Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuei swats away the attempt to clinch by De Jager.
De Jager swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuei lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Jager throws a sloppy head kick and Kuei moves out of range easily.
Kuei replies with a solid counter kick to the body but De Jager blocks it well.
Kuei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #KD2#
Kuei lands a big head kick that sends De Jager tumbling to the mat! Kuei takes a step backwards and waves De Jager back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#De Jager is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager misses with a combination
and Kuei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh De Jager is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuei shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. De Jager takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Kuei sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! De Jager bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shen Kuei!
After the fight, Shen Kuei was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: AFC #28
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
De Jager pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Jager moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tsuruta throws a nice looking combination but De Jager bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Jager appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tsuruta stuns De Jager with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Jager has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tsuruta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Jager looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by De Jager.
Tsuruta works De Jager's body with a nice hook.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
De Jager throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Jager throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Jager misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand. #T1#
Tsuruta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Jager misses with a looping left.
De Jager fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta feints a jab promting De Jager to slip. Tsuruta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De Jager slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tsuruta takes a swing at De Jager's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta misses with a hook
and De Jager cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Tsuruta.
Tomomi Tsuruta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Jager takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsuruta.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Jager misses with a hook
and De Jager takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Jager drops his hands momentarily and Tsuruta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. De Jager does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Jager misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Jager rather than just go for the knockout.
Tsuruta swings widly with a right hand
and De Jager counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Jager bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Jager moves away.
Tsuruta misses with a double jab.
De Jager takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Jager.
Tsuruta with a hook.#T3#
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but De Jager slips the punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tsuruta! #CUT2#
It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta lands a glancing blow to the side of De Jager's head.
De Jager throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Jager misses with a low kick.
Tsuruta lands with a nice body punch.
De Jager connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Jager takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Jager waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Jager in his tracks.
Tsuruta throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Tsuruta jabs De Jager right on the nose. De Jager blinks but takes it well.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but De Jager ducks down to avoid it.
De Jager misses the jab.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Jager.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Jager manages to avoid it.
De Jager jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Tsuruta lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Tsuruta finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta walks into a left hand.
Tsuruta cracks De Jager with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Jager fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bismarck De Jager's cut.
That's time! De Jager's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. De Jager moves away and avoids it.
De Jager feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tsuruta, as that shot connected.
Tsuruta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
De Jager takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tsuruta lands with a cross.
De Jager drops his hands momentarily and Tsuruta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsuruta throws a hook but De Jager blocks it.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Jager manages to avoid it.
De Jager drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tsuruta sprawls and moves away.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta throws a hook but De Jager avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Tsuruta lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Jager doesn't seem phased though.
Tsuruta with a hook.
De Jager connects with a right hand. Tsuruta shakes it off.#T1#
De Jager doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Tsuruta.
De Jager throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Jager manages to avoid it.
De Jager appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Jager avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
De Jager appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and De Jager counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tsuruta! #ES2#
Tsuruta sneaks out the side door and pushes De Jager away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.
Tsuruta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
De Jager takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Jager keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Jager swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Jager on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Tsuruta checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the head.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Jager.
De Jager tries to counter with a takedown but Tsuruta is quick to defend against it.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
De Jager drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tsuruta sprawls and moves away.
De Jager takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of De Jager 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tsuruta takes a swing at De Jager's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but De Jager moves out of range.
De Jager shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tsuruta pinned against the cage. Tsuruta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Jager looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Tsuruta scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Jager in his tracks.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Jager stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Jager is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by De Jager or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsuruta, which made it look bad.
Tsuruta lands a jab to De Jager's midsection.
De Jager chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsuruta wants it to stay on the feet.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bismarck De Jager. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Jager finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tsuruta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but De Jager uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from De Jager misses the target.
Tsuruta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bismarck De Jager's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Jager throws a low kick but Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Jager with a body shot.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta walks into a straight right hand from De Jager.
De Jager slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Tsuruta lands the left hand.
Tsuruta misses with a left hand
and De Jager counters with a two punch combo.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Jager tries to counter with a takedown but Tsuruta is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Jager's head.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Jager half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but De Jager slips the punch.
De Jager is looking to counter punch.
De Jager blocks a jab.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by De Jager.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. De Jager takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
De Jager shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tsuruta's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsuruta has control of De Jager's left arm, preventing De Jager from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Tsuruta 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.
De Jager has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tsuruta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bismarck De Jager has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Jager trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Jager prevents Tsuruta from getting back to his feet.
Tsuruta 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.
De Jager moves out of range of the strikes.
De Jager feinted with a counter takedown.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch
and De Jager counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Jager throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
De Jager doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta digs a good hook to De Jager's body. #T3#
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Jager doesn't seem bothered though.
De Jager on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
De Jager attempts a counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it well and moves away.
Tsuruta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. De Jager takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tsuruta lands an overhand right.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta's corner calls for a 1-2. Tsuruta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Tsuruta.#T4#
De Jager wants to slow Tsuruta down by chopping away at his legs.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tsuruta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Jager shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsuruta with a nice cross.
Tsuruta moves out of range as De Jager strikes.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Jager manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Jager stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!

Event: Showdown in The Downtown #3
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1##CL#
The Smiling Assassin clinches with his opponent.
The Smiling Assassin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Jager blocks an elbow strike.
De Jager looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Jager blocks the elbow strike.
The Smiling Assassin tries a body shot but De Jager blocks it.
A knee to the head by De Jager.
A hook to the body from De Jager.
De Jager fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Smiling Assassin can't find room to land a body shot as De Jager controls the action.
A body shot lands from De Jager.
The Smiling Assassin is breathing heavily.
De Jager prevents a body shot from The Smiling Assassin.
De Jager lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Smiling Assassin or not.
De Jager is leaning against The Smiling Assassin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
De Jager manages to break the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin tries to land a front kick but De Jager steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No joy there for De Jager, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Smiling Assassin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Jager circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Smiling Assassin's corner calls for a 1-2. The Smiling Assassin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Smiling Assassin throws a series of punches but De Jager moves out of range.
De Jager with a poor takedown
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
The Smiling Assassin misses with a wild body shot.
De Jager with the counter takedown but The Smiling Assassin avoids it easily.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from The Smiling Assassin. Those never looked like landing.
And De Jager tries to counter it with a takedown but The Smiling Assassin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Jager blocks a head kick by The Smiling Assassin.
De Jager tries a head kick but it misses.
De Jager takes one to the chin there.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a hook. De Jager ducked under it nicely.
The Smiling Assassin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And De Jager tries to counter it with a takedown but The Smiling Assassin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Smiling Assassin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Smiling Assassin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Smiling Assassin lands an overhand right.#T2#
De Jager moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from The Smiling Assassin is predictable there
and De Jager counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Jager circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and De Jager counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Jager postures up in The Smiling Assassin's guard and throws a big left but The Smiling Assassin blocks it.
De Jager has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Jager tries to free his leg and advance position but The Smiling Assassin is retaining full guard.
De Jager is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Smiling Assassin is controlling De Jager's posture.
The Smiling Assassin keeping moving, preventing De Jager from controlling successfully. #T3#
De Jager tries to free his leg and advance position but The Smiling Assassin is retaining full guard.
De Jager postures up in The Smiling Assassin's guard and throws a big left but The Smiling Assassin blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The Smiling Assassin keeping moving, preventing De Jager from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Jager throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Smiling Assassin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Smiling Assassin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The Smiling Assassin fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Smiling Assassin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from De Jager misses.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a cross.
Good work by The Smiling Assassin as he checks the leg kick.
The Smiling Assassin throws a chopping leg kick but De Jager manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
The Smiling Assassin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Jager.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a hook to the body. De Jager takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from The Smiling Assassin. Those never looked like landing.
The Smiling Assassin just misses with a punch to the body.
The Smiling Assassin doesn't manage to clinch there - De Jager circles away.
De Jager slips a straight right by The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Jager tries to move into range but The Smiling Assassin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from De Jager misses.
The Smiling Assassin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Jager with the counter takedown but The Smiling Assassin avoids it easily.
The Smiling Assassin moves out of range of the leg kick from De Jager.
De Jager is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Smiling Assassin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve The Smiling Assassin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
De Jager takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Jager misses with a double jab
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a series of strikes. De Jager will be more careful next time no doubt.
A lazy left from The Smiling Assassin finds it's target.
The Smiling Assassin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Smiling Assassin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Jager sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Jager steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from The Smiling Assassin. That one must have hurt.
The Smiling Assassin throws a solid leg kick but De Jager takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin throws a head kick but De Jager moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Smiling Assassin checks a leg kick.
De Jager avoids the head kick by The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Jager checks it well.
De Jager is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a leg kick. #T1#
The Smiling Assassin throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by The Smiling Assassin - just one landing.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a nice head shot.
The Smiling Assassin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Jager.
The Smiling Assassin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and The Smiling Assassin duly obliges.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Smiling Assassin.
De Jager throws a head kick that The Smiling Assassin semi-blocks.
Steve The Smiling Assassin is winning the standup battle so far.
De Jager gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Smiling Assassin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of De Jager's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Smiling Assassin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Jager.#T2#
The Smiling Assassin throws a head kick but De Jager moves out of range.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a hook.
De Jager throws a leg kick which misses The Smiling Assassin's front leg but catches the back leg as The Smiling Assassin tries to avoid it.
De Jager will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Smiling Assassin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Smiling Assassin cracks De Jager with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Smiling Assassin lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve The Smiling Assassin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from The Smiling Assassin misses.
The Smiling Assassin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Jager can do to turn this around?
De Jager throws a hook but The Smiling Assassin avoids it easily.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as De Jager blocks the low kick.
De Jager tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a sloppy right hand. De Jager should have avoided that one. #T3#
The Smiling Assassin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And De Jager tries to counter it with a takedown but The Smiling Assassin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Jager throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
De Jager misses with a takedown attempt - The Smiling Assassin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It appears The Smiling Assassin was looking to counter with a kick there.
De Jager misses with an uppercut. The Smiling Assassin saw that one coming.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a kick to the temple. De Jager shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A looping hook to the body misses from The Smiling Assassin. De Jager does a little dance to reset his feet.
And De Jager tries to counter it with a takedown but The Smiling Assassin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a kick to the body.
Steve The Smiling Assassin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Smiling Assassin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
De Jager misses with a hook.
The Smiling Assassin is looking to counter punch.
The Smiling Assassin throws a right and a left that De Jager avoids nicely. #T4#
De Jager has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Smiling Assassin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Smiling Assassin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Jager manages to avoid it.
De Jager with the counter takedown but The Smiling Assassin avoids it easily.
The Smiling Assassin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Jager feints the counter takedown.
