Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL50
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Kortenhorst takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ryan takes a swing at Kortenhorst's ribcage but misses.
Kortenhorst misses with a body shot.
Kortenhorst ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Kortenhorst walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ryan cracks a nice hook into Kortenhorst's ribs.
Ryan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Ryan moves into the clinch.
Ryan pushes Kortenhorst back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Ryan.
Kortenhorst with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Michiel Kortenhorst has been cut.
Ryan lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan stalls.
Ryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ryan.
Kortenhorst misses with some punches. #T1#
Kortenhorst tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Ryan lands with a left to the head.
Kortenhorst blocking some punches.
Ryan is working Kortenhorst over against the cage.
Ryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body.
Kortenhorst blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kortenhorst swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryan.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Ryan avoiding damage.
Kortenhorst's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Kortenhorst avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
I was talking to Kortenhorst's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kortenhorst throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
A short right from Kortenhorst on the inside.
Kortenhorst goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kortenhorst trying to land knees to the body.
Ryan gets through Kortenhorst's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan lands with a right to the head.
Ryan is stalling here.
A short right from Ryan.
Ryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kortenhorst backwards.
Kortenhorst creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ryan lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ryan.
Kortenhorst blocks an uppercut.
Ryan trying to control the position but instead, Kortenhorst has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ryan into the cage.
Kortenhorst tries a knee to the head but Ryan blocks it.
Kortenhorst struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kortenhorst working aggressively here.
Kortenhorst misses with a knee to the head.
Ryan is pushing Kortenhorst up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Kortenhorst backwards.
Ryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Kortenhorst.
A short right from Ryan on the inside.
Ryan avoiding damage as Kortenhorst throws knees to the body.
Ryan scores with a shot to the side of Kortenhorst's head.
Ryan lands with a left to the head.
Kortenhorst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kortenhorst tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Ryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kortenhorsts head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
Ryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kortenhorst backwards. #T4#
Ryan lands a shot to the body.
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Kortenhorst struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands.
Ryan blocks an elbow strike from Kortenhorst.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Kortenhorst avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kortenhorst or not.
Ryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kortenhorst blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kortenhorst uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Ryan breaks the clinch.
Kortenhorst tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Ryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Ryan instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ryan is working Kortenhorst over against the cage.
Kortenhorst is breathing heavily.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryan avoids the elbow strike from Kortenhorst, against the cage.
Ryan lands a left hand.
Ryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michiel Kortenhorst's cut.
That's time! Kortenhorst's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ryan cracks Kortenhorst with a good jab.
Kortenhorst looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.#CL2#
Ryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kortenhorst struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands.
Ryan is leaning against Kortenhorst and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Ryan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryan.
Ryan lands a body punch.
Jack Ryan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryan.
A short left from Ryan.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ryan lands an uppercut.
Ryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ryan lands a body punch.
Ryan lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Kortenhorst is rocked!
Ryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kortenhorsts head.
Oh Kortenhorst is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Ryan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kortenhorst to his knees! Ryan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Ryan!
A relieved looking Jack Ryan 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: HRL42
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Sidorov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kortenhorst pinned against the cage. Kortenhorst gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sidorov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kortenhorst's waist but Kortenhorst gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sidorov off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sidorov is defended easily by Kortenhorst.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Sidorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidorov shoots in for a double leg but Kortenhorst sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sidorov shoots for a double leg takedown but Kortenhorst sprawls well. He's pushed Sidorov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sidorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kortenhorst.
Sidorov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kortenhorst sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sidorov somewhat.#TD#
Sidorov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kortenhorst!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortenhorst is trying to get back to half guard.
Kortenhorst struggling a bit here.#T1#
Kortenhorst is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing that Sidorov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kortenhorst gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sidorov works his way into full mount!
Kortenhorst takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sidorov lands a heavy elbow.
Kortenhorst wants to control but Sidorov is having none of it.
Kortenhorst is bucking up trying to escape but Sidorov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! Sidorov connects with a massive shot to the dome! #CUT#It looks like Michiel Kortenhorst has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kortenhorst tries to hold on but Sidorov pushes him away.
Kortenhorst is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Kortenhorst is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sidorov with shots to the head and body - Kortenhorst looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kortenhorst keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sidorov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sidorov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kortenhorst's face. #ROC#Kortenhorst is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Michiel Kortenhorst's cut even more.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Sidorov!
A victorious Ivan Sidorov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL33
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Personal Space 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.
Kortenhorst is trying hard to land a takedown here. Personal Space sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Personal Space on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Personal Space waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kortenhorst.
Personal Space stuffs the takedown attempt from Kortenhorst. Kortenhorst gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Personal Space gets caught napping as Kortenhorst dives in and scores a takedown. Personal Space manages to retain guard.
Personal Space trying to control the position.
Personal Space 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.
Personal Space really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kortenhorst. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Personal Space is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Personal Space keeps trying to improve his position.
Kortenhorst pushes down on Personal Space's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Personal Space wants to improve his position but Kortenhorst is controlling well. #T1#
Personal Space has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kortenhorst is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Kortenhorst is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Personal Space is looking for a sweep. Kortenhorst is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kortenhorst is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Personal Space doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kortenhorst.
Personal Space trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Kortenhorst has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Personal Space tries to hold on but Kortenhorst pushes him away.
Personal Space working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Kortenhorst is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Personal Space has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kortenhorst prevents Personal Space from getting the reversal.
