Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld live 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Van Cleefe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cotilla counters with a left and a right that stings Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Cotilla counters with a head kick that drops Van Cleefe!
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Van Cleefe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cotilla tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Cleefe is retaining full guard.
Cotilla is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cotilla stopping the sweep attempt from Van Cleefe.#T1#
Cotilla is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cotilla's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cotilla throws a series of punches but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
Van Cleefe misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cotilla.
Cotilla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cotilla.
Cotilla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Cleefe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Cleefe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Cotilla has closed the distance and engaged Van Cleefe in a clinch.
Van Cleefe throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotilla. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Cotilla.
Van Cleefe is looking for a takedown.
Van Cleefe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cotilla is defending well.#BC#
Cotilla manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Van Cleefe gets a clinch.
Van Cleefe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexander Cotilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Cleefe looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Cotilla breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Van Cleefe misses.
Cotilla went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cotilla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Cleefe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cotilla throws a head kick but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
Van Cleefe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Cleefe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Van Cleefe tries to clinch but Cotilla is having none of it.
Van Cleefe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Cleefe fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Cleefe throws a lazy uppercut
and Cotilla counters with a left and a right that stings Van Cleefe.
Cotilla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Cleefe.
Cotilla looks to land a combination but Van Cleefe avoids it well.
As Cotilla backs off Van Cleefe throws a huge counter combo but Cotilla manages to avoid it all.
Van Cleefe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cotilla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cotilla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good leg kick by Cotilla.
Van Cleefe lands a glancing blow to the side of Cotilla's head.#T4#
Cotilla throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cotilla as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Cotilla was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotilla lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Cleefe misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Cotilla to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Van Cleefe is rocked!
Cotilla lands a big right hook! Van Cleefe looks hurt but is still standing! Cotilla lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Van Cleefe falls down and Cotilla dives in with a huge hammer fist! Van Cleefe's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Cotilla runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Cotilla!
A relieved looking Alexander Cotilla thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Lee Van Cleefe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: Nfld FN 49
Date: Oct 26, 2023

#R1##TD#
Van Cleefe drives through with a takedown into Leal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Van Cleefe looking to sit in guard and control but Leal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Leal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Cleefe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Leal, into his guard. #REVR#
Van Cleefe won't allow Leal to sweep him here.
Van Cleefe throwing strikes but missing.
Leal keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe advances position into side control!#T1#
Van Cleefe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Van Cleefe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Van Cleefe has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Van Cleefe raining down shots from the mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Cleefe trying to control but Leal is having none of it. #SUB#
Van Cleefe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Leal is surviving well by controlling Van Cleefe's body position as best he can. #T2##SUB#
Van Cleefe has hold of Leal's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Leal manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Cleefe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Leal is now in Van Cleefe's guard. A big mistake from Van Cleefe there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Van Cleefe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Cleefe has a closed guard, preventing Leal from standing up. #SUB#
Van Cleefe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leal wants to stand but Van Cleefe is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Van Cleefe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leal manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Leal wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Cleefe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leal keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Leal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Cleefe is aware though and is defending well.
Van Cleefe trying to control but Leal is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van Cleefe throwing strikes from guard but Leal blocks nicely.
Van Cleefe slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Van Cleefe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leal is just riding it out for now. Van Cleefe eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Van Cleefe seems to be working for a kimura but Leal defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Van Cleefe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Van Cleefe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Van Cleefe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe passes to full mount!
Van Cleefe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leal can do to turn this around?
Leal is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Van Cleefe controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Leal defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Van Cleefe. #SUB#
Leal defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe fails to take his opponent's back.
Van Cleefe is working hard here to advance position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Van Cleefe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB#
Van Cleefe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Leal has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Leal!
Van Cleefe controlling the position.#T2#
Van Cleefe is trying to keep Leal in close.
Van Cleefe is really struggling to control Leal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Leal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Cleefe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leal tries to stand but Van Cleefe is controlling from the bottom.
Van Cleefe wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Leal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Van Cleefe, up you get!
Van Cleefe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leal on the side of the head.#T3#
Van Cleefe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leal.
Van Cleefe misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leal! But no joy.
Van Cleefe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Cleefe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leal.
Leal unleashes a big counter combination but Van Cleefe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Van Cleefe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Leal is looking to get back to his feet here but Van Cleefe is keeping cool and he's managed to take Leal's back.
You can see the frustration on Leal's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4##SUB#
Van Cleefe has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Leal has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lee Van Cleefe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Cleefe tries to keep control of the position but Leal is staying busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Van Cleefe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Leal defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Van Cleefe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Van Cleefe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Van Cleefe is cranking Leal's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Leal! He's tightened the choke and Leal is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lee Van Cleefe!
After winning the bout, Lee Van Cleefe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld live 46
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Van Cleefe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zurauskas.
Van Cleefe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zurauskas lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe jabs Zurauskas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zurauskas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zurauskas throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Cleefe throws a looping overhand right but Zurauskas ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Van Cleefe gets tackled into the cage by Zurauskas. Zurauskas maintains the clinch.
Zurauskas avoids the elbow strike from Van Cleefe, against the cage.
Zurauskas lands a left hand.
Zurauskas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zurauskas lands a left hand.
A short left from Zurauskas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zurauskas is working Van Cleefe over against the cage.#TD2#
Zurauskas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Van Cleefe keeping moving, preventing Zurauskas from controlling successfully. #T1#
Van Cleefe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Cleefe keeping moving, preventing Zurauskas from controlling successfully.
Zurauskas preventing the sweep.
Zurauskas postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van Cleefe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zurauskas's guard. #REVR#
Zurauskas looking to control. #SUB2#
Zurauskas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Cleefe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zurauskas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Zurauskas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zurauskas keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zurauskas is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Zurauskas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Van Cleefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Zurauskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Zurauskas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Cleefe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zurauskas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Cleefe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Cleefe pushing down on Zurauskas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zurauskas is staying active underneath Van Cleefe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Cleefe is pressing down on Zurauskas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zurauskas is holding on for now. #SUB#
Van Cleefe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zurauskas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van Cleefe.
Zurauskas trying to control here.
Van Cleefe is looking to advance position but Zurauskas won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Cleefe is controlling the pace.
Zurauskas trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulius Zurauskas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zurauskas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Cleefe at a distance. #CL2#
Zurauskas darts in and clinches Van Cleefe up against the cage.
Good body shot from Zurauskas.
Van Cleefe tries to work over Zurauskas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zurauskas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Cleefe backwards.
Van Cleefe is working for takedown but Zurauskas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zurauskas tries a body shot but Van Cleefe blocks it.
Zurauskas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zurauskas.
Van Cleefe can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zurauskas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Zurauskas.
A short left from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Cleefe misses with some punches.
Zurauskas blocks a body shot from Van Cleefe.
Zurauskas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Zurauskas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Van Cleefe is rocked!
Zurauskas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Van Cleefe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zurauskas creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Van Cleefe's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Van Cleefe drops to his knees and Zurauskas pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulius Zurauskas!
A relieved looking Paulius Zurauskas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Lee Van Cleefe spoke after the fight, saying 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: Nfld live 42
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Van Cleefe misses with a few strikes there.
DJ throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from DJ does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.#TD2#
Van Cleefe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for DJ!
You can see the frustration on DJ's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, DJ rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Van Cleefe's guard! Nice work there by DJ!
Van Cleefe controls DJ momentarily but DJ frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Cleefe pulls DJ in close to prevent any damage.
DJ wants to get up but he can't break Van Cleefe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Van Cleefe keeping moving, preventing DJ from controlling successfully.
DJ wanted to stand there but Van Cleefe had control of the position.
Van Cleefe controls DJ momentarily but DJ frees himself. #SU#
DJ gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
DJ lands a head kick. Van Cleefe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
DJ lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#Van Cleefe is rocked!
Lee Van Cleefe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DJ lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Van Cleefe is looking to close the distance but DJ sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Van Cleefe crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Van Cleefe is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Deontay DJ!
Deontay DJ thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Lee Van Cleefe spoke after the fight, saying 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: Nfld 37
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McPherson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Cleefe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McPherson.
McPherson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd McPherson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Cleefe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McPherson's defenses.
McPherson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Turd McPherson has been cut.
McPherson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Cleefe smiles and moves away.
Van Cleefe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe tries to clinch up#TD#
and McPherson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McPherson. #T1#
McPherson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McPherson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McPherson stands up over Van Cleefe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Van Cleefe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McPherson is just riding it out for now. Van Cleefe eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying to work for a kimura but McPherson is defending well.
McPherson is looking to improve his position.
Van Cleefe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
McPherson tries to get to full guard but Van Cleefe has control of the leg.
Van Cleefe moves into full mount! McPherson won't be happy about that!
Van Cleefe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McPherson can't escape the position.
Van Cleefe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McPherson is looking to escape.
Van Cleefe moves to take his opponent's back.
Van Cleefe has the hooks in. McPherson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Van Cleefe is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! McPherson taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lee Van Cleefe!
A victorious Lee Van Cleefe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld live 35
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by DJ. That's going to slow Van Cleefe down.
Van Cleefe takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe stuns DJ with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DJ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Cleefe moves away.
Van Cleefe just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Van Cleefe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
DJ shoots in and gets a takedown into Van Cleefe's guard.
DJ stays in close to Van Cleefe's body and controls the position.
DJ wants to stand but Van Cleefe is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB#
Van Cleefe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DJ has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Van Cleefe is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Van Cleefe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DJ stopping the sweep attempt from Van Cleefe.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Cleefe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DJ counters with a series of strikes. Van Cleefe will be more careful next time no doubt.
DJ slips a jab from Van Cleefe.
DJ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from DJ.
Van Cleefe avoids the head kick by DJ.
DJ fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Van Cleefe misses. #CL2#
DJ has Van Cleefe up against the cage in a clinch.
DJ lands a left hand. #BC2#
DJ manages to break the clinch.
Van Cleefe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DJ manages to avoid it.
Van Cleefe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Van Cleefe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DJ defends well and Van Cleefe ends up having to push DJ into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DJ scores with a hook to the body.
DJ blocking some punches. #BC2#
DJ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Cleefe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe misses with a double jab.
Van Cleefe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DJ moves into range and connects with a jab.
DJ lands a hook that stumbles Van Cleefe back into the cage. DJ follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Van Cleefe to the canvas! DJ pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Van Cleefe has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Deontay DJ!
Deontay DJ decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Lee Van Cleefe had this to say: 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: Nfld live 29
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Cleefe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Cleefe scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov . #TD#
Petrov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Van Cleefe to the mat! Van Cleefe manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Cleefe keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass. #SUB#
Petrov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Cleefe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Petrov , into his guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Cleefe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Cleefe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Cleefe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Van Cleefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Van Cleefe stands and throws Petrov 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Petrov tries to buck Van Cleefe off but Van Cleefe is having none of it.
Petrov defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov regains half guard.#SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
Van Cleefe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Van Cleefe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Cleefe trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Cleefe wants to pass to mount but Petrov is defending the position. #T3#
Van Cleefe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Van Cleefe is taking a breather. Petrov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Petrov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Petrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Cleefe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Cleefe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Van Cleefe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Petrov gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Petrov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Van Cleefe pushing down on Petrov 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Cleefe trying to pass the guard but Petrov defending well. #SUB#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rutger Petrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Cleefe or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrov , which made it look bad.
Van Cleefe misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Cleefe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Cleefe.
Petrov throws a combination. Van Cleefe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Petrov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Cleefe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Cleefe.
Petrov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov . That snapped Van Cleefe's head back.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Cleefe can do to turn this around?#T1#
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrov 's waist but Petrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Cleefe off to one side.
No luck for Van Cleefe with that takedown attempt.
Rutger Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Van Cleefe.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Van Cleefe's ribs.#TD2#
Van Cleefe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Cleefe looking to pass the guard.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov , not yet.
Van Cleefe forces his way into half guard.
Van Cleefe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Petrov is working to get back to half guard.
Van Cleefe looking to control but Petrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petrov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Cleefe wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well. #SUB#
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Van Cleefe is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Cleefe pulls his head out easily.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van Cleefe. #SUB#
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Cleefe pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van Cleefe wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Van Cleefe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Cleefe trying to control from half guard but Petrov is working away. #SUB#
Petrov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Van Cleefe pushes past his half guard into mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Cleefe with the ground and pound from mount.
Van Cleefe is looking to work his way around to Petrov 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Van Cleefe tries to control but Petrov wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rutger Petrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov looks to land a combination. Van Cleefe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Petrov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Van Cleefe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Van Cleefe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Van Cleefe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Cleefe is looking to clinch.
Van Cleefe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Van Cleefe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrov 's waist but Petrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Cleefe off to one side.
Van Cleefe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Cleefe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Van Cleefe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Cleefe moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Van Cleefe throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Van Cleefe avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Petrov as Van Cleefe shoots in.
Rutger Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
Van Cleefe throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Cleefe fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through Van Cleefe's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Lee Van Cleefe's cut even more.
Rutger Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Petrov as Van Cleefe shoots in.
Van Cleefe shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Van Cleefe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Van Cleefe gets caught napping as Petrov dives in and scores a takedown. Van Cleefe manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Petrov uses it to pass to side control. #T3##SUB#
Petrov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Cleefe has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Petrov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Van Cleefe looks calm but he's in trouble here. Petrov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Van Cleefe is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Petrov lets go of the hold and Van Cleefe can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rutger Petrov !
Lee Van Cleefe was interviewed post fight and said 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: Nfld live 26
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Frost darts in and clinches Van Cleefe up against the cage.
Van Cleefe jumps guard but Frost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Van Cleefe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Frost misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Frost has closed the distance and engaged Van Cleefe in a clinch.
Van Cleefe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Van Cleefe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Van Cleefe takes a shot to the head.
Frost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Cleefe or not.
Van Cleefe tries to pull guard but Frost holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Cleefe drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Frost lands with a short shot to the head.
Frost lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Cleefe.
Frost lands a left hand. #T1#
Van Cleefe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frost prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Van Cleefe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost tries to work over Van Cleefe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Cleefe pushes off an throws an elbow but Frost leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Cleefe misses with an elbow strike.
Van Cleefe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Van Cleefe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Van Cleefe tries to pass to full mount but Frost defends it. #SUB#
Van Cleefe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frost is just riding it out for now. Van Cleefe eventually gives up the hold.
Frost is staying active underneath Van Cleefe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Frost wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Van Cleefe is working for a submission of some sort.
Van Cleefe trying to mount his opponent but Frost defends it. #SUB#
Van Cleefe is working for a kimura but Frost is defending it quite comfortably.
Frost is staying active underneath Van Cleefe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Van Cleefe is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frost is trying to stand back up but Van Cleefe is controlling him #T3##SUB#
Frost is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Cleefe.
Frost is trying to stand back up but Van Cleefe is controlling him #SUB#
Van Cleefe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frost is just riding it out for now. Van Cleefe eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Van Cleefe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Van Cleefe wants to advance to full mount but Frost doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Frost is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Cleefe is controlling him.
Van Cleefe stands up over Frost, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Olaf Frost has been cut.
Frost wants to stand but Van Cleefe is controlling the position.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Cleefe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olaf Frost will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olaf Frost's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Frost scores with a hook.#TD2#
Frost drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Frost remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SU2#
Frost has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Frost lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Frost misses with the combination. #T1#
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Cleefe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Cleefe is looking to clinch.
Frost scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.#TD2#
Van Cleefe tries to sprawl but Frost drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Frost decides to return to a standing position.
Van Cleefe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frost lands the left hand.#CL2#
Frost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Cleefe tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Cleefe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost stalling in the clinch but Van Cleefe improves position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Van Cleefe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frost's brow. #T2#
Van Cleefe pushes off an throws an elbow but Frost leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Cleefe looking for a takedown.
Van Cleefe tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Van Cleefe back against the cage.
Frost stalling in the clinch but Van Cleefe improves position.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Van Cleefe pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Cleefe wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment.
Frost wants to get up but he can't break Van Cleefe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Van Cleefe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Van Cleefe wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
Van Cleefe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Van Cleefe prevents Frost from standing back up.
Van Cleefe wants to pass the guard but Frost is defending well.
Frost is refusing to be controlled, as Van Cleefe sits in half guard. #SUB#
Van Cleefe seems to be working for a kimura but Frost defends the submission attempt.#ES2#
Frost kicks off Van Cleefe and gets to his feet.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Frost gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van Cleefe throws an elbow but misses.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4##TD#
Van Cleefe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Frost has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Van Cleefe is on him like a limpet, forcing Frost back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Cleefe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Cleefe backwards.
A short right from Frost.
Van Cleefe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Frost.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Cleefe backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van Cleefe throws an elbow but misses.
Van Cleefe works on Frost's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Cleefe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Van Cleefe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Cleefe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frost after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frost gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Cleefe.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Van Cleefe avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Frost clinches.
Van Cleefe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Cleefe lands a left hand. #BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee Van Cleefe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Frost fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Cleefe, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch.
Van Cleefe misses with a body shot.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Van Cleefe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Cleefe throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost swings for the body but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
Frost throws a series of punches but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Van Cleefe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Cleefe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Frost stuffs the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost connects with a jab.#T1#
Frost swings for the body but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
Frost keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
and Frost counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Van Cleefe! He's just covering up as Frost starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olaf Frost!
Olaf Frost was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Lee Van Cleefe had this to say: 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: Nfld live 24
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Van Cleefe misses with a takedown
and Tiger counters with a three punch combo that has Van Cleefe backing up. Van Cleefe nods at Tiger to acknowledge the strikes.
Tiger scores with a shot to the body.
Tiger lands with a good body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Van Cleefe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Van Cleefe looks winded!
Tiger dances in with a quick combination. Van Cleefe is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Tiger snaps Van Cleefe's head back. Van Cleefe stumbles backwards against the cage. Tiger steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Van Cleefe's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Van Cleefe just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lion Tiger!
Lion Tiger is the new heavyweight champion!
Lion Tiger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Lee Van Cleefe spoke after the fight, saying 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: Nfld 30
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Van Cleefe.
Long lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Cleefe circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Long clinches with his opponent.
Van Cleefe digs a right hand underneath Long's ribcage. Long let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Long avoids the elbow strike from Van Cleefe, against the cage.
Van Cleefe avoiding damage as Long throws knees to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Van Cleefe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Long escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Cleefe swinging wildly here.
Long throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Van Cleefe counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Cleefe trying to control the action but Long is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Van Cleefe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Van Cleefe is looking to take a break and control but Long is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Cleefe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Long wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Long's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Cleefe working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying to get an arm triangle but Long is defending well.
Long is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Van Cleefe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Van Cleefe working away.
Van Cleefe trying to control the action but Long is working from the bottom.
Van Cleefe working away.#T3##SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Long is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying to get an arm triangle but Long is defending well.
Long can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Long knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Van Cleefe taking a break here but Long is having none of it and regains half guard.
Van Cleefe is just content to waste time from the top position. Long takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Van Cleefe is stalling in the full guard.
Long looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Van Cleefe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Cleefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Long is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Long working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Cleefe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Long looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Long looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Long! #REVR#
Van Cleefe wants to control but Long postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Van Cleefe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van Cleefe throws a series of strikes that have Long backpedaling. #CL#
Long clinches up against the cage.
Long avoids a wild elbow strike from Van Cleefe.
Long scores with a hook to the body.
Long digs a right hand underneath Van Cleefe's ribcage. Van Cleefe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Cleefe throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Van Cleefe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Long's brow. #BC#
Long breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Long slams his shin into Van Cleefe's torso.#CL#
Long has managed to clinch.
Long blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Long misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Long breaks the clinch.
Van Cleefe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Long misses with a wild combination.
Van Cleefe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Long throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Van Cleefe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Long won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe tries for a kimura but Long is defending well.
Long is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Long tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Cleefe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Long is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Cleefe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Long is trying to control Van Cleefe's posture but Van Cleefe avoids it. #T2#
Long tries to bench press Van Cleefe off him but Van Cleefe keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Van Cleefe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Cleefe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Long keeps working.
Van Cleefe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Van Cleefe looking to control but instead Long has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Van Cleefe throwing shots but Long is blocking nicely.
Long trying to control but Van Cleefe postures up. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for a kimura here.
Van Cleefe stalling away here and it's allowed Long to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Van Cleefe won't allow Long to sweep him here.
Van Cleefe wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
Van Cleefe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Long keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
Long keeping full guard, as Van Cleefe tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Long keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Van Cleefe avoids the head kick by Long. #TD2#
Long tries to sprawl but Van Cleefe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Van Cleefe passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Van Cleefe goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Long is on top in guard.
Van Cleefe is looking to sweep but instead, Long has passed into half guard.
Van Cleefe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ralph Long will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Long shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Van Cleefe's guard.
Van Cleefe looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Cleefe, not yet.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Cleefe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Long stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Van Cleefe has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Long manages to get his head free but now Van Cleefe has transitioned to an armbar! Long grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Van Cleefe! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Van Cleefe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lee Van Cleefe made sure he mentioned Vegan Gains, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Nfld live 20
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Carvalho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carvalho looks to land a combination but Van Cleefe avoids it well.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Cleefe.
Carvalho lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Van Cleefe.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho takes a swing at Van Cleefe's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Cleefe is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Carvalho. Those never looked like landing.
Van Cleefe just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Van Cleefe shoots in and gets a takedown into Carvalho's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Cleefe is pushing down on Carvalho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carvalho is fighting to maintain full guard but Van Cleefe has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Cleefe lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Carvalho is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Carvalho is kicking away at Van Cleefe from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Van Cleefe grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Carvalho trying to push Van Cleefe off... Carvalho taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Lee Van Cleefe!
Lee Van Cleefe gave a mention to Vegan Gains in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Nfld FN 30
Date: Dec 15, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Van Cleefe tries to keep at a distance but Long has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Van Cleefe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Van Cleefe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Long trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Long preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Long stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Van Cleefe has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Long manages to get his head free but now Van Cleefe has transitioned to an armbar! Long grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Van Cleefe! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Van Cleefe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lee Van Cleefe made sure he mentioned Vegan Gains, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Nfld live 16
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Salajudin Ii tests Van Cleefe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Cleefe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Salajudin Ii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salajudin Ii connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Salajudin Ii misses.
Salajudin Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Cleefe.
Salajudin Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Salajudin Ii misses its intended target.
Salajudin Ii scores with a jab. Van Cleefe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Salajudin Ii misses.
Donk. Salajudin Ii catches Van Cleefe right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Salajudin Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Cleefe misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Van Cleefe throws a hook but Salajudin Ii avoids it easily.
Van Cleefe throws a nice looking combination but Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Van Cleefe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salajudin Ii tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van Cleefe is in Salajudin Ii's guard.
Salajudin Ii pulls Van Cleefe in to control the position.
Salajudin Ii working a defensive guard here.
Salajudin Ii has his hands on Van Cleefe's head, controlling the position.
Van Cleefe trying to control but Salajudin Ii is working from the bottom.
Salajudin Ii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Van Cleefe passes Salajudin Ii's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Van Cleefe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Salajudin Ii controlling the position well.
Van Cleefe working over Salajudin Ii with some ground and pound. Salajudin Ii looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Van Cleefe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salajudin Ii sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Van Cleefe is looking for a kimura here.
Salajudin Ii is looking for a sweep. Van Cleefe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Cleefe throwing shots but Salajudin Ii is blocking nicely. #T3##SUB#
Van Cleefe is looking for a kimura but Salajudin Ii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Cleefe to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salajudin Ii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Cleefe.
Salajudin Ii is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Cleefe trying to control the action but Salajudin Ii is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Van Cleefe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salajudin Ii defends it well.
Salajudin Ii tries to get to full guard but Van Cleefe has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Cleefe working over Salajudin Ii with some ground and pound. Salajudin Ii looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Van Cleefe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Van Cleefe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Salajudin Ii is bucking up trying to escape but Van Cleefe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Salajudin Ii sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Salajudin Ii regains full guard. Nicely done.
Salajudin Ii pulls Van Cleefe in close to his closed guard and prevents Van Cleefe from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Salajudin Ii has his foot on Van Cleefe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Cleefe works his way back into a safe position though.
Salajudin Ii seems keen to control Van Cleefe's posture.
Salajudin Ii is trying to control the position but Van Cleefe postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lee Van Cleefe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Van Cleefe misses with a combination
and Salajudin Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Cleefe looks to land a combination but Salajudin Ii avoids it well.
Salajudin Ii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Salajudin Ii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee Van Cleefe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Cleefe fails to land the takedown.
Van Cleefe misses with a combination
and Salajudin Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Cleefe moves away.
Salajudin Ii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Salajudin Ii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Cleefe. Van Cleefe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salajudin Ii jabs at Van Cleefe's body.
Super Salajudin Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Salajudin Ii. That snapped Van Cleefe's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salajudin Ii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Van Cleefe is rocked!#CUT2#Lee Van Cleefe's cut is getting worse.
Super Salajudin Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salajudin Ii lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Van Cleefe head around and knocks him out cold! Salajudin Ii hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Salajudin Ii!
Our winner, Super Salajudin Ii, 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.
Lee Van Cleefe spoke after the fight, saying 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: Nfld FN 26
Date: Nov 03, 2022

