Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 62: Tijhoff vs Joon
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##CL#
Tijhoff instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tijhoff pulls Joon into guard. #SUB2#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Joon 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#
Tijhoff working for a triangle but Joon defends it easily.
Joon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tijhoff working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tijhoff keeping full guard, as Joon tries to pass. #SUB2#
Joon 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. #T1##SUB2#
Joon 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#
Tijhoff is looking for a triangle but Joon pushes his legs off easily.
Tijhoff controls Joon momentarily but Joon frees himself.
Joon wants to pass the guard but Tijhoff is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Tijhoff working for a triangle but Joon defends it easily.
Tijhoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tijhoff trying to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tijhoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tijhoff keeping full guard, as Joon tries to pass. #SUB#
Tijhoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joon defends it easily.
Joon tries to free his leg and advance position but Tijhoff is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Joon 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. #T3##SUB2#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joon advances to half guard.
Tijhoff trying to control from the bottom.
Joon wants to pass the guard but Tijhoff is defending well.
Tijhoff wants to control but Joon is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Joon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tijhoff trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Joon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tijhoff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joon. #SUB2#
Joon seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Joon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tijhoff is just riding it out for now. Joon eventually gives up the hold.
Tijhoff wants to control but Joon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Joon is trying to work for a kimura but Tijhoff is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mae Joon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tijhoff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tijhoff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joon.
Tijhoff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like Klaas Jan Tijhoff has been cut.
Mae Joon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tijhoff defending well as Joon loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Tijhoff shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Joon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Joon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tijhoff trying to control the position but Joon is working away.
Joon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
Joon is not content to let Tijhoff control the position.
Tijhoff drops an elbow to the side of Joon's head. #T1##SUB2#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tijhoff pulls his head out easily.
Tijhoff slows the pace down in half guard.
Joon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tijhoff scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tijhoff pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joon wants to improve his position but Tijhoff is controlling well. #SUB2#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Tijhoff lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2##SUB2#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tijhoff pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Joon with the active half guard here but Tijhoff passes nicely into side control.
Tijhoff just content to control the position.
Joon is trying to get back to half guard.
Joon is still trying to improve position.
Tijhoff happy to just control the position for now.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Tijhoff gets to mount! Joon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Joon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tijhoff content just to control the position here.
Joon working to try and regain half guard.
Tijhoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tijhoff trying to control but Joon is having none of it.
Joon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Tijhoff has the hooks in. Joon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Tijhoff tightening his grip on Joon, looking for the choke. #T4##SUB#
Joon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tijhoff gets his way!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tijhoff controlling the positon.#SUB#
Tijhoff looking to break Joon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Joon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tijhoff will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tijhoff has the hooks in. Joon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Joon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tijhoff working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Joon tries to roll but Tijhoff sticks to his back.
Joon is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaas Jan Tijhoff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Klaas Jan Tijhoff's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Joon throws a hook but Tijhoff avoids it easily.
Tijhoff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joon sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Tijhoff closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Tijhoff pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Tijhoff looking for a guillotine here but Joon defends easily. #SUB2#
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Tijhoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tijhoff manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Tijhoff's guard. #SUB2#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Joon 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. #T1#
Joon advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Joon is working for a submission of some sort.
Tijhoff trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Joon is looking for a kimura but Tijhoff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joon to get the leverage.
Tijhoff is trying is best to control the position here.
Tijhoff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tijhoff.
Joon looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Tijhoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tijhoff manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Tijhoff's guard. #SUB2#
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Tijhoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tijhoff manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Tijhoff's guard. #SUB2#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Joon 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.
Joon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tijhoff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Tijhoff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Joon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tijhoff passes into side control.
Tijhoff works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Joon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tijhoff gets to mount! Joon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tijhoff controlling from mount. #T4#
Joon is looking to improve his position but Tijhoff isn't that keen on the idea.
Tijhoff tries to control but Joon wriggling away.
Joon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joon has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB#
Tijhoff working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tijhoff doesn't have the hooks in and Joon manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joon wants to pass the guard but Tijhoff is keeping the position.
Tijhoff trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaas Jan Tijhoff clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Klaas Jan Tijhoff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Joon throws the left hand but Tijhoff avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Tijhoff.
Tijhoff defending well as Joon loads up on a big left hand.
Tijhoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tijhoff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joon scores with a nice right hand.
Joon misses with a left hand #TD#
and Tijhoff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joon won't be happy with that.
Joon gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Tijhoff is working for a kimura but Joon is defending it quite comfortably.
Joon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tijhoff 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#
Tijhoff tries to pass to full mount but Joon defends it. #SUB2#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Tijhoff has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Joon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Tijhoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tijhoff manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Tijhoff's guard. #SUB2#
Joon 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.
Tijhoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joon stands and throws Tijhoff's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Joon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tijhoff is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Joon off and has taken his back!#T3#
I really don't envy Joon right now.
Joon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tijhoff.
Joon tries to break free.
Joon is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Joon tries to escape the position.
Tijhoff controls the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Tijhoff is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Joon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Joon is trying to break free.
Joon keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tijhoff is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Joon tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaas Jan Tijhoff had his way with Mae Joon in that round.
The cut man is working on Klaas Jan Tijhoff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Joon throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Tijhoff counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Joon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tijhoff stacks Joon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tijhoff!
Tijhoff trying to control the position but Joon is working away.
Joon is trying to work for a sweep but Tijhoff has mounted him!
Joon is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Joon wants to escape the position.
Joon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tijhoff's guard. Nice work there by Joon.
Tijhoff controls Joon momentarily but Joon frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Tijhoff has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Joon doesn't defend quickly enough and Tijhoff has managed to lock this one up! Can Joon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tijhoff on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
Klaas Jan Tijhoff retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Klaas Jan Tijhoff thanked Nevermore Clothing Co for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: NYF 58: Traumen vs Tijhoff
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Traumen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tijhoff has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tijhoff there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tijhoff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Traumen is fending him off so far but Tijhoff persists. Nope, Traumen circles away and we're back to standing.
Tijhoff tries to close the distance and clinch but Traumen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tijhoff closes the distance and clinches up with Traumen, looking for a takedown. Tijhoff pushes Traumen against the cage but Traumen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tijhoff slips a straight right by Traumen.
Traumen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Tijhoff counters with a takedown into side control.
Traumen tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Traumen wants to control but Tijhoff is having none of it.
Traumen blocking the ground and pound.
Tijhoff manages to capitalize on a mistake by Traumen to take his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traumen just trying to survive but Tijhoff is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