Kortenhorst wants to control the pace but Personal Space is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Kortenhorst looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Personal Space holds on to Kortenhorst around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#SUB#
Kortenhorst working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Kortenhorst is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Personal Space can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Personal Space reaches up to try and pull Kortenhorst in and control his posture, but Kortenhorst latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Personal Space taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michiel Kortenhorst!
Michiel Kortenhorst opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: HRL27 Petric vs Thibodeaux
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Kortenhorst misses with a takedown attempt
and Fajardo counters with a nice body shot.
Kortenhorst doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fajardo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kortenhorst takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kortenhorst tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fajardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Kortenhorst shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kortenhorst is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fajardo trying to control the position. #T1#
Kortenhorst trying to control but Fajardo is working from the bottom.
Fajardo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kortenhorst slips nicely into half guard.
Fajardo is in trouble now - Kortenhorst has advanced to mount!
Fajardo tries to hold on but Kortenhorst postures up.#T2#
Fajardo is trying to escape the mount.
Fajardo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kortenhorst is working for a submission of some sort.
Fajardo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kortenhorst trying to control the position from guard on top but Fajardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fajardo seems keen to control Kortenhorst's posture.#T3#
Kortenhorst wants to control from the top but Fajardo keeps moving.
Fajardo wants to hit a sweep here but Kortenhorst passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fajardo there! #SUB#
Kortenhorst moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fajardo has worked his arm free - good work by Fajardo!
I wouldn't like to be where Fajardo is right now. #SUB#
Kortenhorst wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fajardo, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fajardo is not content to let Kortenhorst control the position.
Fajardo holding on.
Fajardo is trying to control Kortenhorst's posture but Kortenhorst avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kortenhorst works to advance to full mount. Fajardo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Kortenhorst moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fajardo has worked his arm free - good work by Fajardo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michiel Kortenhorst dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Donk. Fajardo catches Kortenhorst right on the button with a cross.
Fajardo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fajardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fajardo throws a lazy right hand but Kortenhorst sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fajardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kortenhorst fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kortenhorst gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kortenhorst is looking for a kimura but Fajardo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kortenhorst to get the leverage. #T1#
Fajardo is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Kortenhorst is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fajardo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kortenhorst. #SUB#
Kortenhorst is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Kortenhorst is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fajardo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kortenhorst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kortenhorst controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fajardo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fajardo keeping moving, preventing Kortenhorst from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fajardo is controlling Kortenhorst's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Fajardo scores with a jab to the body.
Kortenhorst needs to keep his hands up - Fajardo had a free shot at his head there.
Kortenhorst seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kortenhorst walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kortenhorst fails with a takedown attempt.
Fajardo lands a right hook to the body.
Fajardo throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Fajardo cracks Kortenhorst with a good jab.
No luck for Kortenhorst with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michiel Kortenhorst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kortenhorst gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fajardo counters with a straight right hand.
Kortenhorst takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kortenhorst walks into a straight right hand from Fajardo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kortenhorst wants to clinch but Fajardo slips to the side
and Fajardo counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kortenhorst has his takedown stuffed
and Fajardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Fajardo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franco Fajardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fajardo lands a nice looking body shot.
Kortenhorst gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Fajardo counter with a right hand.
Franco Fajardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fajardo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Kortenhorst shoots in and gets a takedown into Fajardo's guard.
Kortenhorst trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fajardo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Fajardo advances to half guard.
Kortenhorst is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fajardo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kortenhorst tries to get to full guard but Fajardo has control of the leg.
Kortenhorst is trying to control but Fajardo manages to pass to mount! #T1#
Fajardo content just to control the position here.
Fajardo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kortenhorst tries to hold on but Fajardo postures up.
Fajardo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kortenhorst tries to hold on but Fajardo postures up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fajardo controlling the pace for now.
Fajardo lands a big elbow.
Kortenhorst is looking to get to half guard.
Fajardo tries to control but Kortenhorst wriggling away.
Kortenhorst can't escape the position. #T3#
Fajardo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kortenhorst is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kortenhorst is in a horrible position here. Fajardo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kortenhorst working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Fajardo controlling the pace for now.
Kortenhorst tries to hold on but Fajardo pushes him away.
Kortenhorst is in all sorts of trouble here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fajardo working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fajardo landing strikes from the mount and Kortenhorst is in trouble!
Fajardo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fajardo controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franco Fajardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fajardo 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Fajardo!

Event: HRL23 Jackson vs Ayari
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Momomoto throws an overhand right that lands on Kortenhorst's shoulder, as Kortenhorst tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Momomoto.#CUT#It looks like Michiel Kortenhorst has been cut.
Momomoto scores with a decent looking hook.
Momomoto misses with a hook. Kortenhorst ducked under it nicely.
Kortenhorst takes one to the side of the head.
Momomoto scores with a jab. Kortenhorst acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Momomoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kortenhorst to score an easy takedown into full 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.
Kortenhorst trying to control but Momomoto is working from the bottom.
Kortenhorst stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Momomoto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst drops back, looking for a kneebar! Momomoto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Momomoto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Momomoto! #REVR##T1#
Kortenhorst can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kortenhorst is trying to improve his position.
Kortenhorst manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kortenhorst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Momomoto keeps working.
Momomoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kortenhorst wants to pass the guard but Momomoto is defending well. #T2#
Momomoto is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst seems to be working for a kimura but Momomoto defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst seems to be working for a kimura but Momomoto defends the submission attempt.
