Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
Mangas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD2#
Van Den Born drops Mangas with a left right combo! Van Den Born follows him down to the ground into side control. #CUT2#It looks like Ruben Ruiz Mangas has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mangas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mangas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Den Born pulls his head out easily.
Mangas wants to get back to full guard.
Mangas is working hard here to advance position.
Van Den Born passes to side control.
Mangas can't do much from the bottom here.
Van Den Born misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mangas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mangas is looking to regain half guard here but Van Den Born keeps moving and retains side control.
Mangas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Van Den Born's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Mangas trying to hold on to Van Den Born's head to control him but Van Den Born postures up.
Van Den Born is trying to control. Mangas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangas moves into full guard.
Van Den Born engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mangas trying to keep a closed guard but Van Den Born is proving a slippery customer.
Van Den Born stopping the sweep attempt from Mangas.#SUB#
Mangas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Den Born can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mangas is trying to keep Van Den Born in close. #SUB#
Mangas working for a triangle but Van Den Born defends it easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mangas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Van Den Born avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mangas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mangas has Van Den Born pulled in close to control his posture.
Van Den Born stays in close to Mangas's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mangas looking for a guillotine here but Van Den Born defends easily.
Mangas 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.#T3##SUB#
Van Den Born avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mangas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangas wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Mangas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Den Born gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mangas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Den Born content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Den Born preventing the sweep.
Van Den Born wants to control from the top but Mangas keeps moving. #SUB#
Mangas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Den Born looking to pass the guard.
Van Den Born trying to control but Mangas is working from the bottom.
Van Den Born pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangas is keeping the position for now.
Mangas seems keen to control Van Den Born's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Den Born wants to control from the top but Mangas keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mangas misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ko Van Den Born dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruben Ruiz Mangas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mangas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mangas misses with a wild body shot.
Van Den Born has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Den Born takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mangas is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Den Born 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 Den Born throws the kick towards the body but Mangas avoids it.
Van Den Born lands a big right hook! Mangas looks hurt but is still standing! Van Den Born lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Mangas falls down and Van Den Born dives in with a huge hammer fist! Mangas's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Van Den Born runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ko Van Den Born!
Our winner, Ko Van Den Born, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 205: Bang v Jukola
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Den Born comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut.
Van Den Born throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Bryant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Den Born misses with a kick to the body.
Van Den Born throws a head kick that misses
and Bryant counters with a left and a right that stings Van Den Born.
Bryant jabs Van Den Born right on the nose. Van Den Born blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Bryant pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Den Born back to the cage. Bryant follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Bryant has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Van Den Born.
Bryant is trying to break the clinch but Van Den Born is controlling him.#BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Bryant thuds his right hand into Van Den Born's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Den Born misses with a head kick.
Bryant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Den Born throws an overhand right that lands on Bryant's shoulder, as Bryant tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sprawl N Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Bryant wants to clinch.#CL#
Bryant closes the distance and clinches.
Van Den Born lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Den Born tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Den Born slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Van Den Born manages to break the clinch.
Bryant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant stalks Van Den Born and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Den Born's face. Van Den Born staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Den Born misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Den Born throws an overhand right that lands on Bryant's shoulder, as Bryant tries to avoid the shot.
Van Den Born listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Van Den Born.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Den Born. Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bryant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Den Born misses with a left hand
and Bryant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Den Born digs a good body shot into Bryant's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Bryant.
Van Den Born showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryant.
Bryant wants to clinch up but Van Den Born keeps it at a distance.
Van Den Born throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryant misses the jab.
A low kick lands for Bryant.
Van Den Born throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Bryant moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Den Born scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Den Born lands with a straight right. Bryant didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Den Born will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Den Born finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Van Den Born misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Van Den Born lands a head kick that stumbles Bryant and the fighters go to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Van Den Born throws a sloppy strike and Bryant has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Van Den Born is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Bryant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kobe Bryant!
A victorious Kobe Bryant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 196: Seanoa v Oliva
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Van Den Born throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach avoids them all with ease.
Van Den Born swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Den Born throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and Van Den Born takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Den Born throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Den Born is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mein Armbach! But no joy.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Den Born tries to score with a low kick but Mein Armbach moves his leg out of the way.
Van Den Born throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mein Armbach counter with a right hand.
Van Den Born gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Den Born scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Mein Armbach has managed to clinch.
Mein Armbach misses with some punches.
Mein Armbach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mein Armbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mein Armbach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Den Born. #T1#
Mein Armbach blocks an uppercut.
Van Den Born blocking some punches.
Mein Armbach scores with a shot to the side of Van Den Born's head.
Mein Armbach has Van Den Born pressed against the cage, preventing Van Den Born from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Van Den Born controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Den Born.
Mein Armbach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Den Born or not. #BC2#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch.
Van Den Born takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut
letting Mein Armbach counter with a right hand.
Van Den Born throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
A combination from Van Den Born does no damage.
Van Den Born misses the body punch
and Mein Armbach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Van Den Born throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Den Born throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mein Armbach listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach cracks Van Den Born with a good jab.#ROC2#Van Den Born is rocked!#T2#
Mein Armbach staying out of range there.
Oh Van Den Born is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Den Born has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Van Den Born. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Den Born.
Van Den Born seems to have got his legs back now.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Born swings widly with a right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Den Born tries to land a leg kick but Mein Armbach saw it coming and moves away.
Van Den Born bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
Mein Armbach pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Den Born back to the cage. Mein Armbach follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab by Van Den Born.
Mein Armbach tests Van Den Born's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ko Van Den Born is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mein Armbach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Den Born connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mein Armbach scrambles back to his feet.
Van Den Born misses with a looping right.
Mein Armbach doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Den Born takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Den Born manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Den Born takes one to the chin there.
Mein Armbach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mein Armbach works Van Den Born's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Van Den Born swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws a sloppy body shot
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Den Born thinking.
Van Den Born needs to keep his hands up - Mein Armbach had a free shot at his head there.
Van Den Born throws a front kick aimed at Mein Armbach's knee but Mein Armbach avoids it well.
Mein Armbach looks to land a left hand but Van Den Born moved out of range nicely.
Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Den Born.
Mein Armbach misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Den Born is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and pushes Van Den Born back into the cage.
Mein Armbach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Van Den Born blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Mein Armbach scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mein Armbach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mein Armbach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mein Armbach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Den Born's elbow.
Mein Armbach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mein Armbach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
Mein Armbach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mein Armbach is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Den Born had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A punch lands to the side of Van Den Born 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#Ko Van Den Born's cut is getting worse.
Van Den Born throws a right hand that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a stiff right hand.
Mein Armbach thuds a left hand into Van Den Born's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Den Born misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Van Den Born misses
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Den Born attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mein Armbach scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mein Armbach connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Den Born momentarily.
Van Den Born thows a leg kick but Mein Armbach checks it
and Van Den Born takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Den Born swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Mein Armbach gets a double leg takedown into Van Den Born's guard.
Mein Armbach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Den Born swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mein Armbach is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB2#
Mein Armbach goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Van Den Born has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mein Armbach but great work by Van Den Born.
Mein Armbach can't do much from the bottom here.
Van Den Born trying to control the action but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom. #T2#
Van Den Born just content to control the position.
Mein Armbach is looking to regain half guard here but Van Den Born keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mein Armbach tries to control but Van Den Born manages to take his back.#T3#
Van Den Born wants to control but Mein Armbach manages to buck him off and is now in Van Den Born's guard! Nice work there by Mein Armbach!
Van Den Born is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Van Den Born dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Van Den Born has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Van Den Born is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mein Armbach.
Van Den Born wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working.
Ko Van Den Born overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Van Den Born controls the position.
Van Den Born sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mein Armbach is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mein Armbach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Van Den Born off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking for the choke but no joy.
Mein Armbach trying to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Mein Armbach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mein Armbach.
Van Den Born swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mein Armbach might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Van Den Born goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot.
Van Den Born thuds a left hand into Mein Armbach's body.
Mein Armbach scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Mein Armbach drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ko Van Den Born has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mein Armbach wants to control for a moment but Van Den Born uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mein Armbach seems to be working for a kimura but Van Den Born defends the submission attempt.
Mein Armbach wants to pass to mount but Van Den Born is defending the position.
Mein Armbach thows a huge punch but Van Den Born dodges it nicely.
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mein Armbach is looking to take a break and control but Van Den Born is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Den Born controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Van Den Born is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Den Born is just riding it out for now. Mein Armbach eventually gives up the hold.
Mein Armbach looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Van Den Born preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Den Born takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mein Armbach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mein Armbach defending well as Van Den Born loads up on a big left hand.
Van Den Born throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Den Born misses with a lunging right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Mein Armbach does it's job there.
Van Den Born throws a sloppy head kick and Mein Armbach moves out of range easily.
Mein Armbach looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Mein Armbach lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Den Born off the cage and back into range.
Van Den Born looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Den Born swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mein Armbach.
Van Den Born misses with a right hand
and Mein Armbach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Den Born is looking to score with low kicks.
As Van Den Born backs off Mein Armbach throws a huge counter combo but Van Den Born manages to avoid it all.
Jab from Mein Armbach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Born rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Den Born takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Den Born misses with a wild body shot.
Mein Armbach throws out a counter right but Van Den Born avoids it with no problem.
Van Den Born misses with a head kick.
Mein Armbach cracks Van Den Born with an open hand slap.
Van Den Born lands a jab to the head.
Mein Armbach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Den Born tries to land a front kick but Mein Armbach steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mein Armbach with a hook.
Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by Van Den Born.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
Post fight, Bender Mein Armbach took to the microphone: 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: WVT 186: Oliva v Zakharov
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Van Den Born throws a nice looking combination but Volkanovski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkanovski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Volkanovski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Den Born connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Den Born misses with a left hand
and Volkanovski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Den Born takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Decent striking displayed by Volkanovski there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Den Born slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Den Born. Volkanovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkanovski steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van Den Born displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkanovski throws out the jab.
Volkanovski works Van Den Born's body with a nice hook.
Van Den Born misses with a series of wild punches.
Volkanovski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Volkanovski lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Van Den Born clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Van Den Born tries a body shot but Volkanovski blocks it.
Van Den Born lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Volkanovski manages to break the clinch.
Van Den Born throws a big shot that misses.
Volkanovski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Volkanovski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Volkanovski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Van Den Born if he has to take too many more of those.
Volkanovski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Den Born takes a step back to recover.
Volkanovski takes a swing at Van Den Born's ribcage but misses.
Van Den Born looks to land a right hand but Volkanovski moved out of range.
Van Den Born tries to clinch up.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Volkanovski finds it's way through Van Den Born's defenses.
Volkanovski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Den Born counters with a straight right hand.
Volkanovski staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Den Born.#T2#
Van Den Born slips a jab and a cross from Volkanovski.
Van Den Born is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volkanovski.
Van Den Born tests Volkanovski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkanovski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkanovski ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Born.#CL2#
Volkanovski takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Volkanovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Den Born lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
Ko Van Den Born is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Den Born as he connects with a hook.
Volkanovski jabs Van Den Born to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volkanovski defending well as Van Den Born loads up on a big left hand.
Van Den Born is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Volkanovski takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Volkanovski thows a body kick. Van Den Born tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
Van Den Born throws a looping overhand right but Volkanovski ducks down to avoid it.
Van Den Born swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkanovski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Den Born keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Den Born avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkanovski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Volkanovski throws a body punch but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Volkanovski moves out of range as Van Den Born strikes.
Volkanovski misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van Den Born rather than just go for the knockout.
Volkanovski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volkanovski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.#T4#
Volkanovski moves out of range as Van Den Born strikes.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Volkanovski avoids it easily.
Volkanovski swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Van Den Born holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Den Born is looking to control Volkanovski's arms but Volkanovski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Den Born has his back to the cage.
Volkanovski is looking to control Van Den Born's arms but Van Den Born gets an underhook and turns him. Now Volkanovski has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Van Den Born fails to land.
Van Den Born works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volkanovski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Den Born smiles and moves away.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Van Den Born misses its intended target.
Volkanovski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Den Born fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Volkanovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Den Born scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkanovski doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Den Born scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
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 Ko Van Den Born will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Volkanovski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkanovski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Den Born closes the distance looking to clinch
and Volkanovski counters with a straight right hand.
Volkanovski lands with a hook. Van Den Born tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Volkanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Van Den Born misses.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Volkanovski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Den Born doesn't seem phased though.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Den Born throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born swings widly with a right hand
and Volkanovski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Van Den Born is having none of it.
Van Den Born takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Volkanovski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkanovski there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Van Den Born looks to land a combination but Volkanovski avoids it well.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Den Born throws a sloppy body shot
and Volkanovski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Den Born looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Den Born circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkanovski shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Den Born tries to sprawl out of it but Volkanovski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Den Born manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkanovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Born throws out the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkanovski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Den Born has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Den Born and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Volkanovski dodges the punch combination from Van Den Born.
A slow jab from Van Den Born misses its intended target.
Van Den Born connects with the punch.
Volkanovski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Den Born lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Van Den Born tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkanovski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkanovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Den Born.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Volkanovski has closed the distance and engaged Van Den Born in a clinch.
Volkanovski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Den Born.
Van Den Born works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Den Born swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Den Born creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Volkanovski as Van Den Born tries to tie him up.
Van Den Born swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born stalling in the clinch but Volkanovski improves position.
Volkanovski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Den Born fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Volkanovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Den Born moves away.
Van Den Born throws a series of punches but Volkanovski avoids them all with ease.
Volkanovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Van Den Born.
Volkanovski slips under a jab.
Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkanovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Van Den Born moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkanovski. That's going to slow Van Den Born down.
Van Den Born blocks a jab.
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Den Born circles away.
Volkanovski staying out of range there.
Volkanovski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Den Born moves away from the strike by Volkanovski.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
Volkanovski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Den Born takes a step back to recover.
Van Den Born cracks Volkanovski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Van Den Born connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volkanovski's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkanovski dips to his left and cracks Van Den Born with an uppercut!
Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volkanovski.
Van Den Born throws a right hand that Volkanovski ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkanovski also avoids with ease.
Volkanovski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Den Born slips under a jab.
Van Den Born swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Den Born throws a right hand that Volkanovski ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkanovski also avoids with ease.
A head kick by Volkanovski misses
enabling Van Den Born to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Den Born tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Den Born takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Den Born with a jab.
Volkanovski swings for the body but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volkanovski.
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 Ko Van Den Born will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Volkanovski.
Van Den Born will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Van Den Born throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Den Born throws a hook to the side of Volkanovski's head but Volkanovski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Den Born ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkanovski moves away.
Nice body kick from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski needs to keep his hands up - Van Den Born had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Volkanovski clinches up with Van Den Born and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Den Born working aggressively here.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Den Born lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Den Born has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Den Born is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Van Den Born lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ko Van Den Born has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Den Born prevents Volkanovski from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Van Den Born lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Volkanovski tries to break free but Van Den Born pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Den Born takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Volkanovski jumps guard.
Volkanovski has his hands on Van Den Born's head, controlling the position.
Van Den Born controlling from the top position.
Van Den Born throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Den Born tries to stand but Volkanovski is controlling from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Volkanovski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Den Born doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Den Born manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Volkanovski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Van Den Born has picked Volkanovski up and slammed him! Volkanovski can't keep hold of the triangle and Van Den Born manages to pass to side control!
Volkanovski wants to control but Van Den Born postures up.
Volkanovski is looking for a sweep.
Van Den Born lands a nice forearm strike.
Van Den Born wants to control but Volkanovski is keeping him busy.
Volkanovski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Volkanovski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Den Born is trying to move to mount but Volkanovski reverses beautifully and ends up in Van Den Born's guard.
Volkanovski pushing down on Van Den Born's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Volkanovski wants to get back to his feet.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Van Den Born is pressing down on Volkanovski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Volkanovski trying to move into half guard but instead Van Den Born has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Van Den Born engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Den Born'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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aleksandar Volkanovski!
Aleksandar Volkanovski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 167: Fedetenko v Thompson
Date: Oct 06, 2023

#R1#
Tragedy moves away from the strike by Van Den Born.
Tragedy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tragedy's corner calls for a 1-2. Tragedy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Tragedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Den Born misses with a hook
and Tragedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tragedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Den Born sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tragedy throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Van Den Born. Those never looked like landing.
Van Den Born lands a nice shot that snaps Tragedy's head back. #CUT#It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
Van Den Born keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Den Born throws a lazy uppercut
and Tragedy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Den Born throws a big shot that misses.
Tragedy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Den Born fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Den Born avoids the head kick by Tragedy.
Van Den Born keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Tragedy throws a series of punches but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Van Den Born has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dagestan Grappling Club in the buildup to the fight.
Van Den Born looks to land a left hand but Tragedy moved out of range nicely.
Van Den Born throws a combination that misses
and Tragedy counters with a series of strikes. Van Den Born will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tragedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tragedy connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Van Den Born! He's out on his feet! Tragedy rushes in and drops Van Den Born with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trage Tragedy!
After winning the bout, Trage Tragedy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 160: Hightower v Tharrier
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Philippe digs a good body shot into Van Den Born's ribs.
A jab from Van Den Born finds it's way through Philippe's defenses.
Philippe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.
Philippe is looking to counter punch.
Philippe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Den Born moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Den Born misses with a right hand
and Philippe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Philippe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Den Born looks to land a left hand but Philippe moved out of range nicely.
