the body kick but Lawrence saw that one coming. #T4#
Van Dijk lands a head kick!
Van Dijk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lawrence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnny Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lawrence shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van Dijk eats them both and turns towards Lawrence to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A nice combination there by Lawrence.
Lawrence tries to clinch up but Van Dijk circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawrence pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Dijk back to the cage. Lawrence follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Dijk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lawrence darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Dijk misses with a kick to the body.
Lawrence catches Van Dijk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Van Dijk takes one to the side of the head.
Lawrence digs a good hook to Van Dijk's body.
Van Dijk connects with a right hand. Lawrence shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Lawrence showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawrence, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Lawrence!
Our winner, Johnny Lawrence, 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: IFA : 02/03
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Petrone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Dijk but Van Dijk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Dijk cracks the inside of Petrone's front leg.
Petrone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrone fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Petrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrone avoids the body shot from Van Dijk.
Petrone fails with the takedown
and Van Dijk counters with a three punch combo that has Petrone backing up. Petrone nods at Van Dijk to acknowledge the strikes.
Petrone walks straight into a right hand from Van Dijk - that's dropped him! Van Dijk jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Petrone from any more punishment! Petrone 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 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Virgil Van Dijk!
In his post fight interview, Virgil Van Dijk started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: IFA : 22/02
Date: Feb 22, 2019

#R1#
Malia jabs at Van Dijk's body.
Malia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Dijk scores with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Malia.
Malia falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Van Dijk counters with a head kick that drops Malia to the mat! Malia scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Malia is rocked!
A big left from Malia misses.
Malia is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Dijk finish him?
Malia drops his hands momentarily and Van Dijk needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Malia just on the top of the head. Malia drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Malia - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Virgil Van Dijk!
Virgil Van Dijk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: IFA : 16/02
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Kostic slips under a jab.
Kostic tries to move into range but Van Dijk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kostic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Dijk lands a head kick. Kostic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kostic tries to clinch but Van Dijk moves out of range.
Van Dijk misses with a looping left.
Kostic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Dijk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kostic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Dijk counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Dijk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Dijk with a hook.#T1#
Van Dijk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostic is looking to clinch.
Van Dijk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Dijk. Kostic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Dijk misses the jab.
Van Dijk lands a body shot.
Kostic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kostic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A slow jab from Van Dijk misses its intended target.
As Van Dijk tries to get set, Kostic tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Dijk manages to avoid the attempt.
Kostic defending well as Van Dijk loads up on a big left hand.
Van Dijk throws out a loose jab but Kostic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Dijk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kostic avoids the body shot from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Van Dijk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kostic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Dijk.
Kostic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Dijk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kostic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Dijk.
Kostic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Dijk lands a body shot.
Van Dijk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kostic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Van Dijk misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Dijk.
A combination from Van Dijk does no damage.
Van Dijk keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Van Dijk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Dijk throws a looping overhand right but Kostic ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Van Dijk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kostic.
Van Dijk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Dijk throws a nice head kick!
Van Dijk tries to score with a low kick but Kostic moves his leg out of the way.
Van Dijk tries to land a leg kick but Kostic saw it coming and moves away.
Kostic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Dijk circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Dijk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kostics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4##CL#
Kostic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Van Dijk manages to break the clinch.
Kostic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kostic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his 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!
Kostic wants to clinch up but Van Dijk keeps it at a distance.
Kostic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kostic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Dijk can pounce on him.
Van Dijk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kostic is able to avoid easily.
Kostic is looking to counter the offense by Van Dijk and move into the clinch.
Van Dijk throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Kostic counters by moving into the clinch.
Van Dijk is trying to break free.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Van Dijk holds him up against the cage and eventually Kostic drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Van Dijk manages to break the clinch.
Kostic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Dijk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virgil Van Dijk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Van Dijk pushes Kostic away with a front kick.
Van Dijk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Dijk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kostic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Dijk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Dijk throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Kostic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kostic.
Kostic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Van Dijk won't allow it.
Kostic fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stojan Kostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Dijk to keep the fight standing.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Van Dijk won't allow it.