Kortenhorst moves nicely into side control.
Momomoto is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Kortenhorst trying to control the position but Momomoto is working away. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kortenhorst moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kortenhorst has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #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.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Momomoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kortenhorst wants to take a breather but Momomoto manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kortenhorst.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Momomoto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kortenhorst has Momomoto in his guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riku Momomoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michiel Kortenhorst's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kortenhorst wants to clinch
and Momomoto counters with a nice body shot.
Momomoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Kortenhorst, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Momomoto dips to his left and cracks Kortenhorst with an uppercut!#CL2#
Kortenhorst has taken the fight to the clinch.
Momomoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Momomoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kortenhorst can do to turn this around?
Kortenhorst wants to take the fight to the mat but Momomoto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kortenhorst's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortenhorst has Momomoto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Momomoto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michiel Kortenhorst.
A short right from Momomoto on the inside. #CUT#That has opened up Michiel Kortenhorst's cut even more.
A shot in the inside from Momomoto.
Momomoto lands a right hand.
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 hook to the body from Momomoto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Momomoto.
Kortenhorst is breathing heavily.
Momomoto prevents the takedown attempt.
Momomoto lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Kortenhorst looking for a takedown.
Momomoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kortenhorst jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Momomoto walks away with a smile on his face. Kortenhorst gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Momomoto lands a body shot.
Kortenhorst doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Momomoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kortenhorst at a distance.
Momomoto lands with a nice body punch.
Momomoto walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kortenhorst drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Momomoto swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kortenhorst's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riku Momomoto!
Riku Momomoto retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Riku Momomoto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL20 Murray vs Taylor
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Kortenhorst shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Personal Space as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Personal Space tries to keep at a distance but Kortenhorst has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Personal Space.
Kortenhorst goes for a takedown attempt but Personal Space pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kortenhorst shoots in looking for a takedown. Personal Space tries to sprawl out of it but Kortenhorst keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Personal Space manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michiel Kortenhorst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Personal Space, as that shot connected. #CUT2#It looks like Michiel Kortenhorst has been cut.
Personal Space cracks Kortenhorst with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortenhorst walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Kortenhorst gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Personal Space.
Personal Space lands with a right to the head.
Personal Space lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Personal Space lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kortenhorst goes for a takedown in the clinch but Personal Space prevents it. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Personal Space as the two fighters clinch.
Personal Space prevents the takedown attempt.
Kortenhorst has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Personal Space is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kortenhorst is breathing heavily.
Personal Space scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Personal Space works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Personal Space lands a body shot in the clinch.
Personal Space softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kortenhorst is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Personal Space pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Personal Space prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Personal Space.
Personal Space scores with a hook to the body.
Kortenhorst takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Personal Space.
Personal Space prevents a takedown attempt there.
Personal Space lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kortenhorst backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Personal Space.
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!#TD#
Kortenhorst lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T2#
Personal Space wants to get back to full guard.
Personal Space slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Personal Space tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Personal Space is pulling down on Kortenhorst's head. It's preventing any offense from Kortenhorst, at least for the moment.
Personal Space wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kortenhorst is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Kortenhorst is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kortenhorst is fighting to break Personal Space's control of his arms but Personal Space is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Personal Space working a defensive guard here.
Personal Space keeping moving, preventing Kortenhorst from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Personal Space seems keen to control Kortenhorst's posture.#SUB#
Kortenhorst thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Personal Space keeping moving, preventing Kortenhorst from controlling successfully.
Kortenhorst is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Personal Space's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Personal Space's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kortenhorst fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Personal Space closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Kortenhorst's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Personal Space.
A shot in the inside from Personal Space.
A short left from Personal Space.
Personal Space is working Kortenhorst over against the cage.
Kortenhorst is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Personal Space is defending well.
Personal Space lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kortenhorst can't get the takedown.
Personal Space lands with a right to the head.
Personal Space lands a left hand.
Personal Space gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kortenhorst.
A nice left hand lands by Personal Space.
Kortenhorst's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Personal Space dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michiel Kortenhorst's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Personal Space connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Personal Space moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Kortenhorst! Personal Space continues to tee off on Kortenhorst, landing with a left and a right! Personal Space connects with a right hand that leaves Kortenhorst sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Personal Space!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Phillip Personal Space!
Phillip Personal Space seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL12:Petric vs Wilson
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Kortenhorst blocks a jab.#TD#
Kortenhorst looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kortenhorst prevents Leeuwenhoek from improving his position.#SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kortenhorst pulls his head out easily.
Kortenhorst is keen to just control but Leeuwenhoek is a slippery customer.
Leeuwenhoek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kortenhorst pushes down on Leeuwenhoek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kortenhorst is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leeuwenhoek is just riding it out for now. Kortenhorst eventually gives up the hold.
Leeuwenhoek is staying active underneath Kortenhorst, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Kortenhorst prevents Leeuwenhoek from improving his position.#SUB#
Kortenhorst is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control but Kortenhorst is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kortenhorst is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leeuwenhoek has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leeuwenhoek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kortenhorst's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kortenhorst's back!
Kortenhorst manages to reverse the position and now he's in Leeuwenhoek's guard. Nice work there by Kortenhorst.
Kortenhorst stopping the sweep attempt from Leeuwenhoek.#T2#
Leeuwenhoek keeping moving, preventing Kortenhorst from controlling successfully.