Van Den Born changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Philippe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Van Den Born misses with a hook
and Philippe counters with a straight right hand.
Philippe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Philippe misses with a hook.
Philippe throws a shot from downtown. Van Den Born moves away and avoids it.#KD2#
Van Den Born drops Philippe with a right and a left! Van Den Born comes rushing in but Philippe regains his composure and manages to keep Van Den Born in guard. #CUT2#It looks like Peguero Jean Philippe has been cut.
Van Den Born wants to control from the top but Philippe keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Den Born content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Let's hope that Van Den Born has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Philippe wants to stand up but Van Den Born is controlling him.
Van Den Born sitting in guard, not really doing much. #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 Den Born tries to free his leg and advance position but Philippe is retaining full guard.
Van Den Born 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Van Den Born looks to land a right hand but Philippe moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Philippe misses its target.
Van Den Born looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Philippe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Philippe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Van Den Born throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Philippe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Den Born manages to circle out of the way.
Philippe lands with a nice body kick.
Philippe lands with an overhand left.
Philippe throws a jab when Van Den Born was well out of range.
A cross from Philippe lands.
Van Den Born throws a jab but it's blocked by Philippe. #T3#
Philippe misses with an uppercut.
Van Den Born moves away from the strike by Philippe.
Van Den Born tries to counter with a clinch but Philippe shakes him off and moves away.
Nice cross by Philippe.
Van Den Born misses with a looping left.
Van Den Born throws a big shot that misses.
Philippe blocks a jab.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Philippe misses its target.
A big right from Van Den Born misses.
It looked like Philippe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Philippe looks to land a right hand but Van Den Born moved out of range.
Van Den Born swings widly with a right hand
and Philippe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Philippe misses with a left hand
and Van Den Born counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Philippe.#CUT#That has opened up Ko Van Den Born's cut even more.
Philippe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Den Born misses with a straight left.
Philippe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Van Den Born throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Philippe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Philippe cracks Van Den Born with an open hand slap.#KD#
Philippe lands a big uppercut and Van Den Born crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Van Den Born looks OK. Philippe waves Van Den Born back to his feet!#ROC#Van Den Born is rocked!
Philippe slips under a jab from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born is still on wobbly legs! Can Philippe finish him?
Van Den Born throws a hook to the side of Philippe's head but Philippe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Den Born seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Den Born swings for the body but Philippe moves out of range.
Philippe scores with a jab.#KD#
Philippe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Van Den Born sprawling to the canvas! Van Den Born rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Philippe finish him?! #CUT#The cut above Ko Van Den Born's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A lazy left from Philippe finds it's target.
Van Den Born tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philippe was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Den Born.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Den Born lands with a cross.
Van Den Born throws an overhand right that lands on Philippe's shoulder, as Philippe tries to avoid the shot.
Philippe misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peguero Jean Philippe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Van Den Born listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Philippe misses.
Philippe slips under a jab.
Van Den Born displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Philippe throws out the jab.
Philippe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Van Den Born misses.
Philippe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Philippe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Den Born moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Den Born missing with a left hand there. Philippe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Philippe misses with an uppercut. Van Den Born saw that one coming.
Philippe works over Van Den Born's head and body with a nice combination.
Van Den Born lands the left hand.
Philippe throws a looping overhand right but Van Den Born ducks down to avoid it.
Van Den Born doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Den Born waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Philippe.
Van Den Born misses with a left hand
and Philippe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1##CL2#
Van Den Born has Philippe up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Den Born.
Philippe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Den Born is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Van Den Born throws a punch but it's blocked by Philippe.
Philippe working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Van Den Born fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Den Born.
Van Den Born working aggressively here.
Van Den Born throws a punch but it's blocked by Philippe.
Van Den Born prevents a body shot from Philippe.
Van Den Born working aggressively here.
Van Den Born blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Philippe breaks the clinch.
Van Den Born keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Den Born tries to counter with a clinch but Philippe shakes him off and moves away.
Van Den Born throws a big shot that misses.
Peguero Jean Philippe is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Van Den Born misses with a body shot.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut
and Philippe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Den Born throws a hook to the side of Philippe's head but Philippe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Philippe has knocked Van Den Born down with a huge combo! Philippe steps away and waves a wobbly Van Den Born back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#Ko Van Den Born's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Van Den Born will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Philippe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Den Born in his tracks.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ko Van Den Born's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peguero Jean Philippe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Peguero Jean Philippe waved his t-shirt featuring Pound Town INC's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WVT 148: Mathieu v Hightower
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Kopecki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Van Den Born gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Den Born digs a right hand into Kopecki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kopecki's gas tank.
Van Den Born fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Van Den Born - that landed with a thud.
Van Den Born lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kopecki backwards.
Van Den Born tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kopecki pushes Van Den Born back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born is looking to control Kopecki's arms but Kopecki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Den Born has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Den Born pushes Kopecki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kopecki can't find room to land a body shot as Van Den Born controls the action.
Kopecki misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopecki tries a body shot but Van Den Born blocks it.
Van Den Born's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kopecki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kopecki working aggressively here. #T1#
Van Den Born throws a head punch that misses.
Van Den Born throws a head punch that misses.
Kopecki lands a right hand.
Van Den Born misses with the head strike.
Van Den Born scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kopecki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Den Born fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kopecki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Den Born or not.
Kopecki blocking some punches.
Kopecki swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kopecki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Kopecki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Den Born fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kopecki swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Den Born.
Kopecki throwing a counter right hand but Van Den Born manages to avoid it.
Van Den Born lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Andy Kopecki has been cut.#T2#
Van Den Born scores with the left hand. Kopecki knows he should have avoided that one.
Kopecki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Kopecki with a nice calf kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Den Born. Kopecki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kopecki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Den Born sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kopecki.
Kopecki thuds his shin into the meat of Van Den Born's side.
Kopecki lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Den Born tries to clinch but Kopecki is having none of it.
Van Den Born throws out a loose jab but Kopecki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kopecki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Van Den Born throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kopecki counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Van Den Born doesn't manage to clinch there - Kopecki circles away.
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
and Kopecki counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Den Born throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kopecki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Den Born misses the jab.
Kopecki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kopecki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Van Den Born throws a jab when Kopecki was well out of range.
Kopecki takes a swing at Van Den Born's ribcage but misses.
Kopecki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Den Born 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kopecki moves away from the strike by Van Den Born.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Kopecki looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Den Born is just out of range.
Kopecki throws a series of punches but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Van Den Born moves forwards but Kopecki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Den Born darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Den Born throws a looping overhand right but Kopecki ducks down to avoid it.
Kopecki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Den Born swings widly with a right hand
and Kopecki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Van Den Born lands with a good body shot.
Kopecki with the inside leg kick.
Van Den Born throws a jab when Kopecki was well out of range.
Kopecki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Den Born scores with the left hand. Kopecki knows he should have avoided that one.
Kopecki moves out of range of the strikes.
Kopecki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kopecki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born wants to counter with a clinch but Kopecki pushes him away.
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 Andy Kopecki will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Van Den Born lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kopecki at a distance.
A nice leg kick from Kopecki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Den Born lands with a nice body punch.
Andy Kopecki is winning the standup battle so far.
Kopecki misses with a kick to the body.
Van Den Born throws out a counter right but Kopecki avoids it with no problem.
Van Den Born lunges at Kopecki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kopecki's hand.
Kopecki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Den Born throws out a loose jab but Kopecki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kopecki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born takes one to the side of the head. #KD2#
Van Den Born steps into range and cracks Kopecki with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Kopecki flops backwards and Van Den Born dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Kopecki is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU2#
Kopecki is working an open guard so Van Den Born takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oh Kopecki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Den Born ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Den Born throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kopecki clean off his feet! He's out cold! Van Den Born stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ko Van Den Born!
Ko Van Den Born decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 132: Hussein v Corassa
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Dunes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Den Born counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunes connects with a leg kick.
Dunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Den Born.
It seemed like Van Den Born was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Den Born lands a right hook to the body.
We've been told by Dunes's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dunes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Den Born is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dunes with a body shot.
Dunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Van Den Born tries to move into range but Dunes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Den Born chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunes can pounce on him.
Dunes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Den Born takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Den Born moves away.
Dunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Den Born. #T1#
Dunes lands with a good body shot.
Dunes misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Van Den Born's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dunes throws a low kick, looking for Van Den Born's leg but Van Den Born calmly moves out of range.
Dunes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van Den Born eats them both and turns towards Dunes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dunes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dunes throws out a powerful jab.
Van Den Born scores with a nice head shot.
Dunes looks to throw the jab but Van Den Born is out of range.
Dunes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dunes throws a jab when Van Den Born was well out of range.
Van Den Born throws a fast counter high kick but Dunes manages to duck under it in time.
Dunes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Den Born stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Dunes tries to bum rush Van Den Born with a series of wild strikes but Van Den Born uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Den Born swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Den Born. Dunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Born uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunes.
Van Den Born takes one to the side of the head.
Dunes misses the body punch
and Dunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dunes misses with a hook to the body
enabling Van Den Born to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunes misses with an uppercut. Van Den Born saw that one coming.
Van Den Born moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Den Born with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Dunes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Dunes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Den Born stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Den Born avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Den Born lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dunes at a distance.
Dunes scores with a jab.
Dunes throws an off balance right hand
and Van Den Born makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Den Born blocks a head kick by Dunes.
Dunes misses with a combination
and Van Den Born counters with a three punch combo that has Dunes backing up. Dunes nods at Van Den Born to acknowledge the strikes.
Van Den Born walks into a straight right hand from Dunes.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Den Born needs to keep his hands up - Dunes had a free shot at his head there.
Dunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut. Dunes saw that one coming.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Dunes avoids it easily.
Dunes tries to bum rush Van Den Born with a series of wild strikes but Van Den Born uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dunes.#CUT#That has opened up Ko Van Den Born's cut even more.
Dunes throws a body punch but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Dunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Den Born was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunes.
Dunes misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Van Den Born counters with a right hand that sends Dunes tumbling to the canvas! Can Van Den Born finish him? He dives into Dunes's guard looking to do just that!
Van Den Born controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slugger Dunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunes misses the target.
Dunes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Den Born counters with a big right hand! Oh Dunes is in trouble here! Van Den Born follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ko Van Den Born!
After winning the bout, Ko Van Den Born thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 122: Takahashi v Assndrop
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Van Den Born looks to throw the jab but Blikstein is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
letting Blikstein counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Jab by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Blikstein counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blikstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Den Born defending well though.
Blikstein slips a nice elbow through Van Den Born's hands, connecting with Van Den Born's forehead.
Van Den Born has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blikstein is working away from the top position though.
Van Den Born is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Blikstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blikstein thows a huge punch but Van Den Born dodges it nicely.
Blikstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Den Born defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blikstein controlling the action here.#T1#
Van Den Born is concentrating on defense, preventing Blikstein from advancing position.
Blikstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blikstein is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blikstein trying to control from half guard but Van Den Born is working away.
Blikstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blikstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Den Born is looking for a sweep. Blikstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blikstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Van Den Born avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blikstein. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Den Born regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blikstein.
Blikstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Den Born's head.
Blikstein trying to control but Van Den Born is working from the bottom.
Blikstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Van Den Born wants to stand up but Blikstein is controlling him.
Blikstein scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blikstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Den Born has wrist control.#T3#
Van Den Born wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Van Den Born misses with a hook. Blikstein ducked under it nicely.
Blikstein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Den Born throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Blikstein counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Den Born toppling to the canvas! Van Den Born scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Blikstein finish him?!
Van Den Born scores with a jab to the body.
Van Den Born misses with a leg kick
and Blikstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Van Den Born is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Den Born lands with a nice body punch.
Blikstein ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Born.
Blikstein is looking for the big counter here.
Van Den Born looks to land a right hand but Blikstein moved out of range.
A combination from Blikstein does no damage.
Blikstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blikstein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Van Den Born misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Blikstein counters with a crisp right hand that drops Van Den Born! Blikstein lets Van Den Born back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Van Den Born is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Den Born buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Den Born lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blikstein throws a pinpoint strike between Van Den Born's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Van Den Born crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Blikstein scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: WVT 99: Simone v Halsti
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Van Den Born misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kiryu to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiryu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.
Kiryu misses with a lunging right hand
and Kiryu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Kazuma Kiryu has been cut.
Kiryu thumps Van Den Born with a low kick.
Kiryu throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Den Born counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Den Born counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiryu blocks a jab.#T1#
Kiryu misses with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiryu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kiryu lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Kiryu.
Kiryu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kiryu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kiryu misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Den Born misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
Van Den Born thinks about countering with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kiryu.
Kiryu misses with a left hand
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
and Kiryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiryu misses with a looping right.
Van Den Born throwing a counter right hand but Kiryu manages to avoid it.
Kiryu defending well as Van Den Born loads up on a big left hand.
Kiryu misses with a right hand
enabling Van Den Born to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Kazuma Kiryu's cut even more.#T3#
Kiryu connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Den Born loads up on a big right hand but Kiryu slips the punch.
Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiryu.
A little feinted left hand from Van Den Born on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiryu clobbers Van Den Born with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kazuma Kiryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiryu misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Den Born misses the target.
Van Den Born is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kiryu misses with a straight right.
Van Den Born throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4##CL2#
Kiryu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Den Born misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Den Born tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born throws a head punch that misses.
Van Den Born looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kiryu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiryu misses with some punches. #BC#
Van Den Born pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiryu misses with a hook
and Van Den Born connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Den Born throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kazuma Kiryu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Van Den Born's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fighters circling - Van Den Born throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiryu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kiryu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kiryu scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Kiryu.
It appears Van Den Born was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kiryu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kiryu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Kiryu tries to clinch up.
Kiryu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Den Born under the eye.
Kiryu moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD2#
Kiryu sends Van Den Born crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kiryu is motioning to the referee to let Van Den Born up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Van Den Born is rocked!#CUT2#Ko Van Den Born's cut is getting worse.
Kiryu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Van Den Born is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiryu slips a straight right by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born seems to have got his legs back now.
Kiryu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Den Born quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Kiryu throws an off balance right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiryu misses with a body shot
and Van Den Born counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiryu looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Den Born is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Van Den Born on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Den Born slips under a jab.
Kiryu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kiryu throws a front kick that sends Van Den Born stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Kiryu.
Kiryu misses with a hook
and Van Den Born connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiryu throws a leg kick but Van Den Born sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kiryu misses with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#The cut above Kazuma Kiryu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kiryu looks to clinch
and Van Den Born connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Kiryu rushes Van Den Born and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Kiryu misses with some punches. #BC#
Van Den Born breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiryu slips under a jab.
Kiryu misses with a kick to the body
and Van Den Born counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#Kazuma Kiryu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kiryu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Kiryu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kiryu.
Van Den Born defending well as Kiryu loads up on a big left hand.
Van Den Born looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Den Born goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kiryu tries to counter with a clinch but Van Den Born shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuma Kiryu 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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Kiryu sends Van Den Born crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kiryu is motioning to the referee to let Van Den Born up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ko Van Den Born has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiryu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiryu knocks out Van Den Born with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kiryu before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kiryu picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kazuma Kiryu!
Kazuma Kiryu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 92: Siale v Anderson
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Van Den Born steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Van Den Born is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Den Born throws a low kick but it's checked well by Peterson.
Van Den Born ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Van Den Born throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Den Born will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Van Den Born throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Peterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peterson dodges the punch combination from Van Den Born.
Peterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Den Born moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Van Den Born ducks down to avoid it.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson misses with a combination
and Van Den Born counters with a straight right hand.
Van Den Born with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Peterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Den Born cracks Peterson with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Den Born throws a leg kick but Peterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've been informed that Peterson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
It looked like Van Den Born was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Den Born.
Peterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Den Born keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Van Den Born takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Den Born moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Van Den Born on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Van Den Born misses #TD2#
and Peterson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Den Born won't be happy with that.
Peterson with the ground and pound but Van Den Born regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Van Den Born avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a head shot. Van Den Born uses the momentum to regain guard.
Peterson throws a strike but Van Den Born rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson 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#
Van Den Born regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Peterson.
Peterson stands up over Van Den Born, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peterson throws a big elbow that misses.
Peterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Den Born works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peterson stops Van Den Born from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peterson throws an elbow that misses. Van Den Born uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peterson's guard. Nice move by Van Den Born!#REVR#
Peterson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Peterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peterson looking to sit in guard and control but Van Den Born gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Peterson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Peterson 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.
Peterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Peterson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peterson is looking to sweep but instead, Van Den Born has passed into half guard.
Peterson is pressing down on Van Den Born's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Den Born sitting in guard here, content to control.
Peterson working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peterson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dylan Peterson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Van Den Born uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Van Den Born misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Van Den Born.#TD2#
Peterson looking to score a takedown here. Van Den Born is defending well but Peterson drives through and ends up in Van Den Born's guard.

Van Den Born has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Peterson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Peterson has Van Den Born pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Den Born manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Van Den Born manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
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!
Peterson is looking for a takedown.
Ko Van Den Born has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
A short uppercut from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peterson just leaning against Van Den Born, taking a breather.
Peterson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Den Born working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Den Born lands with a right to the head.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Peterson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Den Born is defending well.
Van Den Born throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Den Born softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Van Den Born fails to land.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson goes for a takedown attempt but Van Den Born pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peterson throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Van Den Born counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Peterson!
Peterson gets back to full guard.