Van Dijk lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Dijk walks away with a smile on his face. Kostic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Dijk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostic.
Kostic checks a leg kick.
Van Dijk throws a jab when Kostic was well out of range.#T1#
Van Dijk throws out a leg kick but Kostic moves out of range and Van Dijk only half commits.
Kostic moves in looking to clinch but Van Dijk pushes him off.
Kostic moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Dijk manages to circle out of the way.
Virgil Van Dijk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Dijk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kostic avoids the head kick by Van Dijk.
Kostic blocks a head kick by Van Dijk.
A head kick by Van Dijk misses #CL#
and Kostic counters by clinching up.
Van Dijk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kostic keeps control of Van Dijk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Kostic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kostic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Van Dijk is looking to stand up but Kostic won't let him. #SUB#
Kostic has his feet on Van Dijk's thighs here. He's pushed Van Dijk off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Van Dijk screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stojan Kostic!
Stojan Kostic retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Stojan Kostic 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: IFA : Total War
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Van Dijk misses with a right hand
and Islander counters with a straight right hand.
Islander shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Dijk as he avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Van Dijk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Islander shoots in but no luck this time.
Islander shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xtreme Islander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Dijk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Dijk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Dijk tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Dijk tries to score with a low kick but Islander moves his leg out of the way.
Good shot there by Van Dijk.
Islander avoids the body shot from Van Dijk.
The fight stays on the outside here - Islander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Dijk tries a quick counter leg kick but Islander is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islander tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Dijk counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Dijk throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Dijk misses with an uppercut. Islander saw that one coming.#T1#
Van Dijk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Dijk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Dijk misses with a hook
and Islander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Islander is looking to clinch but Van Dijk is avoiding it.
Van Dijk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Dijk throws a hook to the side of Islander's head but Islander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Dijk throws a sloppy head kick and Islander moves out of range easily. #CL#
Islander fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Dijk, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Islander.
Islander trying to control the position but instead, Van Dijk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Islander into the cage.
Islander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Islander tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Van Dijk.
Islander blocks a body shot from Van Dijk. #T2#
Islander pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Islander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Dijk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Van Dijk avoids a wild elbow strike from Islander.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Islander can't get the takedown.
Islander lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Dijk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk managing to block the knees to the body from Islander.
Van Dijk is trying to break free.
Islander is looking for a takedown.
Van Dijk scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Islander misses with a knee strike.
Islander taking a breather.
Van Dijk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Islander misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Van Dijk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Dijk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Dijk.
Van Dijk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Islander is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Van Dijk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Dijk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Dijk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Islander counters with a straight right hand.
Van Dijk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Islander. That did some damage!
Islander looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Islander tries to clinch up but Van Dijk circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Dijk lands with an uppercut that bounces Islander off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Van Dijk misses its intended target.
Van Dijk keeps the fight on the outside.
Islander doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Dijk circles away. #T4#
Islander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Dijk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Islander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Dijk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Dijk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Islander is able to avoid easily.
Van Dijk misses with a low kick.
Islander seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Islander doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Dijk circles away.
A head kick misses from Van Dijk.
Islander tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Dijk manages to circle out of the way.
Van Dijk throws a jab but it's blocked by Islander.
Van Dijk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Dijk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Islander's head backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Islander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Islander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Dijk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virgil Van Dijk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Islander checks a leg kick.
Islander checks a leg kick.
Islander misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xtreme Islander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Islander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Dijk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Islander wants to clinch.
Van Dijk misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islander tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Dijk counters with a left and a right that stings Islander.
Look low, kick high! Van Dijk uses the oldest trick in the book to send Islander tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Van Dijk is absolutely delighted - when Islander wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Virgil Van Dijk!

Event: IFL : Throwdown
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
Van Dijk throws a sloppy head kick and Askcrew moves out of range easily.
Van Dijk lands with a hook. Askcrew tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Askcrew wants to clinch but Van Dijk slips to the side
and Van Dijk counters with a body kick.
Askcrew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Askcrew is defended easily by Van Dijk.