My spies in THUD! inform me that Tijhoff has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Traumen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tijhoff gets his way! #T1#
Traumen rolls, trying to escape but Tijhoff keeps control of the position.
Tijhoff is trying to stick to Traumen's back but Traumen is turning into Tijhoff. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tijhoff's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Traumen.
Tijhoff keeping moving, preventing Traumen from controlling successfully.
Traumen wants to get up but he can't break Tijhoff's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tijhoff keeping moving, preventing Traumen from controlling successfully.
Tijhoff controls Traumen momentarily but Traumen frees himself.
Traumen postures up in Tijhoff's guard and throws a big left but Tijhoff blocks it. #T2##SUB2#
Traumen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tijhoff wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Traumen is now in half guard.
Tijhoff is trying to maintain the position but Traumen is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions off his back.
Tijhoff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Traumen works his way into side control.
Traumen working away.
Tijhoff is holding Traumen down, trying to stall.
You can see the frustration on Tijhoff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Traumen in side control, throwing shots but Tijhoff defends.
Tijhoff managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Traumen.
Tijhoff defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Traumen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tijhoff is not content to let Traumen control the position.
Tijhoff parries the strikes from Traumen easily there. Traumen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tijhoff to escape.
Tijhoff is trying to control Traumen's posture but Traumen avoids it.
Tijhoff parries the strikes from Traumen easily there. Traumen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tijhoff to escape.
Tijhoff managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Traumen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tijhoff is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SU#
Traumen decides to stand back up.
Tijhoff blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Traumen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Traumen misses.
Traumen sets himself, and Tijhoff steps forward looking for the clinch! Traumen avoids it this time.
Traumen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tijhoff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Tijhoff drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Traumen striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Traumen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tijhoff's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tijhoff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tijhoff stops Traumen from getting back to his feet.
Tijhoff works his way into full mount!
Traumen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tijhoff. What's that going to do exactly? #T1#
Tijhoff wants to control the pace but Traumen is squirming around nicely.
Traumen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
You get the feeling that Traumen really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB2#
Tijhoff jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Traumen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Traumen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tijhoff's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ground and pound from Tijhoff. #ES#
Traumen has one foot on Tijhoff's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Tijhoff gets a clinch. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Traumen.
Tijhoff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Traumen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Traumen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tijhoff fails to pull guard.
Traumen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tijhoff.
I was talking to Traumen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Traumen gets through Tijhoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traumen slows down the pace here.
Traumen tries to work over Tijhoff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traumen just leaning against Tijhoff, taking a breather.
Tijhoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Traumen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lucas Traumen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaas Jan Tijhoff.#BC#
Traumen manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Tijhoff moves into range and clinches up with Traumen.
Traumen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tijhoff wants to take the fight to the mat but Traumen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tijhoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tijhoff jumps guard but Traumen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Traumen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Tijhoff is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Traumen is defending well.#BC#
Traumen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Traumen lands a body shot.
Tijhoff shoots in looking for a takedown. Traumen tries to sprawl out of it but Tijhoff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Traumen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tijhoff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Traumen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tijhoff.
Tijhoff feints the counter takedown.
Lucas Traumen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tijhoff ducks under a wild hook from Traumen.
Traumen throws a sloppy head kick and Tijhoff moves out of range easily.
Traumen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tijhoff darts in looking for a takedown but Traumen gets double underhooks and turns Tijhoff into the cage.
Traumen throws a head kick but Tijhoff moves out of range. #T4#
Tijhoff misses with a takedown attempt - Traumen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Tijhoff with that takedown attempt.
Traumen takes a swing at Tijhoff's ribcage but misses.
Traumen with a nice calf kick.
Nice sprawl there from Traumen as Tijhoff shoots in.
Traumen tries to counter with a takedown but Tijhoff is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Tijhoff feints and as Traumen raises his hands in defense, Tijhoff changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traumen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tijhoff manages to pass to side control.
Tijhoff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Traumen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Traumen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tijhoff can do to turn this around?
Traumen punching from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Traumen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Traumen lands a glancing blow to the side of Tijhoff's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tijhoff checks a leg kick.
Tijhoff feints the counter takedown.
Traumen missing with a left hand there. Tijhoff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Traumen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tijhoff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tijhoff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traumen.
Traumen throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Tijhoff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Traumen's guard.
Tijhoff pushes down on Traumen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Traumen wants to control but Tijhoff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Traumen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Tijhoff manages to move to mount!
Traumen tries to hold on but Tijhoff postures up.#T1##SUB2#
Tijhoff looking to secure an arm triangle but Traumen defends it well.
Tijhoff tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Traumen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tijhoff prevents Traumen from getting the reversal.
Tijhoff fails to move to back control.
Traumen reaches up to try and control the position but Tijhoff seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Traumen rolls and tries to escape and now Tijhoff has his back!
Tijhoff biding his time, looking for the opening. #T2##SUB2#
Tijhoff has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tijhoff scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Traumen is looking for a way out.
I really don't envy Traumen right now.
Traumen prevents Tijhoff from getting a body triangle.
Traumen trying to get back to his feet but Tijhoff is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Tijhoff looking to break Traumen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Traumen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tijhoff will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Traumen trying to get back to his feet but Tijhoff is in full control for now. #T3#
Tijhoff punches the canvas rather than the man.
What can Traumen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Traumen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Traumen is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Tijhoff is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Traumen is trying to get back to his feet but Tijhoff has full control of the position and if anything, Traumen has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Tijhoff working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Traumen is doing well to defend. Tijhoff seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Traumen is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
Klaas Jan Tijhoff is the new lightweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Klaas Jan Tijhoff made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: NYF 54: Traumen vs Field
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Garcia misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Tijhoff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Garcia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garcia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Garcia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tijhoff uses from the top position.
Garcia is controlling Tijhoff's posture.
Tijhoff throws a strike but Garcia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Garcia is posturing up here but Tijhoff has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Garcia tries to roll out but it's too tight and Garcia has to tap! Slick submission there by Tijhoff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
Klaas Jan Tijhoff really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: NYF 51 :Traumen vs Santos
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1##TD#
Tijhoff closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Adams 's guard.
Adams is looking to stand back up but Tijhoff counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Adams . #REVB#
We've been hearing good reports from Tijhoff's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Tijhoff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adams sees it coming and defends easily.
Tijhoff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tijhoff stopping the sweep attempt from Adams .
Adams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adams wants to sweep here but Tijhoff controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tijhoff looking to pass the guard.
Tijhoff throwing strikes but missing.
Tijhoff 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.
Adams is trying to control the position but Tijhoff postures up. #T1#
Tijhoff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Tijhoff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adams can't do much from the bottom here.
Adams is looking to regain half guard here but Tijhoff keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Tijhoff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Adams is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Adams gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Adams working to try and regain half guard.
Adams has given up his back here. Will Tijhoff look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Tijhoff has got one arm under Adams 's chin. This could be trouble... Adams trying to control the other hand but Tijhoff gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Adams has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
After the big win, Klaas Jan Tijhoff made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Bruno Adams stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aww geez'.