#R1#
Van Cleefe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Desjardins circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been hearing reports that Desjardins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Desjardins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Desjardins feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Desjardins.
Desjardins misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Desjardins in side control, throwing shots but Van Cleefe defends.
Desjardins postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Van Cleefe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Desjardins lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Desjardins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Desjardins tries to score with some ground and pound. Van Cleefe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Desjardins misses with the ground and pound.
Desjardins throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Desjardins is chipping away with strikes.
Desjardins throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Van Cleefe works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Van Cleefe tries to roll over but Desjardins keeps him under control.
Desjardins misses with a head shot. Van Cleefe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Van Cleefe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Desjardins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Desjardins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Desjardins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Desjardins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Desjardins postures up in Van Cleefe's guard and throws a big left but Van Cleefe blocks it.
Van Cleefe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Cleefe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Desjardins throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe has an active guard here but Desjardins has managed to pass into half guard.
Desjardins drops an elbow to the side of Van Cleefe's head. #T3#
Desjardins is nestled in close to Van Cleefe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Desjardins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Desjardins throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Van Cleefe to regain full guard.
Desjardins cracks Van Cleefe with a solid left hand.
Van Cleefe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Desjardins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Cleefe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Desjardins throws a strike but Van Cleefe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Van Cleefe tries to free his leg and advance position but Desjardins is retaining full guard.
Van Cleefe trying to control but Desjardins is working from the bottom. #T4#
Van Cleefe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Desjardins is keeping the position for now.
Desjardins keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
Van Cleefe preventing the sweep.
Van Cleefe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Desjardins is controlling Van Cleefe's posture.
Van Cleefe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Desjardins is looking for a sweep.
Van Cleefe looking to control but instead Desjardins has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dade Desjardins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Desjardins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee Van Cleefe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Cleefe swinging wildly here.
Desjardins shoots in and drives through. Van Cleefe sprawls well.
Van Cleefe unleashes a big counter combination but Desjardins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Cleefe leaves Desjardins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dade Desjardins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Van Cleefe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Desjardins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Cleefe's head.
Desjardins trying to move into half guard but instead Van Cleefe has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Desjardins is striking but Van Cleefe is not phased and passes to half guard.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe wants to work for an arm triangle but Desjardins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Van Cleefe prevents Desjardins from improving his position.
Van Cleefe with the ground and pound but Desjardins uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Desjardins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Van Cleefe, into his guard. #REVR##SUB#
Desjardins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Van Cleefe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Desjardins has Van Cleefe in his guard.#REVB##T2#
Van Cleefe throwing strikes from guard but Desjardins blocks nicely.
Van Cleefe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Desjardins doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Van Cleefe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Desjardins's guard. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Desjardins sees it coming and defends easily.
Desjardins trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Van Cleefe prevents Desjardins from improving his position.
Dade Desjardins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for a kimura here.
Van Cleefe content to control rather than advance.
Van Cleefe with the ground and pound but Desjardins uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Desjardins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Van Cleefe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Desjardins throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Van Cleefe to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Desjardins throwing strikes from guard but Van Cleefe blocks nicely.
Van Cleefe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Desjardins.
Desjardins connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Desjardins chips away with some ground and pound.
Desjardins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van Cleefe's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dade Desjardins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Desjardins fails with the takedown.
Desjardins tries for a takedown but Van Cleefe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dade Desjardins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desjardins misses with a takedown attempt - Van Cleefe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dade Desjardins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desjardins with a poor takedown
and Van Cleefe counters with a series of strikes. Desjardins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Desjardins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Van Cleefe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short body shot lands from Van Cleefe as the two fighters clinch.
Desjardins avoids a wild elbow strike from Van Cleefe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Van Cleefe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Cleefe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Van Cleefe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Cleefe works on Desjardins's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Cleefe tries a body shot but Desjardins blocks it.
Van Cleefe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Cleefe lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Cleefe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe tries to throw a body punch but Desjardins avoids it by throwing Van Cleefe back against the cage.
Van Cleefe lands an uppercut.
Van Cleefe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Desjardins blocks a body shot from Van Cleefe. #T2#
Van Cleefe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Desjardins dodges an elbow strike from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe lands an elbow that stopped Desjardins in his tracks for a moment.
Van Cleefe scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Cleefe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Cleefe tries a body shot but Desjardins blocks it.
Van Cleefe lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Van Cleefe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Cleefe.
Nice elbow from Van Cleefe.
Desjardins takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Dade Desjardins has been cut.
Van Cleefe can't find room to land a body shot as Desjardins controls the action. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Van Cleefe as the two fighters clinch.
Van Cleefe pushes off an throws an elbow but Desjardins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Cleefe digs a right hand into Desjardins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Desjardins's gas tank.
A short left from Van Cleefe.
Nice elbow from Van Cleefe.
Lee Van Cleefe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Cleefe throws an elbow that misses.
Van Cleefe lands a nice elbow.
Van Cleefe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Cleefe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Desjardins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Van Cleefe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Desjardins is working for takedown but Van Cleefe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Desjardins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Desjardins takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Cleefe works on Desjardins's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Cleefe misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Cleefe presses Desjardins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Cleefe lands a body punch.
Van Cleefe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Van Cleefe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Desjardins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Nfld FN 23
Date: Oct 06, 2022