Peterson 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 Den Born throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peterson wants to sweep here but Van Den Born controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Peterson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Den Born content to stall in guard here.
Van Den Born continues to stall.
Van Den Born trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Peterson 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Born takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.
Peterson misses with a hook. Van Den Born ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Den Born on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Den Born uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson. #T3#
Van Den Born swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Den Born has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Den Born's head.
Nice defenses there by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Van Den Born works Peterson's body with a nice hook.
Van Den Born looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peterson with a hook.
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson dips to his left and cracks Van Den Born with an uppercut!
Peterson looks to land a combination but Van Den Born avoids it well.
Peterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Den Born pinned against the cage. Van Den Born gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peterson checks a low kick from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Van Den Born throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Den Born swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Van Den Born misses with a looping left.
Peterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Peterson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Peterson cracks Van Den Born with a right hand to the side of the head.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peterson misses with a body shot
and Van Den Born counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Den Born uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Van Den Born throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
Peterson scores with a nice right hand.
Van Den Born throws a low kick, looking for Peterson's leg but Peterson calmly moves out of range.
Peterson feints the counter takedown.
Van Den Born connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Peterson scores with the left hand. Van Den Born knows he should have avoided that one.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dylan Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Den Born throws a hook to the side of Peterson's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Den Born doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Den Born throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Den Born throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Den Born lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ko Van Den Born dominated that second round.
That's time! Van Den Born's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Den Born swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson takes a swing at Van Den Born's ribcage but misses.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Den Born is looking to wear down Peterson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Van Den Born slips the punch.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
Van Den Born throws the left hand but Peterson avoids the punch easily.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt - Van Den Born sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peterson misses the jab.
Van Den Born chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Den Born throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Van Den Born tries to sprawl but Peterson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Peterson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peterson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peterson trying to control from half guard but Van Den Born is working away. #T1#
Peterson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Den Born defending well though.
Peterson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Peterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Den Born keeps working.
Van Den Born is trying to stand up here but Peterson is controlling him well.
Peterson tries to pass to full mount but Van Den Born defends it.
Van Den Born has hold of Peterson's hands but Peterson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van Den Born keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Den Born regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Den Born working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peterson.
Van Den Born wants to stand but Peterson is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Peterson throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Van Den Born keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Van Den Born swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Den Born counters with an outside leg kick.
Peterson misses with a straight right.
Peterson lands with a straight right. Van Den Born didn't see that one coming.
Peterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Den Born swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Van Den Born misses with a low kick.
Ko Van Den Born is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Van Den Born scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Van Den Born tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson misses with a double jab.
Van Den Born was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Den Born. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson looks to land a left hand but Van Den Born moved out of range nicely.
Van Den Born is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Peterson misses with a right hand
letting Van Den Born counter with a right hand.
Peterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Van Den Born.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Van Den Born.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Den Born misses the target.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Van Den Born is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Peterson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Van Den Born ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.
Van Den Born staying out of range there.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Peterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Peterson lands a jab to the nose.
Peterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Peterson looks for a takedown but Van Den Born sprawls well.
Peterson throws a shot from downtown. Van Den Born moves away and avoids it.
Van Den Born throwing a counter right hand but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Van Den Born looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Peterson checks a leg kick.
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born staying out of range there.
Peterson throws a right and a left that Van Den Born avoids nicely.
Van Den Born waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peterson.
Peterson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peterson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Peterson!
Our winner, Dylan Peterson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 87: Andrei v Karim
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Mahogany lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Den Born misses with a straight left.
Van Den Born turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Mahogany misses
and Van Den Born connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahogany shoots and misses
and Van Den Born counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Den Born misses with a hook. Mahogany ducked under it nicely.
Van Den Born takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Den Born swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mahogany counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Rich Mahogany seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Born takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mahogany is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahogany misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Mahogany tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Den Born sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mahogany somewhat.
Van Den Born throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Van Den Born tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahogany swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahogany swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahogany connects with a looping right hand.
Mahogany is looking to clinch.
Van Den Born looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Den Born lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Den Born 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.#T2#
Mahogany throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a hook.
Mahogany fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mahogany moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Den Born tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahogany was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Den Born.
Mahogany tries to counter with a takedown but Van Den Born is quick to defend against it.
Van Den Born takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahogany looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Den Born is just out of range.#CL#
Mahogany has closed the distance and engaged Van Den Born in a clinch.
Mahogany tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Den Born smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Mahogany moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Mahogany misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Den Born looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Van Den Born drives through and clinches with Mahogany against the cage.
Mahogany misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahogany.
Van Den Born lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Den Born tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Den Born lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Van Den Born.
Mahogany softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Mahogany gets control of Van Den Born's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mahogany will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mahogany is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4##SUB#
Van Den Born got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mahogany has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Den Born has managed to get both his arms back between Mahogany's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Mahogany looking for a guillotine here but Van Den Born defends easily.
Mahogany looking to control.
Van Den Born slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mahogany working a defensive guard here.
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 Rich Mahogany will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Den Born looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahogany is just out of range.
Mahogany chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Den Born can pounce on him.
Mahogany lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Den Born takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mahogany jabs at Van Den Born's body.
Van Den Born wants to clinch up but Mahogany keeps it at a distance.
Mahogany appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mahogany throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahogany swings for the body but Van Den Born moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born avoids the body shot from Mahogany.
Van Den Born scores with a one two! Mahogany had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Rich Mahogany has been cut.
Mahogany thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Den Born looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ko Van Den Born is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Mahogany.
Mahogany fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Den Born has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Den Born lands a jab to Mahogany's midsection.
A low kick lands for Van Den Born.
A left lands for Mahogany.
Van Den Born keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Den Born misses with a low kick.
Van Den Born moves forwards but Mahogany connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Den Born doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Den Born tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahogany was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Den Born.#T2#
Van Den Born takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Den Born lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Den Born tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Den Born fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahogany thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Den Born misses the shot to the body.
Mahogany wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Den Born scores with a hook to the body. Mahogany takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Den Born is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mahogany rather than just go for the knockout.
Mahogany tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Den Born was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahogany.
Van Den Born doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Mahogany moves away and avoids it.
Van Den Born throws a solid leg kick but Mahogany takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Den Born.#T3#
Mahogany throws a leg kick which misses Van Den Born's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Den Born tries to avoid it.
Mahogany connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mahogany throws out a leg kick but Van Den Born moves out of range and Mahogany only half commits.
Van Den Born takes one to the chin there.
Van Den Born blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Van Den Born releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Den Born with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mahogany connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Den Born momentarily.
Mahogany bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahogany fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Den Born manages to avoid it.
Mahogany misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4##CL#
Mahogany clinches with his opponent.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but Van Den Born forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mahogany misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Den Born looking to stall.
Van Den Born working aggressively here.
Mahogany has a couple of punches blocked by Van Den Born.
Mahogany working aggressively here.
A short right from Mahogany on the inside.
Mahogany throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Den Born.
Mahogany lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Den Born scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but Van Den Born won't allow it.
Mahogany misses with some punches.
Van Den Born stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Mahogany dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Den Born misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Van Den Born darts in and clinches Mahogany up against the cage.
Van Den Born working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Den Born lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Den Born misses with some punches.
Mahogany has a couple of punches blocked by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Den Born.
Come on Van Den Born - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Den Born scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Den Born swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahogany swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Den Born makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahogany is looking to control Van Den Born's arms but Van Den Born gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mahogany has his back to the cage. #T1#
Van Den Born scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Den Born lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahogany misses with a body punch.
Ko Van Den Born has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Den Born taking a breather.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahogany tries to throw a body punch but Van Den Born avoids it by throwing Mahogany back against the cage.
Mahogany is trying to pull guard but Van Den Born has him pressed against the cage.
Van Den Born is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mahogany is defending well for now.
Van Den Born lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahogany can't find room to land a body shot as Van Den Born controls the action.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany fails to pull guard.
Mahogany pushes Van Den Born back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahogany misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany has a couple of punches blocked by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Mahogany.
Mahogany jumps guard but Van Den Born stands there with Mahogany around his waist. Mahogany gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Van Den Born digs a right hand into Mahogany's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahogany's gas tank.
Mahogany tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Den Born looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Den Born throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany tries to work over Van Den Born's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but Van Den Born forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mahogany lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Den Born backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Den Born fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Mahogany - that landed with a thud.
A bit of stalling here from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Mahogany swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahogany.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Mahogany stalling.
Van Den Born misses with a body punch.
Van Den Born lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Den Born.
Mahogany throws a head punch that misses.
Van Den Born stalling in the clinch but Mahogany improves position.
Van Den Born lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Den Born has a couple of punches blocked by Mahogany.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Van Den Born just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mahogany's brow.
Mahogany struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Den Born controls his hands.
Van Den Born looking to stall.
Mahogany tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Mahogany fails to land.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but Van Den Born won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Van Den Born.
Mahogany's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Den Born blocks a body shot from Mahogany.
Van Den Born tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Den Born swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Mahogany pulls guard successfully.
Mahogany 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 Den Born trying to control but Mahogany is working from the bottom.
Van Den Born working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mahogany 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 Den Born controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ko Van Den Born comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mahogany 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Mahogany!
A very excited looking Rich Mahogany 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: WVT 80: Ihantala v Kersikov
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Van Den Born tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sharma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sharma just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
It looked like Sharma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Den Born.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Born throws out the jab.
Van Den Born 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.
A shot to the body from Van Den Born misses
and Sharma counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sharma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Den Born.
Sharma tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Den Born avoided it.
Van Den Born throws a hook to the side of Sharma's head but Sharma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Den Born ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sharma seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sharma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Sharma blocks it.#CL2#
Van Den Born has Sharma up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharma blocks a body shot from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sharma backwards. #T1#
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharma blocks an uppercut.
Van Den Born working aggressively here.
Sharma blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Van Den Born pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Den Born just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Den Born feints and then cracks Sharma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sharma down.
Sharma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharma misses with a body shot.
Sharma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Den Born. Van Den Born obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Van Den Born misses
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Den Born moves out of range of the leg kick from Sharma.#CL#
Sharma rushes Van Den Born and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Van Den Born breaks from the clinch.
Van Den Born tries to work over Sharma's front leg with a kick but Sharma checks it.
A left lands for Sharma.#T2#
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!
Jab from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born lands a jab.
Sharma moves away from the strike by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharma circles away.
Jab, jab by Van Den Born - just one landing.
A jab from Sharma misses.
Van Den Born tries to clinch up.
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
and Sharma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharma cracks Van Den Born with a good jab.#CUT#That has opened up Ko Van Den Born's cut even more.#CL2#
Van Den Born takes the fight into the clinch.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Van Den Born controls the action.
Sharma digs a right hand underneath Van Den Born's ribcage. Van Den Born let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sharma has a couple of punches blocked by Van Den Born.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Van Den Born lands a shoulder strike.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Den Born lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharma backwards.
Van Den Born swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born tries to circle away but Sharma has him pinned against the cage.
Sharma blocks a body shot from Van Den Born.
Still in the clinch, Sharma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Den Born lands with a light punch inside.
Van Den Born misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born misses with some punches.
Sharma takes a shot to the head.
Van Den Born lands with a left to the head.
Sharma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Den Born throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharma.
Sharma has a couple of punches blocked by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born blocks an uppercut.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Den Born backwards.
Van Den Born digs a right hand into Sharma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sharma's gas tank. #T4#
Van Den Born is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Den Born swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharma.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Den Born's elbow.
Van Den Born fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Van Den Born breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Den Born as he connects with a hook.
Van Den Born misses the shot to the body.
Van Den Born moves in looking to clinch but Sharma pushes him off.
Sharma looks to throw the jab but Van Den Born is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharma misses with a looping right.
Sharma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Den Born cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Den Born throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharma throwing a counter right hand but Van Den Born manages to avoid it.
Sharma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ko Van Den Born dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born'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#
Van Den Born connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Van Den Born finds it's way through Sharma's defenses.
Van Den Born misses with a leg kick.
Van Den Born fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Den Born scores with a hook to the body. Sharma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Den Born misses the shot to the body.
Sharma scores with a kick to the body.
Sharma scores with a shot to the body.
Sharma ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Den Born walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Den Born throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Den Born throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Den Born has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Den Born getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Van Den Born looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Van Den Born does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Den Born throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Den Born throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sharma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Van Den Born.
Sharma scores with a push kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Sharma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good leg kick by Van Den Born.
Sharma misses with a body kick.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Den Born paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Den Born misses.#CL2#
Van Den Born darts in and clinches Sharma up against the cage.
Sharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sharma tries to throw a body punch but Van Den Born avoids it by throwing Sharma back against the cage. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Sharma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sharma lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharma tries to work over Van Den Born's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Sharma.
Van Den Born lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharma backwards.
Sharma just leaning against Van Den Born, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Sharma.
Van Den Born lands a right hand.
Sharma pushes Van Den Born back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born blocks an uppercut.
Sharma misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Den Born lands with a light punch inside.
Sharma is trying to stall.
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Den Born controls his hands. #T3#
Sharma blocking some punches.
Sharma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sharma tries to work over Van Den Born's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Den Born pushes Sharma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Den Born's elbow.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Den Born throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sharma lands a right hand.
A short left from Van Den Born.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sharma working aggressively here.
Van Den Born lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Van Den Born.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Den Born's elbow.
Sharma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Van Den Born. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Den Born lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Van Den Born breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Den Born keeps Sharma at a distance using the push kick.
Van Den Born fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sharma.
Sharma walks into a left hand.
Sharma ducks right into an uppercut from Van Den Born. #ROC2#Sharma is rocked!
Van Den Born is stalking Sharma. Sharma circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Van Den Born, and it's lights out! Sharma really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ko Van Den Born!
Our winner, Ko Van Den Born, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 73: Ihantala v Melendov 2
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Brandstatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Den Born throws a quick counter head kick but Brandstatter was just out of range.
Brandstatter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Den Born sprawls well. Van Den Born wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brandstatter gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandstatter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Den Born sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brandstatter somewhat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Den Born circles away.
Brandstatter tries to clinch up but Van Den Born circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Den Born keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Den Born lands with a slapping head kick.
Crunch! Brandstatter slams his shin into Van Den Born's torso.
Brandstatter 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.#T1#
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Van Den Born keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandstatter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brandstatter is defended easily by Van Den Born.
Ko Van Den Born has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfgang Brandstatter.
Brandstatter swinging wildly here.
Brandstatter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brandstatter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that misses.
Van Den Born throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Den Born throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brandstatter avoids it.#CL2#
Brandstatter rushes Van Den Born and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Den Born working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land. #T2#
Van Den Born lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Den Born walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brandstatter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Den Born takes one on the button.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Van Den Born enables Brandstatter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van Den Born manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Van Den Born keeping full guard, as Brandstatter tries to pass. #SU2#
Brandstatter stands up and waves to Van Den Born to follow him.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter defending well as Van Den Born loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter shoots in but no luck this time.
Brandstatter shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Den Born manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandstatter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandstatter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brandstatter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Den Born - the referee stops the clock and Brandstatter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Den Born. Brandstatter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Den Born with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brandstatter looks winded!
Nice uppercut there from Van Den Born.#T3#
Brandstatter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That kick from Van Den Born tenderised Brandstatter's leg. Brandstatter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Den Born scores with a hook to the body. Brandstatter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandstatter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Den Born swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That kick from Van Den Born tenderised Brandstatter's leg. Brandstatter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Van Den Born steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ko Van Den Born is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Den Born displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brandstatter.
Nice shot lands for Van Den Born.
Van Den Born tries to score with a low kick but Brandstatter moves his leg out of the way.
Van Den Born throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Den Born swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brandstatter shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Den Born manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandstatter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandstatter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Van Den Born comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brandstatter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Den Born drops Brandstatter with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Brandstatter! Van Den Born dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ko Van Den Born!
A very excited looking Ko Van Den Born 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: WVT 65: Ihantala v Machado
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Terrell looks for the body kick but Van Den Born saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Den Born! But no joy.
Terrell connects with a looping right hand.
Van Den Born misses with a body kick.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrell lands a leg kick that knocks Van Den Born off balance momentarily.
Terrell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrell. Van Den Born does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Terrell takes the fight into the clinch.
Van Den Born is working Terrell over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell.
Terrell blocks a body shot from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Terrell.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Van Den Born fails to land.
Terrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Den Born blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Den Born misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Terrell - that landed with a thud.
Terrell prevents a body shot from Van Den Born.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Terrell prevents a body shot from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Terrell.
Terrell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Terrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Den Born.
Terrell takes a shot to the head.
Terrell misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell blocks an uppercut.
Van Den Born misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Den Born throws a head punch that misses.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Terrell.
A head punch on the inside from Terrell fails to land.
Van Den Born blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Den Born tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Den Born throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Terrells head.
Terrell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Den Born.
Van Den Born pushes Terrell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terrell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Terrell.
Van Den Born blocks an uppercut.
Van Den Born wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Den Born misses with a punch to the body.
Van Den Born tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Terrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Den Born.
Still in the clinch, Van Den Born scores with a nice short uppercut.
Terrell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Terrell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Terrell working aggressively here.
Van Den Born works on Terrell's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Den Born lands a body shot in the clinch.
Terrell takes a shot to the head.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Terrell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Den Born. #BC2#
Van Den Born escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut. Terrell saw that one coming.#T3#
Van Den Born jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Terrell jabs Van Den Born to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Terrell misses the target.