Event: NYF 49: Tonioli vs Sharpe
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Morril leaves Tijhoff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tijhoff looks for a takedown but Morril sprawls well.#CL#
Tijhoff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tijhoff goes for a takedown attempt but Morril pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaas Jan Tijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Tijhoff moves into the clinch.
Morril fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Morril turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morril scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morril will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tijhoff up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Morril has him pressed against the cage.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Morril turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tijhoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Morril lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tijhoff looking for a takedown.
Morril lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Morril looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Tijhoff tries to pull guard but Morril won't allow it.
Morril lands with a left to the head.
Morril fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tijhoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morril just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tijhoff.
A right handed body shot lands from Morril.
Morril lands a body punch.
Tijhoff is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Morril.
Tijhoff is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morril is defending well.
A short right from Morril on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Morril scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morril throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tijhoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morril smiles and moves away.
Tijhoff dives in for a single leg takedown but Morril sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tijhoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morril lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morril throws a head punch that misses.
Morril misses with a punch on the inside.
Morril can't find room to land a body shot as Tijhoff controls the action. #TD#
Tijhoff turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Morril tries to buck Tijhoff off but Tijhoff is having none of it.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Morril's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morril tries to buck Tijhoff off but Tijhoff is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tijhoff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morril, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tijhoff throws an elbow but Morril slips to the side and avoids it well.
Morril tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tijhoff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morril really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tijhoff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Tijhoff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tijhoff trying to control the position but Morril is working away. #T3#
Morril struggling a bit here.
Tijhoff tries to move to mount but Morril blocks the move with his legs.
Tijhoff creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Morril sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Morril is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tijhoff wants to pass the guard but Morril is defending well. #SUB#
Tijhoff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morril has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morril is pressing down on Tijhoff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tijhoff chips away with some ground and pound.#T4##SUB2#
Tijhoff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morril has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tijhoff has managed to get both his arms back between Morril's legs - danger averted.
Tijhoff trying to control but Morril is working from the bottom.
Morril working a defensive guard here.
Tijhoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tijhoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morril pulls Tijhoff in to control the position.
Tijhoff forces his way into half guard.
Tijhoff trying to mount his opponent but Morril defends it.
Morril is not content to let Tijhoff control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Morril dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Morril keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morril! But no joy.
Tijhoff moves away from the strike by Morril.
Tijhoff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morril looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tijhoff doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morril counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Tijhoff gets a takedown into half guard.
Tijhoff 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.
Morril is trying to control but can't.
Morril is concentrating on defense, preventing Tijhoff from advancing position.
Tijhoff trying to control from half guard but Morril is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tijhoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Tijhoff is working for a kimura but Morril is defending it quite comfortably.
Tijhoff is just content to waste time from the top position. Morril takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Morril keeping full guard, as Tijhoff tries to pass. #SUB#
Tijhoff drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Morril dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Tijhoff looking to control.
Morril trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tijhoff looking for a guillotine here but Morril defends easily.
Morril is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Morril trying to control but Tijhoff is working from the bottom.
Morril might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tijhoff haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morril not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Tijhoff looking to control.
Morril looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tijhoff slips a jab from Morril.
Morril misses with a straight right. #TD#
Tijhoff shoots in and bounces Morril off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tijhoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morril pulls Tijhoff in to control the position.
Morril is trying to keep Tijhoff in close.
Morril has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morril is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Morril looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tijhoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Morril is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morril is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tijhoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tijhoff trying to control but Morril is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Morril misses with a wild body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Tijhoff moves into the clinch.#TD#
Tijhoff manages to pull guard.
Tijhoff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tijhoff trying to keep a closed guard but Morril is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Klaas Jan Tijhoff will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tijhoff ducks under a wild hook from Morril.
Tijhoff wants to clinch
and Morril counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Morril tries to sprawl but Tijhoff drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tijhoff prevents Morril from improving his position.
Tijhoff is pressing down on Morril's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morril is holding on for now.
Tijhoff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morril does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Tijhoff is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morril blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tijhoff. #T1#
Tijhoff trying to control from half guard but Morril is working away.
Morril wants to improve his position but Tijhoff is controlling well.
Tijhoff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tijhoff performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Tijhoff is looking for a kimura but Morril is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tijhoff to get the leverage.
Morril trying to control but Tijhoff postures up.
Morril controlling the position for now.
Morril is trying to get back to full guard.
Morril wants to control but Tijhoff is keeping busy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tijhoff is pressing down on Morril's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morril is holding on for now.
Tijhoff is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morril!
Tijhoff tries to control but Morril wriggling away.
Tijhoff throwing strikes here but Morril is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Morril is looking to get to half guard.
Morril tries to hold on but Tijhoff postures up.
Tijhoff content just to control the position here.
Tijhoff with shots to the head and body - Morril looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Morril tries to hold on but Tijhoff postures up.
Morril has given up his back here. Will Tijhoff look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Tijhoff looking for the choke from the back.
Morril is in bad spot here.
Morril trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Morril defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Morril breaks Tijhoff's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Morril engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Morril has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SU2#
Morril gets to his feet. Tijhoff looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Klaas Jan Tijhoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tijhoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morril swivels and escapes.
Tijhoff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Morril counters with a nice body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Klaas Jan Tijhoff waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: NYF 46: Traumen vs Garcia
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Ribeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Tijhoff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Ribeiro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tijhoff keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tijhoff tries to pull guard but Ribeiro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tijhoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ribeiro smiles and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Ribeiro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ribeiro moves to clinch but Tijhoff breaks away #TD2#
and Tijhoff counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ribeiro!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tijhoff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ribeiro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Tijhoff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tijhoff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tijhoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribeiro keeps working.
Tijhoff throws an elbow but Ribeiro slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1##SUB2#
Tijhoff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tijhoff landing a few strikes.
Tijhoff working away.
Ribeiro is not content to let Tijhoff control the position. #SUB2#
Tijhoff goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ribeiro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tijhoff but great work by Ribeiro.
Tijhoff is not content to let Ribeiro control the position.
Tijhoff is letting Ribeiro control him for a moment. #T2#
Tijhoff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for subs from the bottom but Ribeiro mounts him!
Tijhoff really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ribeiro dominating with strikes here.