#R1#
Zurauskas misses with a low kick.
Van Cleefe throws a series of punches but Zurauskas avoids them all with ease.
Zurauskas throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Cleefe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zurauskas loads up on a big right hand but Van Cleefe slips the punch.
Van Cleefe tries to close the distance and clinch but Zurauskas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zurauskas scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Van Cleefe. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Zurauskas.#TD#
Van Cleefe scores with a takedown into Zurauskas's guard.
Zurauskas keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
Zurauskas keeping full guard, as Van Cleefe tries to pass.
Zurauskas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Zurauskas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Cleefe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Cleefe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zurauskas is keeping the position for now.
Van Cleefe postures up. #SUB2#
Zurauskas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Cleefe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Zurauskas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Cleefe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Cleefe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Zurauskas is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Cleefe works over Zurauskas with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Zurauskas looking for a guillotine here but Van Cleefe defends easily.
Van Cleefe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Cleefe passes into half guard.
Zurauskas is not content to let Van Cleefe control the position.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zurauskas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zurauskas has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Zurauskas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Cleefe pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Van Cleefe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zurauskas has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Zurauskas wants to control but Van Cleefe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Cleefe lands a nice short elbow.
Zurauskas is staying active underneath Van Cleefe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Van Cleefe is looking for a kimura but Zurauskas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Cleefe to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Van Cleefe. #SUB#
Van Cleefe is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Zurauskas as he works his way to full guard.
Van Cleefe throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Cleefe stands up over Zurauskas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Van Cleefe cracks Zurauskas with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Zurauskas is looking for a triangle but Van Cleefe pushes his legs off easily.
Van Cleefe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zurauskas trying to hold on to Van Cleefe's head to control him but Van Cleefe postures up. #SUB2#
Zurauskas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Cleefe pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zurauskas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Zurauskas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zurauskas is staying active underneath Van Cleefe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Van Cleefe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zurauskas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Van Cleefe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zurauskas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Van Cleefe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zurauskas, who protects the arm well.
Zurauskas is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Van Cleefe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zurauskas is looking for a sweep.
Van Cleefe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zurauskas can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe working away.#SUB#
Van Cleefe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Van Cleefe advances to full mount. #T1#
Van Cleefe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB#
Van Cleefe working for a submission but Zurauskas is keeping him at bay.
Zurauskas wants to control but Van Cleefe is having none of it.
Van Cleefe unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Zurauskas wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Van Cleefe celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Van Cleefe!
Lee Van Cleefe made sure to mention his sponsor, Vegan Gains in his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld FN 19
Date: Sep 08, 2022

#R1#
Van Cleefe shoots in looking for a takedown but Carvalho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van Cleefe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Van Cleefe has Carvalho up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carvalho wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Cleefe won't allow it.
Carvalho working hard to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe pushes Carvalho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Van Cleefe breaks the clinch.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho misses with a two punch combination.
Carvalho sets himself, and Van Cleefe steps forward looking for the clinch! Carvalho avoids it this time.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Cleefe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carvalho defends it well.
Nice cross by Carvalho.#CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Cleefe misses with a wild combination.
Van Cleefe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Cleefe avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Cleefe.
Carvalho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Carvalho's head coaches at Canadian Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Cleefe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Carvalho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Van Cleefe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe drops back looking for a leg! Carvalho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carvalho manages to kick Van Cleefe off! Van Cleefe jumps back into Carvalho's guard.
Van Cleefe throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Cleefe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carvalho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Cleefe on the ground.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Cleefe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van Cleefe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carvalho works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Van Cleefe has gone for a leg lock! Carvalho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Van Cleefe's guard.#REVR#
Van Cleefe wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Carvalho stands up and waves to Van Cleefe to follow him.
Van Cleefe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Van Cleefe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carvalho is trying to push Van Cleefe away but Van Cleefe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Cleefe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carvalho's elbow.
Van Cleefe wants a takedown but no success here.
Jonas Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Jonas Carvalho has been cut.
Carvalho tries to circle away but Van Cleefe has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Van Cleefe has a couple of punches blocked by Carvalho.
Van Cleefe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carvalho tries to circle away but Van Cleefe has him pinned against the cage.
Van Cleefe lands a body punch.
Van Cleefe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carvalho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Cleefe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Van Cleefe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carvalho was covering up waiting for the punch and Van Cleefe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Van Cleefe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Van Cleefe is working Carvalho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Van Cleefe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Cleefe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carvalho is looking to stand up but Van Cleefe isn't so interested in that idea.
Carvalho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Cleefe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Cleefe controlling from the top position.
Carvalho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carvalho tries to get out of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Cleefe stops Carvalho from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lee Van Cleefe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Van Cleefe swats away the attempt to clinch by Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Van Cleefe avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Van Cleefe closes the distance and pushes Carvalho back into the cage.
Van Cleefe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
Carvalho has had enough of the clinch but Van Cleefe keeps him there for the moment.
Van Cleefe wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Cleefe wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Cleefe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carvalho prevents it.
Jonas Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Van Cleefe.
Carvalho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe lands an elbow just above Carvalho 's eye.
Van Cleefe is looking for a takedown.
Van Cleefe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee Van Cleefe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carvalho blocks a body shot from Van Cleefe.
Carvalho blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Van Cleefe prevents Carvalho from breaking the clinch.
Carvalho working hard to break the clinch.
Carvalho gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe misses with a punch to the body.
Van Cleefe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Cleefe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carvalho's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Van Cleefe lands a takedown into guard.
Lee Van Cleefe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carvalho wants to stand up but Van Cleefe is controlling him.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
Van Cleefe throwing strikes from guard but Carvalho blocks nicely. #T2#
Van Cleefe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Cleefe scoring with some ground and pound.
Carvalho wants to stand and escape but Van Cleefe is having none of it.
Van Cleefe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carvalho is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Van Cleefe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Cleefe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carvalho is keeping the position for now.
Van Cleefe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Van Cleefe wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy. #T3#
Carvalho wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Van Cleefe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Cleefe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB2#
Van Cleefe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Cleefe wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carvalho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Cleefe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Van Cleefe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
No joy there for Carvalho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carvalho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carvalho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carvalho.#CL2#
Van Cleefe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Cleefe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carvalho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Cleefe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Van Cleefe. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Carvalho wants to break free but Van Cleefe has control.
Van Cleefe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Cleefe can't find room to land a body shot as Carvalho controls the action.
Good body shot from Van Cleefe.
Carvalho takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Cleefe prevents Carvalho from breaking the clinch.
Carvalho has had enough of the clinch but Van Cleefe keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe is working for takedown but Carvalho is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van Cleefe scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Van Cleefe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carvalho or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Cleefe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Cleefe lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
Van Cleefe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Cleefe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carvalho's defenses.
Carvalho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Cleefe lands a nice uppercut.
Van Cleefe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Cleefe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
Van Cleefe gets through Carvalho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Van Cleefe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Cleefe passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Van Cleefe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carvalho to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Carvalho is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Van Cleefe yanks on the arm and Carvalho is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Van Cleefe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Van Cleefe!
Lee Van Cleefe very nearly forgot to thank Vegan Gains amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WVT 20: Puto v Newton
Date: Jul 27, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Van Cleefe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lewis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Cleefe has Lewis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lewis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lewis wants a takedown but no success here.
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Cleefe is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Van Cleefe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lewis regains guard immediately.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Cleefe controls the pace.#SUB#
Lewis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Cleefe trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Van Cleefe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lewis throws his legs up looking for a submission but Van Cleefe uses it to pass to side control.
Lewis regains half guard there - taking advantage of Van Cleefe's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Van Cleefe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working. #T1##SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lewis has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lewis defends it well.
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Van Cleefe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lewis is pressing down on Van Cleefe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lewis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Van Cleefe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Van Cleefe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Van Cleefe lands a couple of elbows.
Van Cleefe stands and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Van Cleefe working the body and head with strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Derrick Lewis has been cut.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lewis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying to work for a kimura but Lewis is defending well. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe seems to be looking for submissions.
Van Cleefe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lewis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lewis defends it well.
Lewis wants to control but Van Cleefe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Van Cleefe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lewis has hold of Van Cleefe's hands but Van Cleefe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lewis is refusing to be controlled, as Van Cleefe sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van Cleefe prevents Lewis from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Cleefe passes to side control. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Cleefe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lewis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Cleefe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Van Cleefe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC2#Lewis is rocked!#SUB2#
Van Cleefe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lewis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Van Cleefe's guard! Nice work there by Lewis!
Oh Lewis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewis defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Van Cleefe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Lewis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lewis tries to clinch but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
Lewis seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Cleefe misses with a combination
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Cleefe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Cleefe.#TD#
Lewis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Van Cleefe to the mat! Van Cleefe manages to get full guard.
Van Cleefe keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Cleefe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis passes Van Cleefe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lewis is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Cleefe trying to get back to full guard but Lewis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T1#
Van Cleefe is trying to reverse the position but instead Lewis has taken his back - oops!
Van Cleefe covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB#
Lewis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Van Cleefe defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Van Cleefe staying busy and making it hard for Lewis to control.
Lewis loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Van Cleefe hold on? #T2#
Van Cleefe is trying to break free. #SUB#
Lewis working for the choke.
Lewis is trying to stick to Van Cleefe's back but Van Cleefe is turning into Lewis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lewis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe advances to half guard.
Van Cleefe trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Lewis is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Cleefe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#Derrick Lewis's cut is getting worse.
Lewis moves into full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Van Cleefe has gone for a leg lock! Lewis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Van Cleefe's guard.#REVR#
Van Cleefe looking to control. #SUB#
Lewis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Cleefe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lewis, into his guard. #REVB#
Van Cleefe chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#Derrick Lewis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Van Cleefe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lewis pulls Van Cleefe in to control the position.
Van Cleefe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Lewis looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Van Cleefe is defending well. Lewis quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Van Cleefe has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lewis celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derrick Lewis!
The defeated Lee Van Cleefe had this to say: 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: WVT 13: Gustavsson v Svyatogor
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1##CL#
Red Eagle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Cleefe, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Red Eagle. #CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Red Eagle lands an elbow inside that Van Cleefe shrugs off.
A short right from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Cleefe wants to take the fight to the mat but Red Eagle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Cleefe working aggressively here.
Van Cleefe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Red Eagle lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Red Eagle.
Van Cleefe dodges an elbow strike from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Cleefe looks winded!#BC#
Red Eagle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Red Eagle takes the fight into the clinch.
Van Cleefe scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Cleefe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Cleefe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Red Eagle lands a shot to the body.
Van Cleefe takes a shot to the head.
Red Eagle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
A right handed body shot lands from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#That has opened up Lee Van Cleefe's cut even more.#T1#
A short left from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Red Eagle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Cleefe backwards. #ROC#Van Cleefe is rocked!
Red Eagle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Cleefe is still on wobbly legs! Can Red Eagle finish him?
Red Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Cleefe. #BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch.
Red Eagle weaves into range and cracks Van Cleefe right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Van Cleefe goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Red Eagle is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chief Red Eagle!
Chief Red Eagle opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
Lee Van Cleefe spoke after the fight, saying 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: WVT 4: Maestre v Motts
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Van Cleefe plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Hawk swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Hawk face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lee Van Cleefe!
Lee Van Cleefe took some time post fight to say the following; 'Sho Kosugi I am here. Fight me.'.