Leeuwenhoek looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Leeuwenhoek looking for a sweep. Not yet Leeuwenhoek, not yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leeuwenhoek looking to control.
Kortenhorst won't allow Leeuwenhoek to sweep him here.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position.
Leeuwenhoek might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kortenhorst haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kortenhorst trying to control the position from guard on top but Leeuwenhoek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Kortenhorst is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leeuwenhoek is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leeuwenhoek has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Leeuwenhoek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kortenhorst has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leeuwenhoek has managed to get both his arms back between Kortenhorst's legs - danger averted.
Leeuwenhoek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leeuwenhoek looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB#
Kortenhorst escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leeuwenhoek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but Kortenhorst is working from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek is stalling in the full guard.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but Kortenhorst is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kortenhorst working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Leeuwenhoek has passed into half guard!
My spies in DF Fitnesscentrum inform me that Leeuwenhoek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the action but Kortenhorst is working from the bottom.
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 Michiel Kortenhorst will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A big right from Leeuwenhoek misses.
Kortenhorst defending well as Leeuwenhoek loads up on a big left hand.
Kortenhorst drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leeuwenhoek sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Leeuwenhoek misses.
Leeuwenhoek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Michiel Kortenhorst has been cut.
Leeuwenhoek looks to throw the jab but Kortenhorst is out of range. #TD#
Kortenhorst scores with a takedown into Leeuwenhoek's guard.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to keep Kortenhorst in close.
Leeuwenhoek can't keep his opponent in guard - Kortenhorst advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leeuwenhoek works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortenhorst stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leeuwenhoek swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kortenhorst drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Leeuwenhoek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kortenhorst has Leeuwenhoek in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kortenhorst looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB#
Kortenhorst is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leeuwenhoek defends well.#SUB#
Kortenhorst looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kortenhorst is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leeuwenhoek is aware though and is defending well.
Leeuwenhoek throws a big elbow that misses.
Leeuwenhoek controlling from the top position.
Leeuwenhoek tries to free his leg and advance position but Kortenhorst is retaining full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Kortenhorst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leeuwenhoek sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Kortenhorst is looking for a triangle but Leeuwenhoek pushes his legs off easily.
Kortenhorst keeping moving, preventing Leeuwenhoek from controlling successfully.
Leeuwenhoek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position from guard on top but Kortenhorst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kortenhorst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leeuwenhoek stays in close to Kortenhorst's body and controls the position.
Leeuwenhoek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kortenhorst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michiel Kortenhorst overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kortenhorst throws his legs up looking for a submission but Leeuwenhoek uses it to pass to side control.
Kortenhorst is looking to reverse the position.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position but Kortenhorst is working away.
Kortenhorst gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
Kortenhorst tries to hold on but Leeuwenhoek postures up.
Kortenhorst is squirming around, avoiding Leeuwenhoek's attempts to control the action.
Kortenhorst really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leeuwenhoek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kortenhorst is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leeuwenhoek avoids the attempt from Kortenhorst to control.
Kortenhorst is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jasper Leeuwenhoek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michiel Kortenhorst'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Kortenhorst drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leeuwenhoek controls Kortenhorst momentarily but Kortenhorst frees himself.
Kortenhorst trying to control but Leeuwenhoek is working from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leeuwenhoek holds on and takes a little breather.
Kortenhorst trying to control the position from guard on top but Leeuwenhoek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kortenhorst thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Kortenhorst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leeuwenhoek.
Kortenhorst needs to keep his hands up - Leeuwenhoek had a free shot at his head there.
Leeuwenhoek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kortenhorst defending well as Leeuwenhoek loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Kortenhorst feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Leeuwenhoek has control of Kortenhorst's left arm, preventing Kortenhorst from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leeuwenhoek is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kortenhorst looking to control but Leeuwenhoek passes into half guard.
Leeuwenhoek controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2##SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kortenhorst is just riding it out for now. Leeuwenhoek eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek seems to be looking for submissions.
Kortenhorst wants to control but Leeuwenhoek is keeping busy.
Kortenhorst is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leeuwenhoek scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3##SUB#
Kortenhorst actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leeuwenhoek winds up and cracks Kortenhorst with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Kortenhorst is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leeuwenhoek pulls his head out easily.
Kortenhorst is looking to improve his position.
Leeuwenhoek trying to pass the guard but Kortenhorst defending well.
Kortenhorst is looking to improve his position.
Leeuwenhoek controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leeuwenhoek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kortenhorst wants to improve his position but Leeuwenhoek is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leeuwenhoek works his foot free and advances to mount.
Leeuwenhoek in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jasper Leeuwenhoek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leeuwenhoek 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jasper Leeuwenhoek!

Event: HRL4: Jackson vs Hasty
Date: Jul 31, 2023

#R1#
Kyoraku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kortenhorst.
Kyoraku misses with the combination.
Kortenhorst shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyoraku tries to sprawl out of it but Kortenhorst keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyoraku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kyoraku catches Kortenhorst with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Michiel Kortenhorst has been cut.
Kortenhorst shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyoraku tries to sprawl out of it but Kortenhorst keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyoraku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michiel Kortenhorst.
Kyoraku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortenhorst misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Kortenhorst scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kortenhorst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kyoraku doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kortenhorst.