Tijhoff is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribeiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Tijhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ribeiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tijhoff is looking to escape.
Tijhoff is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Ribeiro controlling the pace for now.
Tijhoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tijhoff is still trying to improve position.
Ribeiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ribeiro trying to control but Tijhoff is having none of it.
Tijhoff is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Tijhoff keeps trying to improve his position.
Tijhoff 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.
Ribeiro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ribeiro content to control rather than advance.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Tijhoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribeiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tijhoff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro defends it well.
Tijhoff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribeiro.
The fighters circling - Tijhoff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ribeiro cracks Tijhoff with an open hand slap.#CL#
Ribeiro moves into the clinch successfully.
Tijhoff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ribeiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tijhoff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ribeiro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tijhoff fails to pull guard.
Joanderson Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaas Jan Tijhoff.
Ribeiro crunches a lovely knee into Tijhoff's ribcage.
Ribeiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ribeiro landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Klaas Jan Tijhoff has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Ribeiro misses with a knee strike.
Ribeiro scores a nice knee to the body.
Ribeiro crunches a lovely knee into Tijhoff's ribcage.#T1#
Tijhoff tries to score a body lock takedown but Ribeiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tijhoff is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ribeiro is trying to stall.
Tijhoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Ribeiro has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro looking to throw knees to the head but Tijhoff is blocking nicely.
Tijhoff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ribeiro pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Tijhoff lands a takedown into guard.
Joanderson Ribeiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ribeiro controls Tijhoff momentarily but Tijhoff frees himself.
Tijhoff wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ribeiro prevents Tijhoff from improving his position.#T2#
Ribeiro is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tijhoff actively working from the bottom here.
Ribeiro content to control rather than advance.
Ribeiro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Tijhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribeiro pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tijhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Ribeiro there. #T3##SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tijhoff is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions off his back.
Tijhoff is staying active underneath Ribeiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #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.
Tijhoff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ribeiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ribeiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ribeiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribeiro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ribeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tijhoff can do to turn this around?
Ribeiro trying to control but Tijhoff is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tijhoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribeiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribeiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tijhoff working for a triangle but Ribeiro defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Klaas Jan Tijhoff's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ribeiro tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Tijhoff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ribeiro won't be happy with that.
Ribeiro regains half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
Tijhoff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ribeiro defending well though. #SUB2#
Tijhoff is looking for a kimura here.
Ribeiro has his hands clasped together around Tijhoff's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tijhoff is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribeiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Tijhoff is controlling well. #T1#
Ribeiro wants to control but Tijhoff is keeping busy.
Tijhoff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ribeiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Tijhoff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ribeiro is not content to let Tijhoff control the position.
Ribeiro is looking to control Tijhoff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Tijhoff wants to work for an arm triangle but Ribeiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ribeiro is positioning himself well to prevent Tijhoff advancing to mount. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ribeiro trying to control here. #SUB2#
Tijhoff seems to be working for a kimura but Ribeiro defends the submission attempt.
Ribeiro is looking to control Tijhoff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ribeiro - that will leave a mark!
A good leg kick by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tijhoff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tijhoff has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tijhoff.#T3#
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Tijhoff circles away.
And Tijhoff tries to counter it with a takedown but Ribeiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Tijhoff circles away.
Tijhoff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ribeiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tijhoff.
Ribeiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tijhoff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Tijhoff moves out of range. #TD2#
Tijhoff shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tijhoff was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tijhoff sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ribeiro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tijhoff wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Tijhoff goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ribeiro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tijhoff but great work by Ribeiro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tijhoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro taking a breather here. #T4#
Ribeiro continues to stall.
Tijhoff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribeiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tijhoff prevents Ribeiro from improving position.
Ribeiro gets to mount! Tijhoff was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tijhoff can't escape the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joanderson Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: NYF Fight Night 17
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Tijhoff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tijhoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Tijhoff defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
And Tijhoff tries to counter it with a takedown but Alvarez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez scores with a jab.
Tijhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tijhoff steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alvarez. That one must have hurt.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Tijhoff sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Tijhoff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tijhoff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch lands to the side of Tijhoff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvarez throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Tijhoff counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Tijhoff has gone for a leg lock! Alvarez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tijhoff's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Tijhoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Tijhoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Tijhoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tijhoff has a closed guard, preventing Alvarez from standing up. #SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Tijhoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.#SUB2#
Tijhoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Tijhoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alvarez passes into half guard.
Tijhoff is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Alvarez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3#
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Alvarez finds it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Alvarez there.
Good shot there by Alvarez.#CUT#It looks like Klaas Jan Tijhoff has been cut.
Ricky Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvarez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tijhoff is defended easily by Alvarez.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alvarez throws a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.#T4#
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alvarez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tijhoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Tijhoff looks to move away, Alvarez throws a big counter combo but Tijhoff just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tijhoff is defended easily by Alvarez.
Ricky Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaas Jan Tijhoff.
Tijhoff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alvarez gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Tijhoff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Alvarez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tijhoff moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klaas Jan Tijhoff's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tijhoff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez. #TD2#
Tijhoff closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Tijhoff keeps him under control.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tijhoff can do to turn this around?
Tijhoff is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Tijhoff seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Tijhoff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvarez is just riding it out for now. Tijhoff eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to stand. #T1##SUB2#
Tijhoff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tijhoff wants to take a breather but Alvarez is having none of it.
Tijhoff stops Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tijhoff seems to be looking for submissions.
Tijhoff is looking to stall here but Alvarez recovers full guard.
Tijhoff forces his way into half guard.
Alvarez is trying to control but can't. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Tijhoff uses his free foot to push down on Alvarez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alvarez.
Tijhoff working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tijhoff raining down shots from the mount!
Tijhoff landing shots from mount. #SUB2#
Tijhoff jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alvarez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tijhoff trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tijhoff is working to tighten his grip on Alvarez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Alvarez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tijhoff is really squeezing tight and eventually Alvarez passes out! Tijhoff breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
Klaas Jan Tijhoff managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥, into his post fight interview.