Event: CFC 474: Inarritu vs Dupree
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Kong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Cleefe as he jumps to the side.
Kong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WildBoar's Private Pig Pen in the buildup to the fight.
Van Cleefe throws a low kick but Kong avoids it.
Kong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kong scores with a jab. Van Cleefe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Cleefe.
Good shot there by Kong.
Van Cleefe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Cleefe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kong lands with a shot to the body.
Van Cleefe blocks a head kick by Kong.
Kong 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.
Kong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Cleefe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Cleefe lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Cleefe takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Kong gets the takedown into side control.
Kong looks up at the clock and then as Van Cleefe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kong smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong wants to control but Van Cleefe is keeping him busy.
Kong in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Van Cleefe is looking for a sweep.
Van Cleefe taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ground and pound from Kong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kong landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Van Cleefe is looking for a sweep.
Kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Cleefe keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Cleefe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Van Cleefe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kong.
Van Cleefe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kong.
Kong postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
Kong sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Van Cleefe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kong misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Kong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Van Cleefe taking a bit of punishment here - Kong scoring with strikes.
Kong postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kong throws an elbow but Van Cleefe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kong is putting a hurting on Van Cleefe here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kong working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The strikes coming from Kong are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kong cracks Van Cleefe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kong creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Van Cleefe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Van Cleefe regains half guard.#T3#
Ground and pound from Kong. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kong pulls his head out easily.
Kong is stalling here. Van Cleefe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Van Cleefe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe swings around for an armbar but Kong sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Van Cleefe's guard.
Kong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Cleefe's head.
Kong trying to control but Van Cleefe is working from the bottom.
Kong throws a big elbow that misses.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Cleefe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Cleefe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kong's guard. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Kong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Cleefe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kong is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kong works over Van Cleefe with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Van Cleefe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kong lands a couple of elbows.
Kong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kong distracts Van Cleefe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Kong dominated that round.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kong swings for the body but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
Kong avoids the body shot from Van Cleefe.
Kong feinted with a counter takedown.
Kong scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Cleefe misses the target.
Van Cleefe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #KD#
Kong knocks Van Cleefe to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#Van Cleefe is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong lands a big left to the face of Van Cleefe, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Kong and another - Van Cleefe is out! Kong stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cole Kong!
Cole Kong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Lee Van Cleefe was interviewed post fight and said 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: CFC 464
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1#
Van Cleefe misses with a double jab.
Van Cleefe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Cleefe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nickels as he avoids it easily.
Nickels is looking to counter punch.
Van Cleefe throws a lazy right hand but Nickels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickels tries to clinch but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
Nickels is looking to clinch but Van Cleefe is avoiding it.
Nickels tries to clinch there but Van Cleefe circles away. #CL#
Nickels clinches up against the cage.
Nickels swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Cleefe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nickels swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Cleefe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Cleefe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nickels prevents the takedown attempt.
Nickels has a couple of punches blocked by Van Cleefe. #TD2#
Van Cleefe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nickels regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickels keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
Nickels will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Van Cleefe trying to control but Nickels is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Van Cleefe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Nickels throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Van Cleefe chips away with some ground and pound.
Nickels trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Van Cleefe chips away with some ground and pound.
Nickels trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nickels doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Van Cleefe distracts Nickels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nickels wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Cleefe postures up and lands a big shot to Nickels's brow.
Van Cleefe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickels scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Nickels throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Nickels trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nickels throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Van Cleefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Van Cleefe drops back looking for a leg! Nickels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nickels manages to kick Van Cleefe off! Van Cleefe jumps back into Nickels's guard.
Van Cleefe wants to control from the top but Nickels keeps moving.
Nickels throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nickels throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Van Cleefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Cleefe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Cleefe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Cleefe tries for a takedown but Nickels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jimmy Nickels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe throws a low kick but Nickels avoids it.
Van Cleefe misses with the combination.
Van Cleefe motions for Nickels to come forward. Van Cleefe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Van Cleefe tries to keep at a distance but Nickels has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nickels. #T3#
Nickels lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nickels misses with the head strike.
Van Cleefe pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Cleefe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickels lands with a short shot to the head.
Nickels swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Cleefe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickels swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Cleefe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickels misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Cleefe can't get the takedown.
Van Cleefe blocking some punches.
Van Cleefe is working for takedown but Nickels is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nickels throws a head punch that misses.
Nickels working aggressively here.
Nickels blocks an elbow strike from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short left from Nickels.
Van Cleefe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nickels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nickels swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Cleefe uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Van Cleefe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Cleefe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nickels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Cleefe struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickels controls his hands.
Nickels throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Van Cleefe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Van Cleefe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nickels looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nickels tries to buck Van Cleefe off but Van Cleefe is having none of it.
Van Cleefe avoids the strikes from the bottom by Nickels.
Nickels sneaks back into half guard.
Van Cleefe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nickels defending well though.
Nickels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe moves nicely into side control.
Nickels gets back to half guard.
Nickels makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nickels.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Nickels will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nickels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Van Cleefe misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Van Cleefe does no damage.
Van Cleefe throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Nickels instigates a clinch.
Nickels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe can't get the takedown.
Nickels pushes Van Cleefe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nickels misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Cleefe.
Nickels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Cleefe throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickels.
Jimmy Nickels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nickels takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Cleefe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe tries to break free but Nickels pushes him back against the cage.
Van Cleefe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nickels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nickels lands with a light punch inside.
Nickels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nickels lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Cleefe has had enough of the clinch but Nickels keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Nickels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Cleefe backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickels.
Nickels lands a shoulder strike.
Van Cleefe is trying to break the clinch but Nickels is controlling him.
Nickels working aggressively here.
Nickels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nickels scores with a shot to the side of Van Cleefe's head.
Nickels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Van Cleefe is rocked!
Nickels pushes Van Cleefe against the cage. Nickels is working some dirty boxing. Nickels pushes off with a quick right hook! Van Cleefe goes down! Van Cleefe tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nickels moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Nickels!
Lee Van Cleefe was interviewed post fight and said 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: CFC 457: Reed v Sturmovik
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Van Cleefe misses the jab.
Van Cleefe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shinnie connects with a right hand. Van Cleefe shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shinnie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Shinnie does it's job there.
Shinnie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe throws a series of punches but Shinnie avoids them all with ease.
Van Cleefe misses with a low kick as Shinnie jumps back.
Van Cleefe wants to clinch.
Shinnie works the jab nicely.
Van Cleefe misses with a straight left.
Van Cleefe is looking to score with low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Cleefe throws a jab when Shinnie was well out of range.
Van Cleefe looks to land a combination but Shinnie avoids it well. #T1#
Shinnie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe misses with a left hand
and Shinnie counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Lee Van Cleefe's cut even more.
Van Cleefe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shinnie.
Van Cleefe scores with a one two! Shinnie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shinnie lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Van Cleefe falls backwards - clearly groggy! Shinnie dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Shinnie!
Lee Van Cleefe spoke after the fight, saying 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: CFC 451: Inarritu v Tiotio
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Van Cleefe lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Jeppe Bjoergen has been cut.
Van Cleefe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Cleefe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bjoergen doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Cleefe circles away.
Despite the aggression on Van Cleefe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Cleefe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bjoergen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Cleefe's head.#CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bjoergen!
Van Cleefe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjoergen shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Cleefe sprawls well. He's pushed Bjoergen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bjoergen blocks a jab.
Bjoergen is looking to clinch.
Van Cleefe tries to bum rush Bjoergen with a series of wild strikes but Bjoergen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Cleefe throws a series of strikes that have Bjoergen backpedaling.
Van Cleefe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD2#
Van Cleefe drops Bjoergen with a left and a right! Oh, Bjoergen is hurt - Van Cleefe dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#Bjoergen is rocked!#CUT2#Jeppe Bjoergen's cut is getting worse.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying to get an arm triangle but Bjoergen is defending well.
Oh Bjoergen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Van Cleefe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Cleefe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bjoergen seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##SUB2#
Van Cleefe is working to tighten his grip on Bjoergen's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bjoergen has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Van Cleefe is really squeezing tight and eventually Bjoergen passes out! Van Cleefe breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lee Van Cleefe!
Lee Van Cleefe took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Sho Kosugi I am here. Fight me.'.

Event: Bumfights 1: Gimme some change
Date: Oct 07, 2021

#R1#
Van Cleefe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrov .
Petrov shoots in and drives through. Van Cleefe sprawls well.
Van Cleefe moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Van Cleefe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Van Cleefe. No joy for Petrov on that attempt.
Van Cleefe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lee Van Cleefe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rutger Petrov .
A jab lands there for Petrov .
Petrov 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. #T1#
Van Cleefe 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 Cleefe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov connects with a right hand. Van Cleefe shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Van Cleefe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.#T2#
Van Cleefe blocks a jab.
Van Cleefe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov lands an overhand right.
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!
Petrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Van Cleefe counters by moving into the clinch.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Van Cleefe.
Petrov blocks the elbow strike.
Van Cleefe looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Petrov successfully pulls guard.
Van Cleefe trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Van Cleefe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Cleefe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Cleefe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB2#
Van Cleefe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Cleefe has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Van Cleefe defends easily. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Cleefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Petrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Cleefe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Van Cleefe gets to his feet. Petrov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but Van Cleefe seems unphased.
Nice sprawl there from Van Cleefe as Petrov shoots in.
Van Cleefe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Cleefe fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Petrov tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Cleefe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrov .
Van Cleefe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rutger Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.
Van Cleefe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Cleefe under the eye.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Van Cleefe's body. Van Cleefe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Cleefe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov .
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee Van Cleefe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov cracks Van Cleefe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Petrov .
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Cleefe. #T1#
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
Van Cleefe throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov ! But no joy.
Petrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Petrov .
Van Cleefe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Cleefe scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Petrov sizes up Van Cleefe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Van Cleefe counters with a three punch combo that has Petrov backing up. Petrov nods at Van Cleefe to acknowledge the strikes.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Cleefe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Cleefe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Van Cleefe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov swings for the body but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
Van Cleefe is looking to counter punch.
Rutger Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrov throws a jab when Van Cleefe was well out of range.
Van Cleefe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov .#T4#
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Van Cleefe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrov 's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Cleefe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Van Cleefe moves into the clinch.
Petrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Cleefe just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rutger Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Petrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van Cleefe's half guard.
Van Cleefe trying to hold on to Petrov 's head to control him but Petrov postures up.
Van Cleefe wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Petrov is working for a kimura here but Van Cleefe manages to reverse the position and he's now in Petrov 's guard. #SUB2#
Petrov has his foot on Van Cleefe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Cleefe works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Cleefe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Cleefe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Petrov 's guard.#T1#
Van Cleefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Cleefe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Cleefe wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Cleefe defends well.
Van Cleefe wanted to stand there but Petrov had control of the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Cleefe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Cleefe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Petrov 's guard.
Van Cleefe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Van Cleefe wanted to stand there but Petrov had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.#T3##TD2#
Petrov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petrov lands in his opponent's guard.
Petrov won't allow Van Cleefe to sweep him here.
Lee Van Cleefe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Petrov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Cleefe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Cleefe has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Van Cleefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Van Cleefe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Van Cleefe postures up in Petrov 's guard and throws a big left but Petrov blocks it. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Cleefe defends well.
Van Cleefe throwing strikes but missing.
Van Cleefe wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Cleefe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Petrov working for a triangle but Van Cleefe defends it easily.
Rutger Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Cleefe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rutger Petrov .
I've got Petrov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Rutger Petrov !
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Rutger Petrov !
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Rutger Petrov !