De Jager missing with a left hand there. The Smiling Assassin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Smiling Assassin, as that shot connected.
The Smiling Assassin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Jager connects with a leg kick. The Smiling Assassin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Jager takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Jager drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from The Smiling Assassin misses.
De Jager throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve The Smiling Assassin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice jab there from De Jager.
De Jager staying out of range there.
De Jager throws out a counter right but The Smiling Assassin avoids it with no problem.
De Jager ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Smiling Assassin moves away.
The Smiling Assassin throws a leg kick #TD2#
and De Jager counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Jager trying to control the position from guard on top but The Smiling Assassin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Smiling Assassin holds on and takes a little breather.
De Jager pushing down on The Smiling Assassin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager is trying to control the action in half guard but The Smiling Assassin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Jager trying to pass the guard but The Smiling Assassin defending well.
De Jager is thwarting The Smiling Assassin's attempts to control the position.#T1#
The Smiling Assassin is refusing to be controlled, as De Jager sits in half guard.
De Jager thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Smiling Assassin's head.
The Smiling Assassin works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Smiling Assassin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
De Jager loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Smiling Assassin looking to control.
Bismarck De Jager has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Jager forces his way into half guard.
The Smiling Assassin wants to get back to his feet.
De Jager thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Smiling Assassin's head.
The Smiling Assassin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Jager. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Jager throws a leg kick but The Smiling Assassin sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Smiling Assassin slips a jab from De Jager.
The Smiling Assassin throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and De Jager counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Smiling Assassin won't be happy with that.
De Jager looking to punish the body of his opponent here but The Smiling Assassin is avoiding damage well.
The Smiling Assassin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De Jager's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Jager is trying to control the action in half guard but The Smiling Assassin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
De Jager moves nicely into side control.
The Smiling Assassin stops De Jager from passing to mount.
De Jager is looking to take a break and control but The Smiling Assassin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Smiling Assassin parries the strikes from De Jager easily there. De Jager is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable The Smiling Assassin to escape.
De Jager throwing strikes but The Smiling Assassin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
De Jager sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The Smiling Assassin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Smiling Assassin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Smiling Assassin blocks the strikes from De Jager.
Bismarck De Jager has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Jager makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Jager.
The Smiling Assassin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Smiling Assassin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Jager looking for a sweep. Not yet De Jager, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Smiling Assassin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Smiling Assassin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Smiling Assassin scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bismarck De Jager comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Smiling Assassin 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: AFC #19
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
De Jager wants to slow Kinneas down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Jager.
Kinneas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kinneas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kinneas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kinneas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Jager shoots and misses
and Kinneas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from De Jager.
De Jager slips under a jab from Kinneas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinneas thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Jager tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kinneas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Jager.
Kinneas throws a head kick but De Jager moves out of range.
And De Jager tries to counter it with a takedown but Kinneas pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
De Jager scores with a kick to the body.
Kinneas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kinneas tries to clinch up.
De Jager appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kinneas lands a really nice looking cross but De Jager seems unphased.
Kinneas wants to clinch but De Jager slips to the side
and De Jager counters with a nice leg kick.
De Jager throws a front kick aimed at Kinneas's knee but Kinneas avoids it well.
A lazy left from Kinneas finds it's target.
Kinneas throws a nice looking combination but De Jager bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Kinneas clobbers De Jager with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Jager throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinneas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Jager's hands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kinneas, right into the meat.
Kinneas tries to work over De Jager's front leg with a kick but De Jager checks it.
De Jager changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A low kick from De Jager is predictable there
and Kinneas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kinneas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Jager misses with a hook. Kinneas ducked under it nicely.
Kinneas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kinneas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Jager at a distance. #T3#
A jab from Kinneas does it's job there.
Kinneas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Jager staying out of range there.
Kinneas tries to score with a low kick but De Jager moves his leg out of the way.
De Jager takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kinneas connects with a leg kick. De Jager looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kinneas with a jab.
Kinneas lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Kinneas throws out a powerful jab.
Kinneas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kinneas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kinneas throws a body punch but De Jager moves out of range.
De Jager with the counter takedown but Kinneas avoids it easily.
De Jager throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kinneas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Jager misses with a hook.
De Jager throws a hook but Kinneas avoids it easily.
Kinneas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irvine Kinneas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bismarck De Jager's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
De Jager shoots in but no luck this time.
Kinneas throws a head kick that misses.
Kinneas is looking to clinch but De Jager is avoiding it.
De Jager drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kinneas defends it well.
De Jager tried to score with a low kick but Kinneas checks it.
Kinneas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Kinneas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kinneas.
De Jager looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
De Jager tries to keep at a distance but Kinneas has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Jager stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Jager scores with a hook to the body.
De Jager misses with a body punch. #T1#
De Jager blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kinneas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Jager lands a nice shot to the body.
De Jager throws a head punch that misses.
De Jager is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kinneas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Jager working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Jager blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Jager slows down the pace here.
De Jager with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from De Jager.
Kinneas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Kinneas.
Kinneas blocking some punches.
De Jager blocks an uppercut.
De Jager misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kinneas.
Kinneas prevents a body shot from De Jager. #T2#
De Jager swings wildly with an uppercut but Kinneas uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Jager misses with the head strike.
Kinneas struggles to land a body shot inside as De Jager controls his hands.
A short right from Kinneas.
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!
Kinneas lands a body shot.
De Jager is breathing heavily.
De Jager throws a head punch that misses.
Kinneas scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Jager tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kinneas's elbow.
De Jager goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kinneas blocking some punches.
Kinneas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Kinneas.
Kinneas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Kinneas.
Kinneas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Jager can do to turn this around?
Kinneas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kinneas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Kinneas.
Kinneas lands a right hand.
Kinneas misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A short left from Kinneas.
De Jager blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kinneas lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
De Jager tries to work over Kinneas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kinneas pushes De Jager back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Jager misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kinneas.
Still in the clinch, Kinneas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kinneas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kinneas lands a hook that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kinneas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
De Jager is rocked!
Kinneas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Jager's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Jager is still on wobbly legs! Can Kinneas finish him?
Kinneas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Kinneas - that landed with a thud.
De Jager seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Kinneas manages to break the clinch.
Kinneas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kinneas scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Kinneas circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops De Jager to the canvas! De Jager doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kinneas keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irvine Kinneas!
Irvine Kinneas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2018

#R1#
Gardner takes a swing at De Jager's ribcage but misses.
Gardner connects with a body shot.#KD#
De Jager drops his shoulder and cracks Gardner with a huge uppercut! Gardner goes down! Can De Jager finish him? #CUT#
It looks like Ralph Gardner has been cut.
De Jager throws a big elbow that misses.
Gardner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Jager showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Jager seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gardner for as long as he can get away with.
De Jager 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.
De Jager with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
De Jager is working Gardner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Jager tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardner is retaining full guard.
De Jager working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Jager prevents Gardner from getting back to his feet.
De Jager pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardner is keeping the position for now.
De Jager is working hard here to advance position.
Gardner looks winded!
De Jager is looking to work some ground and pound but Gardner has wrist control.
De Jager prevents Gardner from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Jager slips nicely into half guard.
De Jager not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
De Jager trying to control from half guard but Gardner is working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Jager takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ralph Gardner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Jager.
De Jager swats away the attempt to clinch by Gardner.
De Jager throws a shot from downtown. Gardner moves away and avoids it.#T3#
De Jager throws a body punch but Gardner moves out of range.
Gardner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gardner misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Gardner misses the target.
De Jager feinted with a counter takedown.
Gardner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Jager counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bismarck De Jager!
Bismarck De Jager seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEFC 304
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
De Sucre dives in and grabs De Jager's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Jager pushes down on De Sucre's head and hops out.
De Jager avoids a kick to the body.
De Jager throwing a counter right hand but De Sucre manages to avoid it.
De Sucre shoots in for a takedown but De Jager shows good takedown defense.
De Jager is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Sucre.
De Jager displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Sucre.
Bismarck De Jager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Jose De Sucre.
De Jager dives in for a single leg takedown but De Sucre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Sucre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager scores with a decent looking hook.
De Sucre misses with a takedown attempt - De Jager sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from De Jager. De Sucre does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Jager leaves De Sucre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Sucre shoots in and drives through. De Jager sprawls well.
De Sucre loads up on a big right hand but De Jager slips the punch.
De Jager feinted with a counter takedown.
Antonio Jose De Sucre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Sucre fails with a takedown attempt.
De Sucre fails to land the takedown.
De Jager stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Jager wants it to stay on the feet.
De Jager throws a quick counter head kick but De Sucre was just out of range.
De Sucre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Jager counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
De Sucre is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Jager sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De Jager drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Sucre sprawls and moves away.
De Sucre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Jager's waist but De Jager gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Sucre off to one side.
De Jager was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Sucre shoots in but De Jager avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Jager appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Sucre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Jager is fending him off so far but De Sucre persists. Nope, De Jager circles away and we're back to standing.
De Jager sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
De Sucre tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Jager swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
De Sucre closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Jager's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager pulls De Sucre in close to prevent any damage.
De Sucre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Jager is keeping the position for now.
De Jager managing to control the position. #T3#
De Sucre postures up. #SUB#
De Jager is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Jager is trying to control the position but De Sucre postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
De Sucre drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Jager looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Jager looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Jager! #REVR#
De Sucre tries to buck De Jager off but De Jager is having none of it.
De Jager wants to control but De Sucre is keeping him busy.
De Sucre taking punishment in the form of punches.
De Sucre is looking for a sweep.
De Jager wants to control but De Sucre is keeping him busy. #T4#
De Sucre takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
De Sucre gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
De Jager perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
De Jager prevents De Sucre from improving his position.#SUB2#
De Sucre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Sucre tries to get to full guard but De Jager has control of the leg.
De Sucre is not content to let De Jager control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Sucre wants to improve his position but De Jager is controlling well.
De Sucre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bismarck De Jager dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
De Jager misses with a head kick. #TD2#
De Sucre feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
De Sucre has gone for a leg lock! De Jager slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Sucre's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
De Sucre working for a triangle but De Jager defends it easily.
Antonio Jose De Sucre has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Jager passes easily into side control. Nice work.
De Sucre tries to buck De Jager off but De Jager is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for De Sucre!
BOOM! De Jager connects with a massive shot to the dome!
De Jager lands a couple of good shots and De Sucre has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lull in the action here. #T1#
What can De Sucre do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
De Sucre tries to escape the position.
De Sucre is covering up but some of the strikes from De Jager are getting through and doing damage.
De Sucre tries to escape the position.
De Sucre covers up after that shot from De Jager.
De Jager lands a shot to the head.
De Sucre looking very determined here, making life difficult for De Jager.