Nice sprawl there from Van Dijk as Askcrew shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Dijk. Askcrew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Dijk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #KD#
Van Dijk lands a big uppercut and Askcrew crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Askcrew looks OK. Van Dijk waves Askcrew back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Ren Askcrew has been cut.
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!
Askcrew shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Dijk defends it nicely.
Virgil Van Dijk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Askcrew.
Askcrew looks winded!
Van Dijk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Askcrew's calf.#T1#
Askcrew darts in looking for a takedown but Van Dijk gets double underhooks and turns Askcrew into the cage.
Van Dijk avoids the head kick by Askcrew. #KD#
Van Dijk drops Askcrew with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Askcrew looks back up at him and smiles so Van Dijk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Askcrew is rocked!
Van Dijk cracks the inside of Askcrew's front leg.
Van Dijk is looking to slow Askcrew down with leg kicks.
Van Dijk jabs Askcrew to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Dijk looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Van Dijk backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Askcrew's temple! It sends Askcrew violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Van Dijk celebrates and the doctors try to help Askcrew!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Virgil Van Dijk!

Event: IFA Proving Grounds
Date: Jan 13, 2019

#R1#
Mac takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#
It looks like Tony Mac has been cut.
Mac stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Dijk. Mac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Mac.
Van Dijk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mac was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Dijk.
Mac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Dijk.
Mac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Dijk counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Mac! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Virgil Van Dijk!

Event: ROTI-22
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Alvarez lands a nice looking body kick.
Alvarez looks for the body kick but Van Dijk saw that one coming.
Alvarez looks to land a body kick but Van Dijk moved away.
Van Dijk moves out of range of the body kick from Alvarez.
Van Dijk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Dijk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Dijk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice defenses there by Van Dijk.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Dijk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alvarez if he has to take too many more of those.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Van Dijk 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.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Dijk, which made it look bad. #T1#
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Dijk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Virgil Van Dijk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whorely Alvarez.
Van Dijk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Van Dijk avoids a kick to the body.
Alvarez avoids a kick to the body.
Van Dijk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez tries to land a front kick but Van Dijk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Dijk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Dijk punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alvarez. Van Dijk shrugs it off though.
Van Dijk tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez lands a front kick.
Van Dijk shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Van Dijk 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 Dijk is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a front kick that sends Van Dijk stumbling back into the cage.
Van Dijk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alvarez. That one must have hurt.
Alvarez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Van Dijk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alvarez pushes Van Dijk away with a front kick.
Alvarez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Dijk's head.
Van Dijk walks into a left hand.
Van Dijk throws a big shot that misses.
Van Dijk moves out of range of the body kick from Alvarez.
Alvarez works the jab nicely.
Van Dijk misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Dijk. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Alvarez pushes Van Dijk away with a front kick.
Van Dijk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Dijk tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
Van Dijk attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Van Dijk misses with a low kick as Alvarez jumps back.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but Van Dijk avoids it.
Alvarez fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Dijk in the body.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Van Dijk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Dijk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Van Dijk.
Both fighters circling a little - Alvarez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alvarez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Dijk tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez thinks about the counter body kick.
Whorely Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Van Dijk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Dijk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Dijk counters with a solid body kick.
Van Dijk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Dijk.
Van Dijk shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking hook.
Alvarez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Whorely Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Van Dijk moves away and avoids it.
Van Dijk avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alvarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Dijk misses with the combination.
Alvarez counters with a body kick.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Dijk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van Dijk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alvarez. That one must have hurt.
Van Dijk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Van Dijk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Dijk in the body.
Van Dijk throws a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a head kick that wobbles Van Dijk - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Alvarez sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whorely Alvarez!
Whorely Alvarez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: ROTI-19
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Burris. No joy for Van Dijk on that attempt.
Van Dijk throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Dijk fails with a takedown attempt.
Burris is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Dijk throws a head kick but Burris moves out of range.
It looked like Burris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Dijk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burris moves away.
As Van Dijk tries to get set, Burris tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Dijk manages to avoid the attempt.
Burris tries to score with a low kick but Van Dijk moves his leg out of the way.
Van Dijk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burris checks it well.