Rutger Petrov wins by unanimous decision!
Lee Van Cleefe was interviewed post fight and said 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: SMASH:7.5
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1##CL#
Slade takes the fight into the clinch.
Slade working hard to break the clinch.
Van Cleefe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Cleefe misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Slade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Slade. #CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.#CL2#
Van Cleefe has managed to clinch.
Van Cleefe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slade backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Simon Slade has been cut.#BC#
Slade breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Slade's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Van Cleefe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Cleefe can't find room to land a body shot as Slade controls the action.
Van Cleefe throws an elbow but it misses.
Slade misses with a body punch.
Slade blocking some punches.
Slade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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 Cleefe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slade after a bit of a struggle.
Slade can't break the clinch.
Slade blocks an uppercut.
Van Cleefe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Slade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Cleefe jumps guard but Slade stands there with Van Cleefe around his waist. Van Cleefe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Cleefe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Cleefe misses with a body punch.
Slade is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Cleefe prevents Slade from breaking the clinch.
Van Cleefe can't find room to land a body shot as Slade controls the action.
Slade tries to stall but Van Cleefe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Cleefe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Cleefe has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Van Cleefe pulls Slade into guard.
Slade trying to stand up but can't free himself from Van Cleefe's guard.#T2#
Slade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slade defends well.
Slade trying to move into half guard but instead Van Cleefe has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Slade is controlling Van Cleefe's posture.
Van Cleefe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Cleefe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Slade wants to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying to get an arm triangle but Slade is defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Cleefe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slade is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Cleefe controls the position. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Cleefe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Slade is looking for a sweep.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Slade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe tries for a kimura but Slade is defending well. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Slade knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slade is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe tries for a kimura but Slade is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Van Cleefe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Van Cleefe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Slade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Van Cleefe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Cleefe has a couple of punches blocked by Slade. #BC#
Slade manages to break the clinch.
Slade doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Cleefe circles away.
Van Cleefe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slade defends it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Cleefe.
Slade appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Cleefe throws a hook to the side of Slade's head but Slade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Slade misses.
Despite the aggression on Van Cleefe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe moves to clinch but Slade breaks away
and Slade counters with a left to the body.
Slade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Cleefe misses with a body shot
and Slade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slade misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Van Cleefe avoids the head kick by Slade.
Van Cleefe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Cleefe misses with a body shot
and Slade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slade is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Slade connects with a high kick.
Slade moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Cleefe.
Slade tries to clinch but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
Van Cleefe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slade defends well and Van Cleefe ends up having to push Slade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Slade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Cleefe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simon Slade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Van Cleefe.
Slade scores with a head kick. Van Cleefe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#That has opened up Lee Van Cleefe's cut even more.
Van Cleefe misses with a combination
and Slade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Van Cleefe is predictable there
and Slade counters with a left and a right... And another left! Van Cleefe is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Slade!
A very excited looking Simon Slade rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Lee Van Cleefe spoke after the fight, saying 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: SMASH: Asai vs Viktorov
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Van Cleefe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Cleefe throws a lazy right hand but Francis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Cleefe tries to bum rush Francis with a series of wild strikes but Francis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Cleefe dives in and grabs Francis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Francis pushes down on Van Cleefe's head and hops out.
Francis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Francis scores with a shot to the body.
Van Cleefe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Francis.
Francis lands a slapping body shot. #KD#
Francis cracks Van Cleefe with an uppercut from hell and Van Cleefe crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Francis's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francis tries to stand but Van Cleefe is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Francis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Van Cleefe throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Francis counters with a big uppercut that knocks Van Cleefe off his feet! Francis dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#Van Cleefe is rocked!#SU#
Francis stands up.
Van Cleefe is still on wobbly legs! Can Francis finish him?
Francis fakes the body blow, causing Van Cleefe to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Van Cleefe goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yohan Francis!
Yohan Francis 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.
Lee Van Cleefe spoke after the fight, saying 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Rogers
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Van Cleefe wants to clinch
and Van Cleefe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov goes for a double leg but Van Cleefe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Cleefe continues to drive forward.
Van Cleefe tries to counter with a clinch but Petrov shakes him off and moves away.
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Cleefe backwards.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe blocks an uppercut.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van Cleefe throws an elbow but misses.
Van Cleefe lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Rutger Petrov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe misses with an elbow over the top.
Petrov lands a shot to the body.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Cleefe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Van Cleefe avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Van Cleefe misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov lands a right hand. #T1#
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Cleefe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Petrov avoids the elbow strike from Van Cleefe, against the cage.
Van Cleefe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Petrov blocks the elbow strike.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Van Cleefe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe lands an elbow just above Petrov 's eye.
Van Cleefe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe misses with a body punch.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Van Cleefe avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Van Cleefe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Cleefe misses with an elbow strike.
Petrov works on Van Cleefe's body with a couple of short punches.
Petrov blocks an elbow strike.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Cleefe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Cleefe throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Van Cleefe misses with a punch to the body.
Van Cleefe throws an elbow that misses.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Cleefe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov lands a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe misses with an elbow over the top.
Petrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Van Cleefe.
Petrov pushes Van Cleefe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Cleefe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov avoids the elbow strike from Van Cleefe, against the cage.
Van Cleefe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Cleefe's elbow.
Van Cleefe blocking some punches.
A short right from Petrov on the inside.
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov gets through Van Cleefe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Van Cleefe fails to land.
Van Cleefe throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Van Cleefe.
A short right from Petrov .
Van Cleefe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Petrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Cleefe backwards.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Cleefe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petrov blocks an elbow strike from Van Cleefe.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van Cleefe throws an elbow but misses.
Van Cleefe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov .
A body shot lands from Petrov .
Petrov blocks an elbow strike.
Petrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Cleefe blocking some punches.
Van Cleefe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Petrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Cleefe avoids it.#T4#
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Cleefes head.
Van Cleefe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Cleefe blocks an uppercut.
Petrov tries a body shot but Van Cleefe blocks it.
Van Cleefe lands an elbow inside that Petrov shrugs off.
Van Cleefe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrov .
Petrov avoids the elbow strike from Van Cleefe, against the cage.
Van Cleefe throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Petrov blocks an elbow strike.
Van Cleefe lands a shoulder strike.
Van Cleefe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Cleefe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Cleefe misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Cleefe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Cleefe throws an elbow but it misses.
Petrov gets through Van Cleefe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rutger Petrov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Petrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Cleefe is fending him off so far but Petrov persists. Nope, Van Cleefe circles away and we're back to standing.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.#TD#
Petrov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Petrov is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Cleefe is defending well.
Van Cleefe tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Petrov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Cleefe has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Petrov is working to tighten his grip on Van Cleefe's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Van Cleefe has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Petrov is really squeezing tight and eventually Van Cleefe passes out! Petrov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rutger Petrov !
Lee Van Cleefe spoke after the fight, saying 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: FFC 3: Cinco de Mayo
Date: May 05, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nice body punch from Van Cleefe. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Van Cleefe. #SUB#
Van Cleefe has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nelson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Van Cleefe yanks on the arm and Nelson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Van Cleefe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Van Cleefe!
In his post fight interview, Lee Van Cleefe gave a big smile as he said 'Sho Kosugi I am here. Fight me.'.

Event: FFC 2: 4/20 Weed Special!
Date: Apr 20, 2021

#R1#
Van Cleefe throws a series of punches but New moves out of range.
Van Cleefe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. New looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Cleefe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD2#
Van Cleefe gets a double leg takedown into New's guard.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Van Cleefe seems to have locked his on tight now - New screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Van Cleefe, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lee Van Cleefe!
Lee Van Cleefe took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Sho Kosugi I am here. Fight me.'.

Event: PANDA 79
Date: Jan 29, 2021

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe tries to clinch there but Mihailov circles away.
Nice body punch from Mihailov.
Mihailov misses with a wild combination.
Mihailov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Cleefe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Mihailov clinches up against the cage.
Mihailov blocking some punches. #BC#
Mihailov breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mihailov rushes Van Cleefe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Cleefe swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihailov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Mihailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Mihailov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mihailov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Cleefe. Van Cleefe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe throws a hook to the side of Mihailov's head but Mihailov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mihailov lands with a big right hook that stumbles Van Cleefe - he's out on his feet here! Mihailov follows up with another monster hook that separates Van Cleefe from consciousness! Van Cleefe falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Mihailov stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hristo Mihailov!
Hristo Mihailov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lee Van Cleefe was interviewed post fight and said 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: PANDA 69
Date: Jan 08, 2021

#R1#
Van Cleefe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brand fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Brand.
Brand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brand defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Brand.
A right-left combo lands from Van Cleefe. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.
Van Cleefe missing with a left hand there. Brand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Cleefe moves to clinch but Brand breaks away
and Brand counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Van Cleefe 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Cleefe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Cleefe. #T1#
Van Cleefe swinging wildly here. #KD2#
Brand lands a big shot that drops Van Cleefe! Can he finish him? #ROC2#Van Cleefe is rocked!#SU2#
Brand stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oh Van Cleefe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Cleefe is holding his hands too far apart here. Brand throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Van Cleefe is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Brand!
Lee Van Cleefe was interviewed post fight and said 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: PANDA 58
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Sasaki checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Cleefe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sasaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sasaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe misses with a lunging right hand
and Sasaki counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Van Cleefe falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Haise Sasaki !
After the big win, Haise Sasaki made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Lee Van Cleefe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: PANDA 48
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Cleefe shoots for a takedown but Wangchuck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Wangchuck scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Wangchuck is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Cleefe has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Wangchuck is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Cleefe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wangchuck is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe keeping full guard, as Wangchuck tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wangchuck drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Van Cleefe dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Wangchuck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Cleefe is one step ahead there.
Van Cleefe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Van Cleefe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Cleefe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wangchuck is adopting a defensive guard.
Wangchuck is trying to keep Van Cleefe in close.
Van Cleefe slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Cleefe trying to control from half guard but Wangchuck is working away. #SUB2#
Wangchuck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Cleefe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangchuck keeps working.
Wangchuck has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Lads Lash Banter Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Van Cleefe prevents Wangchuck from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wangchuck looking for submissions off his back.
Wangchuck trying to control from the bottom.
Wangchuck is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Van Cleefe seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Van Cleefe prevents Wangchuck from improving his position.
Wangchuck is trying to control but can't.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wangchuck wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Van Cleefe in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wangchuck tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Van Cleefe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Van Cleefe!
Post fight, Lee Van Cleefe stared into the camera and said 'Sho Kosugi I am here. Fight me.'.

Event: PANDA 39
Date: Nov 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tharrier. That's going to slow Van Cleefe down. #TD2#
Van Cleefe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tharrier quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is working for a kimura but Tharrier is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying for a kimura here. Tharrier looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Van Cleefe wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Van Cleefe!
Post fight, Lee Van Cleefe took to the microphone: 'Sho Kosugi I am here. Fight me.'.

Event: PANDA 27
Date: Oct 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Brandis.#CUT2#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe misses with a looping left.
Brandis misses with a double jab.
Brandis shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Cleefe sprawls well. He's pushed Brandis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloppy strikes from Brandis. Those never looked like landing.
Van Cleefe throws a series of punches but Brandis moves out of range.
A combination from Van Cleefe does no damage.
Brandis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Cleefe misses with a few strikes there.
Van Cleefe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Cleefe throws a leg kick but Brandis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Cleefe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice cross by Brandis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandis throws a right hand that Van Cleefe ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Cleefe also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Brandis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brandis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brandis tries to advance to mount but can't.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Brandis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB2#
Brandis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brandis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Van Cleefe's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brandis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Cleefe, who protects the arm well.
Van Cleefe is looking to regain half guard here but Brandis keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Van Cleefe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brandis controlling from side mount.
Brandis wants to control but Van Cleefe is keeping him busy.
Brandis working away.#T3##SUB2#
Brandis swings around for an armbar but Van Cleefe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brandis's guard.
Van Cleefe wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
Brandis working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
Brandis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Brandis seems to be looking for submissions.
Brandis is looking to take a break and control but Van Cleefe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Cleefe trying to hold on to Brandis's head to control him but Brandis postures up. #T4#
Brandis moves into full mount! Van Cleefe won't be happy about that!
Van Cleefe is trying to escape the mount but Brandis keeps good control and instead manages to take Van Cleefe's back. #SUB2#
Brandis is looking for the choke from the back position but Van Cleefe is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brandis gets his way!
Van Cleefe turns into Brandis and is now in his guard.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Fletch Brandis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
That's time! Van Cleefe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Van Cleefe tries to clinch there but Brandis circles away.
Van Cleefe throws an overhand right that lands on Brandis's shoulder, as Brandis tries to avoid the shot.
Brandis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Van Cleefe takes one to the chin there.
Brandis jabs Van Cleefe right on the nose. Van Cleefe blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Brandis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Cleefe stuffs the takedown.
Brandis shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Cleefe sprawls well. He's pushed Brandis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brandis.
Van Cleefe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brandis works over Van Cleefe's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#Lee Van Cleefe's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Cleefe scores with a sloppy right hand. Brandis should have avoided that one.
Van Cleefe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandis circles away quickly and effectively.
Brandis tries to counter with a clinch but Van Cleefe shakes him off and moves away.
Van Cleefe misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Van Cleefe misses. #T1#
Van Cleefe misses with a straight left.
Brandis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandis throws a series of punches but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
Van Cleefe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brandis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Cleefe.
Brandis looks to land a combination but Van Cleefe avoids it well.
Van Cleefe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brandis dives in and grabs Van Cleefe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Cleefe pushes down on Brandis's head and hops out.
It looked like Van Cleefe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lee Van Cleefe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletch Brandis.
Van Cleefe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Cleefe lands with a big left! Brandis is wobbled badly! Van Cleefe comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Brandis to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lee Van Cleefe!
In his post fight interview, Lee Van Cleefe gave a big smile as he said 'Sho Kosugi I am here. Fight me.'.
The defeated Fletch Brandis had this to say: 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.