De Sucre tries to escape but De Jager has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
De Jager is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at De Sucre. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
De Sucre tries to escape the position. #T2#
De Jager has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of De Sucre's body.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards De Jager.
De Jager is looking to control De Sucre but De Sucre is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Sucre is covering up but some of the strikes from De Jager are getting through and doing damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Sucre breaks De Jager's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
De Jager is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Sucre can do to turn this around?
De Jager wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Sucre trying to move into half guard but instead De Jager has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
De Sucre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
De Sucre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Jager doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Jager manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Jager forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
De Sucre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Jager pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
De Sucre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Jager 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.
De Jager is looking to take a break and control but De Sucre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Sucre regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Jager working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Sucre's head.#SUB2#
De Sucre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Jager defends well.
De Sucre keeping moving, preventing De Jager from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
De Sucre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Jager can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
De Jager got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Sucre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Jager has managed to get both his arms back between De Sucre's legs - danger averted.#T4#
De Jager slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from De Jager.
De Jager working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
De Jager scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Jager is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De Jager connects with a nice short shot to De Sucre's temple.
De Jager is trying to control. De Sucre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
De Sucre looking for submissions off his back.
De Jager prevents De Sucre from improving his position.
De Jager has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bismarck De Jager 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#
De Sucre just misses with a punch to the body.
De Jager attempts a counter takedown but De Sucre avoids it well and moves away.
De Sucre misses with a takedown attempt - De Jager sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
De Sucre looking to score a takedown here. De Jager is defending well but De Sucre drives through and ends up in De Jager's guard.
De Jager wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
De Sucre drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Jager dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
De Sucre is looking for a triangle here but De Jager uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager passes to full mount! That's big trouble for De Sucre!
De Jager raining down hammerfists from mount.
De Sucre is in all sorts of trouble here.
De Jager raining down shots from the mount!
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!
De Jager landing shots from mount. #T1#
De Sucre bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Jager is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
De Sucre looking for a guillotine here but De Jager defends easily.
De Jager postures up and lands a big shot to De Sucre's brow. #SUB2#
De Jager got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Sucre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Jager has managed to get both his arms back between De Sucre's legs - danger averted.
De Jager pushing down on De Sucre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if De Jager is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
De Sucre is looking for a sweep. De Jager is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De Jager connects with a nice short shot to De Sucre's temple.
De Jager working over De Sucre with some ground and pound. De Sucre looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Jager is trying to control the action in half guard but De Sucre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
De Sucre looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
De Sucre looking for submissions off his back.
De Sucre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Jager is pressing down on De Sucre's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Sucre is holding on for now. #SUB2#
De Sucre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
De Sucre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
De Sucre looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and De Jager pushes past his half guard into mount! #T3#
De Sucre is desperately trying to improve his position but De Jager has a good base and remains in mount.
De Jager scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by De Jager.
Antonio Jose De Sucre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Sucre is wriggling around trying to escape.
De Jager landing strikes, looking to finish!
De Jager landing punches. #ROC#
De Sucre is rocked!
De Jager looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
De Sucre is still in real trouble! Can De Jager finish him?
De Jager lands a heavy shot. That's hurt De Sucre! De Jager sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless De Sucre and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bismarck De Jager!
Bismarck De Jager thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Antonio Jose De Sucre spoke after the fight, saying 'My Father is yelling from the Heavens! I will not disappoint him again!'.

Event: CEFC 302
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Baratheon throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Jager scoring well with a low kick there.
Baratheon defending well as De Jager loads up on a big left hand.
Baratheon takes a swing at De Jager's ribcage but misses.
De Jager showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and De Jager counters with a single leg into guard. Baratheon didn't expect that. #SUB#
Baratheon looking for a guillotine here but De Jager defends easily.
Baratheon keeping moving, preventing De Jager from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
De Jager postures up in Baratheon's guard and throws a big left but Baratheon blocks it.
De Jager cracks Baratheon with a solid left hand.
De Jager wants to control from the top but Baratheon keeps moving.
De Jager has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
De Jager got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baratheon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Jager has managed to get both his arms back between Baratheon's legs - danger averted.
De Jager stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baratheon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Jager wants to control from the top but Baratheon keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Jager stopping the sweep attempt from Baratheon.
De Jager passes Baratheon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Jager is trying to control the action in half guard but Baratheon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Jager wants to free his trapped foot but Baratheon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Jager controlling the pace.
De Jager wants to pass to mount but Baratheon is defending the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baratheon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
De Jager throwing shots but Baratheon is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baratheon scores with a jab.
De Jager throws a right hand that Baratheon ducks under and follows up with a left that Baratheon also avoids with ease.
Baratheon misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Jager scoring well with a low kick there.
Baratheon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a series of strikes that have De Jager backpedaling. #CUT#
It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.
Baratheon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baratheon throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Baratheon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Jager circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baratheon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Jager tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Jager avoids the body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a right and a left that De Jager avoids nicely.
De Jager is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Jager throws a jab but it's blocked by Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but De Jager moves out of range.
De Jager with the counter takedown but Baratheon avoids it easily.
De Jager walks into a jab.
Baratheon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baratheon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Jager throws a hook but Baratheon avoids it easily.
Baratheon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baratheon throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Jager cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stannis Baratheon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bismarck De Jager's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baratheon!
Baratheon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the liver by De Jager. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Baratheon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baratheon misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Baratheon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Jager throws out a leg kick but Baratheon moves out of range and De Jager only half commits.
Baratheon misses with a hook. De Jager ducked under it nicely.
De Jager drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baratheon defends it well.
Baratheon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Jager manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but De Jager avoids them all with ease.
Baratheon takes a swing at De Jager's ribcage but misses.
Stannis Baratheon is winning the standup battle so far.
Baratheon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Jager connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Jager misses with a head kick. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Jager.
Baratheon looks to land a combination but De Jager avoids it well.
Baratheon misses the jab.
Baratheon throws a right and a left that De Jager avoids nicely.
And De Jager tries to counter it with a takedown but Baratheon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Jager takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Jager steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baratheon.
Stannis Baratheon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Jager tries to bum rush Baratheon with a series of wild strikes but Baratheon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Jager showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baratheon.
De Jager dodges the punch combination from Baratheon.
De Jager changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baratheon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Jager was well out of range. Poor timing from Baratheon.
De Jager tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Baratheon misses with a hook. De Jager ducked under it nicely.
De Jager feints the counter takedown.
Stannis Baratheon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baratheon misses with a wild combination.
De Jager tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Jager misses with a left hand
and De Jager takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baratheon falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Jager counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Jager showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baratheon.
De Jager tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baratheon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baratheon scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Baratheon misses.
A jab from De Jager finds it's way through Baratheon's defenses. #T3#
Baratheon tries to bum rush De Jager with a series of wild strikes but De Jager uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baratheon misses with a looping left.
De Jager is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baratheon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Jager can do to turn this around?
Baratheon checks a leg kick.
A combination from Baratheon does no damage.
De Jager with the counter takedown but Baratheon avoids it easily.
De Jager loads up on a big right hand but Baratheon slips the punch.
Baratheon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baratheon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baratheon throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Jager throws an overhand right that lands on Baratheon's shoulder, as Baratheon tries to avoid the shot.
Baratheon missing with a left hand there. De Jager was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Jager is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Jager uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baratheon.
De Jager avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
De Jager throws out a loose jab but Baratheon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baratheon is looking to counter punch.
De Jager takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baratheon misses with a series of wild punches.
De Jager moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baratheon throws a body punch but De Jager moves out of range.
Baratheon looks to score with a jab to the body but De Jager is just out of range.
De Jager slips a straight right by Baratheon.
Baratheon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Jagers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stannis Baratheon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Jager takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stannis Baratheon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bismarck De Jager's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baratheon misses with a double jab.
De Jager tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baratheon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Jager throws a leg kick which misses Baratheon's front leg but catches the back leg as Baratheon tries to avoid it.
Baratheon throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and De Jager counters with a shoot takedown. Baratheon fights it but they end up in guard.
Baratheon trying to keep a closed guard but De Jager is proving a slippery customer.
De Jager makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Jager working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baratheon's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Jager tries to free his leg and advance position but Baratheon is retaining full guard. #T1#
De Jager is pushing down on Baratheon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baratheon is fighting to maintain full guard but De Jager has managed to sneak the leg through.
Baratheon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Jager lands a nice short elbow.
De Jager performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
De Jager looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baratheon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Jager looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
De Jager tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baratheon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Jager is still trying to improve position.
Baratheon is not content to let De Jager control the position.
Bismarck De Jager has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Jager seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Baratheon is not content to let De Jager control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Jager is pressing down on Baratheon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baratheon is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baratheon throws a right hand that De Jager ducks under and follows up with a left that De Jager also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Baratheon, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Baratheon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Baratheon misses with a double jab #TD2#
so De Jager counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stannis Baratheon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Jager wants to control from the top but Baratheon keeps moving.
De Jager throwing strikes but missing.
De Jager trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Jager chips away with some ground and pound.
De Jager with a nice head shot there.
De Jager trying to control the position from guard on top but Baratheon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Baratheon keeping full guard, as De Jager tries to pass.
Baratheon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Jager throwing strikes but missing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Baratheon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Baratheon does no damage.
Baratheon misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baratheon falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Jager counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baratheon's knee momentarily.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stannis Baratheon!
Stannis Baratheon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CEFC Live 60
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
De Jager is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Jager throws a leg kick that is checked
and Laoka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Jager connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Jager lunges at Laoka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laoka's hand.
De Jager blocks a head kick by Laoka.
Laoka misses with a hook. De Jager ducked under it nicely.
De Jager is looking to chop away at Laoka's legs.
Laoka ducks right into an uppercut from De Jager.
De Jager waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laoka.
Laoka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laoka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Jager.#TD2#
De Jager closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Laoka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
De Jager throws a strike aimed at the side of Laoka's head but Laoka avoids it well.
De Jager wants to control for a moment but Laoka uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
De Jager trying to control the pace. #T1#
De Jager not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Jager wants to free his trapped foot but Laoka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Jager content to control rather than advance.
De Jager tries to pass to full mount but Laoka defends it.
De Jager wants to control but Laoka is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Jager is taking a breather. Laoka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
De Jager missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Jager is trying to control. Laoka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Jager scores with a nice strike.
De Jager throws a looping overhand right but Laoka ducks down to avoid it.
Laoka misses with a series of wild punches.
De Jager drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laoka defends it well.
Nice straight punches there by Laoka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laoka.
De Jager takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Katsu Laoka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laoka swinging wildly here.
Laoka misses with a looping left.#T3#
The fighters circling - De Jager throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Jager clobbers Laoka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Jager uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laoka.
Laoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Jager.
De Jager with the counter takedown but Laoka avoids it easily.