Kyoraku is refusing to be controlled, as Kortenhorst sits in half guard. #T1#
Kyoraku is trying to stand.
Kortenhorst seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kyoraku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kyoraku knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kortenhorst on the ground.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst is trying for a kimura here. Kyoraku looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kortenhorst wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michiel Kortenhorst!
Michiel Kortenhorst thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Kortenhorst takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Michiel Kortenhorst has been cut.
Kyoraku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kortenhorst.
Kortenhorst seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kortenhorst walks into a stiff left hand from Kyoraku.
Kortenhorst takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kortenhorst gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kyoraku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kortenhorst walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Kortenhorst limp body while Kyoraku jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shunsui Kyoraku!
Shunsui Kyoraku decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 04, 2023

#R1##TD#
Yo Ka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kortenhorst did well to prevent Yo Ka getting side control.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kortenhorst trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kortenhorst blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yo Ka. #SUB#
Yo Ka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kortenhorst is trying to maintain the position but Yo Ka is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Yo Ka seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yo Ka pulls his head out easily.
Kortenhorst won't allow Yo Ka to pass to mount. #T1#
Kortenhorst is looking to control Yo Ka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kortenhorst avoid being mounted?
Yo Ka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kortenhorst regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yo Ka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yo Ka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yo Ka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yo Ka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yo Ka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kortenhorst is keeping the position for now.
Yo Ka pushing down on Kortenhorst's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kortenhorst is looking for a sweep. Yo Ka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Yo Ka seems to be looking for submissions.
Yo Ka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kortenhorst is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yo Ka pulls his head out easily.
Kortenhorst slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yo Ka pushes down on Kortenhorst's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kortenhorst won't allow Yo Ka to pass to mount.
Yo Ka trying to control from half guard but Kortenhorst is working away.
Kortenhorst trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Yo Ka wants to free his trapped foot but Kortenhorst is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kortenhorst is not content to let Yo Ka control the position.
Kortenhorst works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yo Ka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yo Ka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kortenhorst bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yo Ka's guard. #REVB#
Kortenhorst passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yo Ka is not content to let Kortenhorst control the position. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Yo Ka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yo Ka wants to free his trapped foot but Kortenhorst is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yo Ka works his way into side control.
Yo Ka has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Yo Ka scoring with strikes but Kortenhorst is staying in there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yo Ka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kortenhorst really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Park Yo Ka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kortenhorst takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yo Ka lands with a straight right. Kortenhorst didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Yo Ka shoots in and gets a takedown into Kortenhorst's guard.
Kortenhorst working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortenhorst keeping moving, preventing Yo Ka from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Kortenhorst is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yo Ka is aware though and is defending well.
Kortenhorst keeping full guard, as Yo Ka tries to pass.
Yo Ka trying to control but Kortenhorst is working from the bottom.
Yo Ka advances position into side control!
Kortenhorst is looking for a sweep.
Yo Ka works to advance to full mount. Kortenhorst defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Yo Ka looking to control but Kortenhorst is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yo Ka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kortenhorst can do to turn this around?
Kortenhorst is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Kortenhorst sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Yo Ka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kortenhorst is looking for a sweep. Yo Ka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kortenhorst gets back to full guard.
Kortenhorst keeping full guard, as Yo Ka tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst is looking for a triangle but Yo Ka pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB2#
Yo Ka is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kortenhorst has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Yo Ka is looking to defend but Kortenhorst has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Yo Ka! Kortenhorst pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Yo Ka taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michiel Kortenhorst!
After winning the bout, Michiel Kortenhorst thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1##TD#
Fonzarelli shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fonzarelli showed some decent athleticism there.
Kortenhorst is pressing down on Fonzarelli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst has his foot on Fonzarelli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fonzarelli works his way back into a safe position though.
Kortenhorst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fonzarelli defends well.
Fonzarelli won't allow Kortenhorst to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kortenhorst keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully.
Kortenhorst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortenhorst 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#
Kortenhorst is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fonzarelli!
Kortenhorst avoids the attempt from Fonzarelli to control.
Fonzarelli is looking to improve his position but Kortenhorst isn't that keen on the idea.#T1##SUB2#
Kortenhorst swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fonzarelli is now in Kortenhorst's guard. A big mistake from Kortenhorst there, giving up the dominant position!
Fonzarelli won't allow Kortenhorst to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kortenhorst keeps trying to improve his position.
Fonzarelli stays in close to Kortenhorst's body and controls the position.
Fonzarelli postures up.
Fonzarelli controlling from the top position.
Fonzarelli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kortenhorst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kortenhorst's head.
Fonzarelli is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst has his foot on Fonzarelli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fonzarelli works his way back into a safe position though.
Kortenhorst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kortenhorst manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fonzarelli manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonzarelli keeping full guard, as Kortenhorst tries to pass.
Kortenhorst won't allow Fonzarelli to sweep him here. #T3##SUB2#
Kortenhorst postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fonzarelli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kortenhorst, into his guard. #REVR#
Fonzarelli won't allow Kortenhorst to sweep him here.
Fonzarelli looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kortenhorst is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fonzarelli sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fonzarelli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kortenhorst tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fonzarelli escapes and throws Kortenhorst's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fonzarelli connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kortenhorst some visible discomfort. #T4#
Fonzarelli landing strikes.
Fonzarelli scores with punches from side control.
Fonzarelli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kortenhorst will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fonzarelli tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kortenhorst is looking for a sweep.