Event: PANDA 17
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wangchuck dodges the punch combination from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Lotay Wangchuck has been cut.#TD#
Wangchuck drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wangchuck trying to control the position but Van Cleefe is working away. #SUB#
Wangchuck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Van Cleefe is not content to let Wangchuck control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Van Cleefe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wangchuck is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Van Cleefe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Wangchuck tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wangchuck has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wangchuck passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Van Cleefe! #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.
Van Cleefe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Van Cleefe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Cleefe is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Wangchuck goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Van Cleefe is on top in guard.
Van Cleefe preventing the sweep.
Van Cleefe wants to control from the top but Wangchuck keeps moving.
Van Cleefe postures up. #T3#
Van Cleefe passes Wangchuck's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Wangchuck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wangchuck is in trouble now - Van Cleefe has advanced to mount!
Wangchuck has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wangchuck is surviving well by controlling Van Cleefe's body position as best he can.
Wangchuck working to try and regain half guard.
Wangchuck bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wangchuck slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Wangchuck wants to take a breather but Van Cleefe is having none of it.
Wangchuck working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Van Cleefe's thigh. Van Cleefe counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wangchuck is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wangchuck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Cleefe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wangchuck showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wangchuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Cleefe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Lotay Wangchuck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lotay Wangchuck's cut.
That's time! Wangchuck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Van Cleefe throws a series of punches but Wangchuck avoids them all with ease.
Van Cleefe misses with a few strikes there.
Van Cleefe punishes Wangchuck's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Wangchuck closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van Cleefe quickly recovers to half guard.
Van Cleefe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wangchuck has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wangchuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Cleefe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangchuck slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Van Cleefe keeping moving, preventing Wangchuck from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wangchuck drops back, looking for a kneebar! Van Cleefe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Van Cleefe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Van Cleefe! #REVB##T1#
Wangchuck gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wangchuck regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Cleefe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangchuck is keeping the position for now.
Lotay Wangchuck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Cleefe advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Van Cleefe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wangchuck rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Van Cleefe's guard! Nice work there by Wangchuck! #T2##SUB#
Wangchuck postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Cleefe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wangchuck, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Wangchuck is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Cleefe defends well.
Van Cleefe trying to control but Wangchuck is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wangchuck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Wangchuck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Cleefe defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Van Cleefe drops back looking for a leg! Wangchuck is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wangchuck manages to kick Van Cleefe off! Van Cleefe jumps back into Wangchuck's guard.
Wangchuck controls Van Cleefe momentarily but Van Cleefe frees himself.
Van Cleefe tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangchuck is retaining full guard.
Van Cleefe wants to control from the top but Wangchuck keeps moving.
Wangchuck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Cleefe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wangchuck trying to keep a closed guard but Van Cleefe is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Wangchuck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Cleefe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Cleefe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Cleefe forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Wangchuck actively working from the bottom here.
Wangchuck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Cleefe is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for a kimura here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Van Cleefe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lotay Wangchuck's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Van Cleefe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Wangchuck drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Wangchuck goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Van Cleefe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wangchuck but great work by Van Cleefe.
Wangchuck tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Cleefe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wangchuck struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangchuck is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Van Cleefe trying to control the position but Wangchuck is working away.
Van Cleefe tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wangchuck is looking for a sweep.
Wangchuck manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wangchuck trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Van Cleefe manages to pass to mount! #T2#
Wangchuck is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Cleefe trying to control but Wangchuck is having none of it. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe goes for an armbar but Wangchuck turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wangchuck.
Van Cleefe controlling the position.#T3#
Van Cleefe is trying to control the position but Wangchuck postures up.
Wangchuck tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Cleefe is retaining full guard.
Van Cleefe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wangchuck seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wangchuck preventing the sweep. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wangchuck is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Van Cleefe keeping moving, preventing Wangchuck from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wangchuck is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Cleefe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Cleefe has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Wangchuck keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lee Van Cleefe.
I think Van Cleefe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Van Cleefe!
Post fight, Lee Van Cleefe took to the microphone: 'Sho Kosugi I am here. Fight me.'.

Event: SAFO 55 Jovanovic v Lucroy
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1##KD2#
Van Cleefe drops Gracie with a beautiful combination! Gracie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Cleefe is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Big Dog Gracie has been cut.
A low kick from Van Cleefe is predictable there #TD#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Van Cleefe didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Cleefe has wrist control.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Cleefe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Cleefe trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Gracie throwing shots but Van Cleefe is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Cleefe has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Van Cleefe's temple.
Van Cleefe trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up. #SUB#
Gracie is working for an americana but Van Cleefe has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Gracie was thinking about the submission.#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.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Van Cleefe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Van Cleefe!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Cleefe is retaining full guard. #T3#
Van Cleefe wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Van Cleefe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Van Cleefe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Van Cleefe! #T4#
Gracie lands a nice shot to the head.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Van Cleefe is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Van Cleefe turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Van Cleefe preventing the sweep.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Dog Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Dog Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Van Cleefe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Van Cleefe misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Cleefe throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Van Cleefe lands a jab.
Van Cleefe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Cleefe scores with a body shot.
Van Cleefe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Cleefe lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Van Cleefe.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Cleefe prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Dog Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Van Cleefe breaks the clinch.
Van Cleefe scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee Van Cleefe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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 Cleefe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Big Dog Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Van Cleefe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Cleefe.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie grinds an elbow into Van Cleefe's temple. #SUB#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Van Cleefe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Van Cleefe.#T2#
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Van Cleefe tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Finch Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3##SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Van Cleefe eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is controlling Van Cleefe's trapped leg to prevent Van Cleefe from advancing to side control.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van Cleefe prevents Gracie from getting back to his feet.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie! #REVR#
Gracie scoring with punches and elbows.
Van Cleefe is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Van Cleefe is working away.
Van Cleefe taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Van Cleefe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Big Dog Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Van Cleefe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Van Cleefe is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Van Cleefe's guard.
Gracie pushing down on Van Cleefe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Big Dog Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is nestled in close to Van Cleefe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie 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.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Cleefe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Gracie winds up and cracks Van Cleefe with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Cleefe defends it well.
Van Cleefe is trying to control but Gracie passes into side control! #SU#
Gracie has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Van Cleefe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.#T2#
Van Cleefe lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Cleefe. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Van Cleefe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie throws a lazy body kick
and Van Cleefe counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie tries to clinch
and Van Cleefe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Cleefe cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Cleefe scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Van Cleefe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Cleefe cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Cleefe scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
Gracie clinches.
Van Cleefe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Gracie has Van Cleefe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Cleefe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Van Cleefe.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Cleefe smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Dog Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Cleefe scores with a three punch combo!
Van Cleefe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie. #TD#
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Van Cleefe is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Van Cleefe is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT#
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe gets back to full guard.
Gracie cracks Van Cleefe with a solid left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Van Cleefe!

Event: SAFO 50: Kong vs Namasuzuki
Date: Apr 02, 2020

#R1#
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Cleefe is looking to counter punch.
A cross from McGuire lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.#KD2#
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Van Cleefe tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Van Cleefe back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Van Cleefe is rocked!
Van Cleefe is holding his hands too far apart here. McGuire throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Van Cleefe is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin McGuire!
Our winner, Kevin McGuire, 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.
In defeat, Lee Van Cleefe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: SAFO 41 Marston vs Maximus
Date: Feb 27, 2020

#R1#
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Cleefe is just out of range.
Van Cleefe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Ivan Petrov has been cut.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Van Cleefe circles away easily#KD#
and Van Cleefe counters with a left and a right that hurts Petrov! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Van Cleefe jumps into full mount!
Van Cleefe prevents Petrov from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Van Cleefe has isolated one of Petrov's arms. Petrov looking to fight him off but Van Cleefe twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Van Cleefe!

Event: SAFO 37 Russian Collusion
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Egomi throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Van Cleefe moves into the clinch.
Van Cleefe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Cleefe lands with a right to the head.
Van Cleefe lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Van Cleefe as the two fighters clinch.
Egomi working hard to break the clinch.
Van Cleefe lands with a short shot to the head.
Egomi takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Aron Egomi has been cut.
Van Cleefe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Cleefe scores with a shoulder strike.
Egomi is breathing heavily.
Van Cleefe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Van Cleefe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Cleefe swats away the attempt to clinch by Egomi.
As Egomi backs off Van Cleefe throws a huge counter combo but Egomi manages to avoid it all.#T1##CL2#
Van Cleefe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Egomi is trying to break free.
Egomi throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Cleefe.
Still in the clinch, Van Cleefe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Cleefe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Cleefe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Cleefe lands a shot to the body.#KD2#
Van Cleefe drops Egomi with a big right hand! Van Cleefe charges in looking to finish - Egomi manages to keep Van Cleefe in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat. #ROC2#
Egomi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Cleefe stands and throws Egomi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oh Egomi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Van Cleefe in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Egomi is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Van Cleefe!
Lee Van Cleefe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2020

#R1#
Van Cleefe misses the jab.
Van Cleefe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Van Cleefe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Van Cleefe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Cleefe scrambles back to his feet.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Van Cleefe's ribs.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller looks to land a combination but Van Cleefe avoids it well.
Van Cleefe throws a counter combo.
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller cracks Van Cleefe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Miller has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Miller connects with a jab.
Van Cleefe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Cleefe throws a leg kick
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Cleefe doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Cleefe avoids the body shot from Miller.
Van Cleefe is looking for the big counter here.
Jab by Miller.
Miller swings for the body but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
Van Cleefe unleashes a big counter combination but Miller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Cleefe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Cleefe.
Miller scores with a jab. Van Cleefe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Cleefe is just out of range.
Jab from Miller.
Van Cleefe throws a combination that misses
and Miller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Cleefe doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Miller counter with a right hand. #T3#
Van Cleefe ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
Van Cleefe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Cleefe throws a combination that misses
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.
Van Cleefe walks into a stiff left hand from Miller.
Miller scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Miller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller thuds a left hand into Van Cleefe's body.
Van Cleefe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Cleefe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eddie Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Cleefe's head backwards.
Van Cleefe misses with an uppercut
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Van Cleefe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miller counters with a left and a right that stings Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Cleefe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miller lands with a nice body punch.
Miller cracks Van Cleefe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Van Cleefe's defenses.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Cleefe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Van Cleefe walks into a straight right hand from Miller.#T1#
Miller scores with the left hand. Van Cleefe knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller lands the left hand.
Miller thuds a left hand into Van Cleefe's body.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miller scores with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Van Cleefe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Miller has got the better of the exchanges.
Miller lands with a hook. Van Cleefe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Cleefe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Miller.#T2#
Miller scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Cleefe with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Miller lands.
Van Cleefe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Van Cleefe thows a leg kick but Miller checks it
and Van Cleefe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Cleefe throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Van Cleefe takes one on the button.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
Van Cleefe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Cleefe needs to keep his hands up - Miller had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Miller jabs Van Cleefe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller lands a jab to Van Cleefe's midsection.
Van Cleefe walks into a jab.
Eddie Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Cleefe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Cleefe was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Cleefe's head backwards.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Van Cleefe's head back.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Cleefe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Miller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miller digs a good body shot into Van Cleefe's ribs.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Cleefe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller sets himself, and Van Cleefe steps forward looking for the clinch! Miller avoids it this time.
Miller lands with a hook. Van Cleefe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller scores with a body shot.
Van Cleefe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Van Cleefe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Van Cleefe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Cleefe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Cleefe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Cleefe was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.#T2#
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Miller lands.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller lands a jab to the head.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van Cleefe eats them both and turns towards Miller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Cleefe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Cleefe throws a leg kick
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Van Cleefe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Miller misses with a shot to the body
and Van Cleefe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Miller has been cut.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Cleefe! But no joy.
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Cleefe's hands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miller.
Lee Van Cleefe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Van Cleefe seems unphased.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miller scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Miller connects with a looping right hand.
Miller is looking to wear down Van Cleefe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Cleefe doesn't seem bothered though.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Cleefe can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller scores with a decent looking hook.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Van Cleefe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Danga de danga de dang - Miller scores with a four punch combination!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Miller!
Eddie Miller thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RapidFC 55
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Ben tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Cleefe swivels and escapes.
Van Cleefe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Ben shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Cleefe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ben's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Van Cleefe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ben can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ben in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ben controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Van Cleefe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ben is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Van Cleefe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ben trying to control but Van Cleefe is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ben throws a big right hand that misses.
Ben throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Cleefe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ben is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Cleefe has wrist control.
Ben lands a couple of elbows.
Ben trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Cleefe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Cleefe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ben sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ben is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Cleefe has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ben is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Van Cleefe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Cleefe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ben.
Ben passes into half guard.
Van Cleefe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Van Cleefe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ben makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ben lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ben slips nicely into half guard.
Van Cleefe is looking for a sweep. Ben is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ben tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Cleefe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ben lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Van Cleefe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ben.
Ben looking to pass the guard.
Ben in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ben is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ben is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ben landing some decent shots from guard.
Ben makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ben distracts Van Cleefe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Van Cleefe working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Van Cleefe keeping moving, preventing Ben from controlling successfully.
Ben scoring with some ground and pound.
Ben must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Van Cleefe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ben is aware though and is defending well.
Ben cracks Van Cleefe with a solid left hand.
Ben looking to pass the guard.
Ben won't allow Van Cleefe to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Cleefe keeping full guard, as Ben tries to pass.
Ben stands up over Van Cleefe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Yowis Ben dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Ben closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ben lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Ben postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Cleefe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ben, into his guard. #REVR#
Ben looking to control. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ben is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Cleefe defends well.#SUB#
Van Cleefe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Van Cleefe throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Van Cleefe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ben is looking for a triangle but Van Cleefe pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Ben looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ben has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Ben is looking for a triangle but Van Cleefe pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ben is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ben is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Van Cleefe drops back looking for a leg! Ben is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ben manages to kick Van Cleefe off! Van Cleefe jumps back into Ben's guard. #SUB#
Van Cleefe drops back looking for a leg! Ben is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ben manages to kick Van Cleefe off! Van Cleefe jumps back into Ben's guard. #T3#
Van Cleefe slips nicely into half guard.
Yowis Ben has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ben gets full guard.
Van Cleefe stopping the sweep attempt from Ben.
Ben keeping full guard, as Van Cleefe tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ben gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Cleefe counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Yowis Ben has been cut.
Ben closes the distance and clinches up with Van Cleefe, looking for a takedown. Ben pushes Van Cleefe against the cage but Van Cleefe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Cleefe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ben shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Cleefe defends it nicely.
Van Cleefe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee Van Cleefe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yowis Ben.
Ben is breathing heavily.
Ben shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Cleefe sprawls well. Van Cleefe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ben gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Cleefe lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Van Cleefe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yowis Ben's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ben shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Van Cleefe is trying to defend but Ben finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Van Cleefe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ben thows a huge punch but Van Cleefe dodges it nicely.
Ben landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Ben is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ben connects with a nice short shot to Van Cleefe's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ben seems to be looking for submissions.
Van Cleefe is not content to let Ben control the position.#T1#
Van Cleefe is looking for a sweep. Ben is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Van Cleefe actively working from the bottom here.
Ben working the head and body with strikes.
Van Cleefe is not content to let Ben control the position.
Van Cleefe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ben scores with a couple of nice shots.
Van Cleefe trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Ben there.
Ground and pound from Ben. #T2#
Ground and pound from Ben.
Ben trying to mount his opponent but Van Cleefe defends it.
Van Cleefe trying to control here.
Ben lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ben looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Ben is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Ben is stalling here. Van Cleefe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ben seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Van Cleefe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ben is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Van Cleefe off and has taken his back!
The referee is taking a good look at Van Cleefe as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Ben!
Ben is landing with strikes from the back.
Ben is punishing Van Cleefe with some ground and pound.
Van Cleefe is in bad spot here.
Van Cleefe is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Van Cleefe is taking damage to the body and head.
Ben is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Van Cleefe. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Cleefe looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ben just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Can Van Cleefe hold on?! Ben is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Van Cleefe just trying to survive but Ben is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Cleefe tries to roll but Ben sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Ben is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ben gets his hands free as Van Cleefe looks to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yowis Ben!