De Jager throws a combination that misses
and Laoka counters with an inside leg kick.
De Jager tries to score with a low kick but Laoka moves his leg out of the way.
Laoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laoka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Jager throws an overhand right that lands on Laoka's shoulder, as Laoka tries to avoid the shot.
Laoka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laoka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Jager just misses with a punch to the body.
And Laoka counters with a quick kick to the body but De Jager blocks it.
De Jager is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Laoka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
De Jager throws a jab but it's blocked by Laoka.
De Jager closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laoka circles away.
Good exchange - Laoka coming out on top.
Nice takedown defense from Laoka. No joy for De Jager on that attempt.
Laoka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Katsu Laoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bismarck De Jager.#T4#
De Jager misses the shot to the body.
Laoka throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Laoka gets caught flat footed, as De Jager shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laoka keeping moving, preventing De Jager from controlling successfully.
De Jager wants to pass the guard but Laoka is keeping the position.
Laoka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Jager is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Jager wants to control from the top but Laoka keeps moving.
De Jager postures up in Laoka's guard and throws a big left but Laoka blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bismarck De Jager will probably get the nod.
That's time! Laoka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Laoka slips under a jab from De Jager.
De Jager throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laoka is looking to counter punch.
De Jager throws an overhand right that lands on Laoka's shoulder, as Laoka tries to avoid the shot.
De Jager tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laoka was well out of range. Poor timing from De Jager.
Laoka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from De Jager.
Laoka throws a leg kick but De Jager checks it.
Laoka misses with a low kick as De Jager jumps back.
De Jager throws an off balance right hand
and De Jager takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Jager is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Laoka.
Laoka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Jager.
Laoka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laoka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Jager can pounce on him.
Laoka is looking to score with low kicks.
De Jager misses with a head kick.
Laoka throws a push kick but De Jager slaps the foot to one side.
De Jager tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Laoka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Katsu Laoka is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laoka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Jager tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Jager throws a sloppy head kick and Laoka moves out of range easily. #T1#
Laoka thows a leg kick but De Jager checks it #TD2#
and De Jager counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Jager is stalling here. Laoka is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! De Jager seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Laoka has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
De Jager tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Laoka stands up and beckons De Jager to his feet.
Laoka lands a head shot.
Laoka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laoka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Jager throws a leg kick that is checked
and Laoka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Jager misses with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as De Jager blocks the leg kick.
Laoka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
De Jager shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Jager showed some decent athleticism there.
De Jager throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Laoka to regain full guard. #T2#
De Jager prevents Laoka from getting back to his feet.
De Jager advances position into side control!
Bismarck De Jager has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Jager tries to move to mount but Laoka blocks the move with his legs.
De Jager wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laoka keeps working.
De Jager postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Laoka is not content to let De Jager control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
De Jager in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
De Jager tries to advance to mount but can't.
De Jager is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laoka is trying to get back to his feet.
De Jager working the head and body with strikes.
Laoka is not content to let De Jager control the position.
Laoka is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laoka takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Laoka pushes De Jager away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, De Jager gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
De Jager tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
De Jager taking a break here but Laoka is having none of it and regains half guard.
De Jager trying to control the action but Laoka is working from the bottom.
Laoka looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Katsu Laoka will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Laoka's corner calls for a 1-2. Laoka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Jager bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laoka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Jager.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laoka, as that shot connected.
De Jager misses the jab.
Nice shot by De Jager.
De Jager throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laoka's head.
De Jager fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laoka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Jager connects with a leg kick. Laoka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laoka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Jager looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from De Jager misses.
Laoka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Jager on the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laoka.
De Jager missing with a left hand there. Laoka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laoka throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Jager takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Laoka looks to land a combination but De Jager avoids it well.
De Jager lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Laoka misses with an uppercut.
Laoka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Jager throws a lazy head kick
enabling Laoka to counter with a crisp jab.
De Jager throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Laoka misses its intended target.
De Jager lands with a hook. Laoka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Jager throws a low kick, looking for Laoka's leg but Laoka calmly moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laoka.
De Jager dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laoka. That did some damage!
De Jager tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Jager throws a right and a left that Laoka avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Jager shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laoka defends it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Laoka there.#T2#
Laoka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Jager lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laoka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laoka walks into a jab.
De Jager drops his hands momentarily and Laoka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laoka throws a sloppy head kick and De Jager moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Jager.
De Jager misses with an uppercut. Laoka saw that one coming.
De Jager throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Jager throws a jab but it's blocked by Laoka.
Laoka loads up on a big right hand but De Jager slips the punch.
De Jager attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Jager misses the body punch
and Laoka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laoka.
De Jager throws a jab but it's blocked by Laoka. #T3#
Laoka moves out of range of the strikes.
De Jager moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laoka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laoka lands an overhand right.
De Jager misses with a wild combination.
As De Jager looks to move away, Laoka throws a big counter combo but De Jager just gets out of the way.
A right-left combo lands from Laoka. #CUT#
It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.
Laoka moves out of range of the body kick from De Jager.
De Jager throws an off balance right hand
and Laoka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laoka checks a leg kick.
Laoka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Laoka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Jager fails with a takedown attempt.
De Jager takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
De Jager closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laoka's guard.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Jager prevents Laoka from getting back to his feet.
De Jager throwing strikes from guard but Laoka blocks nicely.
De Jager must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Jager loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Jager tries to free his leg and advance position but Laoka is retaining full guard.
De Jager throws an elbow that misses. Laoka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Jager's guard. Nice move by Laoka!#REVR#
Laoka wants to get up but he can't break De Jager's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Katsu Laoka.
I think Laoka 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsu Laoka!
Katsu Laoka 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: GC 216 - A
Date: Jun 13, 2018

#R1#
Imotekh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Imotekh wants to clinch.
De Jager connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Imotekh throws a leg kick which misses De Jager's front leg but catches the back leg as De Jager tries to avoid it.
De Jager stuns Imotekh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Jager fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Imotekh is out of range.
De Jager misses the jab.
De Jager buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Jager works Imotekh's body with a nice hook.
A jab from De Jager misses.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Jager, right into the meat.
Imotekh slips a jab and a cross from De Jager.
Imotekh blocks a jab.
De Jager is looking to slow Imotekh down with leg kicks.
De Jager swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Imotekh avoids the body shot from De Jager.
De Jager misses with a looping right.
De Jager tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imotekh was well out of range. Poor timing from De Jager.
Imotekh tries to bum rush De Jager with a series of wild strikes but De Jager uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Imotekh slips a straight right by De Jager.
De Jager tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Jager avoids a kick to the body.
De Jager tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Jager jabs Imotekh right on the nose. Imotekh blinks but takes it well.
Imotekh throws a hook to the side of De Jager's head but De Jager sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Imotekh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Imotekh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And De Jager tries to counter it with a takedown but Imotekh pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from De Jager does it's job there.
Imotekh moves out of range as De Jager strikes.
Imotekh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Jager scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Imotekh doesn't seem bothered though.
Imotekh cracks the inside of De Jager's front leg. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by De Jager.
De Jager throws a head kick that misses.
De Jager pivots, looking for a leg kick but Imotekh is out of range and De Jager settles back down.
De Jager staying out of range there.
Imotekh lands a nice shot that snaps De Jager's head back.
Imotekh throws a right and a left that De Jager avoids nicely.
De Jager thows a leg kick but Imotekh checks it
letting Imotekh counter with a right hand.
De Jager thuds a left hand into Imotekh's body.
Imotekh throws a hook but De Jager avoids it easily.
De Jager feints a counter leg kick.
Imotekh ducks under a wild hook from De Jager.
De Jager motions for Imotekh to come forward. De Jager throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Imotekh throws a leg kick which misses De Jager's front leg but catches the back leg as De Jager tries to avoid it.
De Jager is looking to slow Imotekh down with leg kicks.
Imotekh connects with an inside leg kick.
Imotekh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Jager.
De Jager with the counter takedown but Imotekh avoids it easily.
Imotekh takes one to the side of the head.
That kick from Imotekh tenderised De Jager's leg. De Jager is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
De Jager waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Imotekh.
De Jager throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imotekh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Imotekh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Jager lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Imotekh is looking to land body kicks.
De Jager throws a sloppy head kick and Imotekh moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Jager wants to break free but Imotekh has control. #BC2#
De Jager breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Imotekh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from De Jager misses the target.
Imotekh throws a front kick that sends De Jager stumbling back into the cage.
De Jager loads up on a big right hand but Imotekh slips the punch.
De Jager displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Imotekh throws out the jab.
Imotekh lands a jab-cross combination.
Nemesor Imotekh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Jager shoots in and drives through. Imotekh sprawls well.#T4#
De Jager scores with a jab. Imotekh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Imotekh misses with a hook. De Jager ducked under it nicely.
De Jager changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Imotekh looks to land a right hand but De Jager moved out of range.
Imotekh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Jager shoots in for a double leg but Imotekh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Imotekh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Imotekh connects with a body shot that sends De Jager's belly button to the back.
Imotekh defending well as De Jager loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from De Jager misses. #CL#
Imotekh gets a clinch.
Imotekh is struggling to control the position.
Imotekh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Jagers head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Jager prevents a body shot from Imotekh.
De Jager lands a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from De Jager.
Stalling in the clinch from Imotekh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bismarck De Jager will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
De Jager throws an off balance right hand
and Imotekh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Jager throws a leg kick which misses Imotekh's front leg but catches the back leg as Imotekh tries to avoid it.
Imotekh misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Jager lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nemesor Imotekh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
De Jager tries to keep at a distance but Imotekh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Imotekh working aggressively here.
Imotekh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Imotekh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Jager prevents a body shot from Imotekh.
Imotekh lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
Imotekh digs a right hand underneath De Jager's ribcage. De Jager let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Jager tries to land knees in the clinch but Imotekh avoids the damage to the body.
Imotekh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Imotekh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imotekh lands a left hand.
Imotekh cracks De Jager with a nice body shot.
Imotekh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Imotekh blocks a body shot from De Jager. #T1#
Imotekh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Jager misses with a knee strike.
Imotekh blocks a body shot from De Jager.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
De Jager lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Imotekh is trying to maintain a safe position but De Jager gets an underhook and turns Imotekh into the cage.
Nemesor Imotekh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Jager works on Imotekh's body with a couple of short punches.
Imotekh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Jager or not.
De Jager is breathing heavily.
De Jager trying to stall but Imotekh improves his position.
Imotekh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Jager manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Imotekh lands with a right to the head.
De Jager landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Imotekh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Imotekh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
De Jager misses with some punches.
Imotekh stalling in the clinch but De Jager improves position.
Imotekh scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Imotekh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imotekh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Come on De Jager - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Imotekh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Imotekh.