Burris sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burris closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Dijk counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Aizah Burris has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burris tries to clinch but Van Dijk moves out of range.
Burris scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Van Dijk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Dijk connects with a high kick.
Van Dijk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burris doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Dijk throws a head kick but Burris moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Dijk circles away quickly and effectively.
Burris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burris throws a body kick that misses.
Burris tries to clinch up.
Burris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burris throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Dijk counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Dijk lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Van Dijk there.
Van Dijk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burris tries a head kick but it misses.
Virgil Van Dijk 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.
Burris staying out of range there.
Van Dijk pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Dijk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Dijk struggles to land a body shot inside as Burris controls his hands.
Burris tries a knee to the head but Van Dijk blocks it.
Burris misses with a body punch.
Burris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Van Dijk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Dijk.
Aizah Burris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Van Dijk.
Burris digs a right hand underneath Van Dijk's ribcage. Van Dijk let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Burris tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Dijk avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk blocks an uppercut.
Burris working Van Dijk over with knees to the body.
Burris tries to work over Van Dijk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Dijk prevents a body shot from Burris.
Van Dijk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burris fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Van Dijk looks for the body kick but Burris saw that one coming.
Burris tries to clinch there but Van Dijk circles away.
Burris avoids the head kick by Van Dijk.
Aizah Burris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Dijk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Dijk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burris tries to land a leg kick but Van Dijk saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Van Dijk tries a low kick but Burris avoids it.
Van Dijk keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Dijk throws a sloppy head kick and Burris moves out of range easily.
Van Dijk connects with a body shot.
Van Dijk blocks the body kick.
Burris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Dijk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Burris tries to land a front kick but Van Dijk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#KD2#
Van Dijk drops Burris with a beautiful combination! Burris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Dijk is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Burris is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burris slips under a jab.
Oh Burris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burris blocks the body kick.
Burris seems to have got his legs back now.
Burris is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Van Dijk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Dijk blocks a head kick by Burris.
Van Dijk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burris thinks about countering with a body kick.
Van Dijk tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virgil Van Dijk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aizah Burris's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Burris just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Dijk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burris misses with a body kick.
Van Dijk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Dijk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burris wants to clinch.
Van Dijk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burris takes a swing at Van Dijk's ribcage but misses.
Burris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burris wants to clinch up but Van Dijk keeps it at a distance.
Van Dijk throws a push kick but Burris slaps the foot to one side.
Virgil Van Dijk seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Van Dijk lands a big head kick that sends Burris tumbling to the mat! Van Dijk takes a step backwards and waves Burris back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burris moves to clinch but Van Dijk breaks away
and Van Dijk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Van Dijk throws a low kick but Burris avoids it.
Burris fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Dijk! But no joy.
Van Dijk misses with a head kick.
Van Dijk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burris scores with a jab to the body.
Burris moves in looking to clinch but Van Dijk pushes him off.
Burris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burris wants to clinch.
A head kick by Van Dijk - that's a beauty! Burris is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Van Dijk can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Virgil Van Dijk!

Event: ROTI-13
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Van Dijk wants to land a leg kick but What is out of range.
What lands a jab to the head.
Van Dijk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Dijk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on What if he has to take too many more of those.
Van Dijk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
What misses with a few strikes there.
Van Dijk tried to score with a low kick but What checks it.
What looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Dijk just misses with a punch to the body.
What looks to land a body kick but Van Dijk moved away.
What lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Dijk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but What swivels and escapes.
What connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Dijk dives in for a single leg takedown but What sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Van Dijk is looking to land body kicks.
Van Dijk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Dijk throws a low kick, looking for What's leg but What calmly moves out of range.
What throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
What fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
What 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.
Van Dijk tries to work over What's front leg with a kick but What checks it.
Owrip What is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Dijk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from What on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Dijk takes a swing at What's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for What.
What throws a series of punches but Van Dijk avoids them all with ease.
What uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Dijk misses with a head kick.
What blocks a head kick by Van Dijk.
What lands with a shot to the body.
What digs a good hook to Van Dijk's body.
Van Dijk has been working on his balance at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by What.
Van Dijk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
What lands a jab to the head.