Event: NYF 41: Babcock vs Kakuzo 2
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Tijhoff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Case sprawls well initially but Tijhoff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Case trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tijhoff wants to free his trapped foot but Case is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tijhoff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tijhoff passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Case!
Case wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tijhoff. #SUB2#
Tijhoff goes for an armbar but Case turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Case.
Case trying to control but Tijhoff is working from the bottom.
Tijhoff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Case content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Tijhoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Case defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Tijhoff pushes a forearm under Case's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Case is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
Klaas Jan Tijhoff gave a mention to Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: NYF Fight Night 12
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
Tijhoff shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman shows good takedown defense.
Tijhoff tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zimmerman defends well and Tijhoff ends up having to push Zimmerman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zimmerman stalling in the clinch but Tijhoff improves position. #TD#
Tijhoff turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tijhoff manages to end up in side control.
Zimmerman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zimmerman is not content to let Tijhoff control the position.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tijhoff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zimmerman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Tijhoff tries for a kimura but Zimmerman is defending well. #T1#
Zimmerman is not content to let Tijhoff control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tijhoff has an Americana. Zimmerman didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tijhoff is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tijhoff hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
Klaas Jan Tijhoff really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Henry Zimmerman was interviewed post fight and said 'I...lost?'.

Event: NYF 33: Mendez vs Simons 2
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Tijhoff throws a lazy uppercut
and Preston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Preston connects with a body shot that sends Tijhoff's belly button to the back.
Preston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tijhoff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Preston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Klaas Jan Tijhoff has been cut.
Preston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tijhoff.
Tijhoff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Preston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tijhoff doesn't seem bothered though.
Tijhoff walks into a straight right hand from Preston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tijhoff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Preston cracks Tijhoff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Preston throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tijhoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Tijhoff looks to move away, Preston throws a big counter combo but Tijhoff just gets out of the way.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Preston has knocked Tijhoff down with a huge combo! Preston steps away and waves a wobbly Tijhoff back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Tijhoff is rocked!#T1#
Preston drops Tijhoff with a huge uppercut! Tijhoff drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Preston is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill S Preston!
Bill S Preston made sure to mention his sponsor, Champion Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: NYF 19: Ribeiro vs Gracie
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Lykaios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tijhoff throws a big shot that misses.
Lykaios unleashes a big counter combination but Tijhoff bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lykaios lands a really nice looking cross but Tijhoff seems unphased.
Lykaios works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tijhoff seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lykaios pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tijhoff back to the cage. Lykaios follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lykaios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tijhoff.
Tijhoff throws a right hand that misses
and Lykaios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lykaios throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Tijhoff counters with a single leg into guard. Lykaios didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tijhoff showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lykaios can't keep his opponent in guard - Tijhoff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Lykaios pushes Tijhoff off, looking to escape but Tijhoff dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Lykaios is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
Klaas Jan Tijhoff took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: NYF Fight Night 2
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Balopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tijhoff.#CL#
Balopoulos darts in and clinches Tijhoff up against the cage.
Balopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tijhoff is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tijhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tijhoff stalling in the clinch.
Balopoulos blocking some punches.
Balopoulos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tijhoff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tijhoff has a couple of punches blocked by Balopoulos.
Balopoulos is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Balopoulos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tijhoff is trying to keep an underhook but Balopoulos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tijhoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balopoulos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tijhoff manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Tijhoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Tijhoff, not yet. #SUB2#
Tijhoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Balopoulos defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balopoulos stopping the sweep attempt from Tijhoff.
Tijhoff working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Tijhoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balopoulos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Balopoulos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Balopoulos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tijhoff is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tijhoff keeping moving, preventing Balopoulos from controlling successfully.
Tijhoff trying to keep a closed guard but Balopoulos is proving a slippery customer.
Tijhoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tijhoff has momentary wrist control but Balopoulos slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for a guillotine here but Balopoulos defends easily. #SUB2#
Tijhoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Balopoulos is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Balopoulos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tijhoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Tijhoff, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Balopoulos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tijhoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balopoulos is looking to work some ground and pound but Tijhoff has wrist control.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Balopoulos won't allow Tijhoff to sweep him here.
Balopoulos landing some decent shots from guard.
Balopoulos wants to control from the top but Tijhoff keeps moving.
Balopoulos throwing strikes but missing. #T4##SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tijhoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balopoulos wants to pass the guard but Tijhoff is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Balopoulos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Balopoulos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Nikos Balopoulos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Balopoulos cracks Tijhoff with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Tijhoff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balopoulos attempts a counter takedown but Tijhoff avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Balopoulos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tijhoff was covering up waiting for the punch and Balopoulos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Balopoulos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Balopoulos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Balopoulos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tijhoff keeping full guard, as Balopoulos tries to pass.
Balopoulos is in close to Tijhoff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tijhoff controls Balopoulos momentarily but Balopoulos frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Tijhoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for a guillotine here but Balopoulos defends easily. #SUB2#
Tijhoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tijhoff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Balopoulos's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Balopoulos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tijhoff is trying to keep Balopoulos in close. #SUB2#
Tijhoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Balopoulos is aware though and is defending well.
Balopoulos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Balopoulos scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tijhoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Balopoulos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Balopoulos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Balopoulos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Balopoulos preventing the sweep. #T3#
Balopoulos wants to control from the top but Tijhoff keeps moving.
Tijhoff is trying to control the position but Balopoulos postures up.
Balopoulos landing with the ground and pound.
Balopoulos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tijhoff's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balopoulos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balopoulos stays in close to Tijhoff's body and controls the position.
Balopoulos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Balopoulos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Balopoulos landing with the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Tijhoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Balopoulos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Balopoulos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tijhoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balopoulos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balopoulos wants to control from the top but Tijhoff keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikos Balopoulos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tijhoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balopoulos manages to avoid it.#CL#
Balopoulos closes the distance and pushes Tijhoff back into the cage.
Balopoulos has Tijhoff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tijhoff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tijhoff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balopoulos's elbow.
Balopoulos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tijhoff prevents it.
Balopoulos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tijhoff pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikos Balopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Balopoulos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tijhoff's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balopoulos is trying to control the action in half guard but Tijhoff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tijhoff wants to control but Balopoulos is keeping busy.
Tijhoff has hold of Balopoulos's hands but Balopoulos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nikos Balopoulos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Still in half guard, Balopoulos seems content to control.
Tijhoff has hold of Balopoulos's hands but Balopoulos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tijhoff is looking to control Balopoulos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tijhoff avoid being mounted?
Balopoulos drops an elbow to the side of Tijhoff's head.
Tijhoff is trying to control but can't.
Balopoulos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Balopoulos controlling the action here.
Tijhoff is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Balopoulos lands a nice short elbow.
Balopoulos lands strikes from half guard.
Balopoulos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Balopoulos is thwarting Tijhoff's attempts to control the position.
Tijhoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Tijhoff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Balopoulos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tijhoff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Balopoulos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Balopoulos is keen to just control but Tijhoff is a slippery customer.
Tijhoff wants to control but Balopoulos is keeping busy.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balopoulos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Balopoulos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Balopoulos wants to free his trapped foot but Tijhoff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tijhoff has hold of Balopoulos's hands but Balopoulos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tijhoff wants to control but Balopoulos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Balopoulos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nikos Balopoulos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Balopoulos lands a nice short elbow.
Balopoulos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for a kimura from the bottom but Balopoulos passes into side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikos Balopoulos!
Nikos Balopoulos gave a mention to Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: NYF 14: Ferguson vs Donal
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Tijhoff tries to move into range but Alvarez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tijhoff throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Tijhoff looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Alvarez.
Tijhoff throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez lands a really nice looking cross but Tijhoff seems unphased.
Tijhoff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tijhoff.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez lands a jab-cross combination.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tijhoff.
Alvarez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvarez scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Nice shot lands for Alvarez.
Alvarez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tijhoff tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvarez cracks Tijhoff with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Tijhoff moves out of range.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tijhoff misses with a looping right.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the body.
Tijhoff throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvarez looks to land a combination. Tijhoff sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tijhoff has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Alvarez scores with a four punch combination!
Alvarez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Tijhoff.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Tijhoff throws an off balance right hand
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricky Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Tijhoff forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tijhoff holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tijhoff tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Tijhoff can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action. #BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tijhoff circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez with a nice cross.
Tijhoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
It looked like Alvarez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tijhoff on the side of the head.
Tijhoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
A left and a right from Alvarez both land. Nice combination.
Tijhoff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tijhoff.#T3#
Tijhoff moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tijhoff misses with a takedown
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Tijhoff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tijhoff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alvarez.
Tijhoff misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Alvarez gets caught napping as Tijhoff dives in and scores a takedown. Alvarez manages to retain guard.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but Tijhoff passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR##SUB2#
Alvarez is defending against the submission attempts here by Tijhoff. #SUB2#
Tijhoff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB2#
Tijhoff wants to work for an arm triangle but Alvarez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Tijhoff 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Alvarez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Alvarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
Tijhoff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a nice hook to Tijhoff's body. Tijhoff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alvarez throws a one two combo.
Tijhoff fails with the takedown.
Alvarez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alvarez connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tijhoff misses with a takedown
and Alvarez counters with a right hand to the body.
Tijhoff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ricky Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tijhoff swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Tijhoff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alvarez.
Tijhoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tijhoff throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Tijhoff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tijhoff. Tijhoff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Tijhoff misses the target.
Alvarez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvarez. That's going to slow Tijhoff down.
Alvarez punishes Tijhoff's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tijhoff ducks right into an uppercut from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a series of strikes that have Tijhoff backpedaling. #T2#
Tijhoff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Good shot there by Alvarez.
Ricky Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tijhoff throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvarez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Alvarez works the jab nicely.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tijhoff can do to turn this around?
Alvarez lands an overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvarez.
Alvarez sizes up Tijhoff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tijhoff throws a body shot but no joy.
Tijhoff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Tijhoff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alvarez to score with a decent uppercut.
Tijhoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Tijhoff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD2#
Tijhoff drives through with a takedown into Alvarez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alvarez is wriggling around but Tijhoff manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Tijhoff wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Tijhoff content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tijhoff trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Tijhoff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Tijhoff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alvarez defends it well.
Tijhoff works his way into side control.
Tijhoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Alvarez dominated that second round.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Alvarez connects with a body shot that sends Tijhoff's belly button to the back.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Tijhoff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tijhoff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A left and a right from Alvarez both land. Nice combination.
Ricky Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tijhoff on the side of the head.
Alvarez connects with the punch.
Jab, jab by Alvarez - just one landing.
Alvarez connects with a jab.
Tijhoff misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tijhoff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tijhoff throws a right hand that misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tijhoff misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tijhoff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combo that has Tijhoff backing up. Tijhoff nods at Alvarez to acknowledge the strikes.
Tijhoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Tijhoff swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alvarez counters with a two punch combo.
Alvarez lands a really nice looking cross but Tijhoff seems unphased.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Tijhoff with the counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Alvarez cracks Tijhoff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Tijhoff misses
and Alvarez counters with a right hand to the body.
Tijhoff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvarez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tijhoff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alvarez connects with a nice looking jab.
Tijhoff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alvarez to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Tijhoff takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez feints a jab promting Tijhoff to slip. Alvarez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tijhoff slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alvarez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Alvarez slips under a jab from Tijhoff.
Alvarez is looking to slow Tijhoff down with leg kicks.
Tijhoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a big counter combination but Tijhoff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tijhoff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alvarez scores with a three punch combo!
Alvarez jabs Tijhoff right on the nose. Tijhoff blinks but takes it well.
Tijhoff takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tijhoff's hands.
Tijhoff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alvarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Tijhoff counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Alvarez!
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but Tijhoff is dominant here and he's now got Alvarez's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, with Tijhoff on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Alvarez is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking to break Alvarez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alvarez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tijhoff will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tijhoff on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Tijhoff is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Alvarez taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Tijhoff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
Klaas Jan Tijhoff made sure to mention his sponsor, Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview.