A cross from Terrell lands.
Terrell misses with a hook
enabling Van Den Born to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Den Born slips a jab and a cross from Terrell.
Van Den Born drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Terrell defends it well.
The fighters circling - Terrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Den Born! But no joy.
Van Den Born misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Den Born misses the target.
Terrell misses with a hook to the body
and Terrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Terrell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terrell throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Terrell misses.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut. Terrell saw that one coming.
Terrell connects with a solid leg kick.
Terrell wants to clinch.#T4#
Van Den Born throws the kick towards the body but Terrell avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Den Born has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Den Born there as he acknowledges the shot.
Terrell misses the shot to the body.
Van Den Born walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Terrell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice shot by Terrell.
Terrell scores with a nice right hand.
Van Den Born misses with a straight right.
Terrell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Terrell blocks it.
Terrell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Terrell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Den Born misses with a wild body shot.
Van Den Born throws a front kick that sends Terrell stumbling back into the cage.
Terrell throws a shot from downtown. Van Den Born moves away and avoids it.
Van Den Born gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrell lands a high kick!
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 Phillip Terrell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Terrell scores with a leg kick.
Van Den Born lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Terrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Den Born scores with a nice body kick.
Van Den Born just misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Den Born.
Terrell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Den Born manages to circle out of the way.
Van Den Born defending well as Terrell loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from Van Den Born finds it's target.
Terrell with the inside leg kick.
Terrell misses with a body shot.
Van Den Born finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Terrell throws a hook but Van Den Born avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell dips to his left and cracks Van Den Born with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick from Van Den Born misses.
Terrell is looking to score with low kicks.
Terrell throws a body shot but no joy.
Terrell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terrell pushes Van Den Born away with a front kick.#T1#
Terrell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terrell.
Van Den Born displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terrell throws out the jab.
Terrell thumps Van Den Born with a low kick.
Van Den Born keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terrell looks to land a right hand but Van Den Born moved out of range.
Terrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Van Den Born throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Den Born throws the left hand but Terrell avoids the punch easily.
Terrell moves into range and connects with a jab.
A cross from Van Den Born lands.
Van Den Born gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Den Born scores with a punch to the head.
Van Den Born lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Terrell falls backwards - clearly groggy! Van Den Born dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ko Van Den Born!
Ko Van Den Born seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 47: Motts v Melondov
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Dunes as he connects with a hook.
A low kick lands for Dunes.
Dunes lands a slapping body shot.
Van Den Born has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Den Born there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Den Born. Van Den Born circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Den Born tries to land a front kick but Dunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Den Born avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dunes, as that shot connected.
Van Den Born checks a low kick from Dunes.
Dunes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dunes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Den Born.
A big left from Van Den Born misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunes misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Den Born.
Dunes dips to his left and cracks Van Den Born with an uppercut!
Dunes misses with a looping right.
Van Den Born misses with a low kick.
Dunes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Den Born takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Van Den Born tries to work over Dunes's front leg with a kick but Dunes checks it.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunes. #CL2#
Dunes closes the distance and pushes Van Den Born back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Den Born creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dunes tries to throw a body punch but Van Den Born avoids it by throwing Dunes back against the cage.
Dunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunes misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Dunes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dunes fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Den Born.
Dunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Den Born blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dunes.#T2#
Dunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Den Born's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Den Born.
Dunes swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Van Den Born pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Van Den Born misses.
Dunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dunes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Den Born's head backwards.
Dunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dunes misses with a hook.
Dunes connects with the punch.
Dunes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dunes connects with the punch.
Van Den Born displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunes throws out the jab.
Van Den Born throwing a counter right hand but Dunes manages to avoid it.
Van Den Born bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Den Born misses the target. #T3#
Van Den Born looks to land a body kick but Dunes moved away.
Dunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Van Den Born moves away and avoids it.
Van Den Born takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Den Born lands a jab to the nose.
Van Den Born drops his hands momentarily and Dunes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dunes staying out of range there.
Dunes scores with a punch to the head.
Dunes doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Den Born circles away.
Van Den Born changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Den Born manages to avoid it.
Van Den Born ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Den Born scores with a body shot.
Van Den Born smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dunes throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Van Den Born.
Dunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dunes blocks a jab.#T4#
Dunes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Dunes.
Van Den Born throws a quick counter head kick but Dunes was just out of range.
Dunes misses with a hook.
Van Den Born was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dunes moves out of range as Van Den Born strikes.
Van Den Born throws out a loose jab but Dunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Dunes misses its intended target.
Dunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Den Born ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Dunes moves away and avoids it.
Van Den Born needs to keep his hands up - Dunes had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunes. Van Den Born does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dunes misses the shot to the body.
Dunes lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut. Dunes saw that one coming.
Dunes misses with a hook
and Van Den Born counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunes defending well as Van Den Born loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slugger Dunes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dunes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Den Born counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Den Born lunges at Dunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dunes's hand.
Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunes lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Dunes misses.
Dunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Dunes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dunes fails to land.
Van Den Born blocking some punches.
Dunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Van Den Born fails to land.
Dunes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Den Born seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dunes can turn it around.
A right handed body shot lands from Dunes.
Van Den Born blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Den Born lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunes misses with a body punch.
Dunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Van Den Born lands a hook that snaps the head of Dunes backwards.
Van Den Born swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born misses with the head strike.
Van Den Born working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Den Born backwards.
Van Den Born is leaning against Dunes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dunes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Den Born.
Van Den Born fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born lands with a left to the head.
Van Den Born working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slugger Dunes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dunes has a couple of punches blocked by Van Den Born.
Dunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Den Born stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Den Born scores with a shot to the side of Dunes's head.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Den Born lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Den Born has a couple of punches blocked by Dunes.
Dunes takes a shot to the head.
Van Den Born tries to work over Dunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Dunes fails to land.
Van Den Born blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Van Den Born's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dunes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dunes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Den Born takes a step back to recover.
Slugger Dunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Den Born misses with a double jab.
Dunes throws a lazy right hand but Van Den Born sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Den Born manages to avoid it.
As Dunes looks to move away, Van Den Born throws a big counter combo but Dunes just gets out of the way.
Dunes jabs Van Den Born right on the nose. Van Den Born blinks but takes it well.
Dunes misses with a hook to the body
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Van Den Born's head but Van Den Born sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Den Born was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot.
Dunes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick from Dunes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Den Born looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunes is just out of range.
Dunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Den Born.#T3#
Van Den Born uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunes.
Dunes misses the jab.
It looked like Van Den Born wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Den Born showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunes.
Dunes throws out a loose jab but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunes blocks a jab.
Van Den Born moves out of range of the strikes.
Dunes misses with a hook. Van Den Born ducked under it nicely.
Van Den Born thuds his right hand into Dunes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dunes slips under a jab from Van Den Born.
Dunes misses with a straight right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dunes!
Van Den Born connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Den Born takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dunes misses with an uppercut. Van Den Born saw that one coming.#T4#
Van Den Born tries to score with a low kick but Dunes moves his leg out of the way.
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 Den Born misses with an uppercut.
Dunes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dunes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Van Den Born ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Den Born misses the target.
Dunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Den Born was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunes.
Dunes misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Dunes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dunes.
Van Den Born thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dunes if he has to take too many more of those.
Van Den Born slips under a jab from Dunes.
Van Den Born tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Den Born.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Den Born looks to land a left hand but Dunes moved out of range nicely.
Dunes scores with a hook to the body. Van Den Born takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Den Born looks to land a right hand but Dunes moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Ko Van Den Born will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Den Born swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Den Born is looking to counter the offense by Dunes and move into the clinch.
Dunes looks to land a left hand but Van Den Born moved out of range nicely.
Van Den Born swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Den Born attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dunes throws the left hand but Van Den Born avoids the punch easily.
Dunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Den Born throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Den Born swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dunes avoids the body shot from Van Den Born.
Good leg kick by Dunes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Den Born. Van Den Born circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Den Born moves out of range of the body kick from Dunes.
Van Den Born lands with a good body shot.
Van Den Born takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Den Born looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dunes with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Van Den Born throws a hook to the side of Dunes's head but Dunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Dunes pushes Van Den Born up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Van Den Born breaks from the clinch.
Van Den Born lands with a good body shot.
Dunes keeps Van Den Born at a distance using the push kick.
Dunes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Den Born is out of range and Dunes settles back down.
Dunes misses with a body shot.
Van Den Born slips under a jab from Dunes.
Van Den Born tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Den Born gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Den Born lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dunes backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Den Born misses the target.
Van Den Born tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Den Born throws a front kick aimed at Dunes's knee but Dunes avoids it well. #T2#
Dunes blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Den Born keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Dunes avoids it easily.
Van Den Born scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dunes cracks Van Den Born with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Den Born swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunes.
Van Den Born throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunes. #CL2#
Dunes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dunes misses with the head strike.
Van Den Born fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Den Born lands with a left to the head.
Van Den Born lands a right hand.
Dunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunes blocks an uppercut.
Dunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Den Borns head. #T3#
Dunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunes lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dunes fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Dunes fails to land.
Van Den Born lands an uppercut.
Van Den Born pushes Dunes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Den Born throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunes. #BC#
Van Den Born escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Den Born misses with a straight left.
Dunes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Den Born is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dunes misses with a low kick.
Van Den Born jabs Dunes right on the nose. Dunes blinks but takes it well.
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Van Den Born ducks down to avoid it.
Dunes lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Den Born off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Den Born sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Den Born swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Dunes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Den Born to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Den Born swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Van Den Born's head but Van Den Born sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Den Born misses the target.
Van Den Born avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dunes moves away from the strike by Van Den Born.
Dunes cracks Van Den Born with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Dunes rushes Van Den Born and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunes.
Van Den Born works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Den Born backwards.
Van Den Born can't find room to land a body shot as Dunes controls the action.
Van Den Born working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes lands with a short shot to the head.
Dunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunes misses with a punch to the body.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Slugger Dunes!
Our winner, Slugger Dunes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C114: Corassa vs. Demenok 2
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Dunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunes swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Van Den Born to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunes lands with a hook. Van Den Born tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Den Born looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Den Born moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Van Den Born wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Van Den Born's head coaches at potato place that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dunes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dunes duly obliges.
Dunes misses with an uppercut.
Dunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Den Born lands a jab to the nose.
Dunes throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunes.
Van Den Born throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunes.
Dunes digs a good body shot into Van Den Born's ribs.
Dunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Den Born slips under a jab from Dunes.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Dunes moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Van Den Born throws a leg kick but Dunes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dunes throws a jab when Van Den Born was well out of range.
Dunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Den Born gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Dunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunes throws a chopping leg kick but Van Den Born manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Den Born throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Born.
Dunes loads up on a big right hand but Van Den Born slips the punch.
Dunes throws a shot to the body.
Dunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dunes lands with a straight right. Van Den Born didn't see that one coming.
Dunes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Den Born in his tracks.
Dunes swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Den Born moves forwards but Dunes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dunes throws a jab when Van Den Born was well out of range.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Dunes moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Dunes stuns Van Den Born with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dunes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Den Born throws a looping overhand right but Dunes ducks down to avoid it.
Van Den Born sets himself, and Dunes steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Den Born avoids it this time.
Van Den Born misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Den Born tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Den Born.
Dunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunes misses the jab.
Dunes misses with an uppercut. Van Den Born saw that one coming.
It appears Van Den Born was looking to counter with a kick there.
Van Den Born moves out of range as Dunes strikes.
Dunes loads up on a big right hand but Van Den Born slips the punch.
Dunes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Den Born takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Den Born is looking to slow Dunes down with leg kicks.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut. Dunes saw that one coming.
Dunes misses with a hook
and Van Den Born connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dunes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Den Born had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
A low kick from Van Den Born is predictable there
and Dunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Den Born defending well as Dunes loads up on a big left hand.
Van Den Born misses with a hook. Dunes ducked under it nicely.
Van Den Born throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dunes counters with an inside leg kick.
Dunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Van Den Born moves away and avoids it.
Van Den Born swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dunes lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Den Born's head.
Van Den Born loads up on a big right hand but Dunes slips the punch.
Van Den Born throws a looping overhand right but Dunes ducks down to avoid it.
Van Den Born throws a lazy head kick
and Dunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dunes with a nice calf kick.
Van Den Born just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Den Born.
Dunes throws a leg kick which misses Van Den Born's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Den Born tries to avoid it.
Dunes tries to work over Van Den Born's front leg with a kick but Van Den Born checks it.
Dunes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Den Born cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunes misses the shot to the body.
Dunes misses with a hook. Van Den Born ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Van Den Born scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick lands for Dunes.
Dunes throws a body punch but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Dunes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Dunes avoids it easily.
Dunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Den Born.
Dunes misses with a low kick.
Van Den Born takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Den Born.
Dunes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Den Born moves out of range as Dunes strikes.
Dunes lands a nice hook to Van Den Born's body. Van Den Born takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Den Born throws a body kick that misses.
Dunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Den Born keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Den Born counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slugger Dunes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dunes misses with a looping left.
Dunes loads up on a big right hand but Van Den Born slips the punch.
Van Den Born fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunes manages to avoid it.
Van Den Born displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Den Born will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Dunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Dunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dunes jabs Van Den Born to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Den Born bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Den Born takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Den Born slips a straight right by Dunes.
Van Den Born throws a jab when Dunes was well out of range.
Dunes unleashes a big counter combination but Van Den Born bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Den Born moves out of range of the strikes.
Dunes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dunes lands a slapping body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Van Den Born might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Dunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Den Born moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dunes misses with a right hand
letting Van Den Born counter with a right hand.
Dunes scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Den Born scores with a jab.
Dunes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Den Born throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunes.
Dunes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot.
Dunes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Den Born chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunes can pounce on him.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Dunes avoids it easily.
Dunes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Dunes throws a series of punches but Van Den Born avoids them all with ease.
Dunes throws out a loose jab but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born connects with a single shot there.
A low kick lands for Dunes. #T2#
Dunes connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick from Dunes is predictable there
and Van Den Born counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Den Born takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Den Born drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Den Born takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dunes tests Van Den Born's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dunes loads up on a big right hand but Van Den Born slips the punch.
Dunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunes lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Den Born's head.
Van Den Born chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunes can pounce on him.
Dunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.
A jab lands there for Dunes.
Dunes scores with a nice head shot.
Dunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Den Born is looking to counter punch.
Dunes misses with a body punch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Van Den Born counters with a stiff right hand.
Dunes moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Van Den Born misses with a looping left.
Dunes lands a slapping body shot.
Van Den Born looks to land a left hand but Dunes moved out of range nicely.
Dunes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dunes tries a low kick but Van Den Born avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dunes.
Van Den Born checks a low kick from Dunes.
A little feinted left hand from Van Den Born on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Den Born is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dunes misses the body punch
and Van Den Born cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Den Born takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dunes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dunes misses the jab.
Dunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Den Born loads up on a big right hand but Dunes slips the punch.
Van Den Born fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dunes on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Den Born misses with a straight right.
Van Den Born has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dunes finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Den Born's head.
Dunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Van Den Born misses with a looping left.
Dunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Den Born has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dunes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunes.
Dunes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dunes swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a stiff right hand.
Dunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.
Dunes throws the left hand but Van Den Born avoids the punch easily.
Van Den Born swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Den Born avoids the body shot from Dunes.
Van Den Born is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dunes lands with a shot to the body.
Dunes scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes misses with an uppercut. Van Den Born saw that one coming.
Van Den Born slips a straight right by Dunes.
Dunes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunes connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slugger Dunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dunes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Den Born looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunes is just out of range.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
Dunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Den Born scores with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Van Den Born, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Den Born takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Den Born lands a jab to Dunes's midsection.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Den Born.
Dunes throws an off balance right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a nice body kick.
Van Den Born shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dunes lands a jab to Van Den Born's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Born cracks Dunes with a good jab.
Van Den Born connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut.
Dunes misses with a looping left.
Van Den Born throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Van Den Born throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Dunes misses.
Decent striking displayed by Dunes there.
Dunes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunes lands the left hand.
Van Den Born checks a low kick from Dunes.
Van Den Born lands a jab to the head.
Dunes misses with a hook
and Van Den Born counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from Dunes is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dunes drops his hands momentarily and Van Den Born takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slugger Dunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Born.
Dunes looks to throw the jab but Van Den Born is out of range.
Van Den Born takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Den Born misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunes misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Van Den Born on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ko Van Den Born has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slugger Dunes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dunes throws an overhand right that lands on Van Den Born's shoulder, as Van Den Born tries to avoid the shot.
And Van Den Born counters with a quick kick to the body but Dunes blocks it.
Van Den Born throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC#Dunes is rocked!
Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Born.
Dunes swings for the body but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Dunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Den Born was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunes.
Dunes cracks Van Den Born with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dunes misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dunes.
Dunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dunes with a nice calf kick.
Dunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dunes jabs at Van Den Born's body.
Dunes throws a low kick but Van Den Born moves out of range easily.
Dunes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a nice uppercut.
Dunes is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Den Born finish him?
Dunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.
Dunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Dunes misses. #T3#
Van Den Born doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunes seems to have recovered his senses.
Dunes connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Van Den Born misses.
Dunes blocks a jab.
Dunes lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Den Born looks to land a right hand but Dunes moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dunes.