Kortenhorst regains half guard.
Kortenhorst is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fonzarelli slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Author Fonzarelli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fonzarelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Fonzarelli manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kortenhorst on his heels. He'll look to pass Kortenhorst's guard now, I'm sure.
Fonzarelli landing with the ground and pound.
Fonzarelli distracts Kortenhorst with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kortenhorst lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kortenhorst passes Fonzarelli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortenhorst wants to pass to mount but Fonzarelli is defending the position. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Fonzarelli keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Author Fonzarelli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fonzarelli is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fonzarelli could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kortenhorst has cracked it and Fonzarelli is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kortenhorst!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michiel Kortenhorst!
Michiel Kortenhorst seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Kortenhorst looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aya!
Aya has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kortenhorst controls the position.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aya wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aya tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Aya is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michiel Kortenhorst!
After winning the bout, Michiel Kortenhorst thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KIFC 94-
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Goldberg tries to land a front kick but Kortenhorst steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goldberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goldberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kortenhorst.
Kortenhorst tries to clinch but Goldberg is having none of it.
Kortenhorst looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldberg is fending him off so far but Kortenhorst persists. Nope, Goldberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Kortenhorst is just out of range.#TD2#
Goldberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Kortenhorst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kortenhorst takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Goldberg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kortenhorst definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kortenhorst tries to improve position but can't.
Goldberg working away.
Kortenhorst is looking for a sweep.
Kortenhorst is not content to let Goldberg control the position.
Goldberg is working Kortenhorst over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Kortenhorst tries to bench press Goldberg off him but Goldberg keeps the position.
Goldberg landing strikes.
Kortenhorst tries to buck Goldberg off but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg controls the position from side control.
Goldberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kortenhorst keeps working.
Kortenhorst prevents Goldberg from moving into mount.
Kortenhorst is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kortenhorst is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goldberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Kortenhorst has hold of Goldberg's hands but Goldberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Goldberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kortenhorst tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Goldberg wants to pass the guard but Kortenhorst is defending well.
Goldberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kortenhorst tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Kortenhorst trying to control but Goldberg postures up.
Kortenhorst is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kortenhorst trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Goldberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kortenhorst can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T3#
Goldberg prevents Kortenhorst from getting the reversal.
Kortenhorst sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Goldberg wants to take a breather but Kortenhorst is having none of it.
Goldberg working the head and body with strikes.
Kortenhorst is pressing down on Goldberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goldberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kortenhorst keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Goldberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kortenhorst is trying to control the position but Goldberg postures up.
Kortenhorst looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Goldberg distracts Kortenhorst with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kortenhorst looking to control.
Kortenhorst pulls Goldberg in close to his closed guard and prevents Goldberg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Goldberg is pushing down on Kortenhorst's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kortenhorst is fighting to maintain full guard but Goldberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goldberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kortenhorst on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg working the head and body with strikes.
Goldberg is thwarting Kortenhorst's attempts to control the position.
Goldberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kortenhorst is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kortenhorst looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Goldberg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Goldberg swings for the body but Kortenhorst moves out of range. #CL#
Kortenhorst has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goldberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Goldberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kortenhorst moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Goldberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldberg misses with a straight right.
Goldberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kortenhorst has time to react.#CL#
Kortenhorst closes the distance and pushes Goldberg back into the cage.
Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Goldberg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Goldberg is nestled in close to Kortenhorst, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kortenhorst moves into full guard.
Goldberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kortenhorst is looking to sweep but instead, Goldberg has passed into half guard.
Kortenhorst gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Kortenhorst is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Goldberg frees his head nicely. Oh but Kortenhorst has switched to an armbar! Goldberg is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Michiel Kortenhorst!
A pretty intense looking Michiel Kortenhorst took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: KIFC 86
Date: Jun 12, 2023

#R1#
Leeuwenhoek lands a head shot.
Kortenhorst wants to clinch.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kortenhorst tries to clinch but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it.
Kortenhorst tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leeuwenhoek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leeuwenhoek throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Kortenhorst takes the fight into the clinch.
Kortenhorst definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Leeuwenhoek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leeuwenhoek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Leeuwenhoek misses.
Kortenhorst tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leeuwenhoek swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Kortenhorst has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kortenhorst drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Leeuwenhoek breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Leeuwenhoek there.
Leeuwenhoek misses with an uppercut.
Kortenhorst ducks right into an uppercut from Leeuwenhoek.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leeuwenhoek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Kortenhorst moves out of range as Leeuwenhoek strikes.
Kortenhorst seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Kortenhorst.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a hook.
Leeuwenhoek looks to land a left hand but Kortenhorst moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Kortenhorst has managed to clinch.
Kortenhorst is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kortenhorst content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kortenhorst is working for takedown but Leeuwenhoek is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Leeuwenhoek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a nice strike.
Kortenhorst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leeuwenhoek.
Kortenhorst steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kortenhorst tries to clinch but Leeuwenhoek moves out of range.
Kortenhorst slips under a jab from Leeuwenhoek.
Kortenhorst fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kortenhorst doesn't manage to clinch there - Leeuwenhoek circles away.
Kortenhorst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leeuwenhoek.#T2#
Leeuwenhoek misses with an uppercut.
Leeuwenhoek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kortenhorsts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kortenhorst tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leeuwenhoek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kortenhorst tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leeuwenhoek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kortenhorst somewhat.