De Jager fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Jager tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Imotekh's elbow.
De Jager misses with the head strike.
Imotekh lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Imotekh fails to land.
Imotekh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Imotekh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Imotekh punishes De Jager's body with a nice straight punch.
Imotekh lands a jab to the nose.
Imotekh lands a really nice looking cross but De Jager seems unphased.
De Jager connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Imotekh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Jager was well out of range. Poor timing from Imotekh.
Imotekh throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Jager takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Jager tries a head kick but it misses.
Imotekh avoids a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Imotekh. De Jager shrugs it off though.
De Jager slips under a jab.
Imotekh misses with a looping left.
Imotekh moves out of range as De Jager strikes.
De Jager uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Imotekh has time to react.
Imotekh throws a series of punches but De Jager avoids them all with ease.
Imotekh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Jager defending well as Imotekh loads up on a big left hand.
De Jager throws a right and a left that Imotekh avoids nicely.
Imotekh throwing a counter right hand but De Jager manages to avoid it.
De Jager throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Jager thuds his right hand into Imotekh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager throws a nice looking combination but Imotekh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Jager takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Imotekh connects with the punch.
Imotekh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nemesor Imotekh is winning the standup battle so far.
De Jager misses with the combination. #CL#
Imotekh has closed the distance and engaged De Jager in a clinch.
De Jager misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Imotekh.
A shot in the inside from Imotekh.
Imotekh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Jager can do to turn this around?
De Jager wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Jager throws a punch but it's blocked by Imotekh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Jager throws a head punch that misses.
Imotekh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Imotekh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imotekh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nemesor Imotekh dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Imotekh jabs at De Jager's body.
Imotekh throws a looping overhand right but De Jager ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Imotekh closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Jager.
Imotekh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Imotekh has De Jager pressed against the cage, preventing De Jager from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Jager blocks a body shot from Imotekh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Imotekh.
Imotekh misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
De Jager looking to throw knees to the head but Imotekh is blocking nicely.
Imotekh blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager misses with a punch on the inside.
Imotekh tries to work over De Jager's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Imotekh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imotekh scores with a shoulder strike.
Imotekh lands with a left to the head.
Imotekh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
De Jager throws a punch but it's blocked by Imotekh.
Imotekh misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by De Jager.
Imotekh tries a body shot but De Jager blocks it. #BC#
Imotekh breaks the clinch.
Imotekh ducks under a wild hook from De Jager.
De Jager rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Imotekh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Imotekh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Imotekh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Jager pivots, looking for a leg kick but Imotekh is out of range and De Jager settles back down.
Imotekh lands a slapping body shot.
De Jager takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Imotekh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Imotekh misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Jager throws a leg kick
and Imotekh counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from De Jager is predictable there
letting Imotekh counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imotekh misses the shot to the body.
De Jager throws a hook but Imotekh blocks it.#T2#
Imotekh blocks a jab.
Imotekh misses with a hook.#KD#
Imotekh lands a big head kick that sends De Jager tumbling to the mat! Imotekh takes a step backwards and waves De Jager back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
De Jager is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.#CL#
Imotekh moves into range and clinches up with De Jager.
De Jager is still on wobbly legs! Can Imotekh finish him?
Imotekh lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
De Jager misses with a body punch.
Imotekh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Imotekh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Imotekh struggles to land a body shot inside as De Jager controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Imotekh.
A short left from Imotekh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Imotekh.
Imotekh slowing the pace effectively.
De Jager tries a body shot but Imotekh blocks it.
Imotekh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Jager's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Imotekh.
Imotekh works on De Jager's body with a couple of short punches.
Imotekh lands a big right hand! De Jager is out cold! This one is all over!

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

Event: GC 211
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Imotekh avoids the head kick by De Jager.
Imotekh pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Jager is out of range and Imotekh settles back down.
Imotekh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Jager. That one must have hurt.
De Jager's jab looks to have found its range, popping Imotekh under the eye.
De Jager avoids the head kick by Imotekh.
De Jager is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Imotekh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Jager appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Imotekh.
De Jager swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Imotekh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Jager.
De Jager throws a lazy right hand but Imotekh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Imotekh throws a leg kick but De Jager moved away.
Imotekh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Jager looks to land a combination but Imotekh avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
De Jager shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Imotekh is trying to defend but De Jager finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
De Jager seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Imotekh tries to get to full guard but De Jager has control of the leg.
Imotekh is not content to let De Jager control the position.
De Jager trying to mount his opponent but Imotekh defends it.
De Jager trying to control the action but Imotekh is working from the bottom.
De Jager is looking to advance position but Imotekh won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Jager is stalling here. Imotekh is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! De Jager seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Imotekh has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
De Jager tries to bench press Imotekh off him but Imotekh keeps the position.
Imotekh working away.
De Jager is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Imotekh off and has taken his back!
Imotekh looking very determined here, making life difficult for De Jager.
De Jager is controlling the position but Imotekh somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Jager working Imotekh over with strikes. #T3#
Imotekh won't allow De Jager to pass to mount.
De Jager looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De Jager is pressing down on Imotekh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Imotekh is holding on for now.
De Jager is looking to take a break and control but Imotekh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Imotekh trying to control here.
De Jager is stalling here. Imotekh is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! De Jager seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Imotekh has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
De Jager holding on.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
De Jager tries to buck Imotekh off but Imotekh is having none of it.
De Jager 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.
De Jager is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on De Jager's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Imotekh are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bismarck De Jager will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
De Jager slips under a jab.
De Jager feints the counter takedown.
Imotekh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick from De Jager lands but Imotekh takes it in his stride.
Imotekh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imotekh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Imotekh throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
De Jager scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
De Jager in side control, just content to control the action for now.
De Jager working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Imotekh sneaks back into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imotekh is looking to control De Jager's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Imotekh avoid being mounted?#T1#
Imotekh controlling the position for now.
De Jager is keen to just control but Imotekh is a slippery customer.
De Jager not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Jager is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Jager is thwarting Imotekh's attempts to control the position.
Imotekh is looking to improve his position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Jager controlling the pace.
De Jager wants to pass to mount but Imotekh is defending the position.
De Jager landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
De Jager wants to pass the guard but Imotekh is defending well.
Imotekh is trying to maintain the position but De Jager is very close to passing his half guard.
Imotekh is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good leg kick by De Jager there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3##TD2#
De Jager changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Imotekh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Imotekh can't do much from the bottom here.
Bismarck De Jager has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Jager wants to lay and pray for a moment but Imotekh keeps working.
Imotekh has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
De Jager working the ground and pound but Imotekh is defending the strikes.
Imotekh prevents De Jager from moving into mount.
Imotekh tries to bench press De Jager off him but De Jager keeps the position.
Imotekh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
De Jager wants to pass the guard but Imotekh is defending well.
Imotekh trying to control but De Jager postures up.
Imotekh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Jager trying to control but Imotekh is working from the bottom.
Imotekh controls De Jager momentarily but De Jager frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imotekh controlling the position.
De Jager tries to free his leg and advance position but Imotekh is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bismarck De Jager showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
De Jager throws out a leg kick but Imotekh moves out of range and De Jager only half commits.
Imotekh slips under a jab from De Jager.
Imotekh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Imotekh is looking to counter the offense by De Jager and move into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Imotekh.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Imotekh misses.
De Jager throws out a counter right but Imotekh avoids it with no problem.
Imotekh tries a head kick but it misses.
De Jager has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Jager throws a push kick but Imotekh slaps the foot to one side.
Imotekh is looking to slow De Jager down with leg kicks. #CL#
Imotekh clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Imotekh to work.
Imotekh trying to control the position but instead, De Jager has worked for underhooks and has pushed Imotekh into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imotekh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Imotekh misses with a body punch.
Imotekh lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
Imotekh throws a punch but it's blocked by De Jager.
De Jager unloads a knee to the mid-section. Imotekh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
De Jager wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
De Jager breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Imotekh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Jager tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Imotekh tries to clinch up.
De Jager looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Jager throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imotekh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Jager just misses with a punch to the body.
As De Jager tries to get set, Imotekh tries to push him back and clinch up but De Jager manages to avoid the attempt.
De Jager throws a leg kick but Imotekh checks it.
Nemesor Imotekh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Jager takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Imotekh swinging wildly here.
Imotekh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Imotekh backing away here, and De Jager unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
De Jager throws a hook but Imotekh avoids it easily.
Imotekh throws a head kick that misses.
De Jager works Imotekh's body with a nice hook.
Imotekh tries to land a front kick but De Jager steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
De Jager avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Jager misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Imotekh misses its target.
Imotekh throws a head kick but De Jager moves out of range.
Imotekh throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from De Jager.
A low kick from De Jager is predictable there
and Imotekh counters with a nice uppercut.
De Jager turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Imotekh, right into the meat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Jager, as that shot connected.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
De Jager drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
De Jager trying to control but Imotekh is working from the bottom. #T3##ES#
Imotekh pushes De Jager off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Imotekh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Imotekh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Jager.
Imotekh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Imotekh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nemesor Imotekh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Jager lands a leg kick that knocks Imotekh off balance momentarily.
Imotekh lands with a nice body punch.
Imotekh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Imotekh. That's going to slow De Jager down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imotekh wants to clinch.
De Jager lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
De Jager avoids the head kick by Imotekh.
De Jager lands a nice looking kick to the body. Imotekh takes a step back to recover.
De Jager misses with a series of wild punches.
De Jager shoots in looking for a takedown. Imotekh tries to sprawl out of it but De Jager keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Imotekh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch lands to the side of Imotekh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Jager loads up on a big right hand but Imotekh slips the punch.
De Jager swinging wildly here.
De Jager scores with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nemesor Imotekh.
I think De Jager has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bismarck De Jager!
Bismarck De Jager thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 202
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Spliffton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Jager moves away.
Spliffton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spliffton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Jager scores with a head kick.
Spliffton avoids the body shot from De Jager.
De Jager changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from De Jager.
De Jager lands a glancing blow to the side of Spliffton's head.
De Jager tries to land a front kick but Spliffton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from De Jager misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Spliffton.
De Jager turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Spliffton.
De Jager takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spliffton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Jager.
Spliffton throws the left hand but De Jager avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Jager.
De Jager tries for a takedown but Spliffton circles away easily
letting Spliffton counter with a right hand.
Spliffton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
A jab from De Jager misses.
Spliffton ducks under a wild hook from De Jager.
Spliffton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spliffton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spliffton scores with a spinning back kick!
Spliffton is looking to land body kicks.
Spliffton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Jager takes one to the side of the head.
Spliffton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Jager takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
De Jager darts in looking for a takedown but Spliffton gets double underhooks and turns De Jager into the cage.
De Jager swings for the body but Spliffton moves out of range.