Van Den Born throws out a loose jab but Dunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunes lands a nice looking body shot.
Dunes moves out of range as Van Den Born strikes.
Dunes blocks a jab.
Dunes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Den Born blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Den Born misses the target.
Van Den Born misses with a wild body shot.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Dunes moves away and avoids it.
Dunes throws a right hand that misses
and Van Den Born connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Born just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Den Born missing with a left hand there. Dunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Den Born slips under a jab from Dunes.
Dunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Den Born is out of range and Dunes settles back down.
Dunes swings for the body but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Van Den Born is looking to counter punch.
Dunes looks to land a left hand but Van Den Born moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunes misses the target.
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Den Born takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dunes moves out of range of the body kick from Van Den Born.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Den Born counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Den Born moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Den Born looks to land a left hand but Dunes moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ko Van Den Born.
Well Dunes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slugger Dunes!
A relieved looking Slugger Dunes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C109: Kahn vs. Rivera
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Cranio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#It looks like Quebra Cranio has been cut.
Van Den Born with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Den Born misses with a straight right.
Cranio blocks a jab.
Cranio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Den Born sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cranio throws a looping overhand right but Van Den Born ducks down to avoid it.
Van Den Born ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cranio throws a shot to the body.
Cranio throws an overhand right that lands on Van Den Born's shoulder, as Van Den Born tries to avoid the shot.
Van Den Born pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Den Born connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cranio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Den Born at a distance.
Van Den Born misses with a lunging right hand
and Cranio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cranio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cranio lands with a straight right. Van Den Born didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Van Den Born throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Cranio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Cranio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Van Den Born ducks right into an uppercut from Cranio.
Cranio throws a body punch but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Cranio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Den Born can pounce on him.
Cranio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cranio throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a straight right hand.
Cranio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Den Born pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Cranio's head coaches at Academia dos Brasucas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Cranio misses.
Van Den Born throws a lazy uppercut
and Cranio counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Den Born throws out a powerful jab.
Van Den Born takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cranio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Born throws out the jab. #T2#
Good exchange - Cranio coming out on top.
Van Den Born throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cranio counters with a straight right hand.
Van Den Born takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#Quebra Cranio's cut is getting worse.
Van Den Born takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cranio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Den Born's head.
A jab from Van Den Born misses.
Cranio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Den Born takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice cross by Van Den Born.
A big left from Cranio misses.
Van Den Born thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cranio blocks a jab.
Cranio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Den Born uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cranio.
Van Den Born throws a body punch but Cranio moves out of range. #T3#
Van Den Born misses with a hook. Cranio ducked under it nicely.
Van Den Born ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Den Born lands a slapping body shot.
Cranio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cranio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Den Born.
A jab from Cranio does it's job there.
Cranio misses with an uppercut.
Van Den Born missing with a left hand there. Cranio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cranio moves away from the strike by Van Den Born.
Cranio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Den Born circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Den Born throws a jab when Cranio was well out of range.
Cranio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Van Den Born was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Den Born takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cranio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Den Born's head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranio looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Den Born is just out of range.
Cranio connects with a right hand. Van Den Born shakes it off.
Cranio slips under a jab.
Van Den Born ducks under a wild hook from Cranio.
Cranio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cranio lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Van Den Born misses.
Van Den Born throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cranio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Den Born misses with a low kick.
Van Den Born throws out a loose jab but Cranio uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cranio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cranio throws an overhand right that lands on Van Den Born's shoulder, as Van Den Born tries to avoid the shot.
Cranio swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook 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 Quebra Cranio will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Cranio lands with a shot to the body.
Van Den Born misses with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Den Born.
Cranio misses with a few strikes there.
Van Den Born bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big left from Van Den Born misses.
Cranio throws a hook to the side of Van Den Born's head but Van Den Born sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cranio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Den Born bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cranio's head.
Van Den Born with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Den Born throws a looping overhand right but Cranio ducks down to avoid it.
Van Den Born connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Den Born ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cranio moves away.
Van Den Born scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#Quebra Cranio's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1#
A jab from Cranio misses.
Van Den Born looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cranio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Den Born takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Den Born misses with a looping left.
Cranio throwing a counter right hand but Van Den Born manages to avoid it.
Van Den Born throws a body punch but Cranio moves out of range.
Cranio throws a shot from downtown. Van Den Born moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Van Den Born was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2#
Van Den Born lands a high kick to the side of Cranio's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Van Den Born dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#Cranio is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cranio keeping full guard, as Van Den Born tries to pass.
Cranio wants to get back to his feet but Van Den Born is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Van Den Born engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Van Den Born is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Den Born turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Van Den Born avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Den Born is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Van Den Born is predictable there
and Cranio counters with a straight right hand.
Cranio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Den Born catches Cranio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#Jeez, Quebra Cranio's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cranio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cranio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cranio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cranio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Born throws out the jab.
Van Den Born misses with a right hand
and Van Den Born takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Den Born lands the left hand.#T4#
A big right from Van Den Born misses.
Van Den Born uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cranio.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Cranio avoids it easily.
Cranio moves out of range of the body kick from Van Den Born.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cranio lands a nice hook to Van Den Born's body. Van Den Born takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Den Born connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cranio throws a hook to the side of Van Den Born's head but Van Den Born sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cranio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Den Born to score with a decent uppercut.
Cranio punishes Van Den Born's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Den Born swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cranio.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Quebra Cranio's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ko Van Den Born!
During a confident post fight interview, Ko Van Den Born thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C103: Skystalker vs. Grandis
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Sole throws a leg kick but Van Den Born checks it.
Van Den Born walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been told by Van Den Born's head coaches at potato place that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Den Born misses with a hook
and Sole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Sole misses its intended target.
Sole connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut
and Sole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born walks into a jab.
Van Den Born misses with a lunging right hand
and Sole counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sole throws a series of punches but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Sole scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Sole lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Den Born doesn't seem phased though.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Sole misses with an uppercut.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
Van Den Born throws a jab when Sole was well out of range.
Sole looks to land a body kick but Van Den Born moved away.
A leg kick checked by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born blocks a head kick by Sole. #T1#
Sole misses with a kick to the body
and Van Den Born counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Den Born moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sole tries to clinch up but Van Den Born circles away and keeps his distance.
Sole connects with a body shot that sends Van Den Born's belly button to the back.
Nice body kick there by Sole.
Sole throws a shot from downtown. Van Den Born moves away and avoids it.
Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses
and Sole counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut
and Sole counters with a body kick.
Van Den Born is breathing heavily.
Sole lunges at Van Den Born with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Den Born's hand.
Sole lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Den Born looks to score with a jab to the body but Sole is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sole.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Sole as he connects with a hook.
Sole wants to clinch.
Van Den Born was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Van Den Born throws a head kick that misses.
Van Den Born tests Sole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sole scores with a one two! Van Den Born had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Sole has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sole is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Den Born had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Van Den Born lands a head shot.
Sole throws a lazy right hand but Van Den Born sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Den Born quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Sole darts in and clinches Van Den Born up against the cage.
Van Den Born is trying to break the clinch but Sole is controlling him.
Van Den Born lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Den Born lands an uppercut.
Sole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Den Born avoids it.
Van Den Born throws a punch but it's blocked by Sole.
Van Den Born takes a shot to the head.
Sole tries to work over Van Den Born's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sole lands a shoulder strike.
Sole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Sole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Den Born has a couple of punches blocked by Sole.
A short body shot lands from Sole as the two fighters clinch.
Sole misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Sole on the inside.
Sole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Den Born or not.
Sole misses with some punches.
A short right from Sole.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sole.
A short right from Sole.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sole.
Sole lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Born tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Van Den Born breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Den Born's sensitive parts.
Sole connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Sole connects with an inside leg kick.
Sole lands a jab to the head.
Sole slips a jab from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sole throws a hook to the side of Van Den Born's head but Van Den Born sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Sole.
Van Den Born moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Den Born takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sole connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Den Born walks into a jab.
Sole is looking to land body kicks.
Sole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sole misses with an uppercut.
Van Den Born takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crunch! Sole slams his shin into Van Den Born's torso.
Sole tests Van Den Born's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacks Sole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born'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#
Sole misses with the combination.
Good shot there by Sole.
Sole lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Sole rushes Van Den Born and presses him up against the cage.
Sole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Den Born.
Sole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sole digs a right hand into Van Den Born's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Den Born's gas tank.
Sole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sole misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Sole.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Den Born misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Den Born.
Sole lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Den Born fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sole lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Sole gets through Van Den Born's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Den Born working hard to break the clinch.
Sole lands a left hand. #ROC2#Van Den Born is rocked!
Van Den Born misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Van Den Born is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Den Born seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Den Born blocks a body shot from Sole.
Sole lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Sole.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sole scores with a shoulder strike.
Jacks Sole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sole tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Den Born smiles and moves away.
Sole dips to his left and cracks Van Den Born with an uppercut!
Nice body punch from Sole.
Sole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Den Born's sensitive parts.
Sole fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Den Born throws a solid leg kick but Sole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Den Born.
Sole feints a counter leg kick.
Sole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Den Born is able to avoid easily.
Van Den Born walks into a stiff left hand from Sole.
Van Den Born just misses with a punch to the body.
Sole scores with a spinning back kick!
Jacks Sole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sole - that will leave a mark!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Sole throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sole looks to throw the jab but Van Den Born is out of range.
Sole scores with the left hand. Van Den Born knows he should have avoided that one.
Sole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sole scores with a three punch combo!
Sole connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Den Born uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sole. #T3##CL2#
Sole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sole lands a right hand.
Van Den Born blocks a body shot from Sole.
Sole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Den Born's elbow.
Van Den Born blocks an uppercut.
Sole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Den Born's efforts to push away.
Sole tries to throw a body punch but Van Den Born avoids it by throwing Sole back against the cage.
Sole 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 Den Born walks away with a smile on his face. Sole gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ko Van Den Born has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacks Sole.
Van Den Born rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sole - that will leave a mark!
Van Den Born looks to throw the jab but Sole is out of range.
Sole scores with a jab to the head.
Van Den Born is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sole digs a good body shot into Van Den Born's ribs.
Van Den Born walks into a jab.
Sole catches Van Den Born with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Sole.
Van Den Born will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sole cracks Van Den Born with a hook to the temple - Van Den Born is on wobbly legs here! Sole swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Van Den Born falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sole wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jacks Sole!
An out of breath Jacks Sole thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 159 | The Rundown
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
Van Den Born throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Van Den Born waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Van Den Born buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Den Born throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Van Den Born throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Den Born.#CUT2#It looks like Bill Brown has been cut.
Brown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Den Born.
Brown throws a big counter combination but Van Den Born scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Brown looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Van Den Born throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Den Born turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Den Born. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Den Born throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Van Den Born pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot.
Brown thinks about countering with a head kick.
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Van Den Born manages to avoid it.
Van Den Born throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Van Den Born fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Den Born fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Van Den Born does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Den Born avoids the body shot from Brown.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Born throws out the jab.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Van Den Born cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Den Born throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Den Born keeps Brown at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Den Born counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Den Born throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Born.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Den Born misses the shot to the body.
Brown slips a straight right by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born misses with a leg kick
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Den Born throws a big shot that misses.
Brown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Den Born looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Van Den Born lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Brown throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Den Born moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Van Den Born loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Van Den Born on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#That has opened up Ko Van Den Born's cut even more.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ko Van Den Born dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Den Born throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Den Born takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Van Den Born scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Den Born pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Van Den Born moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Born throws out the jab. #T1#
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Den Born misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Van Den Born throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Den Born throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Van Den Born does it's job there.
Van Den Born takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
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!
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Den Born with the inside leg kick.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Den Born lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brown throws a big counter combination but Van Den Born scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Van Den Born throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Brown throws a quick counter head kick but Van Den Born was just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born with a hook.
Van Den Born throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Den Born misses with a looping left.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Den Born, as that shot connected.
Van Den Born buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Den Born lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brown might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T4#
Van Den Born misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Den Born misses with a left hand #KD#
and Brown counters with a crisp one two that drops Van Den Born! Brown thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Van Den Born to his feet! Van Den Born is in big trouble!#ROC#Van Den Born is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Van Den Born square on the jaw! Damn, Van Den Born is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Brown!
After winning the bout, Bill Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 149 | Hopkins vs Stark
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Vujić moves out of range of the body kick.
Vujić just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Den Born punishes Vujić's body with a nice straight punch.
Vujić uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Den Born.
Vujić keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vujić 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.
Vujić slips a straight right by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vujić lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Den Born at a distance.
Vujić throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Den Born counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Vujić.
Van Den Born uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vujić.
Van Den Born swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vujić throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Den Born is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vujić.
Van Den Born misses with a right hand
and Vujić counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Vujić rushes Van Den Born and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Born misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Van Den Born. #BC#
Van Den Born breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Vujić throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Den Born takes one to the chin there.
Vujić tries to clinch
and Van Den Born counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Krsto Vujić has been cut.
Vujić throws a good cross that connects.
Krsto Vujić seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vujić changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Den Born. #TD2#
Vujić drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Van Den Born's coaches at potato place have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vujić wants to control but Van Den Born is keeping him busy.
Van Den Born tries to bench press Vujić off him but Vujić keeps the position.
Vujić wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Den Born keeps working. #T2#
Van Den Born is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Vujić has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#ES#
Van Den Born explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Van Den Born takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vujić fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Den Born avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Den Born throws a leg kick
enabling Vujić to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Vujić.
Van Den Born dodges the punch combination from Vujić. #T3#
A slow jab from Vujić misses its intended target.
Vujić throws a body punch but Van Den Born moves out of range.
A left lands for Vujić.
Vujić tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Den Born swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ko Van Den Born is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vujić scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vujić slips a jab and a cross from Van Den Born.
Vujić fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Van Den Born takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vujić lands a nice hook to Van Den Born's body. Van Den Born takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vujić tests Van Den Born's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Vujić sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vujić lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Den Born off the cage and back into range.
Vujić looks to clinch
and Van Den Born counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Den Born throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4##CL2#
Vujić moves into the clinch.
Vujić misses with some punches.
Van Den Born misses with some punches.
Van Den Born blocking some punches.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Den Born lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vujić.
Vujić fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Den Born blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vujić tries to work over Van Den Born's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Den Born misses with the head strike.
Van Den Born throws a punch but it's blocked by Vujić.
Vujić doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vujić blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Van Den Born escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Den Born misses with a low kick.
Vujić throws a hook but Van Den Born avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krsto Vujić dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krsto Vujić's cut.
That's time! Van Den Born's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Van Den Born connects with a right hand. Vujić shakes it off.
Van Den Born looks to score with a jab to the body but Vujić is just out of range.
Vujić looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Den Born walks into a jab.
Vujić throws a hook to the side of Van Den Born's head but Van Den Born sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vujić tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Den Born was well out of range. Poor timing from Vujić.
Van Den Born needs to keep his hands up - Vujić had a free shot at his head there.
Van Den Born connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vujić's hands.#TD2#
Vujić closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Van Den Born's guard.

Van Den Born has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vujić is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vujić tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Den Born's elbow. #TD2#
Vujić is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Van Den Born can't fight it off and eventually Vujić manages to take the fight to the floor. Van Den Born looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vujić stands and throws Van Den Born's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Van Den Born manages to get back to half guard.
Vujić content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vujić lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Van Den Born wants to improve his position but Vujić is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vujić is just content to waste time from the top position. Van Den Born takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vujić slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vujić is fighting to break Van Den Born's control of his arms but Van Den Born is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vujić trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Den Born is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Vujić controlling from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vujić trying to move into half guard but instead Van Den Born has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Van Den Born showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vujić is looking to sweep but instead, Van Den Born has passed into half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vujić wants to improve his position but Van Den Born is controlling well.
Van Den Born content to control rather than advance.
Van Den Born is looking to take a break and control but Vujić is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vujić trying to control but Van Den Born postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Ko Van Den Born will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krsto Vujić's cut.
That's time! Van Den Born's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Van Den Born uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vujić.#CL2#
Vujić instigates a clinch.
Vujić goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Den Born misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born tries to throw a body punch but Vujić avoids it by throwing Van Den Born back against the cage.
A short right from Van Den Born on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Van Den Born.
Vujić is looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Den Born.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Den Born.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vujić.
Van Den Born blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vujić tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Den Born's elbow. #BC#
Van Den Born pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vujić connects with a body shot that sends Van Den Born's belly button to the back.
Vujić swings for the body but Van Den Born moves out of range.
A slow jab from Van Den Born misses its intended target. #T1#
Vujić swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Den Born connects with a jab.
Van Den Born moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Den Born throws a big shot that misses.
Vujić lands a lovely overhand right.
Vujić connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vujić tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vujić is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vujić.
It looked like Van Den Born wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Den Born scores with a one two! Vujić had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vujić misses with a wild body shot.
Van Den Born misses with a looping right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vujić.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Born scores with a body shot. #T2#
Van Den Born throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
Vujić tries to counter by closing the distance.
Van Den Born throws out a loose jab but Vujić uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vujić wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Den Born misses the target.
Van Den Born takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vujić.
And Vujić tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Den Born pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vujić throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Den Born counters with a straight right hand.
Van Den Born staying out of range there.
It looked like Van Den Born wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Vujić misses its intended target.
Van Den Born misses with a right hand
and Vujić connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Van Den Born ducks under a wild hook from Vujić.