Event: NYF 11: Donal vs Myth
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Robertson scores with a jab. Tijhoff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robertson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tijhoff's head.
Tijhoff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Klaas Jan Tijhoff has been cut.
Robertson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Robertson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tijhoff takes one to the chin there.
Tijhoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Robertson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reece Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Robertson misses.
Robertson lands a jab to Tijhoff's midsection.
Tijhoff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tijhoff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robertson lands a two punch combo.
Robertson throws a one two combo. #ROC2#Tijhoff is rocked!
Tijhoff misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robertson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Tijhoff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tijhoff throws a series of punches but Robertson moves out of range.
Tijhoff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Robertson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tijhoff slips a jab and a cross from Robertson.
Robertson looks to land a combination but Tijhoff avoids it well.
Robertson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tijhoff had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Robertson rushes Tijhoff with punches - Tijhoff moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Tijhoff goes down! Robertson follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reece Robertson!

Event: HFC18:Raynard vs Uesugi
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
John catches Tijhoff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
John changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
John lands with a straight right. Tijhoff didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#It looks like Klaas Jan Tijhoff has been cut.
John scores with a hook.
John uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tijhoff has time to react.
John scores with a hook.#KD2#
John cracks Tijhoff with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tijhoff looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can John finish him? #ROC2#Tijhoff is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John flashes Tijhoff a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Tijhoff's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Tijhoff crumples to the floor! He's out cold! John punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris John!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris John thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC13:Sage vs Thompson
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Hampton shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Hampton rushes Tijhoff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hampton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tijhoff just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tijhoff is pressed up against the cage. Hampton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tijhoff down to the mat. Tijhoff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hampton shoots in and gets a takedown into Tijhoff's guard.
Tijhoff looking to control.
Tijhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tijhoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hampton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hampton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tijhoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hampton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hampton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Hampton is sitting in close to Tijhoff's body. Tijhoff has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hampton is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hampton is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tijhoff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
An out of breath Klaas Jan Tijhoff thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Tijhoff misses with a hook
and Mibangon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tijhoff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mibangon counters with a body kick.
Tijhoff misses with a hook
and Mibangon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tijhoff has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tijhoff misses with a left hand
and Mibangon counters with a nice body kick.
Tijhoff misses with an uppercut
and Mibangon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tijhoff really felt that one!
Tijhoff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mibangon sprawls well. Mibangon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mibangon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tijhoff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mibangon somewhat.#T1#
Tijhoff throws an off balance right hand
and Mibangon counters with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Mibangon drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Tijhoff is looking for a triangle but Mibangon pushes his legs off easily.
Mibangon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mibangon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tijhoff on the ground.#SUB2#
Tijhoff is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mibangon throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tijhoff's body to avoid the submission. Tijhoff has instead reached around Mibangon's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tijhoff arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2022