Spliffton throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Spliffton drives through and clinches with De Jager against the cage.
Nice body punch from Spliffton - that landed with a thud.
De Jager tries to circle away but Spliffton has him pinned against the cage.
De Jager is trying to break free.
Spliffton lands a hook that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
De Jager tries a body shot but Spliffton blocks it.
De Jager trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spliffton scores with a shot to the side of De Jager's head.
De Jager lands a body punch. #T2#
De Jager throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Jager obliges.
De Jager doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spliffton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Jager is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Spliffton fails to land.
Spliffton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spliffton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spliffton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Jager landing some nice looking knees to the body.
De Jager tries to throw a body punch but Spliffton avoids it by throwing De Jager back against the cage.
De Jager missing with knees to the body.
De Jager misses with the head strike.
Spliffton gets through De Jager's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Jager trying to stall but Spliffton improves his position.
Spliffton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spliffton misses with some punches.
De Jager misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Jager misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spliffton. #T3#
Spliffton lands with a right to the head.
Spliffton misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Jager is trying to stall.
De Jager doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spliffton digs a right hand into De Jager's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Jager's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
De Jager misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Spliffton as the two fighters clinch.
De Jager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spliffton blocks it with crossed arms.
De Jager misses with some punches.
De Jager blocks a body shot from Spliffton.
Spliffton is working De Jager over against the cage.
De Jager is breathing heavily.
Spliffton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spliffton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spliffton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Jager blocking some punches.
Spliffton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spliffton misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Spliffton. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from De Jager fails to land.
De Jager goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spliffton lands a body shot.
A short right from Spliffton on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Jager missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Spliffton.
Spliffton presses De Jager against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Jager tries a knee to the head but Spliffton blocks it.
A short left from Spliffton.
Spliffton scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Spliffton.
Spliffton digs a right hand into De Jager's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Jager's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Spliffton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spliffton gets through De Jager's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spliffton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Spliffton.
Spliffton lands with a light punch inside.
De Jager misses with the head strike.
Spliffton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Jagers head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spliffton misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cron Spliffton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Spliffton lands with a nice body punch.
Spliffton looks for the body kick but De Jager saw that one coming.
Spliffton swings for the body but De Jager moves out of range.
Spliffton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spliffton wants to clinch up but De Jager keeps it at a distance.
De Jager throwing a counter right hand but Spliffton manages to avoid it.
Spliffton avoids a kick to the body.
Spliffton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Spliffton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Jager rather than just go for the knockout.
Spliffton takes a swing at De Jager's ribcage but misses.
Spliffton scores with a nice head shot.
De Jager misses with a body shot
and Spliffton counters with an outside leg kick.
Spliffton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spliffton checks a leg kick.
De Jager closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spliffton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spliffton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spliffton, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spliffton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Spliffton lands a nice shot to the body.
De Jager misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Spliffton. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
De Jager tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Jager sizes up Spliffton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spliffton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Jager misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Spliffton - just one landing.
De Jager listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Jager misses with a takedown attempt - Spliffton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Jager throws a right and a left that Spliffton avoids nicely.
De Jager throws a jab when Spliffton was well out of range.
Spliffton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spliffton misses with a wild body shot.
De Jager moves out of range as Spliffton strikes.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Jager pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spliffton is out of range and De Jager settles back down.
Spliffton misses with a low kick.
Spliffton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Spliffton misses with a body kick.
De Jager takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spliffton checks the leg kick nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spliffton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for De Jager. That snapped Spliffton's head back.
De Jager misses with a wild combination.
De Jager jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spliffton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spliffton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Jager.
De Jager avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Jager misses with a series of wild punches.
Spliffton delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Jager fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spliffton manages to avoid it.
De Jager looks to land a left hand but Spliffton moved out of range nicely.
A big right from De Jager misses. #T3#
Spliffton scores with a hook.#TD2#
Spliffton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Jager to the ground. Spliffton is now in De Jager's guard.
De Jager trying to keep a closed guard but Spliffton is proving a slippery customer.
Spliffton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spliffton postures up.
Spliffton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
De Jager keeping moving, preventing Spliffton from controlling successfully. #T4#
Spliffton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Jager avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spliffton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Jager throws a big shot that misses.
De Jager misses the shot to the body.
De Jager misses the shot to the body.
Spliffton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Jager throws out the jab.
De Jager darts in looking for a takedown but Spliffton gets double underhooks and turns De Jager into the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Spliffton.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Jager. Spliffton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spliffton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Jager with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cron Spliffton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
De Jager sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spliffton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from De Jager.
De Jager throws a low kick, looking for Spliffton's leg but Spliffton calmly moves out of range.
Spliffton throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Jager is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spliffton. #TD2#
Spliffton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spliffton controlling the pace.
De Jager is not content to let Spliffton control the position.
Spliffton not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spliffton prevents De Jager from improving his position.#T1#
Spliffton stalling.
De Jager is trying to maintain the position but Spliffton is very close to passing his half guard.
Spliffton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spliffton drops his hands momentarily and De Jager takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Jager takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bismarck De Jager has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Spliffton as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Spliffton. Beautiful body shot.
De Jager looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Jager misses with a looping right.
De Jager swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Jager missing with a left hand there. Spliffton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spliffton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Jager throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Spliffton to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Jager swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spliffton counters with a straight right hand.
Spliffton takes a swing at De Jager's ribcage but misses.
De Jager misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Spliffton misses.
De Jager's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spliffton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Jager scrambles back to his feet.
Cron Spliffton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spliffton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Jager.
De Jager tries to move into range but Spliffton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Spliffton pushes De Jager up against the cage in a clinch.
De Jager lands a knee to the head.
Spliffton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spliffton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Jager or not.
De Jager lands a shoulder strike.
Cron Spliffton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A body shot lands from Spliffton.
De Jager struggles to land a body shot inside as Spliffton controls his hands.
De Jager misses with a punch on the inside.
De Jager working aggressively here.
De Jager has a couple of punches blocked by Spliffton.
Spliffton lands a left hand.
Spliffton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Jager tries to land knees in the clinch but Spliffton avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from De Jager.
De Jager doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Jager throws a punch but it's blocked by Spliffton.
Spliffton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spliffton struggles to land a body shot inside as De Jager controls his hands.
Spliffton throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
De Jager misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spliffton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Jager misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Jager struggles to land a body shot inside as Spliffton controls his hands.
De Jager will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
De Jager tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spliffton's elbow.
Spliffton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Jager prevents a body shot from Spliffton.
A right hand to the body from Spliffton.
De Jager is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spliffton is defending well for now.
De Jager misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Spliffton.
De Jager tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spliffton blocking some punches.
De Jager misses with a punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GC 194
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Cricket throws a sloppy head kick and De Jager moves out of range easily.
Cricket is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Jager.
De Jager is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cricket slips under a jab.
Cricket throws a sloppy head kick and De Jager moves out of range easily.
De Jager flicks out a counter leg kick but Cricket steps away.
De Jager looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Jager lands a body shot.
Cricket tries to move into range but De Jager moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cricket throws a sloppy head kick and De Jager moves out of range easily.
De Jager misses with a series of wild punches.
Cricket misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from De Jager finds it's target.
De Jager connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cricket misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from De Jager on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rick Cricket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cricket moves out of range of the strikes.
De Jager throws a low kick but Cricket avoids it.
De Jager throws out a leg kick but Cricket moves out of range and De Jager only half commits.
De Jager lands a glancing blow to the side of Cricket's head.
A right-left combo lands from Cricket. #CUT#
It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.
Cricket's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Jager connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cricket scrambles back to his feet.
Cricket has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Winds of Winter in the buildup to the fight.
De Jager misses with an uppercut. Cricket saw that one coming.#T1#
Jab from Cricket.
Cricket takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Jager tries to land a front kick but Cricket steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cricket walks into a left hand.
De Jager takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Jager tries for a takedown but Cricket sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Jager misses with a wild body shot.
Cricket throws a head kick but De Jager moves out of range.
De Jager misses with a hook. Cricket ducked under it nicely.
Cricket tries to bum rush De Jager with a series of wild strikes but De Jager uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab from Cricket.
De Jager thuds a left hand into Cricket's body.
De Jager has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cricket lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cricket misses with a two punch combination.
Cricket tries a head kick but it misses.
Cricket scores with a head kick. #ROC#
De Jager is rocked!
De Jager lands a glancing blow to the side of Cricket's head.
De Jager blocks a jab.
Cricket misses with a two punch combination.
Cricket missing with a left hand there. De Jager was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
De Jager jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cricket fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Jager manages to avoid it.
Cricket throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Jager fails with the takedown.
De Jager fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cricket manages to avoid it.
Cricket throws a big counter combination but De Jager scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rick Cricket is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Jager lands a jab to Cricket's midsection.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Cricket sends De Jager down but not out. Cricket dives into side control looking to finish.
De Jager is still in real trouble! Can Cricket finish him?
Cricket controlling from side mount.
De Jager tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cricket wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Jager seems to have recovered his senses.
De Jager struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Jager is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Cricket slows the pace down.
De Jager struggling a bit here.
Cricket is looking to take a break and control but De Jager is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Jager struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Jager is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cricket off and has taken his back!
Cricket wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
De Jager trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cricket is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
De Jager has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cricket's body.
Cricket is trying to get back to his feet but De Jager has full control of the position and if anything, Cricket has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rick Cricket will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bismarck De Jager's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
De Jager blocks a jab.
De Jager throws out a powerful jab.
Cricket misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Jager feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crickets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Jager scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Jager chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Jager cracks Cricket with a good jab.
Rick Cricket is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Jager. That's going to slow Cricket down.
De Jager wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Jager throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Jager lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cricket's sensitive parts.
Cricket swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Jager takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cricket misses with a jab, cross combination. #KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Cricket sends De Jager down but not out. Cricket dives into side control looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on De Jager's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Jager is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Cricket wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Jager keeps working.
Cricket is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down De Jager's shoulder. That is not cool.
De Jager is not content to let Cricket control the position.
De Jager gets back to half guard.
Cricket seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cricket wants to take a breather but De Jager is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Jager wants to get back to full guard.
Cricket wants to free his trapped foot but De Jager is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cricket is working hard here to advance position.
De Jager makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Jager.
De Jager looking for a sweep. Not yet De Jager, not yet.
Cricket stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Jager swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rick Cricket is winning the standup battle so far.
De Jager moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
De Jager gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cricket.
Cricket throws a jab when De Jager was well out of range.
De Jager bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cricket's head backwards.
De Jager misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cricket.
De Jager throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Jager scores with a leg kick.
Cricket pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces De Jager back to the cage. Cricket follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
That has opened up Bismarck De Jager's cut even more.
De Jager pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cricket misses with a two punch combination.