Vujić connects with a single shot there.
Van Den Born closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Krsto Vujić seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Den Born goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vujić misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Den Born counters with a series of strikes. Vujić will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vujić connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Den Born. Van Den Born circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vujić scores with a jab.
Van Den Born uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vujić.
Van Den Born throwing a counter right hand but Vujić manages to avoid it.
Vujić misses with a wild body shot.
Van Den Born looks to score with a jab to the body but Vujić is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vujić! But no joy.
Van Den Born moves out of range as Vujić strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vujić lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Den Born throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Den Born slips under a jab from Vujić.
Vujić throws a lazy right hand but Van Den Born sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Van Den Born counters with a quick kick to the body but Vujić blocks it.#T4#
Vujić tries to clinch there but Van Den Born circles away.
Vujić throws a series of strikes that have Van Den Born backpedaling.
Vujić bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vujić uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Den Born.
And Vujić tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Den Born pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Vujić sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Den Born looks to land a body kick but Vujić moved away.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
Van Den Born cracks Vujić with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vujić misses with a takedown attempt - Van Den Born sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ko Van Den Born has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krsto Vujić.
Van Den Born displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vujić throws out the jab.
Van Den Born uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#That has opened up Krsto Vujić's cut even more.
Vujić looks to land a right hand but Van Den Born moved out of range.
Van Den Born moves away from the strike by Vujić.
Vujić ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ko Van Den Born.
I think Van Den Born 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ko Van Den Born!
A relieved looking Ko Van Den Born 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, Krsto Vujić stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who loses a Win, wins a Loss'.

Event: SFL 138 | Insanity
Date: Feb 16, 2022

#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Moore has knocked Van Den Born down with a huge combo! Moore steps away and waves a wobbly Van Den Born back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Van Den Born is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Van Den Born leaves his chin hanging out and Moore seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Van Den Born crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angelo Moore!
An out of breath Angelo Moore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 132 | Atunes vs Moore
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Van Den Born throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Den Born moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shipilov misses with an uppercut. Van Den Born saw that one coming.
Van Den Born tries a low kick but Shipilov avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Den Born - that will leave a mark!
Van Den Born keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Den Born.
Shipilov slips a jab from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born catches Shipilov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Sergey Shipilov has been cut.
Shipilov blocks the body kick.
Van Den Born throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shipilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Den Born.
Shipilov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Den Born loads up on a big right hand but Shipilov slips the punch.
Shipilov feints a counter leg kick.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Born is looking to land body kicks.
Van Den Born misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Shipilov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.#T1#
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Shipilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shipilov cracks Van Den Born with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shipilov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Den Born - the referee stops the clock and Shipilov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Den Born. Shipilov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Den Born throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shipilov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Den Born throws an overhand right that lands on Shipilov's shoulder, as Shipilov tries to avoid the shot.
Shipilov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Van Den Born throws a big shot that misses.
Van Den Born misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Shipilov counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Van Den Born! #ROC2#Van Den Born is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shipilov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SU2#
Shipilov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Van Den Born misses with a hook
and Shipilov counters with a two punch combo.
Oh Van Den Born is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shipilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Den Born seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Van Den Born throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shipilov.
Van Den Born moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShipilov.
Van Den Born connects with a jab.
Shipilov lands a brutal head kick. Van Den Born looks out on his feet and Shipilov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sergey Shipilov!
Our winner, Sergey Shipilov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 125 | Mumu vs Viking II
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Van Den Born ducks down to avoid it.
Van Den Born does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
Dunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Born throws out the jab.
Van Den Born tries to score with a low kick but Dunes moves his leg out of the way.
Van Den Born connects with a crisp jab.
Dunes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Den Born swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dunes misses with a leg kick
and Van Den Born counters with a straight right hand.
Dunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left and a right from Van Den Born both land. Nice combination.
A shot to the liver by Dunes. Beautiful body shot.
Van Den Born lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Born throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Den Born blocks a jab.
It seemed like Van Den Born was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dunes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Den Born looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Den Born checks it well.
Dunes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dunes throws a chopping leg kick but Van Den Born manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Den Born now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Van Den Born misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Dunes.
Dunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Den Born looks to throw the jab but Dunes is out of range.
Dunes throws a leg kick which misses Van Den Born's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Den Born tries to avoid it.
Van Den Born attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Den Born keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunes.
Dunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born swinging wildly here.
Dunes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Den Born just manages to avoid it.
Dunes throws a low kick but Van Den Born moves out of range easily.
Van Den Born catches Dunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Den Born throws a wild body kick that Dunes sees coming a mile off.
Dunes tests Van Den Born's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dunes connects with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Van Den Born misses.
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!
Dunes throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Dunes with a nice calf kick.
Dunes looks to throw the jab but Van Den Born is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Dunes.
Dunes throws a front kick aimed at Van Den Born's knee but Van Den Born avoids it well.
Van Den Born loads up on a big right hand but Dunes slips the punch.
Van Den Born tries to work over Dunes's front leg with a kick but Dunes checks it.
A clash of legs there as Van Den Born blocks the low kick.
Dunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Den Born has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dunes tried to score with a low kick but Van Den Born checks it.
Dunes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dunes feints and then cracks Van Den Born's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Den Born down.
Van Den Born keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Den Born checks it well.
Van Den Born swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Den Born blocks a low kick nicely.
Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Born takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Den Born.
A punch combination from Van Den Born misses. #T3#
Dunes misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Van Den Born misses.
Dunes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good work by Van Den Born as he checks the leg kick.
Van Den Born doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Den Born.
Dunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Den Born. Van Den Born circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dunes 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 Den Born will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dunes avoids the head kick by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born slips under a jab.
Van Den Born throws a big shot that misses.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Dunes blocks it.
Dunes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Den Born checks a low kick from Dunes.
Dunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Den Born.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Den Born throws out a loose jab but Dunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Den Born's head.
Van Den Born misses with a straight left. #T4#
Dunes throws a big shot that misses.
Dunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born misses with a low kick.
Dunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Den Born.
Dunes misses the shot to the body.
Van Den Born takes one on the button.
A solid body kick from Van Den Born.
Dunes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Den Born lands with a cross.
Dunes staying out of range there.
Van Den Born connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Den Born lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dunes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dunes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Den Born takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Den Born scores with the left hand. Dunes knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Den Born throws a body kick that misses.
Van Den Born displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunes throws out the jab.
Dunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Den Born.
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 Slugger Dunes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Den Born bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dunes's head.
Dunes throws a big shot that misses.
Dunes tried to score with a low kick but Van Den Born checks it.
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Van Den Born ducks down to avoid it.
Slugger Dunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Den Born throws a solid leg kick but Dunes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Den Born.
Van Den Born misses the jab.
Van Den Born throws the kick towards the body but Dunes avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Dunes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dunes with a nice calf kick.
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Van Den Born moves away and avoids it.
Dunes scores with a jab. Van Den Born acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Dunes does it's job there.
Van Den Born tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dunes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Den Born pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Dunes. That snapped Van Den Born's head back.
Van Den Born moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Den Born's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dunes jabs Van Den Born right on the nose. Van Den Born blinks but takes it well.#T1#
A low kick from Dunes misses
and Dunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Den Born misses with a straight left.
Dunes looks to land a combination but Van Den Born avoids it well.
Dunes misses with a looping right.
Dunes throws a good cross that connects.
Van Den Born throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Den Born swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Den Born slips under a jab.
Van Den Born swings for the body but Dunes moves out of range.
Van Den Born lands with a straight right. Dunes didn't see that one coming.
Van Den Born closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Den Born throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Dunes misses its intended target.
Dunes misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Den Born. Van Den Born circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Den Born is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dunes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick from Dunes misses. #T2#
Van Den Born drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Dunes moves away and avoids it.
Dunes throws out a loose jab but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dunes.
Dunes throws a chopping leg kick but Van Den Born manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Dunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Den Born doesn't seem phased though.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Dunes blocks it.
Van Den Born looks to land a left hand but Dunes moved out of range nicely.
Van Den Born staying out of range there.
Van Den Born ducks right into an uppercut from Dunes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dunes.
Nice uppercut lands for Dunes. That snapped Van Den Born's head back.
Van Den Born tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Den Born doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunes circles away.
Van Den Born looks to land a right hand but Dunes moved out of range.#T3#
Van Den Born ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Van Den Born's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Den Born displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunes throws out the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Den Born.
Van Den Born has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Den Born connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dunes momentarily.
Van Den Born with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dunes to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Den Born walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dunes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Den Born misses with a looping right.
Van Den Born thuds his shin into the meat of Dunes's side.
Dunes throws a lazy right hand but Van Den Born sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Den Born ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Van Den Born looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Den Born.
A big left from Dunes misses.
Van Den Born is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunes.
Van Den Born looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunes is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Den Born checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Dunes.
Dunes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dunes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
Van Den Born looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Den Born misses with a looping left.
Van Den Born tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Den Born is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunes just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Van Den Born on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dunes dodges the punch combination from Van Den Born. #KD2#
Van Den Born lands a left and a right that send Dunes crashing to the mat, dazed. Van Den Born thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Dunes is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Van Den Born's head but Van Den Born sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunes looks to land a combination but Van Den Born avoids it well.
Van Den Born bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Dunes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Den Born tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a big right hand! Oh Dunes is in trouble here! Van Den Born follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ko Van Den Born!
A very excited looking Ko Van Den Born 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: SFL 118 | Hopkins vs Stalin
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1#
Van Den Born misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes connects with a solid leg kick.
Atunes misses with a jab to the body
and Van Den Born counters with a left and a right that stings Atunes.
Atunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Den Born moves out of range of the body kick from Atunes.
Van Den Born takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Atunes misses.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Van Den Born there.#CUT2#It looks like Edison Atunes has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Van Den Born as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Den Born was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Van Den Born doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Atunes jabs Van Den Born to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes lands a lovely overhand right.
Atunes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van Den Born tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes misses with a hook.
Atunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atunes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Van Den Born missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Den Born throws a right and a left that Atunes avoids nicely. #T2#
Van Den Born misses with a looping left.
Atunes misses with a straight right.
Van Den Born is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Atunes with a body shot.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Born.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Van Den Born manages to avoid it.
Atunes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Van Den Born jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atunes lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Den Born scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Den Born is just out of range.
Atunes takes a swing at Van Den Born's ribcage but misses.
Atunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Van Den Born is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes.
It appears Atunes was looking to counter with a kick there.
Van Den Born misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Atunes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Den Born avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Den Born has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Den Born defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
Van Den Born takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Den Born throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Atunes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Atunes misses the jab.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
Atunes keeps Van Den Born at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Born throws out the jab.
A big left from Van Den Born misses.
Atunes is looking to land body kicks.
Despite the aggression on Van Den Born's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Van Den Born was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Den Born moves away.
Van Den Born swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atunes lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Den Born throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edison Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Atunes.
Van Den Born swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Atunes lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edison Atunes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Van Den Born takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Atunes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Van Den Born if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Van Den Born does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Den Born throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Den Born takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws a jab but it's blocked by Atunes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes cracks Van Den Born with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Den Born steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
A jab from Van Den Born misses.
Atunes is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Atunes.
Van Den Born throws a fast counter high kick but Atunes manages to duck under it in time.
Atunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Den Born can do to turn this around?#T1#
A jab lands there for Atunes.
Van Den Born dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Den Born misses with a shot to the body
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes defending well as Van Den Born loads up on a big left hand.
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Van Den Born moved away.
A swing and a miss from Atunes.
The fighters circling - Van Den Born throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Van Den Born slips the punch.
A big left from Atunes misses. #T2#
Atunes with a nice calf kick.
A big right from Van Den Born misses.
Atunes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Den Born.
Atunes connects with a leg kick.
Atunes slips a jab from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws a right hand that misses
letting Atunes counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Den Born throws a left and a right that both miss
and Atunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Den Born walks into a left hand. #CUT#That has opened up Ko Van Den Born's cut even more.
Atunes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Den Born doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Den Born misses with a head kick. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Atunes as he connects with a hook.#KD#
Atunes lands a big uppercut and Van Den Born crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Van Den Born looks OK. Atunes waves Van Den Born back to his feet!#ROC#Van Den Born is rocked!
Atunes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Den Born is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Van Den Born throws a sloppy head kick and Atunes moves out of range easily.
Van Den Born seems to have recovered his senses.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Den Born displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
A combination from Van Den Born does no damage.
Atunes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Atunes misses with a hook
and Van Den Born counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Atunes misses with a straight right.
Atunes connects with a crisp jab.
Van Den Born has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Atunes.
Atunes throws a sloppy head kick and Van Den Born moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Van Den Born on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Atunes.#CUT#The cut above Ko Van Den Born's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Atunes moves away and avoids it.
Atunes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Atunes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atunes scores with a shot to the body.
Van Den Born 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 Den Born pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Van Den Born manages to avoid it.
Atunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Den Born raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edison Atunes dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Van Den Born moved away.
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Den Born.
Atunes tries to counter by clinching up but Van Den Born breaks away and moves out of range.
Van Den Born bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Den Born throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Van Den Born might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Atunes has got the better of the exchanges.
Atunes jabs at Van Den Born's body.
Decent striking displayed by Atunes there.
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Atunes moves away and avoids it.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Atunes moves out of range as Van Den Born strikes.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Van Den Born slips the punch.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Den Born lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Atunes lands a nice looking body shot.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Den Born moves away.
Van Den Born throws a big counter head kick but Atunes avoids it with no problem.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Den Born lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Atunes scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Atunes.
Edison Atunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Van Den Born takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#Ko Van Den Born's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Van Den Born swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atunes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Atunes scoring well with a low kick there.
Atunes misses with the body kick
and Van Den Born cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ko Van Den Born has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Born takes a jab right on the kisser.
Atunes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Atunes with the inside leg kick.
Van Den Born has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Den Born throws a big shot that misses.
Atunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Van Den Born throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Atunes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Atunes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Den Born slips under a jab.
Atunes lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Atunes.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Van Den Born avoids it.
Van Den Born pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Den Born walks into a straight right hand from Atunes.
Van Den Born with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Atunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atunes wants to land a leg kick but Van Den Born is out of range.
Van Den Born takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Atunes blocks a head kick by Van Den Born.
Atunes scores with a push kick.
Van Den Born slips under a jab from Atunes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Den Born! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Den Born blocks the body kick.
Van Den Born keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Den Born darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edison Atunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atunes 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edison Atunes!
Post fight, Edison Atunes took to the microphone: 'Smoked weed before this fight I was that confident.'.

Event: SFL 112 | Boss Level
Date: Nov 03, 2021

#R1#
Van Den Born scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Hopkins jabs Van Den Born right on the nose. Van Den Born blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Van Den Born sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Den Born slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Van Den Born throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.#KD#
Hopkins drops Van Den Born with a beautiful combination! Van Den Born stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hopkins is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Den Born misses with a head kick.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Van Den Born manages to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Van Den Born avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Hopkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Den Born has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Den Born's head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hopkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Ko Van Den Born's cut even more.
Hopkins throws the kick towards the body but Van Den Born avoids it.
Van Den Born appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Den Born ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins moves forwards but Van Den Born connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Van Den Born. #T2#
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Den Born avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Van Den Born moved away.
Hopkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Den Born.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Den Born ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Van Den Born lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a nice body shot.
Van Den Born scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Den Born swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Den Born is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hopkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Den Born misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Den Born fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Van Den Born defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Van Den Born misses with a low kick.
And Hopkins counters with a quick kick to the body but Van Den Born blocks it.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Van Den Born scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hopkins cracks Van Den Born with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#The cut above Ko Van Den Born's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Van Den Born avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Hopkins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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 Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born's cut.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins slips a jab from Van Den Born.
Hopkins throws the kick towards the body but Van Den Born avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Van Den Born on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Van Den Born.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Den Born.
Hopkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Van Den Born was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Hopkins cracks Van Den Born with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hopkins has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Van Den Born to stand back up!
Hopkins throws a monster overhand right that drops Van Den Born! Hopkins follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SFL 107 | KVDB vs Johnson
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson 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.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Den Born was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Van Den Born ducks down to avoid it.
Van Den Born pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson scores with a head kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Van Den Born counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Van Den Born's belly button to the back.
Van Den Born buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Den Born avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Den Born is looking to counter punch.
Van Den Born avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Den Born misses the target.
Van Den Born misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Den Born seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Den Born misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Van Den Born sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Den Born counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
Van Den Born is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Den Born swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Van Den Born slips the punch.
It looked like Van Den Born wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Johnson clinches up with Van Den Born and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Den Born slips a straight right by Johnson.
Van Den Born scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Van Den Born's head back.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
A lazy body kick from Johnson
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Van Den Born takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Van Den Born counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Den Born doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Van Den Born sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Van Den Born is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Van Den Born counters with a nice right hand that sends Johnson toppling to the canvas! Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Van Den Born finish him?!
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Den Born finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Den Born throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Van Den Born steps away.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Den Born misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson cracks Van Den Born with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Van Den Born off balance momentarily.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Van Den Born counter with a right hand.
Van Den Born feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Den Born feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Den Born throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
It looked like Van Den Born wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
Van Den Born gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born blocks a leg kick.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Van Den Born's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Den Born keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Den Born uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ko Van Den Born dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Van Den Born was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Den Born throws a quick counter head kick but Johnson was just out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Van Den Born's body. Van Den Born takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Den Born takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A leg kick checked by Van Den Born.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Van Den Born throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Den Born takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a good, hard body kick but Van Den Born shrugs it off.