Event: RapidFC 48
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Westwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Cleefe moves away.
It looked like Van Cleefe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Westwood tries to clinch there but Van Cleefe circles away.
Van Cleefe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Westwood throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Cleefe counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Lebo Westwood has been cut.
Van Cleefe throws a monster overhand right that drops Westwood! Van Cleefe follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Van Cleefe!
Lee Van Cleefe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2019

#R1##TD#
Van Cleefe gets caught napping as Sixx dives in and scores a takedown. Van Cleefe manages to retain guard.
Our spies down at at The Forge inform us that Van Cleefe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sixx tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Cleefe is retaining full guard.
Van Cleefe being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Cleefe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sixx passes Van Cleefe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sixx lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sixx 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.#SUB#
Van Cleefe is defending against the submission attempts here by Sixx.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixx working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sixx is nestled in close to Van Cleefe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Sixx stalling.
Sixx throwing shots but Van Cleefe is blocking nicely.
Sixx stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sixx throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Cleefe wants to get back to full guard.
Sixx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sixx's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sixx seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Van Cleefe for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nice cross by Sixx.#CUT#
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.#CL#
Sixx closes the distance and clinches.
Van Cleefe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sixx lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Sixx has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Van Cleefe clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Van Cleefe grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Sixx biding his time, controlling Van Cleefe. #SUB#
Sixx is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Van Cleefe with him. Van Cleefe is trying to defend but Sixx has an arm under the chin now! Van Cleefe grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vinnie Sixx!
A very excited looking Vinnie Sixx 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Nakamura moves into the clinch.
Van Cleefe swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Nakamura. #TD2#
Nakamura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Van Cleefe uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is sitting in close to Nakamura's body. Nakamura has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Van Cleefe is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Van Cleefe is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nakamura.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Toru Nakamura!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Dio moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Dio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dio works over Van Cleefe's head and body with a nice combination.
Van Cleefe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dio 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.
Dio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
A jab from Dio finds it's way through Van Cleefe's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Van Cleefe tries to sprawl but Dio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Van Cleefe is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Dio there.
Van Cleefe trying to control from the bottom.
Van Cleefe has hold of Dio's hands but Dio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Dio controlling the action here.
It looks like Dio might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Van Cleefe looking for submissions off his back.
Dio working over Van Cleefe with some ground and pound. Van Cleefe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Dio seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Van Cleefe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Dio!
John Dio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lee Van Cleefe (ranked 5570 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Uzun (ranked 4127 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzun has chosen "Trogdor the Burninator" by Strong Bad as his entrance music. Van Cleefe has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

185 cm
19 yrs
255 lbs

195 cm
25 yrs
280 lbs

Van Cleefe

Uzun

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lee Van Cleefe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bogdan Uzun!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Uzun throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Van Cleefe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Uzun is in Van Cleefe's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Cleefe (0) vs (2) Uzun
Van Cleefe is breathing heavily.
Uzun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Cleefe is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzun pushing down on Van Cleefe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Uzun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Cleefe is just riding it out for now. Uzun eventually gives up the hold.
Uzun is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Van Cleefe tries to roll over but Uzun keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Uzun is working for a submission of some sort.
Uzun is taking a breather. Van Cleefe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uzun is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Cleefe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uzun.
Uzun tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Cleefe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Uzun controlling the pace.
Van Cleefe is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Uzun is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe is looking to control Uzun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Cleefe avoid being mounted?

Uzun is working for a kimura but Van Cleefe is defending it quite comfortably.
Uzun has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Van Cleefe (0) vs (5) Uzun

Uzun wants to finish this one by submission but Van Cleefe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Uzun.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Uzun working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

Uzun is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Van Cleefe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzun tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Uzun jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Van Cleefe manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Uzun looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Uzun is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Cleefe is defending well.

Uzun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Cleefe has escaped the position, nice work there.

Uzun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Cleefe, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Uzun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Uzun controls the position.

Uzun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Uzun working away.

Uzun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Uzun tries for a kimura but Van Cleefe is defending well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Uzun tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Uzun has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Uzun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Cleefe, who protects the arm well.

Uzun tries for a kimura but Van Cleefe is defending well.

Uzun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Uzun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Cleefe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Van Cleefe is looking to regain half guard here but Uzun keeps moving and retains side control.

Uzun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Uzun is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Cleefe is defending well.
Van Cleefe is looking to reverse the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Uzun tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Uzun has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uzun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Cleefe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Uzun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Cleefe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Uzun taking a breather here.

Uzun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Cleefe, who protects the arm well.

Uzun tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Uzun has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Uzun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Uzun politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Uzun prefers to stall for the moment though.

Uzun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Cleefe, who protects the arm well.

Uzun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Cleefe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Uzun is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Cleefe is defending well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Uzun controlling the position from side mount.

Uzun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Uzun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Uzun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Cleefe, who protects the arm well.

Uzun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Cleefe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Uzun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Uzun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Cleefe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Uzun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Van Cleefe is being controlled here.

Uzun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Cleefe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Uzun is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Cleefe is defending well.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Uzun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Cleefe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Uzun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Cleefe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Uzun looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Uzun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Cleefe has escaped the position, nice work there.

Uzun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Uzun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Uzun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Cleefe has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Uzun tries for a kimura but Van Cleefe is defending well.
Uzun controlling from side mount.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Uzun is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Cleefe is defending well.

Uzun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Cleefe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Uzun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uzun wins on points by 5 to 0.
Bogdan Uzun decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2019

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Dio as he connects with a hook.
Dio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Dio lands a two punch combo.
Dio feints a jab promting Van Cleefe to slip. Dio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van Cleefe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Dio drives through and clinches with Van Cleefe against the cage.
Van Cleefe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dio lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dio feints a jab promting Van Cleefe to slip. Dio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van Cleefe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Dio has managed to clinch. #T1##BC2#
Dio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been hearing reports that Van Cleefe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dio checks a low kick from Van Cleefe.
Dio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Cleefe on the side of the head.
Dio lands a nice hook to Van Cleefe's body. Van Cleefe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Dio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Cleefe sprawls well initially but Dio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dio moves into full mount! Van Cleefe won't be happy about that!
Dio controlling the position easily from mount.
Dio scoring with strikes but Van Cleefe is staying in there. #T2#
Dio lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dio unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Van Cleefe wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dio celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dio!
John Dio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1##TD#
Umbutu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Cleefe tries to get to full guard but Umbutu has control of the leg.
Van Cleefe is trying to control but can't.
Umbutu thows a huge punch but Van Cleefe dodges it nicely.
Van Cleefe tries to get to full guard but Umbutu has control of the leg.
Umbutu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Cleefe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Umbutu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Van Cleefe is looking to control Umbutu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Cleefe avoid being mounted?
Umbutu working over Van Cleefe with some ground and pound. Van Cleefe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Umbutu wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Cleefe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Umbutu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Van Cleefe moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Umbutu has his hands clasped together but Van Cleefe extends and breaks Umbutu's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Van Cleefe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Van Cleefe!
After winning the bout, Lee Van Cleefe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2019

#R1#
Fury throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Cleefe's head.#CUT#
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Fury lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fury lands with a straight right. Van Cleefe didn't see that one coming.
Van Cleefe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fury circles away quickly and effectively.
Fury lands a nice looking body shot.
Fury's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Cleefe under the eye.
Fury jabs at Van Cleefe's body.#KD#
Fury sends Van Cleefe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fury is motioning to the referee to let Van Cleefe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Van Cleefe is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fury is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Van Cleefe flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Van Cleefe is out cold! Fury holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Fury!
Nick Fury 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1##TD#
Sixx gets the takedown into side control.
Sixx advances to mount.
Van Cleefe working to try and regain half guard.
Sixx controlling the pace for now.
Sixx landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sixx controlling the pace for now.
Van Cleefe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sixx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sixx avoids the attempt from Van Cleefe to control.
Sixx landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Sixx lands a big shot there that rocks Van Cleefe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #CUT#
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Oooh a big shot lands for Sixx! Van Cleefe is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vinnie Sixx!
Vinnie Sixx decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2019

#R1#
Van Cleefe takes a kick to the side of the head.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe avoids the head kick by King.
Van Cleefe throws a counter combo.
Van Cleefe 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.
King throws a leg kick which misses Van Cleefe's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Cleefe tries to avoid it.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Cleefe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Yao King has been cut.
King checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from King.
Van Cleefe feints the counter takedown.
King feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Cleefe's calf.
King scores with a head kick. Van Cleefe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been hearing reports that King has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Van Cleefe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Van Cleefe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
Yao King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from King.
Van Cleefe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt.
King tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Van Cleefe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van Cleefe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of King is proving hard to escape from.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Cleefe throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
King working for a triangle but Van Cleefe defends it easily. #T2#
Van Cleefe trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Van Cleefe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control King haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
King pulls Van Cleefe in to control the position. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and King dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Van Cleefe trying to control the position. #T3#
King controlling from the top position.
Van Cleefe is trying to control the position but King postures up. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! King escapes and throws Van Cleefe's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
King controls the position from side control.
Van Cleefe is looking to regain half guard here but King keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Cleefe is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King controls the position from side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Yao King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yao King's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
King lands with a cross.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Cleefe manages to avoid it.
As King backs off Van Cleefe throws a huge counter combo but King manages to avoid it all.
King thuds a left hand into Van Cleefe's body.
King throws a head kick but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
Van Cleefe takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Cleefe's calf.
Van Cleefe misses with a two punch combination.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King thumps Van Cleefe with a low kick.#T1#
Van Cleefe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Van Cleefe moves out of range easily.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Cleefe.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Cleefe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Cleefe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King throws a nice head kick!
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King misses with a head kick.
King backing away here, and Van Cleefe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for King.
King looks to land a body kick but Van Cleefe moved away.
Van Cleefe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Van Cleefe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
King lands a high kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King throws out a loose jab but Van Cleefe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Van Cleefe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
King misses with a jab to the body
and Van Cleefe counters with a right, left combo that wobbles King badly! Van Cleefe follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks King out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Van Cleefe finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lee Van Cleefe!
A very excited looking Lee Van Cleefe 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2019

#R1#
Baramari misses with a head kick.
Van Cleefe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baramari tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Cleefe avoided it.
Van Cleefe tries to clinch up
and Baramari counters with a nice body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Baramari.
Baramari connects with a body shot.
Baramari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Baramari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Baramari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Cleefe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baramari.
Baramari with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Cleefe looks winded!#KD#
Baramari lands a big head kick that sends Van Cleefe tumbling to the mat! Baramari takes a step backwards and waves Van Cleefe back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.#T1#
Baramari drops Van Cleefe with a big left hand! Van Cleefe is injured, injured bad! Baramari jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Baramari!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2019

#R1#
Van Cleefe thuds his shin into the meat of Brown's side.
Decent striking displayed by Van Cleefe there.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Cleefe throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Van Cleefe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Cleefe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
Brown 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.
Brown swings for the body but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
Van Cleefe throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Brown is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Cleefe lands with a nice body kick.
That kick from Van Cleefe tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Van Cleefe.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Cleefe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Van Cleefe misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD2#
Van Cleefe lands a big uppercut and Brown crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Brown looks OK. Van Cleefe waves Brown back to his feet!#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
Van Cleefe ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Brown's jaw. Brown's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Van Cleefe does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Van Cleefe!
During a confident post fight interview, Lee Van Cleefe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2019