De Jager connects with a nice looking jab.
De Jager misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager wants to land a leg kick but Cricket is out of range.
De Jager takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cricket throws a jab when De Jager was well out of range.
De Jager avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Jager misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Cricket was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cricket misses with a looping left.
Cricket looks to land a combination but De Jager avoids it well.
It seemed like De Jager was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
De Jager avoids the head kick by Cricket.
Good leg kick by De Jager there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Jager looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cricket moves out of range of the body kick.
De Jager throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cricket appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Jager throws a body shot but no joy.
De Jager blocks a leg kick.
De Jager ducks under a wild hook from Cricket.
De Jager misses with a straight left.
Cricket tries to move into range but De Jager moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cricket swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Jager uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cricket.
The fighters circling - Cricket throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
De Jager changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cricket looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cricket is looking to get back to his feet here but De Jager is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cricket's back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Jager tries to get the hooks in deep but Cricket pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rick Cricket will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bismarck De Jager's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cricket fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Jager manages to avoid it.
De Jager feints the counter takedown.
De Jager bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cricket misses with a series of wild punches.
De Jager throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cricket's head.
De Jager scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Jager connects with a nice looking jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Jager, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Cricket.
Cricket throws a jab but it's blocked by De Jager.
A leg kick checked by Cricket.
Cricket throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Jager connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Jager uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cricket.
De Jager is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cricket.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Jager.
Cricket blocks a leg kick.
Cricket throws a head kick but De Jager moves out of range. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from De Jager.
Cricket takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Jager throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cricket takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Jager scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Jager throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cricket is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cricket checks a leg kick.
It looked like Cricket wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cricket misses with a head kick.
Cricket pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Jager bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cricket's head backwards.
De Jager throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cricket misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cricket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Jager.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cricket uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Jager.
Good shot there by De Jager.
A head kick misses from Cricket.
Cricket misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Jager drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cricket defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cricket thuds his right hand into De Jager's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
De Jager shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bismarck De Jager has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ground and pound from De Jager.
De Jager tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cricket knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Jager working the head and body with strikes.
Cricket is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De Jager connects with a nice short shot to Cricket's temple. #SUB2#
De Jager is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cricket is just riding it out for now. De Jager eventually gives up the hold.
Cricket is looking to get back to is feet but De Jager passes into side control. #T3#
De Jager has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bismarck De Jager has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cricket is trying to stand up.
De Jager working Cricket over with strikes here.
Cricket is trying to stand.
De Jager is landing with some decent strikes but Cricket is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
De Jager putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
De Jager lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC2#
Cricket is rocked!
De Jager postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Cricket badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of De Jager around the waist but De Jager pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! De Jager is the winner by TKO! De Jager jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bismarck De Jager!
Bismarck De Jager seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
De Jager scores with the left hand. Sakho knows he should have avoided that one.
De Jager scores with a sloppy right hand. Sakho should have avoided that one.
De Jager throws a good cross that connects.
Sakho is looking to clinch.
De Jager swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sakho.#CL2#
Sakho closes the distance and clinches.
De Jager pushes Sakho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Jager lands with a short shot to the head.
De Jager prevents a body shot from Sakho. #BC#
De Jager breaks from the clinch.
De Jager lands a leg kick that knocks Sakho off balance momentarily.
Sakho misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Sakho rushes De Jager and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager misses with a knee strike.
De Jager is pressed up against the cage. Sakho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Jager down to the mat. De Jager avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sakho throws a wild body kick that De Jager sees coming a mile off.
De Jager lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
De Jager is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sakho's half guard.
Sakho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
De Jager not doing much here.
Sakho is trying to control but can't.
De Jager is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Jager is looking to advance position but Sakho won't allow it.
De Jager moves into full mount! Sakho won't be happy about that!
De Jager landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
De Jager lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
De Jager landing shots from mount.
Sakho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Jager trying to control but Sakho is having none of it.
BOOM! De Jager connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Jager unloading with bombs!
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!
De Jager postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Sakho in real trouble here! The ref calls for Sakho to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bismarck De Jager!
An out of breath Bismarck De Jager 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: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Wayne with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Jager counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wayne looks winded!
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
De Jager swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wayne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Jager cracks Wayne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Bruce Wayne has been cut.
De Jager smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Jager lands a nice hook to Wayne's body. Wayne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Jager moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wayne takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Wayne is rocked!
De Jager pounces like a tiger and cracks Wayne with a vicious hook! Wayne is down but not out! De Jager follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bismarck De Jager!
Bismarck De Jager thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FSF 7: Valhalla
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
De Jager fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Jager is looking to score with low kicks.
De Jager scores with a jab to the head.
Conner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Jager cracks the inside of Conner's front leg.
De Jager throws a hook but Conner avoids it easily.
Conner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Jager uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conner.
De Jager changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Conner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Conner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Jager throws a jab when Conner was well out of range.
De Jager blocks a low kick nicely.
De Jager swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Jager tried to score with a low kick but Conner checks it.
Conner misses with a hook.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Conner lands with an uppercut that bounces De Jager off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Jager throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Jager feints and then cracks Conner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Conner down.
De Jager slips under a jab from Conner.#T1#
Conner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Jager moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Conner.
Conner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Jager lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Conner at a distance.
A slow jab from Conner misses its intended target.
De Jager takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice jab there from De Jager.
De Jager thumps Conner with a low kick.
Conner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Jager.
Conner is looking to counter punch.
That kick from De Jager tenderised Conner's leg. Conner is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Jager lands a jab-cross combination.
De Jager misses with a straight right.
De Jager dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Jager fails to land with a series of punches.
Wayne Conner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - De Jager throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conner dodges the punch combination from De Jager. #T2#
De Jager uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Conner has time to react.
De Jager throws a big shot that misses.
De Jager drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Conner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Jager sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Jager throws a sloppy head kick and Conner moves out of range easily.
De Jager lands a jab to the head.
Conner throws a lazy right hand but De Jager sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Jager tries a quick counter leg kick but Conner is wise to it.
De Jager lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Jager connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Conner's hands.
A slow jab from De Jager misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Conner misses the target.
De Jager misses with a series of wild punches.
Conner throws a solid leg kick but De Jager takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Conner.
Conner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
De Jager misses with a head kick.
Conner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
De Jager throws a low kick but Conner avoids it.
De Jager misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Conner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Conner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Conner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
De Jager drives through with a takedown into Conner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
De Jager passes Conner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
De Jager trying to control from half guard but Conner is working away.
De Jager is looking to stall here but Conner recovers full guard.
De Jager with a nice head shot there.
Conner looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Jager is one step ahead there.
De Jager trying to control but Conner is working from the bottom. #T4#
De Jager looking to sit in guard and control but Conner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
De Jager pulls Conner in close to prevent any damage.
Conner stopping the sweep attempt from De Jager.
We've been hearing that Conner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
De Jager is still trying to improve position.
De Jager is trying to keep Conner in close.
Conner being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bismarck De Jager dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
De Jager moves out of range as Conner strikes.
De Jager looks to land a combination but Conner avoids it well.
Conner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Jager misses with a hook.
Good work by Conner as he checks the leg kick.
Conner walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Jager.
De Jager slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Conner misses with an uppercut. De Jager saw that one coming.
Conner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Jager.#CUT#
It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.
Conner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Jager slips a jab from Conner.
De Jager with the counter takedown but Conner avoids it easily.
A punch combination from De Jager misses.
It looked like Conner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Jager ducks under a wild hook from Conner.
De Jager has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Jager lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Jager.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Jager.
De Jager uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conner.
De Jager throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Conner. Those never looked like landing.
Conner misses with a hook.
Conner checks a leg kick.
De Jager throws a nice looking combination but Conner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Jager scores with a nice strike.
Conner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from De Jager misses.
Conner throws a shot from downtown. De Jager moves away and avoids it.
De Jager takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conner scores with a jab to the head.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Jager dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Jager tries a head kick but it misses.
Conner checks a leg kick.
Conner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Conner throws a sloppy head kick and De Jager moves out of range easily.
De Jager is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Conner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Jager stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Conner looks to land a right hand but De Jager moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Jager pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
De Jager pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Jager moves out of range as Conner throws a body kick.
Conner misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by De Jager as he connects with a hook.
Conner throws a hook but De Jager blocks it.
Conner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Jager with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Jager throws a series of strikes that have Conner backpedaling.
A jab from Conner misses.
De Jager let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Conner slips under a jab.
Conner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Conner blocks the low kick.
De Jager looks to throw the jab but Conner is out of range.
Conner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Jager lands a leg kick that knocks Conner off balance momentarily.
Conner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #TD2#
Conner tries to sprawl but De Jager drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Conner has one foot on De Jager's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Conner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Jager connects with a right hand. Conner shakes it off.
De Jager misses with a leg kick.
Conner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Jager throws a looping overhand right but Conner ducks down to avoid it.
De Jager defending well as Conner loads up on a big left hand.
De Jager thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Conner misses.
De Jager throws a body shot but no joy.
De Jager looks to land a combination but Conner avoids it well.
De Jager ducks under a wild hook from Conner.
De Jager misses with a hook.
De Jager misses with a body shot.
Conner works De Jager's body with a nice hook.
De Jager scoring well with a low kick there.
Conner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Jager.
Conner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Jager fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from De Jager misses its intended target.
Conner misses with a straight left.
De Jager looks to land a body kick but Conner moved away.
De Jager throws the left hand but Conner avoids the punch easily.
De Jager throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Jager throws a lazy right hand but Conner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conner throwing a counter right hand but De Jager manages to avoid it.
De Jager throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Jager moves out of range of the body kick from Conner.
Conner lands with a straight right. De Jager didn't see that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by De Jager there.
Nice shot by Conner.
Conner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conner throws a big shot that misses.
De Jager checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Conner lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Jager doesn't seem phased though.
De Jager works Conner's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bismarck De Jager will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bismarck De Jager's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Conner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Jager is able to avoid easily.
De Jager uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conner.
Conner checks a low kick from De Jager.
Conner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conner throws a front kick that sends De Jager stumbling back into the cage.
Conner checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Jager misses with an uppercut. Conner saw that one coming.
De Jager throws a quick inside leg kick.
Conner slips a straight right by De Jager.
Conner misses with a series of wild punches.
De Jager throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Jager swings widly with a right hand
and Conner counters with a nice uppercut.
Conner connects with a single shot there.
Conner looks for the body kick but De Jager saw that one coming.
De Jager scores with a head kick. #T1#
Conner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Jager looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Jager blocks a jab.
De Jager takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Jager misses with a hook
and Conner makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. De Jager really felt that one!