Van Den Born throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Johnson rushes Van Den Born and presses him up against the cage.
Van Den Born avoiding damage. #T1##BC#
Van Den Born's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Den Born takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Den Born misses with a wild body shot.
Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Van Den Born checks it
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Van Den Born misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Den Born.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Van Den Born tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##BC#
Van Den Born pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Van Den Born moves out of range easily.
Van Den Born is looking for a counter combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Van Den Born's leg. Van Den Born is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Den Born throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Van Den Born on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot.
Van Den Born stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Den Born throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Den Born on the side of the head.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Den Born misses its target.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Van Den Born counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Den Born rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Den Born on the side of the head.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.#T4#
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Den Born tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Van Den Born slips the punch.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Van Den Born saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Den Born moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Van Den Born throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Van Den Born lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Den Born.
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 Ko Van Den Born will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Van Den Born uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A combination from Van Den Born does no damage.
Van Den Born swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Van Den Born misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Den Born swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Den Born tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Den Born was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Van Den Born was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Van Den Born steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Den Born is looking to counter punch.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Van Den Born is out of range.
Van Den Born was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Den Born ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Ko Van Den Born is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Van Den Born is avoiding it.
Van Den Born feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Van Den Born checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Van Den Born counter with a right hand.
Van Den Born checks the leg kick.
Van Den Born is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
letting Van Den Born counter with a right hand.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Den Born.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a huge left! Johnson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Van Den Born isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Johnson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Van Den Born!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ko Van Den Born!
Ko Van Den Born decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 101 | Laine vs Barbarian
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1#
Van Den Born uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalski.
Van Den Born swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kowalski throws a sloppy head kick and Van Den Born moves out of range easily.
Van Den Born fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been informed that Van Den Born has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kowalski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kowalski shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Den Born manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kowalski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kowalski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kowalski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Den Born was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Kowalski misses.
Van Den Born is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kowalski throws a lazy body kick
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Lenny Kowalski has been cut.
BOOM! Van Den Born lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kowalski. Kowalski tries to recover but Van Den Born is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kowalski lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ko Van Den Born!
Ko Van Den Born bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SFL 93 | Hopkins vs KVDB
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
A head kick from Van Den Born lands but Hopkins takes it in his stride.
Van Den Born looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
We've been informed that Van Den Born has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Den Born's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Van Den Born waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Van Den Born throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Hopkins counters with a crisp right hand that drops Van Den Born! Hopkins lets Van Den Born back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Born connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Van Den Born throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Van Den Born misses the target.
Van Den Born takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Den Born dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Van Den Born does no damage.
Van Den Born throws a good cross that connects.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Van Den Born slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Van Den Born.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Van Den Born misses with a body punch
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Ko Van Den Born's cut even more.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.#T2#
Hopkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Den Born takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Den Born on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Donk. Hopkins catches Van Den Born right on the button with a cross.#CUT#The cut above Ko Van Den Born's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hopkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Born throws out the jab.
It appears Hopkins was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Van Den Born throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Hopkins counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Den Born toppling to the canvas! Van Den Born scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hopkins finish him?!#ROC#Van Den Born is rocked!
Van Den Born throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins slips a jab from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Van Den Born off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Hopkins follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Van Den Born was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HFC 86 - KVDB vs Jahouli
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Jahouli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Den Born throws a combination that misses
enabling Jahouli to counter with a crisp jab.
Jahouli misses with a body kick.
Jahouli dodges the punch combination from Van Den Born.
Jahouli lands with a shot to the body.
Jahouli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahouli tries to clinch up but Van Den Born circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Den Born ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot
and Jahouli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Jahouli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Van Den Born misses with a left hand
and Jahouli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jahouli's corner calls for a 1-2. Jahouli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jahouli misses with a low kick.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Van Den Born has knocked Jahouli down with a huge combo! Van Den Born steps away and waves a wobbly Jahouli back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Maxim Jahouli has been cut.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Jahouli avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Van Den Born lands a left and a right that send Jahouli crashing to the mat, dazed. Van Den Born thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Jahouli is rocked!
Van Den Born avoids the head kick by Jahouli.
A quick step to the side and Van Den Born tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jahouli is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Den Born finish him?
Jahouli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Den Born counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Jahouli has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ko Van Den Born!
Ko Van Den Born retains his light heavyweight title!
Ko Van Den Born decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 79 - Leifsson vs Mendoza
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut
and Krylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Van Den Born cracks Krylov with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Krylov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Krylov moves out of range as Van Den Born strikes.
Krylov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Den Born has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Van Den Born throws a head kick but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Van Den Born misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Krylov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Van Den Born has knocked Krylov down with a huge combo! Van Den Born steps away and waves a wobbly Krylov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov moves out of range as Van Den Born strikes.
A shot to the liver by Van Den Born. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Krylov misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Van Den Born on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Den Born rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krylov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Den Born misses with a kick to the body
and Krylov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krylov throws a jab when Van Den Born was well out of range.
Krylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Den Born swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krylov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #KD#
Van Den Born lands a left and a right that send Krylov crashing to the mat, dazed. Van Den Born thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#That has opened up Boris Krylov's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Den Born swings widly with a right hand
and Krylov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Van Den Born digs a good hook to Krylov's body.
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Krylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krylov tries a quick counter leg kick but Van Den Born is wise to it.
Krylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Den Born lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Den Born throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Krylov throws a low kick but Van Den Born avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Den Born misses its target.
A slow jab from Krylov misses its intended target.
Krylov looks for the body kick but Van Den Born saw that one coming.
Van Den Born appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Van Den Born lands a big uppercut and Krylov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Krylov looks OK. Van Den Born waves Krylov back to his feet!#ROC#Krylov is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Boris Krylov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Van Den Born looks for the body kick but Krylov saw that one coming.
Krylov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krylov is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Den Born finish him?
Van Den Born is stalking Krylov. Krylov circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Van Den Born, and it's lights out! Krylov really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ko Van Den Born!
Ko Van Den Born retains his light heavyweight title!
Ko Van Den Born thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 72 - McGuire vs Den Born
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Van Den Born tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from McGuire misses #KD2#
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp right hand that drops McGuire! Van Den Born lets McGuire back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
McGuire gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Van Den Born points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. McGuire wakes up just in time to hear Van Den Born thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ko Van Den Born!
Ko Van Den Born is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ko Van Den Born 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: HFC 69 - Wanker vs Petersson
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Van Den Born fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Den Born misses with a hook
letting Gunner counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Van Den Born.
Gunner tries to clinch up but Van Den Born circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Den Born was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Den Born on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Den Born takes one to the side of the head.
Gunner lands with an overhand left.
Gunner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Van Den Born tries to sprawl but Gunner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Den Born is looking for a sweep. Gunner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunner wants to free his trapped foot but Van Den Born is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Van Den Born is controlling Gunner's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunner controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Van Den Born is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab by Gunner.
Van Den Born misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gunner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Den Born looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunner is just out of range.
Gunner drops his hands momentarily and Van Den Born takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jet Gunner has been cut.
Van Den Born tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunner was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Den Born.
Gunner slips a jab from Van Den Born.
Nice defenses there by Van Den Born.#TD2#
Gunner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gunner won't allow Van Den Born to sweep him here.
Van Den Born seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gunner stopping the sweep attempt from Van Den Born.#T3#
Gunner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Van Den Born keeping moving, preventing Gunner from controlling successfully.
Van Den Born tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Van Den Born has his hands on Gunner's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gunner misses with a hook. Van Den Born ducked under it nicely.
Gunner lands a body shot.
Van Den Born drops his hands momentarily and Gunner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jet Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Den Born scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gunner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gunner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Den Born just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner digs a good body shot into Van Den Born's ribs.
Van Den Born throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Gunner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Van Den Born has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gunner has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Den Born's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Gunner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jet Gunner'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#
Gunner misses with a shot to the body
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Gunner rushes Van Den Born and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gunner.
Van Den Born misses with the head strike.
Van Den Born lands a nice uppercut.
Van Den Born throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born is working Gunner over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Van Den Born breaks the clinch.
Gunner digs a good hook to Van Den Born's body.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut. Gunner saw that one coming.
Van Den Born keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunner.#T1#
Van Den Born throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunner misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Van Den Born throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Den Born getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gunner misses with a body punch
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Van Den Born feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gunner sprawling to the canvas! Gunner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Van Den Born finish him?! #ROC#Gunner is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunner is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Van Den Born doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Gunner crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Gunner's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ko Van Den Born!
After winning the bout, Ko Van Den Born thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 65 - Wanker vs Mendoza
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Gomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Den Born throws a series of punches but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Van Den Born lands a glancing blow to the side of Gomes's head.#CUT2#It looks like Ronaldo Gomes has been cut.
Gomes throws the left hand but Van Den Born avoids the punch easily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Van Den Born has knocked Gomes down with a huge combo! Van Den Born steps away and waves a wobbly Gomes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Van Den Born has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gomes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Den Born tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gomes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Den Born is keeping busy.
Gomes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Den Born backwards. #T1#
Van Den Born tries a body shot but Gomes blocks it.
Gomes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Van Den Born fails to land.
Van Den Born blocking some punches.
Gomes lands a body punch.
Gomes lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Den Born backwards.
Gomes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Den Born lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Den Born lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gomes trying to control the position but instead, Van Den Born has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gomes into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes.
Van Den Born lands a shot to the body.
Van Den Born tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gomes prevents a body shot from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Den Born lands with a short shot to the head.
Gomes throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Van Den Born lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Van Den Born fails to land.
Van Den Born scores with a hook to the body.
Van Den Born lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born blocking some punches.
Gomes has a couple of punches blocked by Van Den Born.
Gomes scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gomes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from Van Den Born as the two fighters clinch.
Gomes takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomes.
Van Den Born throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomess head.
Gomes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gomes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Den Born up against the cage.
Gomes tries a body shot but Van Den Born blocks it. #T3#
Gomes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gomes misses with a body punch.
Van Den Born misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Den Born.
Gomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born tries a body shot but Gomes blocks it.
Gomes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Van Den Born tries a body shot but Gomes blocks it. #BC2#
Van Den Born's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot.
Van Den Born moves out of range as Gomes strikes.#T4#
Van Den Born waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomes.
Gomes misses with a hook.
Gomes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Den Born connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gomes scrambles back to his feet.
Van Den Born throws the left hand but Gomes avoids the punch easily.
Gomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Den Born throws a body kick that misses
and Gomes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Den Born misses the shot to the body.
Gomes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Den Born fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomes manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ko Van Den Born dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Gomes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Van Den Born thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Den Born throws the left hand but Gomes avoids the punch easily.
Gomes is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Van Den Born lands.
Van Den Born misses the jab.
Gomes lands a jab to the nose.
Gomes avoids the body shot from Van Den Born.
Gomes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Den Born lands a nice hook to Gomes's body. Gomes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born slips a straight right by Gomes.
Van Den Born tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomes slips a jab from Van Den Born.
Gomes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Gomes avoids the body shot from Van Den Born.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born misses with a looping left.
Van Den Born fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomes manages to avoid it.
Van Den Born throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Van Den Born feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gomes sprawling to the canvas! Gomes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Van Den Born finish him?! #ROC2#Gomes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Born drops Gomes with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gomes! Van Den Born dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ko Van Den Born!
Ko Van Den Born decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 61 - Mendoza vs Slugs
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Van Den Born avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Den Born is out of range and Ragnarsson settles back down.
Van Den Born doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ragnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Van Den Born was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Den Born swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Ragnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Ragnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Den Born works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Ragnar Ragnarsson has been cut.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Den Born looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Ragnarsson connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Ragnar Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Born keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Van Den Born looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Van Den Born 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.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Den Born sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Den Born! But no joy.
Van Den Born looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Van Den Born. #T1#
Van Den Born swats away the attempt to clinch by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Den Born raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnarsson.
Van Den Born appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a nice looking combination but Van Den Born bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Den Born moves away.
Van Den Born is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot.
Ragnarsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ragnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Den Born is just out of range.#T2#
Van Den Born with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Van Den Born.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot
and Van Den Born counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Van Den Born avoids the punch easily.
Van Den Born steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ragnarsson.
Van Den Born throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Den Born scores with a hook to the body. Ragnarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ragnarsson is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target.
Ragnarsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ragnarsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Den Born has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Den Born and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Den Born moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Den Born circles away quickly and effectively.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Van Den Born blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Den Born! But no joy.
Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.#T3#
Ragnarsson avoids the head kick by Van Den Born.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Den Born appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Den Born ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Van Den Born does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Den Born looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A low kick from Ragnarsson is predictable there #KD2#
and Van Den Born counters with a nice right hand that sends Ragnarsson toppling to the canvas! Ragnarsson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Van Den Born finish him?!#ROC2#Ragnarsson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Den Born throws a pinpoint strike between Ragnarsson's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Ragnarsson crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Van Den Born scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ko Van Den Born!
An out of breath Ko Van Den Born thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 55 - Dos Anjos vs Battle
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Van Den Born lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gunner misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a straight right hand.
Van Den Born throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Den Born wants to clinch
and Gunner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.#CL2#
Van Den Born tries to keep at a distance but Gunner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gunner misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gunner.
Gunner blocks a body shot from Van Den Born.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Den Born.
Gunner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gunner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Den Born swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Gunner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Gunner blocks an uppercut.
Van Den Born tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Den Born misses with a body punch.
Gunner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Gunner.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been informed that Gunner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Van Den Born gets through Gunner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Den Born lands with a left to the head.
Van Den Born takes a shot to the head.
Gunner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gunner throws a head punch that misses.
Gunner lands an elbow inside.
Gunner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Den Born misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Den Born fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Den Born leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Den Born cracks Gunner with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Gunner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Den Born pushes Gunner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
Gunner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Den Born lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
Gunner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunner.
Van Den Born tries to throw a body punch but Gunner avoids it by throwing Van Den Born back against the cage.
Van Den Born throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunners head.
Van Den Born goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Den Born misses with the head strike.
Gunner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gunner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gunner gets through Van Den Born's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gunner tries to throw a body punch but Van Den Born avoids it by throwing Gunner back against the cage.
Van Den Born lands a body shot.
Gunner fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Van Den Born goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Den Born tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunner's elbow.
Van Den Born takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Ko Van Den Born's cut is getting worse.
Van Den Born misses with a body punch.
Gunner misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gunner lands with a right to the head.
Gunner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Gunner.
Gunner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Van Den Born fails to land.
A short uppercut from Gunner.
Van Den Born blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunner is leaning against Van Den Born and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Den Born works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gunner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Den Born's defenses.
Gunner tries to work over Van Den Born's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Den Born has a couple of punches blocked by Gunner. #T4#
Van Den Born struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunner controls his hands.
Gunner works on Van Den Born's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Den Born misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunner pushes Van Den Born back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Den Born takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Ko Van Den Born's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gunner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gunner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Den Born throws a head punch that misses.
Gunner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Den Born swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Den Born or not.
Gunner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunner pushes Van Den Born back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunner tries a body shot but Van Den Born blocks it.
Gunner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Den Born is breathing heavily.
Gunner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Den Born misses with the head strike.
Van Den Born misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Gunner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Den Born fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gunner with a jab.
Van Den Born displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunner throws out the jab.
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gunner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gunner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunner throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Van Den Born holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gunner lands a nice uppercut.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gunner has a couple of punches blocked by Van Den Born. #T1#
Gunner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Den Born blocks an elbow strike from Gunner.
Van Den Born swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gunner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunner lands an elbow inside that Van Den Born shrugs off. #CUT2#Jeez, Ko Van Den Born's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ko Van Den Born's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jet Gunner!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jet Gunner thanked EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: HFC Speed Brawls IV
Date: Nov 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Den Born pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boaler is looking to clinch but Van Den Born is avoiding it. #TD#
Boaler gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Boaler is trying to work for a kimura but Van Den Born is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born wants to control but Boaler is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Boaler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Van Den Born is controlling Boaler's trapped leg to prevent Boaler from advancing to side control.
Van Den Born told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Boaler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Den Born keeps working. #SUB#
Boaler is working for a submission of some sort.
Boaler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Boaler is trying to work for a kimura but Van Den Born is defending well. #SUB#
Boaler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Den Born doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boaler. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van Den Born is refusing to be controlled, as Boaler sits in half guard. #SUB#
Boaler seems to be working for a kimura but Van Den Born defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Boaler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Den Born is just riding it out for now. Boaler eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Boaler is trying to work for a kimura but Van Den Born is defending well. #T3#
Van Den Born trying to control here.
Boaler wants to free his trapped foot but Van Den Born is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Boaler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van Den Born is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Den Born uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boaler.
Van Den Born connects with a looping right hand. #KD2#
Van Den Born lands a big right hand that sends Boaler crashing to the mat! Van Den Born stays standing though and waves Boaler back to his feet!#ROC2#Boaler is rocked!
Boaler circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Van Den Born. Boaler falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Van Den Born!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ko Van Den Born!
A victorious Ko Van Den Born thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 42 - Slingin vs Yazzie
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Den Born wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Den Born throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Andrade.
Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
Andrade throws a chopping leg kick but Van Den Born manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andrade blocks the body kick.
Van Den Born swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Den Born keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Den Born is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andrade with a body shot.