Leeuwenhoek tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michiel Kortenhorst. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kortenhorst feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leeuwenhoek pulls Kortenhorst in close to his closed guard and prevents Kortenhorst from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kortenhorst trying to control but Leeuwenhoek is working from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek wants to sweep here but Kortenhorst controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Kortenhorst trying to control the position from guard on top but Leeuwenhoek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leeuwenhoek is pulling down on Kortenhorst's head. It's preventing any offense from Kortenhorst, at least for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kortenhorst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Leeuwenhoek tries to sprawl but Kortenhorst drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Kortenhorst is working for a kimura but Leeuwenhoek is defending it quite comfortably. #T4##SUB#
Kortenhorst is looking for a kimura but Leeuwenhoek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kortenhorst to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kortenhorst is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leeuwenhoek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kortenhorst. #SUB#
Kortenhorst wants to work for an arm triangle but Leeuwenhoek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kortenhorst looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jasper Leeuwenhoek dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Leeuwenhoek scores with a jab.
Kortenhorst is looking to clinch.
Leeuwenhoek lunges at Kortenhorst with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kortenhorst's hand.
Leeuwenhoek slaps away a takedown attempt from Kortenhorst, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kortenhorst fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leeuwenhoek swats away the attempt to clinch by Kortenhorst.
Kortenhorst wants to clinch up but Leeuwenhoek keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeuwenhoek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leeuwenhoek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leeuwenhoek stuffs the takedown attempt from Kortenhorst. Kortenhorst gets slowly back to his feet.
Kortenhorst fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michiel Kortenhorst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leeuwenhoek avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Leeuwenhoek scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Leeuwenhoek finds it's target.
Kortenhorst fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leeuwenhoek with the counter takedown but Kortenhorst avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Kortenhorst.
Kortenhorst tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leeuwenhoek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kortenhorst fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kortenhorst tries to clinch but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it. #TD#
Kortenhorst shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leeuwenhoek's guard.
Kortenhorst won't allow Leeuwenhoek to sweep him here.
Kortenhorst postures up.
Kortenhorst tries to free his leg and advance position but Leeuwenhoek is retaining full guard.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kortenhorst stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leeuwenhoek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kortenhorst stopping the sweep attempt from Leeuwenhoek.#T2#
Leeuwenhoek has Kortenhorst pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Leeuwenhoek keeping moving, preventing Kortenhorst from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Michiel Kortenhorst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kortenhorst moves in looking to clinch but Leeuwenhoek pushes him off.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kortenhorst takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kortenhorst tries to clinch up but Leeuwenhoek circles away and keeps his distance.
Kortenhorst bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leeuwenhoek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Kortenhorst closes the distance and pushes Leeuwenhoek back into the cage.#BC2#
Leeuwenhoek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kortenhorst tries to clinch but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it.
Leeuwenhoek lands a jab.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kortenhorst ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a jab. Kortenhorst acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leeuwenhoek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kortenhorst's head.
Leeuwenhoek 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.
Decent striking displayed by Leeuwenhoek there.#T3#
Kortenhorst uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leeuwenhoek.#CL#
Kortenhorst closes the distance and clinches.
Kortenhorst stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Leeuwenhoek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Kortenhorst looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kortenhorst trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Leeuwenhoek manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kortenhorst 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.
Kortenhorst keeping full guard, as Leeuwenhoek tries to pass. #SU2#
Leeuwenhoek stands up from Kortenhorst's guard - Leeuwenhoek perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kortenhorst shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leeuwenhoek pinned against the cage. Leeuwenhoek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Leeuwenhoek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leeuwenhoek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kortenhorst's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leeuwenhoek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kortenhorst scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leeuwenhoek throws a hook but Kortenhorst blocks it.
Leeuwenhoek misses with an uppercut. Kortenhorst saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Kortenhorst.
Kortenhorst tries to clinch but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it. #TD#
Kortenhorst drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kortenhorst tries to move to full mount but Leeuwenhoek actually manages to regain half guard.
Leeuwenhoek has his hands clasped together around Kortenhorst's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Kortenhorst is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jasper Leeuwenhoek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leeuwenhoek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leeuwenhoek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Michiel Kortenhorst has been cut.
Leeuwenhoek throws out a loose jab but Kortenhorst uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kortenhorst is looking to clinch but Leeuwenhoek is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kortenhorst looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leeuwenhoek cracks Kortenhorst with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kortenhorst tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leeuwenhoek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leeuwenhoek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kortenhorst's head backwards.
A left lands for Leeuwenhoek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeuwenhoek lands a jab.
Leeuwenhoek throws a lazy right hand but Kortenhorst sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Leeuwenhoek tries to get set, Kortenhorst tries to push him back and clinch up but Leeuwenhoek manages to avoid the attempt.
Leeuwenhoek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kortenhorst moves in looking to clinch but Leeuwenhoek pushes him off.
Leeuwenhoek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Michiel Kortenhorst is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Leeuwenhoek.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leeuwenhoek throws the left hand but Kortenhorst avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Kortenhorst slips a jab from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leeuwenhoek dips to his left and cracks Kortenhorst with an uppercut!
Leeuwenhoek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kortenhorst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leeuwenhoek throws out the jab.
Kortenhorst appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leeuwenhoek throws a lazy right hand but Kortenhorst sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kortenhorst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Kortenhorst drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Leeuwenhoek prevents Kortenhorst from moving into mount. #SUB#
Kortenhorst tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kortenhorst has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leeuwenhoek manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2##SUB#
Kortenhorst is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leeuwenhoek holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Kortenhorst is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leeuwenhoek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kortenhorst.