Van Dijk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
What connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
What lands with a good body shot.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Dijk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Dijk swings away with a body shot that misses
and What counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Dijk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Dijk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Van Dijk moves into the clinch.
Van Dijk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Dijk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
What stalling.
Van Dijk presses What against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Dijk has a couple of punches blocked by What.
Van Dijk has What pressed against the cage, preventing What from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Dijk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
What blocking some punches. #T3#
Van Dijk working aggressively here.
What can't break the clinch.
What presses Van Dijk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Dijk throws a punch but it's blocked by What.
Van Dijk working aggressively here.
Van Dijk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk tries for a takedown but What manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgil Van Dijk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Dijk cracks What with a nice body shot.
What lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Dijk or not.
Van Dijk misses with some punches.
Van Dijk working aggressively here. #T4#
What wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Dijk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Dijk can't find room to land a body shot as What controls the action.
Van Dijk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
What blocks a body shot from Van Dijk.
What tries a body shot but Van Dijk blocks it.
What blocking some punches.
Van Dijk throws a punch but it's blocked by What.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Dijk lands with a right to the head.
Van Dijk taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Owrip What will probably get the nod.
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 Dijk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as What throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Dijk.
What lands with a good body shot.
Van Dijk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
What misses with a looping right.#KD#
Van Dijk lands a big head kick that sends What tumbling to the mat! Van Dijk takes a step backwards and waves What back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
What is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Owrip What has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Dijk connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks What out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Virgil Van Dijk!

Event: ROTI-08
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Jones 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 Dijk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.#TD2#
Van Dijk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Dijk looking to control.
Jones stands and throws Van Dijk's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Jones has an Americana. Van Dijk didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jones is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jones hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rosco Jones!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2018

#R1#
Van Dijk looks to score with a jab to the body but Vashchenko is just out of range.
Vashchenko throws a body punch but Van Dijk moves out of range.
Van Dijk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vashchenko.
A low kick from Van Dijk is predictable there #CL#
and Vashchenko moves into the clinch.
Van Dijk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Dijk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Van Dijk fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vashchenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vashchenko tries to throw a body punch but Van Dijk avoids it by throwing Vashchenko back against the cage.
Vashchenko digs a right hand into Van Dijk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Dijk's gas tank.
Van Dijk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk tries for a takedown but Vashchenko manages to get underhooks.
Vashchenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Dijk.
Vashchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Dijk is looking for a takedown.
Maxim Vashchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Van Dijk.#T1#
Vashchenko misses with some punches.
Van Dijk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vashchenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Dijk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vashchenko avoids it.
Vashchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vashchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Dijk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Dijk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vashchenko lands with a left to the head.
Van Dijk blocks an uppercut.
Van Dijk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vashchenko lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Van Dijk on the inside.
Van Dijk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vashchenko's elbow.
Vashchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Dijk misses with the head strike.
Van Dijk has a couple of punches blocked by Vashchenko.
Vashchenko misses with some punches. #T2#
Vashchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vashchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vashchenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Dijk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vashchenko is defending well for now.
Vashchenko lands with a left to the head.
Vashchenko misses with some punches.
Van Dijk misses with some punches.
Van Dijk has a couple of punches blocked by Vashchenko.
Vashchenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Dijk tries a body shot but Vashchenko blocks it.
Vashchenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Dijk backwards.
Vashchenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Dijk controls his hands.
Van Dijk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vashchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dijk.
Vashchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Van Dijk on the inside.
Vashchenko lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Van Dijk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Van Dijk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Dijk lands a jab.
Van Dijk throws a leg kick but Vashchenko sees it coming and moves out of range. #KD2#
Van Dijk drops Vashchenko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vashchenko looks back up at him and smiles so Van Dijk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Vashchenko is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Vashchenko has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vashchenko. Van Dijk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Vashchenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Dijk thuds a left hand into Vashchenko's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vashchenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vashchenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Dijk takes a swing at Vashchenko's ribcage but misses.
Vashchenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Dijk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vashchenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vashchenko throws a good cross that connects.
We've been informed that Van Dijk has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Virgil Van Dijk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vashchenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Van Dijk avoids the body shot from Vashchenko.
Vashchenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Dijk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Van Dijk with that takedown attempt.
Van Dijk connects with an inside leg kick.
Vashchenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk throws a combination that misses
and Vashchenko counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Van Dijk moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vashchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vashchenko gets through Van Dijk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Dijk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Dijk.
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 Maxim Vashchenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Vashchenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Van Dijk swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Vashchenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Vashchenko blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Vashchenko.
Vashchenko presses Van Dijk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Dijk can't find room to land a body shot as Vashchenko controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vashchenko.
Van Dijk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Vashchenko.
Van Dijk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vashchenko or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vashchenko.
Vashchenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vashchenko lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vashchenko lands with a light punch inside.
Vashchenko blocks a body shot from Van Dijk.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vashchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vashchenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vashchenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Dijk misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Vashchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vashchenko scores with a hook to the body.
Van Dijk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Dijk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vashchenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vashchenko lands a right hand.
Vashchenko prevents a body shot from Van Dijk.
Vashchenko blocks an uppercut.
Vashchenko blocks a body shot from Van Dijk.
Vashchenko throws a head punch that misses.
Vashchenko lands a shoulder strike.
Vashchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Van Dijk.
Vashchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Van Dijk controls the action.
Van Dijk scores with a shot to the side of Vashchenko's head.
A short left from Van Dijk.
Vashchenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Dijks head.
Vashchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Dijk's elbow.
Van Dijk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maxim Vashchenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vashchenko tries a body shot but Van Dijk blocks it. #T2#
Vashchenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vashchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Dijk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Vashchenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dijk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vashchenko.
Van Dijk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vashchenko's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vashchenko.
Vashchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vashchenko misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vashchenko.
Van Dijk misses with the head strike.
Van Dijk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vashchenko pushes Van Dijk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vashchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Dijk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vashchenko backwards.
Vashchenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vashchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Van Dijk.
Vashchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vashchenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vashchenko throws a head punch that misses.
Vashchenko tries a body shot but Van Dijk blocks it.
Van Dijk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Dijk wants a takedown.
Maxim Vashchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Van Dijk.
Vashchenko tries a body shot but Van Dijk blocks it.
Van Dijk tries a body shot but Vashchenko blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vashchenko.
Van Dijk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vashchenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vashchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Dijk struggles to land a body shot inside as Vashchenko controls his hands.
Van Dijk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vashchenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Van Dijk is trying to stall.
Van Dijk blocking some punches. #T4#
Vashchenko tries to throw a body punch but Van Dijk avoids it by throwing Vashchenko back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dijk.
A nice left hand lands by Van Dijk.
Vashchenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Dijk or not.
Vashchenko lands a right hand.
Vashchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Vashchenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vashchenko lands a right hand.
Vashchenko lands a nice uppercut.
Vashchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Van Dijk controls the action.
Vashchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Dijk's elbow.
A short left from Vashchenko.
Van Dijk struggles to land a body shot inside as Vashchenko controls his hands.
Vashchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Dijk's elbow.
Vashchenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vashchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Vashchenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Vashchenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Vashchenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Dijk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Dijk closes the distance and clinches up with Vashchenko, looking for a takedown. Van Dijk pushes Vashchenko against the cage but Vashchenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vashchenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Dijk. Vashchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vashchenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vashchenko misses with a straight left.
Van Dijk throws a push kick but Vashchenko slaps the foot to one side.
Vashchenko avoids the head kick by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Dijk throws a body punch but Vashchenko moves out of range. #CL2#
Van Dijk moves into range and clinches up with Vashchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vashchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Dijk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vashchenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vashchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vashchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Dijk is trying to drag Vashchenko to the mat but Vashchenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maxim Vashchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Van Dijk.
Van Dijk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vashchenko backwards. #T1#
Vashchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vashchenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vashchenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Dijk controls his hands.
Vashchenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Dijk backwards.
Vashchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Van Dijk controls the action.
Vashchenko lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vashchenko.
Vashchenko tries to work over Van Dijk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Van Dijk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dijk.
Van Dijk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vashchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vashchenko misses with the head strike.
Vashchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vashchenko tries a body shot but Van Dijk blocks it.
Van Dijk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Virgil Van Dijk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vashchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Dijk can do to turn this around?#T2#
Vashchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vashchenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Dijk tries to throw a body punch but Vashchenko avoids it by throwing Van Dijk back against the cage.
Vashchenko scores with a hook to the body.
Vashchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Dijk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vashchenko is leaning against Van Dijk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vashchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Van Dijk.
Vashchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vashchenko lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Dijk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vashchenko presses Van Dijk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Dijk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vashchenko's elbow.
A short right from Vashchenko.
Vashchenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Dijk.
Van Dijk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Dijk fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Vashchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Dijk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vashchenko backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Dijk.
A hook to the body from Vashchenko.
Vashchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Dijk goes for a takedown attempt but Vashchenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Van Dijk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Dijk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vashchenko. That did some damage!
Van Dijk throws a sloppy head kick
and Vashchenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Van Dijk misses #CL#
and Vashchenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dijk.
Vashchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Van Dijk.
Vashchenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Dijk backwards.
Vashchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vashchenko lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Vashchenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Dijk backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Dijk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vashchenko is defending well.
Vashchenko scores with a shot to the side of Van Dijk's head.
Vashchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Dijk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Dijk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk throws an elbow that misses.
Van Dijk misses with a knee to the head.
Vashchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vashchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk struggles to land a body shot inside as Vashchenko controls his hands.
Vashchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vashchenko misses with a body punch.
Vashchenko is leaning against Van Dijk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maxim Vashchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Vashchenko fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Vashchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vashchenko, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Vashchenko!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1##CL#
Vaananen has Van Dijk up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Dijk just leaning against Vaananen, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Van Dijk. #BC#
Vaananen manages to break the clinch.
Van Dijk lands a right hook to the body.
Van Dijk scores with a head kick.
Vaananen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Dijk as he jumps to the side.
Vaananen walks into a straight right hand from Van Dijk.#CL2#
Van Dijk rushes Vaananen and presses him up against the cage.
Van Dijk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Van Dijk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Vaananen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vaananen is trying to break the clinch but Van Dijk is controlling him.
Vaananen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Van Dijk tries to pull guard but Vaananen holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Dijk drops back down to his feet.
Vaananen wants to break free but Van Dijk has control. #T1#
Good body shot from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk lands with a right to the head.
Vaananen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Dijk works on Vaananen's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaananen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vaananen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Dijk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vaananen is breathing heavily.
Van Dijk is leaning against Vaananen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk gets through Vaananen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Dijk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vaananen avoids it.#BC2#
Van Dijk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Dijk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vaananen pinned against the cage. Vaananen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vaananen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Vaananen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vaananen wants it to stay on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Vaananen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meek Vaananen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Van Dijk.#KD2#
Van Dijk lands a big head kick that sends Vaananen tumbling to the mat! Van Dijk takes a step backwards and waves Vaananen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Good leg kick by Van Dijk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD2#
Van Dijk drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van Dijk stops Vaananen from standing up.
Van Dijk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vaananen is keeping the position for now.
Vaananen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Dijk manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Van Dijk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vaananen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Dijk is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Vaananen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Van Dijk is trying to control the position but Vaananen postures up. #SUB2#
Van Dijk looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vaananen has picked Van Dijk up and slammed him! Van Dijk can't keep hold of the triangle and Vaananen manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Dijk is looking to get back to his feet here but Vaananen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Van Dijk's back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Vaananen.
Van Dijk just trying to survive but Vaananen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Van Dijk is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Van Dijk just trying to survive but Vaananen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Van Dijk is trying to get back to his feet but Vaananen has full control of the position and if anything, Van Dijk has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Van Dijk trying to control the hands but Vaananen won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virgil Van Dijk 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##TD#
Vaananen scores with a takedown into Van Dijk's guard.
Vaananen won't allow Van Dijk to get back to his feet. #SU#
Vaananen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Van Dijk, up you get!
Van Dijk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick from Van Dijk lands but Vaananen takes it in his stride.
Van Dijk thuds his shin into the meat of Vaananen's side.