Andrade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Van Den Born moves out of range easily.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade moves out of range of the body kick from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrade tries to land a front kick but Van Den Born steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Den Born steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Den Born misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Andrade. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrade.
The fighters circling - Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Den Born fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andrade is out of range.
Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Den Born connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andrade scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
A low kick lands for Andrade.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrade misses the target.
Andrade lunges at Van Den Born with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Den Born's hand.
Van Den Born on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Den Born looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Van Den Born closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Banana Stand in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrade.
Andrade misses with a straight left.
Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrade lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade misses with a low kick. #T2#
Andrade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Den Born checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Den Born tries to bum rush Andrade with a series of wild strikes but Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andrade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andrade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andrade misses with a low kick.
Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses
and Andrade counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Den Born on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andrade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Den Born has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Den Born's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andrade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Den Born circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Andrade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Van Den Born releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Den Born throws a chopping leg kick but Andrade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Den Born checks a low kick from Andrade.
Van Den Born looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Den Born drops his hands momentarily and Andrade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Den Born takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andrade scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Andrade misses
and Van Den Born connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Van Den Born sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Andrade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrade does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Den Born is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Andrade swings for the body but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Van Den Born is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Den Born tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Andrade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Andrade lands with a slapping head kick.
Andrade connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Andrade tenderised Van Den Born's leg. Van Den Born is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade jabs at Van Den Born's body.
Van Den Born checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a nice leg kick.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Andrade is looking to clinch but Van Den Born is avoiding it.
Andrade is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Andrade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Den Born checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andrade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Den Born cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Den Born checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Andrade there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrade.
A big left from Andrade misses.
Van Den Born is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Andrade steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Den Born. That one must have hurt.
Andrade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Den Born wants to clinch.
Andrade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Den Born can do to turn this around?
Van Den Born blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Andrade misses with a leg kick
letting Van Den Born counter with a right hand.
Andrade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Den Born's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick lands from Andrade.
Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Den Born moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Andrade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andrade lands a right hook to the body.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Den Born.
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Van Den Born moved out of range.
Van Den Born tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Born fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrade. Van Den Born does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Van Den Born moved out of range.
A big left from Van Den Born misses.
Andrade closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Den Born counters with a left to the body. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrade.
Andrade jabs at Van Den Born's body.
Andrade takes one 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 Den Born misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrade tries to clinch up but Van Den Born circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrade throws out a powerful jab.
Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Den Born was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrade.
Good work by Van Den Born as he checks the leg kick.
Andrade misses with a low kick.
Van Den Born looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Van Den Born misses.
Andrade throws out a leg kick but Van Den Born moves out of range and Andrade only half commits.
Good work by Van Den Born as he checks the leg kick.
Van Den Born ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
A slow jab from Van Den Born misses its intended target. #T3#
Van Den Born takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andrade throws a nice looking combination but Van Den Born bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Den Born looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andrade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Den Born walks into a stiff left hand from Andrade.
Van Den Born checks a low kick from Andrade.
Andrade finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Van Den Born might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Andrade has got the better of the exchanges.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
Van Den Born looks for the body kick but Andrade saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andrade. That's going to slow Van Den Born down.
A slow jab from Van Den Born misses its intended target.
Andrade fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Van Den Born on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andrade tried to score with a low kick but Van Den Born checks it.
Andrade finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Van Den Born fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andrade dodges the punch combination from Van Den Born.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Andrade rushes Van Den Born and presses him up against the cage.
Van Den Born blocks an uppercut.
Van Den Born blocks an uppercut.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Den Born.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Den Born creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Den Born blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrade.
Andrade lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Den Born.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Den Born.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Van Den Born can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Andrade slips under a jab.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade 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.
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target.
Andrade throws a front kick aimed at Van Den Born's knee but Van Den Born avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Van Den Born off balance momentarily.
Van Den Born throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Andrade lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp right hand that drops Andrade! Van Den Born lets Andrade back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Andrade pushes Van Den Born up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Van Den Born breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Andrade coming out on top.#T1#
Van Den Born stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andrade.
A cross from Andrade lands.
Van Den Born uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andrade has time to react.#ROC2#Andrade is rocked!#CUT2#Joao Andrade's cut is getting worse.
Joao Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ko Van Den Born!
Ko Van Den Born decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC 37 - Vanorden vs Mahrishi
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Den Born fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire takes a swing at Van Den Born's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Den Born! But no joy.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Den Born connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born scores with a push kick.
McGuire cracks Van Den Born with a good jab.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Van Den Born on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire throws a low kick but Van Den Born avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.#T1#
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Van Den Born's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Den Born looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Nice shot by McGuire.
We've been informed that Van Den Born has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McGuire lands a high kick!
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Van Den Born scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Den Born waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Van Den Born to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Den Born fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Den Born uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Van Den Born saw it coming and moves away.
Van Den Born looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Den Born misses the jab.
Van Den Born has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Den Born throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire tries to work over Van Den Born's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Van Den Born misses with some punches.
Van Den Born tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tries a body shot but Van Den Born blocks it. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Van Den Born lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Van Den Born scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Van Den Born fails to land.
Van Den Born misses with some punches.
Van Den Born lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Den Born lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Den Born backwards.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Den Born creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Den Born.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire tries to break free but Van Den Born pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire is trying to stall.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Den Born.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire pushes Van Den Born back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Den Born throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Van Den Born tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Den Born creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Den Born slips a jab from McGuire.
Van Den Born ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Van Den Born slips under a jab.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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 Ralph McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born'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#
McGuire avoids the head kick by Van Den Born.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Den Born scores with a head kick. McGuire tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Den Born darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire scores with a jab. Van Den Born acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Van Den Born saw it coming and moves away.
Van Den Born takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire connects with a body shot.#T1#
Van Den Born misses with a body shot
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Ko Van Den Born's cut even more.
Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
Van Den Born throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Van Den Born's defenses.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Den Born moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Van Den Born on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Den Born takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Den Born pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Den Born walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
McGuire misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Den Born misses.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Den Born has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
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!
McGuire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Den Born throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
McGuire throws a body punch but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Van Den Born swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Den Born drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#The cut above Ko Van Den Born's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire. #T3#
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Van Den Born is out of range.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Den Born.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Den Born throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
McGuire lands with a slapping head kick.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Den Born.
As McGuire backs off Van Den Born throws a huge counter combo but McGuire manages to avoid it all.
McGuire throws a low kick but Van Den Born avoids it.
Van Den Born now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Den Born tries to counter with a clinch but McGuire shakes him off and moves away.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#Ko Van Den Born's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
Van Den Born misses with a straight left.
McGuire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Den Born.
McGuire is looking to slow Van Den Born down with leg kicks.
Van Den Born blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Ralph McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Den Born slips a straight right by McGuire.
Van Den Born unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Van Den Born counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Den Born.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Van Den Born fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Van Den Born fails to land.
Van Den Born is struggling to control the position.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Den Born is keeping busy.
Van Den Born lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Van Den Born controls the action.
Van Den Born working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Van Den Born saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Van Den Born appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Den Born staying out of range there.
Van Den Born listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Den Born throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Van Den Born takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Den Born manages to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from McGuire.
Van Den Born can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire is trying to push Van Den Born away but Van Den Born has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Van Den Born avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Van Den Born scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Den Born's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Van Den Born tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. #T3#
Van Den Born fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Van Den Born breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for McGuire.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Den Born was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Van Den Born looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Van Den Born dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
Van Den Born takes a kick to the side of the head.
Van Den Born throws a head kick that McGuire semi-blocks.
Ko Van Den Born has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire tries to clinch but Van Den Born is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Van Den Born on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Den Born chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him. #T4#
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
letting Van Den Born counter with a right hand.
McGuire swings for the body but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Van Den Born steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Den Born.
McGuire throws a head kick but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Den Born circles away.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Den Born avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Van Den Born.
McGuire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 30 - Wanker vs Curtis
Date: Jul 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Van Barle.
Van Den Born swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Den Born loads up on a big right hand but Van Barle slips the punch.
A head kick by Van Barle misses
and Van Den Born counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Den Born plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Den Born cracks Van Barle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Den Born keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Barle.
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Den Born swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Barle is trying to counter with his kicks.
Van Barle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Den Born with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Den Born ducks under a wild hook from Van Barle.
Van Barle misses with a body shot
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Barle lands a leg kick that knocks Van Den Born off balance momentarily.
Van Den Born swings for the body but Van Barle moves out of range.
Van Den Born on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Barle. Van Barle obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Van Barle gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Van Den Born counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Barle.
Van Barle misses with a looping right.
Van Den Born swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Van Barle.
Van Barle throws a hook but Van Den Born avoids it easily.
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Van Barle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Barle misses with a jab to the body
and Van Den Born counters with a left to the body.
Van Barle looks winded!
Van Den Born tests Van Barle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillon Van Barle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Barle misses with a body shot
and Van Den Born counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Den Born slips a jab and a cross from Van Barle.
Van Barle throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Van Den Born counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Barle toppling to the canvas! Van Barle scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Van Den Born finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Van Barle misses.
Van Den Born throws a right hand that Van Barle ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Barle also avoids with ease.
Van Barle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Born throws out the jab.
Van Barle only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Van Den Born pounces like a tiger and cracks Van Barle with a vicious hook! Van Barle is down but not out! Van Den Born follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ko Van Den Born!
Ko Van Den Born 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: HFC KO 7 - Rodrigues vs Dylan
Date: Jun 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Den Born paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Den Born appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from McGuire misses
letting Van Den Born counter with a right hand.
Van Den Born throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Den Born keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Van Den Born ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Den Born 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.
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Van Den Born slips under a jab from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Den Born looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Van Den Born takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
McGuire drives through and clinches with Van Den Born against the cage.
A body shot lands from Van Den Born. #T1#
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Van Den Born misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Den Born prevents a body shot from McGuire.
A right hand to the body from Van Den Born.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Den Born backwards.
Van Den Born doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Den Born controls his hands.
McGuire tries to work over Van Den Born's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Den Born scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire looks winded!
Van Den Born can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Den Born makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land. #T2#
Van Den Born tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Van Den Born's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Van Den Born works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Den Born lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Van Den Born.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Den Born.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Van Den Born avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Van Den Born.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Van Den Born misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
McGuire pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire tries a body shot but Van Den Born blocks it.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGuire wants to slow Van Den Born down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Den Born was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuire is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Den Born. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot. #T4#
Van Den Born lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Van Den Born counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
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!
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Den Born. That did some damage!
Van Den Born scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#McGuire is rocked!
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Den Born throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire walks straight into a right hand from Van Den Born - that's dropped him! Van Den Born jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save McGuire from any more punishment! McGuire complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ko Van Den Born!
Our winner, Ko Van Den Born, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Madness Armageddon
Date: May 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Den Born will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davidson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davidson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luke Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Born uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davidson.
Davidson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Davidson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Van Den Born counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Luke Davidson has been cut.
Van Den Born rushes Davidson with punches - Davidson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Davidson goes down! Van Den Born follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ko Van Den Born!
A very excited looking Ko Van Den Born 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: Madness Pot-Acolypse
Date: Apr 20, 2020

#R1#
Van Den Born throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Godwin counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Van Den Born misses
and Godwin counters with a nice body kick.
Van Den Born has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Den Born there as he acknowledges the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Godwin.
Basko Godwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Godwin has managed to clinch.
Godwin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Van Den Born blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Godwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Den Born.
Godwin throws a head punch that misses.
Van Den Born blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Godwin - that landed with a thud.
Van Den Born prevents a body shot from Godwin.
Godwin misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Godwin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Godwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Godwin struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Den Born controls his hands.
Van Den Born lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Godwin backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Godwin.
Godwin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Van Den Born misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born blocks a body shot from Godwin.
Godwin can't find room to land a body shot as Van Den Born controls the action.
Godwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Den Born's elbow.
Van Den Born working aggressively here.
Godwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Den Born throws a head punch that misses.
Van Den Born lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Godwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Den Born lands an uppercut.
Godwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Godwin blocking some punches.
Godwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Den Born swings wildly with an uppercut but Godwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Van Den Born fails to land.
A body shot lands from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Godwin blocking some punches. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Godwin.
Van Den Born lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Godwin.
Godwin blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Van Den Born on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Godwin.
Godwin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Den Born tries a body shot but Godwin blocks it.
A short right from Van Den Born.
Godwin lands an uppercut.
Van Den Born lands a left hand.
Godwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Den Born has double underhooks.
Van Den Born lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Godwin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godwin.
Godwin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Den Born or not.
Godwin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Godwin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Den Born is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Den Born creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Godwin lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Godwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Godwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godwin blocks an uppercut.
Godwin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Godwin scores with a hook to the body.
Van Den Born is breathing heavily.
Godwin blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Godwin.
Godwin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Godwin misses with a punch to the body.
Godwin pushes Van Den Born back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Godwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Godwin scores with a jab to the body.
Van Den Born chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Godwin can pounce on him.
Godwin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Godwin lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Den Born takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godwin misses with a wild body shot.
Godwin scores with a hook to the body. Van Den Born takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Godwin lands with a kick to the temple. Van Den Born shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Godwin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Van Den Born is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Van Den Born checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Godwin.
Good exchange - Godwin coming out on top.
Good exchange - Godwin coming out on top.
Godwin walks into a left hand.
Van Den Born 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 Den Born ducks right into an uppercut from Godwin.
Godwin lands with a shot to the body.
Van Den Born connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Godwin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Den Born had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Godwin clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Godwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Godwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basko Godwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Godwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Den Born misses the target.
Godwin lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot lands for Godwin.
Van Den Born looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Den Born looks to land a right hand but Godwin moved out of range.
Godwin tries to clinch up but Van Den Born circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Den Born seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Godwin moves out of range as Van Den Born strikes.
Godwin is looking to slow Van Den Born down with leg kicks.
Godwin lands a jab to Van Den Born's midsection.
Godwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Den Born moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin lands a nice hook to Van Den Born's body. Van Den Born takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Godwin scores with the left hand. Van Den Born knows he should have avoided that one.
Godwin scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godwin throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Godwin misses with a wild combination.
Van Den Born tries to counter by clinching up but Godwin breaks away and moves out of range.
Van Den Born throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Godwin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Godwin throws a right hand that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a straight right hand.
Van Den Born slips a straight right by Godwin.
Basko Godwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Godwin lands an overhand right.
Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
As Godwin backs away, Van Den Born returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Godwin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Den Born to score with a decent uppercut.
Godwin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Den Born.
Godwin misses the jab.
Van Den Born ducks under a wild hook from Godwin.
Van Den Born clobbers Godwin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Godwin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Den Born misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Den Born throws a sloppy head kick and Godwin moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Godwin.
Godwin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Godwin tests Van Den Born's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Godwin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Den Born has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Godwin takes one to the side of the head.
Godwin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Godwin scores with a shot to the body.
Godwin throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Godwin misses. #T3#
Godwin lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Den Born's head.
Godwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Den Born uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Godwin.
Van Den Born throws a big shot that misses.
Van Den Born on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Godwin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
Godwin is rocked!
BAM! Van Den Born delivers a spinning backfist that drops Godwin like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ko Van Den Born!
Ko Van Den Born 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 11, 2020

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laloosh.#TD2#
Laloosh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Laloosh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Laloosh tries for a kimura but Van Den Born is defending well.
Van Den Born is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Laloosh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Van Den Born struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Laloosh goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Van Den Born rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Laloosh's guard! Nice work there by Van Den Born!
Laloosh keeping moving, preventing Van Den Born from controlling successfully.
Laloosh being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Den Born trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laloosh has a closed guard, preventing Van Den Born from standing up.
Van Den Born wants to control from the top but Laloosh keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Van Den Born avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Laloosh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Laloosh looking for a guillotine here but Van Den Born defends easily.
Van Den Born pushing down on Laloosh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Den Born is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Van Den Born is trying to control. Laloosh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Van Den Born wants to stand up but Laloosh has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Laloosh actively working from the bottom here.
Van Den Born controlling the action here.#SU#
Van Den Born gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've been told by Van Den Born's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Laloosh shoots in and drives through. Van Den Born sprawls well.#TD2#
Van Den Born gets caught napping as Laloosh dives in and scores a takedown. Van Den Born manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Laloosh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laloosh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van Den Born controls Laloosh momentarily but Laloosh frees himself. #T4#
Laloosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Den Born swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Den Born looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laloosh is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Laloosh postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Den Born is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Laloosh, into his guard. #REVR#
Van Den Born has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Den Born 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.
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 Ko Van Den Born will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Laloosh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Den Born as he jumps to the side.
Van Den Born was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nuke Laloosh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Den Born throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Laloosh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Laloosh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Van Den Born wants to control but Laloosh is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Laloosh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Den Born has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Laloosh is working for a kimura but Van Den Born is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laloosh is trying for a kimura here. Van Den Born looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Laloosh wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nuke Laloosh!
An out of breath Nuke Laloosh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Stromblad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jack Khazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khazi. That's going to slow Stromblad down.
Khazi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Bjorn Stromblad has been cut.
Stromblad takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Khazi connects with a right hand. Stromblad shakes it off.
Khazi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Khazi lands a lovely overhand right.
Khazi throws an uppercut from hell that sends Stromblad clean off his feet! He's out cold! Khazi stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Khazi!

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