Leeuwenhoek is refusing to be controlled, as Kortenhorst sits in half guard.
Leeuwenhoek pushes Kortenhorst off looking to stand but Kortenhorst dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Leeuwenhoek wants to control but Kortenhorst is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leeuwenhoek throws a shot from downtown. Kortenhorst moves away and avoids it.
Leeuwenhoek throws a hook but Kortenhorst avoids it easily.
Kortenhorst wants to clinch up but Leeuwenhoek keeps it at a distance.
Kortenhorst is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leeuwenhoek drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kortenhorst defends it well.
A jab from Leeuwenhoek misses.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a hook.
Kortenhorst tries for a takedown but Leeuwenhoek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Michiel Kortenhorst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Leeuwenhoek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kortenhorst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leeuwenhoek drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kortenhorst defends it well.
Leeuwenhoek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Leeuwenhoek as he connects with a hook.
Kortenhorst is looking to clinch.
Leeuwenhoek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kortenhorst.
Kortenhorst moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Kortenhorst closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Leeuwenhoek's guard.
Kortenhorst trying to control but Leeuwenhoek is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kortenhorst drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leeuwenhoek looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leeuwenhoek looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leeuwenhoek! #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kortenhorst tries to improve position but can't.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jasper Leeuwenhoek!

Event: KIFC 73
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Ning has managed to clinch. #TD#
Kortenhorst has Ning pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kortenhorst pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ning tumbling to the mat - Kortenhorst dives into Ning 's guard.
Kortenhorst slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ning is trying to improve his position.
Kortenhorst trying to control the position but Ning is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kortenhorst is working to tighten his grip on Ning 's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ning has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kortenhorst is really squeezing tight and eventually Ning passes out! Kortenhorst breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michiel Kortenhorst!
A very excited looking Michiel Kortenhorst rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: KIFC 63
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1##TD#
Fajardo shoots in and bounces Kortenhorst off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fajardo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fajardo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fajardo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kortenhorst's head.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kortenhorst trying to keep a closed guard but Fajardo is proving a slippery customer.
Kortenhorst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fajardo trying to control but Kortenhorst is working from the bottom.
Kortenhorst wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB2#
Kortenhorst looking for subs off his back but Fajardo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fajardo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Fajardo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Fajardo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kortenhorst defends it well.
Fajardo working Kortenhorst over with strikes. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fajardo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fajardo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst looking for submissions off his back.
Fajardo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst actively working from the bottom here.
Kortenhorst wants to get back to full guard but Fajardo has passed into side control.
Kortenhorst is trying to improve his position.
Kortenhorst looks to move to half guard but instead Fajardo has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Fajardo controlling the position easily from mount.
Fajardo looking to control but Kortenhorst is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kortenhorst tries to lock up and control but Fajardo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fajardo controlling the position easily from mount.
Kortenhorst is looking to improve his position but Fajardo isn't that keen on the idea.
Fajardo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kortenhorst taking shots to the head.
Fajardo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT#It looks like Michiel Kortenhorst has been cut.
Kortenhorst gets back to half guard.
Kortenhorst gets full guard.#SUB2#
Fajardo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kortenhorst has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fajardo is looking to defend but Kortenhorst has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fajardo! Kortenhorst pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fajardo taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michiel Kortenhorst!

Event: KIFC 56
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
A shot to the body from Smith misses #TD#
and Kortenhorst counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kortenhorst.
Kortenhorst passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Smith is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kortenhorst has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kortenhorst pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Smith is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kortenhorst!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michiel Kortenhorst!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Kortenhorst goes for a double leg but Holiday avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holiday continues to drive forward.
Kortenhorst is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Holiday to keep the fight standing.
Holiday scores with a shot to the side of Kortenhorst's head. #BC2#
Holiday breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holiday keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holiday looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kortenhorst seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michiel Kortenhorst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holiday lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Michiel Kortenhorst has been cut.
Kortenhorst goes for a double leg but Holiday avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holiday continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Holiday's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holiday looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holiday fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kortenhorst misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kortenhorst throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holiday's waist but Holiday gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kortenhorst off to one side.
Kortenhorst takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Holiday keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holiday defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kortenhorst.
Holiday stuffs the takedown attempt from Kortenhorst. Kortenhorst gets slowly back to his feet.
Holiday displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Holiday steps in with a hook that catches Kortenhorst right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Holiday follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kortenhorst looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Holiday!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2023

#R1#
Kortenhorst fails with a takedown attempt.
Kortenhorst closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Michiel Kortenhorst has been cut.
Kortenhorst seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Kortenhorst gets a takedown into half guard.
Kortenhorst stops Holiday from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Holiday is kicking away at Kortenhorst from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Kortenhorst grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Holiday trying to push Kortenhorst off... Holiday taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Michiel Kortenhorst!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Holiday fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kortenhorst, pushing him back against the cage.
Holiday is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kortenhorst wants to take the fight to the mat but Holiday manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Holiday works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kortenhorst is trying to control the position but Holiday postures up. #SUB#
Kortenhorst looking for a triangle here. Holiday is fighting it but it looks tight! Kortenhorst pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Holiday is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michiel Kortenhorst!

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