#R1##CL#
Meridian has closed the distance and engaged Tijhoff in a clinch.
Tijhoff tries to throw a body punch but Meridian avoids it by throwing Tijhoff back against the cage.
Tijhoff lands a shoulder strike.
Tijhoff is looking to break free of the clinch but Meridian has double underhooks.
Tijhoff stalling.
Meridian tries for a takedown but Tijhoff manages to get underhooks.
Tijhoff can't find room to land a body shot as Meridian controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tijhoff. #TD2#
Tijhoff turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Meridian is looking to regain half guard here but Tijhoff keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Tijhoff has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Meridian is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tijhoff yanks on the arm and Meridian is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tijhoff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
Klaas Jan Tijhoff thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Stepping Stone 18
Date: Aug 14, 2022

179 cm
25 yrs
167 lbs

183 cm
18 yrs
164 lbs

Gracie

Tijhoff

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (4) vs (0) Tijhoff
Gracie advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (6) vs (0) Tijhoff
Tijhoff is working to get back to half guard.
Tijhoff tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Tijhoff reaches up to try and control the position but Gracie seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Tijhoff rolls and tries to escape and now Gracie has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (9) vs (0) Tijhoff
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tijhoff defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Gracie looking to break Tijhoff's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tijhoff remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T1##SUB#
Gracie working for the choke. #SUB#
Gracie goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Tijhoff escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (2) Tijhoff
Gracie is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Tijhoff is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gracie still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gracie has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (13) vs (2) Tijhoff
Gracie taking a breather here. #T2#
Tijhoff is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tijhoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tijhoff has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tijhoff struggling a bit here.
Tijhoff is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie prevents Tijhoff from improving his position.
We've been informed that Tijhoff has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Tijhoff wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (16) vs (2) Tijhoff
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tijhoff working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Gracie working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Tijhoff turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gracie off and cradles Tijhoff's limp body as Gracie celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Darius Gracie!