#R1##KD2#
Van Cleefe drops Sand with a beautiful combination! Sand stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Cleefe is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Sand is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Boris Sand has been cut.
Van Cleefe circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Sand tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Van Cleefe wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Van Cleefe!
After winning the bout, Lee Van Cleefe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1##CL#
Jennings moves into the clinch successfully.
Jennings dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Van Cleefe jumps guard but Jennings turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Van Cleefe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Jennings.
Jennings lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Cleefe backwards.
Van Cleefe tries to work over Jennings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Cleefe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Jennings manages to break the clinch.
Jennings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jennings moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Cleefe swings wildly with an uppercut but Jennings uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Van Cleefe pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jennings doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jennings manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Jennings is looking to stand up but Van Cleefe won't let him.
Jennings has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Jennings stands and steps away. Van Cleefe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jennings feints a jab promting Van Cleefe to slip. Jennings then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van Cleefe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.#CL#
Jennings has managed to clinch. #BC#
Jennings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Jennings has closed the distance and engaged Van Cleefe in a clinch.
A short right from Jennings.
Jennings really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Van Cleefe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Van Cleefe drags the fight down to the ground. #T2##SU#
Jennings stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Cleefe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jennings softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!#BC#
Jennings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jennings misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Cleefe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bubba Jennings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Van Cleefe.
A punch combination from Jennings misses.
Jennings wants to clinch but Van Cleefe slips to the side
and Van Cleefe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jennings tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Cleefe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Cleefe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jennings with a body shot.#T3#
Jennings misses with a combination
and Jennings takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Jennings has been cut.
Jennings scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
Jennings drives through and clinches with Van Cleefe against the cage.
Jennings keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Cleefe's efforts to push away.
Jennings blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Jennings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Cleefe throws a low kick, looking for Jennings's leg but Jennings calmly moves out of range.
Van Cleefe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Cleefe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jennings scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4##CL#
Jennings moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Cleefe doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Van Cleefe jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Van Cleefe working for a triangle but Jennings defends it easily.
Jennings will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jennings landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jennings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Cleefe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jennings has managed to get both his arms back between Van Cleefe's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Jennings stands and steps away. Van Cleefe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jennings dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jennings tries to clinch up but Van Cleefe circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Van Cleefe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Cleefe slips a jab and a cross from Jennings.
Jennings fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Cleefe throws a counter combo.
Van Cleefe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Jennings forces Van Cleefe back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jennings lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Cleefe backwards. #BC#
Jennings breaks from the clinch.
Van Cleefe slips a jab and a cross from Jennings.
Bubba Jennings is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe slips a jab and a cross from Jennings.
It seemed like Van Cleefe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jennings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Cleefe.
Jennings throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Cleefe counters with a body kick that stops Jennings in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jennings fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bubba Jennings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Jennings fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jennings tries to clinch up but Van Cleefe circles away and keeps his distance.
Jennings wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Cleefe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jennings tries to clinch up.
Jennings is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jennings scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Cleefe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jennings smiles and moves away. #T2#
Jennings connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jennings moves in looking to clinch but Van Cleefe pushes him off.
It seemed like Van Cleefe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jennings fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jennings wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jennings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Van Cleefe scores with a four punch combination!
Jennings throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Van Cleefe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jennings scores with a three punch combo!
Jennings is looking to clinch.
Jennings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Cleefe can do to turn this around?
Jennings throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Cleefe counters with a low kick, right behind Jennings 's knee.
Jennings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Cleefe. #KD2#
Van Cleefe catches Jennings napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Jennings to the canvas! #ROC2#
Jennings is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Cleefe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jennings's guard. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jennings has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Cleefe trying to control the action but Jennings is working from the bottom. #T4#
Van Cleefe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jennings tries to roll over but Van Cleefe keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Van Cleefe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Van Cleefe misses with a head kick.
Jennings wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Cleefe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jennings.
Jennings misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Cleefe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Cleefe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jennings defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings throws a nice looking combination but Van Cleefe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jennings throws a right hand that Van Cleefe ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Cleefe also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jennings tries to clinch but Van Cleefe moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Van Cleefe tries to keep at a distance but Jennings has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Cleefe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jennings pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Cleefe wants to stall.
Van Cleefe goes for a takedown attempt but Jennings pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bubba Jennings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Van Cleefe.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Cleefe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Cleefe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jennings fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
Van Cleefe tries to bum rush Jennings with a series of wild strikes but Jennings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jennings lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Jennings rushes Van Cleefe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jennings lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Jennings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Jennings scores with a four punch combination!
Jennings tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Cleefe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice combination there by Jennings.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jennings misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Van Cleefe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Van Cleefe tries to get set, Jennings tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Cleefe manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Jennings has Van Cleefe up against the cage in a clinch.
Jennings lands a left hand. #BC#
Jennings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bubba Jennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jennings throws a one two combo.
Van Cleefe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jennings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Van Cleefe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jennings throws a one two combo. #T4#
Jennings throws a series of punches but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Cleefe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jennings circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Cleefe misses with a wild body shot.
Jennings lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jennings wants to clinch up but Van Cleefe keeps it at a distance.
Van Cleefe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jennings defends it well.
Van Cleefe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jennings.
Van Cleefe dodges the punch combination from Jennings.
And Van Cleefe tries to counter it with a takedown but Jennings pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jennings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jennings is looking to clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2019

#R1#
And Win A scores with a one two! Van Cleefe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD#
And Win A lands a big right hand that sends Van Cleefe crashing to the mat! And Win A stays standing though and waves Van Cleefe back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
And Win A shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than And Win A was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ROC#
Van Cleefe is rocked!
And Win A lands a strong strike to the head of Van Cleefe. That's dazed him! And Win A looking to finish here. Van Cleefe is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - And Win A lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Just Fight And Win A!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Van Cleefe takes a swing at Prime's ribcage but misses.
Van Cleefe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Prime avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Prime drives through and clinches with Van Cleefe against the cage. #BC#
Prime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prime looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Cleefe lands with a good body shot.
Van Cleefe lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Prime throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Cleefe was covering up waiting for the punch and Prime finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Prime is breathing heavily.
Prime looking to pass the guard.
Van Cleefe looking to control.
Prime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Cleefe is keeping the position for now.
Prime advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Cleefe manages to get to full guard.
Van Cleefe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prime is one step ahead there. #T1#
Van Cleefe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Prime's guard. #REVB#
Van Cleefe trying to control but Prime is working from the bottom.
Prime controlling the position.
Van Cleefe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Prime is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Van Cleefe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prime swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Cleefe trying to control but Prime is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Cleefe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Prime has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Prime looking for a sweep. Not yet Prime, not yet.
Van Cleefe being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Van Cleefe misses with a body shot #TD#
and Prime counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Prime is thwarting Van Cleefe's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Prime is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Cleefe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Cleefe controls Prime momentarily but Prime frees himself.
Prime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Cleefe is keeping the position for now.
Prime has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Cleefe keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully. #T4#
Prime tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Cleefe is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Prime lying in Van Cleefe's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Van Cleefe decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Prime taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Van Cleefe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2019

#R1#
Sitsopirang thuds a left hand into Van Cleefe's body.
Sitsopirang misses with a wild combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Cleefe. #CL#
Sitsopirang has managed to clinch.
Sitsopirang tries to pull guard but Van Cleefe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Van Cleefe lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsopirang backwards.
Van Cleefe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Cleefe is trying to drag Sitsopirang to the mat but Sitsopirang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Van Cleefe looking to throw knees to the head but Sitsopirang is blocking nicely. #TD#
Sitsopirang has picked Van Cleefe up - he's going for a ride! Sitsopirang dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sitsopirang prevents Van Cleefe from improving his position.
Van Cleefe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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!#SUB2#
Sitsopirang stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Van Cleefe has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Sitsopirang manages to get his head free but now Van Cleefe has transitioned to an armbar! Sitsopirang grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Van Cleefe! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Van Cleefe!

Event: X ETREM X 7H
Date: Mar 17, 2019

#R1#
Venom throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Venom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Venom.
Van Cleefe is wriggling around but Venom manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR#
Nice strikes from Venom there.
Van Cleefe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ground and pound from Venom.
Van Cleefe is breathing heavily.
Venom looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Venom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Venom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Venom lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Van Cleefe! More strikes land and this one is all over! Venom jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vick Venom!
Vick Venom took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Gigantus arn schooled you now so have i you had nothing for me I'm a class above you boy learn your place bitch!! Who else wants the VENOM???'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2019

#R1##TD#
Van Cleefe gets caught napping as OCallaghan dives in and scores a takedown. Van Cleefe manages to retain guard.
OCallaghan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OCallaghan tries to stand but Van Cleefe is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for a triangle but OCallaghan pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for a triangle but OCallaghan pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OCallaghan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
OCallaghan gets to his feet. Van Cleefe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Van Cleefe tries to move into range but OCallaghan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
OCallaghan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OCallaghan connects with a high kick.
OCallaghan lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick from OCallaghan lands but Van Cleefe takes it in his stride.
OCallaghan connects with a high kick. #ROC#
Van Cleefe is rocked!
OCallaghan dances in with a quick combination. Van Cleefe is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from OCallaghan snaps Van Cleefe's head back. Van Cleefe stumbles backwards against the cage. OCallaghan steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Van Cleefe's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Van Cleefe just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie OCallaghan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2019

#R1#
Van Cleefe 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.
Evers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An inside leg kick from Van Cleefe misses.
Evers tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Cleefe avoided it.
Marc Evers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Cleefe stuffs the takedown.
Evers throws a head kick that Van Cleefe semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe just misses with a punch to the body.
Evers avoids the body shot from Van Cleefe.
Evers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Evers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Cleefe unleashes a big counter combination but Evers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Evers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe looks to land a body kick but Evers moved away.
Evers lands a jab.
Van Cleefe misses with a leg kick
and Evers counters with a head kick. That will keep Van Cleefe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T1#
Van Cleefe clobbers Evers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Marc Evers has been cut.
Van Cleefe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Evers gets a clinch. #BC#
Evers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Cleefe just misses with a punch to the body.
Evers misses with a wild body shot.
Van Cleefe feints the counter takedown.
Van Cleefe thumps Evers with a low kick.
A big left from Van Cleefe misses.
Van Cleefe misses the shot to the body.
Evers shoots in but no luck this time.
Evers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Cleefe defends well and Evers ends up having to push Van Cleefe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Van Cleefe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Evers to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Evers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Cleefe wants to control but Evers postures up.
Van Cleefe seems a little lost for a moment, as Evers dominates the positioning.#SU#
Evers has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A big right from Van Cleefe misses.
Evers shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Cleefe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Evers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Evers is breathing heavily.
Evers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Cleefe's waist but Van Cleefe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Evers off to one side.
Evers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evers moves in looking to clinch but Van Cleefe pushes him off.
Van Cleefe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Cleefe.
Evers tries to bum rush Van Cleefe with a series of wild strikes but Van Cleefe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Cleefe unleashes a big counter combination but Evers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Cleefe misses with a kick to the body.
Evers scores with a three punch combo!
Van Cleefe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evers.
Van Cleefe takes a swing at Evers's ribcage but misses.
Van Cleefe throws a hook to the side of Evers's head but Evers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Evers.
A little feinted left hand from Evers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Cleefe throws a wild body kick that Evers sees coming a mile off.
Van Cleefe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T4#
Van Cleefe misses the body punch
and Evers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Van Cleefe is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Evers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Cleefe as he avoids it easily.
Evers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Van Cleefe looks to score with a jab to the body but Evers is just out of range.
Van Cleefe just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Cleefe misses the shot to the body.
Evers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Evers fails with the takedown
and Van Cleefe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Cleefe connects with a right hand. Evers shakes it off.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lee Van Cleefe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Van Cleefe misses with a hook.
Evers looks for a takedown but Van Cleefe sprawls well.
Van Cleefe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Van Cleefe gets tackled into the cage by Evers. Evers maintains the clinch.
Van Cleefe is looking to break free of the clinch but Evers has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evers is looking for a takedown.
Evers is pushing Van Cleefe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Evers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Evers is trying to drag Van Cleefe to the mat but Van Cleefe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Evers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evers 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 Cleefe walks away with a smile on his face. Evers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Cleefe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee Van Cleefe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Cleefe wants to slow Evers down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Cleefe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Evers rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Cleefe shoots in looking for a takedown. Evers tries to sprawl out of it but Van Cleefe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marc Evers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#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.
Van Cleefe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evers defends it nicely.
Evers dips to his left and cracks Van Cleefe with an uppercut!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Cleefe, right into the meat.
Evers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Cleefe. That did some damage!
Evers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Cleefe is fending him off so far but Evers persists. Nope, Van Cleefe circles away and we're back to standing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Evers checks a leg kick. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Van Cleefe.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Cleefe throws a punch but it's blocked by Evers.
Van Cleefe wants to get back to striking at distance but Evers won't allow it. #TD#
Evers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Evers wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Cleefe throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Evers looking for a guillotine here but Van Cleefe defends easily.
Van Cleefe wanted to stand there but Evers had control of the position. #T4#
Evers pulls Van Cleefe in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Evers isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Van Cleefe stacks Evers on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Van Cleefe!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evers is looking to reverse the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lee Van Cleefe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Van Cleefe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Van Cleefe tries to keep at a distance but Evers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Evers wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Cleefe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Cleefe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Evers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Van Cleefe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Evers or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Cleefe, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Evers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Evers is standing up over Van Cleefe. Van Cleefe looks to escape but Evers dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##REVB#
Evers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Evers decides to stand back up. Evers steps back and let's Van Cleefe get back to his feet.
Evers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evers shoots in for a double leg but Van Cleefe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Evers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Cleefe throws a right hand that Evers ducks under and follows up with a left that Evers also avoids with ease.
Evers dodges the punch combination from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe misses with a double jab.
Evers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Evers looks to land a combination but Van Cleefe avoids it well.
And Van Cleefe tries to counter it with a takedown but Evers pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Van Cleefe keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Cleefe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Cleefe throws a wild body kick that Evers sees coming a mile off.
Evers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Evers closes the distance but Van Cleefe moves to the side
and Van Cleefe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Evers cracks Van Cleefe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Cleefe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Cleefe takes a swing at Evers's ribcage but misses.
Evers fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Evers shoots in for a double leg but Van Cleefe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Cleefe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Evers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee Van Cleefe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Evers ducks under a wild hook from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe throws a looping overhand right but Evers ducks down to avoid it.
Van Cleefe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evers.
Evers backing away here, and Van Cleefe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A punch combination from Van Cleefe misses.
Van Cleefe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Evers throws a solid leg kick but Van Cleefe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Evers.
Van Cleefe is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Evers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Evers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Cleefe to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Evers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Cleefe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Cleefe throws a leg kick but Evers moved away.
Van Cleefe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evers.
Van Cleefe misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Van Cleefe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Cleefe 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Van Cleefe!

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