Vaananen is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaananen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Van Dijk. No joy for Vaananen on that attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Dijk.
Van Dijk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vaananen tries to avoid it but Van Dijk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vaananen to the ground. Vaananen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Vaananen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Dijk connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Dijk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Dijk or perhaps it was just good defense by Vaananen, which made it look bad.
Van Dijk lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Dijk lands with a nice body kick.
Van Dijk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaananen.
Nice body kick from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vaananens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Dijk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Dijk shoots in for a takedown but Vaananen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Meek Vaananen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Van Dijk.
Vaananen tries to clinch
and Van Dijk counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vaananen is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL2#
Van Dijk instigates a clinch. #T2#
Vaananen lands a left hand.
Vaananen jumps guard but Van Dijk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Van Dijk breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Van Dijk. Beautiful body shot.
Van Dijk throws a head kick but Vaananen moves out of range.
Vaananen wants to clinch.
Van Dijk throws a sloppy head kick and Vaananen moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Van Dijk lands but Vaananen takes it in his stride.
Van Dijk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vaananen tries to clinch but Van Dijk moves out of range.
Van Dijk looks to land a combination but Vaananen avoids it well.
Vaananen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Dijk swats away the attempt to clinch by Vaananen.
Van Dijk counters with a body kick.#T3#
Vaananen tries to clinch but Van Dijk moves out of range.
Vaananen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Dijk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Dijk lands a head kick. Vaananen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Dijk.
Meek Vaananen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaananen is looking to clinch but Van Dijk is avoiding it.
Van Dijk scores with a jab to the body.
Vaananen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Dijk defends it nicely.
Virgil Van Dijk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Dijk throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Van Dijk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vaananen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Van Dijk trying to control the action but Vaananen is working from the bottom.
Van Dijk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Dijk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Dijk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Meek Vaananen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vaananen is staying active underneath Van Dijk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Dijk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Dijk trying to control from half guard but Vaananen is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virgil Van Dijk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Vaananen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vaananen tries to clinch there but Van Dijk circles away.
Vaananen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Dijk counters with a nice body kick.
Van Dijk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vaananen rather than just go for the knockout.
Vaananen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Dijk jabs at Vaananen's body.
Van Dijk throws a head kick that misses.
Van Dijk lands with a kick to the temple. Vaananen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Dijk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Dijk fails with a takedown attempt.
Vaananen throws a counter high kick but Van Dijk was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Dijk lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vaananen walks into a left hand.
Van Dijk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vaananen tries to avoid it but Van Dijk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vaananen to the ground. Vaananen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Van Dijk lands a jab to the nose.
Decent striking displayed by Van Dijk there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Dijk.
Van Dijk throws a head kick that Vaananen semi-blocks.
Vaananen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Dijk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Van Dijk. #CL2#
Van Dijk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Dijk tries to pull guard but Vaananen holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Dijk drops back down to his feet.
Meek Vaananen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Van Dijk.#TD2#
Van Dijk pulls guard successfully.
Vaananen trying to control but Van Dijk is working from the bottom. #SU#
Vaananen gets to his feet. Van Dijk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Virgil Van Dijk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaananen. Van Dijk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaananen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Dijk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vaananen somewhat.
Van Dijk works Vaananen's body with a nice hook.
Vaananen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Dijk scores with a hook to the body. Vaananen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Dijk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Dijk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vaananen tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Dijk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vaananen has a takedown stuffed.
Vaananen stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Dijk. Van Dijk gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Vaananen misses its target.#T3#
Van Dijk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Dijk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Dijk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Dijk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vaananen pinned against the cage. Vaananen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vaananen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Dijk pinned against the cage. Van Dijk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Dijk lands with a shot to the body.
Van Dijk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Van Dijk connects with a body shot that sends Vaananen's belly button to the back.
Vaananen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Dijk moves away.#CL2#
Van Dijk clinches up with Vaananen and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Dijk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vaananen's efforts to push away.
Van Dijk has Vaananen pressed against the cage, preventing Vaananen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vaananen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vaananen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vaananen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Dijk lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil Van Dijk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Dijk 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Van Dijk!

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