Event: Stepping Stone 14
Date: Aug 07, 2022

183 cm
18 yrs
164 lbs

180 cm
18 yrs
183 lbs

Tijhoff

Atkinson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Atkinson drives through with a takedown into Tijhoff's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tijhoff (0) vs (2) Atkinson#SUB#
Tijhoff has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Atkinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tijhoff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atkinson has managed to get both his arms back between Tijhoff's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tijhoff looking to control.
Atkinson slips nicely into half guard.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Tijhoff defending well. #SUB#
Tijhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Atkinson is working for a submission of some sort.
Atkinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB#
Tijhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atkinson moves into full mount! Tijhoff won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tijhoff (0) vs (5) Atkinson
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tijhoff is looking to escape.
Tijhoff wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
Tijhoff working to try and regain half guard.
Atkinson controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Tijhoff tries to hold on but Atkinson postures up.
Tijhoff tries to reverse the position but Atkinson maintains control.
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tijhoff is looking to escape.
Tijhoff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Atkinson trying to control but Tijhoff is having none of it.
Tijhoff wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.#T3#
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atkinson controlling from mount.
Tijhoff wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
Atkinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tijhoff is looking to improve his position but Atkinson isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Atkinson has control of Tijhoff's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tijhoff regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tijhoff 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.#T4#
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Tijhoff defending well.
Tijhoff is looking to control Atkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tijhoff avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Tijhoff actively working from the bottom here.
Tijhoff is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tijhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atkinson stalling. #T5#
Tijhoff is looking to improve his position.
Tijhoff won't allow Atkinson to pass to mount.
Atkinson stalling.
Tijhoff looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tijhoff is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tijhoff is working hard here to advance position.
Atkinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tijhoff is trying to control but can't.
Atkinson content to control rather than advance.
Tijhoff trying to control from the bottom. #T6#
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Tijhoff defending well. #SUB#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atkinson in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Atkinson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tijhoff keeps working.
Tijhoff is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atkinson in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Tijhoff is trying to maintain the position but Atkinson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Atkinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tijhoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atkinson in particular looking to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Atkinson.#T8#
Tijhoff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Atkinson is working away from the top position though.
Tijhoff is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Atkinson is looking to advance position but Tijhoff won't allow it. #SUB2#
Atkinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tijhoff sees it coming and defends easily.
Atkinson controlling the action here.
Tijhoff trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Tijhoff is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Tijhoff works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Tijhoff has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Tijhoff has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Tijhoff is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Atkinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Atkinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Atkinson advances to half guard.
Atkinson uses his free foot to push down on Tijhoff's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tijhoff.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tijhoff (0) vs (8) Atkinson
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Atkinson looking for a guillotine from mount but Tijhoff is having none of it.
Tijhoff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T10#
Tijhoff tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atkinson controlling his opponent.
Tijhoff wants to control but Atkinson is having none of it.
Tijhoff is looking to get to half guard.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atkinson controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Tijhoff defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Atkinson. #T11#
Tijhoff tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atkinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tijhoff really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tijhoff tries to hold on but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tijhoff is looking to escape.
Atkinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Tijhoff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Atkinson tries to control but Tijhoff wriggling away.
Tijhoff tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atkinson content just to control the position here.
Tijhoff tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tijhoff is desperately trying to improve his position but Atkinson has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Tijhoff wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
Atkinson content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Atkinson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tijhoff manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tijhoff can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tijhoff has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T14##SUB2#
Atkinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tijhoff, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Atkinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tijhoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tijhoff is looking to reverse the position.
Tijhoff being controlled for a moment.
Tijhoff regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tijhoff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Atkinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Atkinson's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tijhoff (4) vs (8) Atkinson
Atkinson breaks Tijhoff's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tijhoff (4) vs (10) Atkinson
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Tijhoff keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atkinson wins on points by 10 to 4.

Event: Stepping Stone 12
Date: Jul 31, 2022

183 cm
18 yrs
164 lbs

191 cm
18 yrs
214 lbs

Tijhoff

Boganda

Event: Stepping Stone 10
Date: Jul 24, 2022

183 cm
18 yrs
164 lbs

190 cm
18 yrs
219 lbs

Tijhoff

Shart

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Tijhoff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salvacion makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tijhoff really felt that one!#TD2#
Tijhoff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Salvacion keeping moving, preventing Tijhoff from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tijhoff is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Salvacion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Salvacion has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tijhoff working for a triangle but Salvacion defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tijhoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salvacion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Salvacion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Tijhoff is looking for a triangle here but Salvacion uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tijhoff struggling a bit here.
Tijhoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tijhoff can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tijhoff might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Salvacion haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Salvacion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tijhoff on the ground.
Tijhoff is trying to improve his position.
Tijhoff is still trying to improve position.
Tijhoff struggling a bit here.#T3#
Tijhoff is looking for a sweep.
Tijhoff struggling a bit here.
Tijhoff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salvacion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Tijhoff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tijhoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tijhoff can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Tijhoff with a poor takedown
and Salvacion finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tijhoff misses with a takedown attempt
and Salvacion counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rico Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaas Jan Tijhoff.
Tijhoff misses with a takedown
and Salvacion counters with a body kick that stops Tijhoff in his tracks momentarily.
Tijhoff shoots and misses
and Salvacion counters with a body kick that stops Tijhoff in his tracks momentarily.
Tijhoff tries for a takedown but Salvacion circles away easily
and Salvacion counters with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Salvacion dives in and scores a takedown into Tijhoff's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Salvacion dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tijhoff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salvacion counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tijhoff's knee momentarily.
Tijhoff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salvacion counters with a nice body kick.
Tijhoff doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salvacion counters with a body kick.
Rico Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaas Jan Tijhoff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Salvacion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tijhoff can't do much from the bottom here.
Tijhoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Salvacion working away.
Tijhoff is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Tijhoff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salvacion working the ground and pound.
Tijhoff is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Salvacion just content to control the position.
Tijhoff is trying to control Salvacion's posture but Salvacion avoids it.
Tijhoff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salvacion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Salvacion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tijhoff can do to turn this around?#T3#
Tijhoff struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tijhoff has his takedown stuffed
and Salvacion finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tijhoff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salvacion counters with a good, hard body kick but Tijhoff shrugs it off. #T4#
Tijhoff misses with a takedown
and Salvacion counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tijhoff is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tijhoff shoots and misses
and Salvacion counters with a body kick that stops Tijhoff in his tracks momentarily.
Tijhoff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salvacion counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tijhoff is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tijhoff is breathing heavily.#TD#
Salvacion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tijhoff struggling a bit here.
Tijhoff is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Salvacion dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tijhoff has his takedown stuffed
and Salvacion counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tijhoff thinking.
Salvacion lands a nice looking body kick.#TD2#
Tijhoff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Salvacion!#SUB2#
Tijhoff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tijhoff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tijhoff has hold of Salvacion's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Salvacion seems comfortable defending it but Tijhoff has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Salvacion is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Salvacion is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Tijhoff couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
Klaas Jan Tijhoff seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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