De Jager moves forwards but Conner connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD#
Conner feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends De Jager sprawling to the canvas! De Jager rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Conner finish him?! #ROC#
De Jager is rocked!
Conner fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked De Jager out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Wayne Conner!
A very excited looking Wayne Conner rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: FSF 2: Face to Face
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
De Jager throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
De Jager misses with a straight left.
Halo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Jager lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Halo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Halo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Jager takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Halo avoids the head kick by De Jager.
De Jager throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halo feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Halo.
De Jager scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
De Jager scores with a decent looking hook.
De Jager throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Halo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De Jager keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
De Jager wants to get back to full guard.
Halo thows a huge punch but De Jager dodges it nicely.
Halo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Jager is controlling Halo's trapped leg to prevent Halo from advancing to side control.
De Jager is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Black City, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Jager has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Jager is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Halo connects with a nice short shot to De Jager's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
De Jager is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Halo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Jager has hold of Halo's hands but Halo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Halo connects with a nice short shot to De Jager's temple.
Halo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Jager has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
De Jager is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
De Jager is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo.
De Jager is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Halo with the ground and pound but De Jager uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Jager is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Halo scoring with some ground and pound.
De Jager controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself.
De Jager utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Jager has momentary wrist control but Halo slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
De Jager keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halo is working De Jager over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Halo being controlled here momentarily.
Halo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Jager keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Jager is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Halo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think De Jager should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Halo has tightened it up now! De Jager should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kassius Halo!
Post fight, Kassius Halo took to the microphone: 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XL
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
De Jager changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Matthews tries to sprawl but De Jager drives through with a takedown into half guard.
De Jager looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews pushes De Jager off looking to stand but De Jager dives back in and keeps control.
De Jager wants to pass the guard but Matthews is defending well.
Matthews is not content to let De Jager control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Jager is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Matthews reverses the position - he's now on top in De Jager's guard.
Matthews wants to stand and escape but instead De Jager has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
De Jager is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Jager works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Jager wants to take a breather but Matthews is having none of it.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matthews manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Jager is looking to pass into half guard but Matthews pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Matthews is in guard.#REVB#
Matthews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Jager is proving hard to escape from.
De Jager trying to keep a closed guard but Matthews is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Matthews tries to stand but De Jager is controlling from the bottom.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but De Jager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Jager has a closed guard, preventing Matthews from standing up.
De Jager pulls Matthews in close to prevent any damage.
De Jager wants to control but Matthews passes easily into half guard.
Matthews has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, De Jager works to full guard. #T3#
De Jager wants to sweep but no luck.
Matthews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Jager is proving hard to escape from.
De Jager 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#
De Jager is trying to control the action in half guard but Matthews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Jager drops an elbow to the side of Matthews's head.
Well, if De Jager is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Matthews has hold of De Jager's hands but De Jager slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Matthews has hold of De Jager's hands but De Jager slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT#
It looks like Clay Matthews has been cut.
De Jager wants to take a breather but Matthews is having none of it.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
Matthews has hold of De Jager's hands but De Jager slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews trying to control here.
Matthews pushes De Jager off looking to stand but De Jager dives back in and keeps control.
De Jager tries to pass to full mount but Matthews defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bismarck De Jager dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clay Matthews's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
De Jager fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Jager scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Jager misses with a low kick.
De Jager throws a body shot but no joy.
De Jager is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthews can do to turn this around?
Matthews defending well as De Jager loads up on a big left hand.
De Jager throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a combination that misses
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from De Jager on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Jager moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Matthews misses with a hook.
De Jager throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
De Jager swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Matthews throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
De Jager feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Jager ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
De Jager ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
De Jager misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matthews lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matthews throws a right hand that De Jager ducks under and follows up with a left that De Jager also avoids with ease.#T2#
De Jager scoring well with a low kick there.
De Jager throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews slips under a jab.
Matthews is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Jager with a body shot.
De Jager throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews shapes to counter with a head kick.
Matthews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from De Jager misses the target.
De Jager swings widly with a right hand
and Matthews counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Jager.
De Jager throws a leg kick but Matthews checks it. #T3#
Matthews cracks a nice hook into De Jager's ribs.
De Jager fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matthews checks it well.
De Jager throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from De Jager.
It seemed like Matthews was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. De Jager does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthews lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clay Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Jager throws a lazy body kick
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Jager looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Jager dives in for a single leg takedown but Matthews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from De Jager.#T4#
Matthews takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
That has opened up Clay Matthews's cut even more.
Matthews stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matthews wants it to stay on the feet.
De Jager uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matthews has time to react.
Matthews looks to land a combination but De Jager avoids it well.
Matthews throws a right and a left that De Jager avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews walks into a stiff left hand from De Jager.
Clay Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matthews throws a nice looking combination but De Jager bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matthews slips under a jab.
A low kick from De Jager is predictable there
and Matthews counters with a leg kick.
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Clay Matthews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Jager misses with a wild combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matthews!
Matthews throws a lazy uppercut
and De Jager connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Jager throws a lazy body kick
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Jager avoids the head kick by Matthews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Jager counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matthews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Jager.
Matthews is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
De Jager throws a series of punches but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Jager throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews tries a quick counter leg kick but De Jager is wise to it.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Jager throws out the jab.
De Jager moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatthews.
De Jager thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matthews! But no joy.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
De Jager is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Matthews tenderised De Jager's leg. De Jager is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Jager throws a hook but Matthews blocks it.
De Jager misses with an uppercut.
Matthews lands a two punch combo. #T2#
Matthews cracks De Jager with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matthews displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Jager fails with a takedown attempt.
Matthews looks for the body kick but De Jager saw that one coming.
De Jager thinks about countering with a body kick.
Matthews lands an overhand right.
De Jager throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthews doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Jager. #T3#
De Jager misses with a body shot.
De Jager misses with a few strikes there.
De Jager avoids the head kick by Matthews.
De Jager is looking to counter punch.
De Jager slips under a jab.
Matthews slips a jab from De Jager.
Matthews tries a quick counter leg kick but De Jager is wise to it.
De Jager shoots in looking for a takedown. Matthews tries to sprawl out of it but De Jager keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matthews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Jager takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
De Jager misses with a hook.
Matthews unleashes a big counter combination but De Jager bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clay Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Jager changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews slips a straight right by De Jager.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Jager.
De Jager misses with a series of wild punches.
Matthews is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Jager slips a jab from Matthews.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Matthews!
A victorious Clay Matthews thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXIX
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
Ragnar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Jager at a distance.
De Jager takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Jager is looking to slow Ragnar down with leg kicks.
De Jager misses with a left hand
and Ragnar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ragnar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Jager at a distance.
De Jager throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Jager shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Jager throws a body punch but Ragnar moves out of range.
De Jager looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ragnar scores with a hook.#T1#
De Jager throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ragnar counters with a stiff right hand.
Ragnar walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Bjorn Ragnar has been cut.
Ragnar throws a sloppy body shot
and De Jager counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Jager misses with a lunging right hand
and Ragnar counters with an outside leg kick.
De Jager scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ragnar lands with a straight right. De Jager didn't see that one coming.
Ragnar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Jager checks it well.
De Jager looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ragnar is fending him off so far but De Jager persists. Nope, Ragnar circles away and we're back to standing.
De Jager misses with a leg kick. #T2#
A shot to the liver by De Jager. Beautiful body shot.
Ragnar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Jager throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Jager throws an off balance right hand
and Ragnar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Jager ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Jager changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Jager connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragnar's hands.
Ragnar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
De Jager throws a leg kick which misses Ragnar's front leg but catches the back leg as Ragnar tries to avoid it.
A big right from De Jager misses.
Ragnar wants to counter with a clinch but De Jager pushes him away.
De Jager misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from De Jager misses its intended target.
De Jager throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ragnar's head.
Ragnar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Jager looks to land a right hand but Ragnar moved out of range.
De Jager swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
De Jager throws out a leg kick but Ragnar moves out of range and De Jager only half commits.
Ragnar replies with a solid counter kick to the body but De Jager blocks it well.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnar.
Ragnar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Jager throws a leg kick but Ragnar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ragnar is looking for the big counter here.
Ragnar throws a head kick that misses
enabling De Jager to counter with a crisp jab.
Ragnar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Jager throws a leg kick
and Ragnar counters with a nice body kick.
You can see that Ragnar has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
De Jager throws a lazy head kick
and Ragnar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Jager misses with a hook
and De Jager takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bismarck De Jager will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
De Jager throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Jager misses with a leg kick
letting Ragnar counter with a right hand.
De Jager throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Jager lands a lovely overhand right.
De Jager throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ragnar counters with a stiff right hand.
De Jager missing with a left hand there. Ragnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ragnar steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager misses with an uppercut
and Ragnar counters with a straight right hand.
De Jager finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Jager throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Ragnar misses.#T1#
De Jager misses with a leg kick
and Ragnar counters with a thumping low kick.
Ragnar ducks under a wild hook from De Jager.
Bjorn Ragnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnar cracks De Jager with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ragnar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Jager scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ragnar slips a jab from De Jager.
De Jager throws a series of punches but Ragnar moves out of range.
Ragnar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Jager misses with a leg kick
and Ragnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Ragnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Jager with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ragnar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ragnar is looking to clinch. #TD#
Ragnar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ragnar is trying to control the position but De Jager postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnar keeping moving, preventing De Jager from controlling successfully. #T3#
De Jager trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Jager throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ragnar controls De Jager momentarily but De Jager frees himself.
Ragnar is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
De Jager trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ragnar ducks under a wild hook from De Jager.
Ragnar tries a quick counter leg kick but De Jager is wise to it.
Ragnar misses with a hook. De Jager ducked under it nicely. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Jager lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Jager rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ragnar counters with an outside leg kick.
De Jager connects with a right hand. Ragnar shakes it off.
De Jager lands with a hook. Ragnar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ragnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ragnar lands with an uppercut that bounces De Jager off the cage and back into range.
De Jager wants to land a leg kick but Ragnar is out of range.
Ragnar throws a chopping leg kick but De Jager manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bismarck De Jager dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Ragnar.
De Jager throws a leg kick
and Ragnar counters with a straight right hand.
De Jager dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnar throws a push kick but De Jager slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
De Jager dives in and scores a takedown into Ragnar's guard.
Ragnar has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ragnar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Jager trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Jager trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ragnar has momentary wrist control but De Jager slips an elbow through the middle.
De Jager trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Jager trying to control but Ragnar is working from the bottom.
De Jager is looking to work some ground and pound but Ragnar has wrist control.
De Jager throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Jager looking to pass the guard.
De Jager postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bjorn Ragnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ragnar seems keen to control De Jager's posture.
De Jager scoring with some ground and pound.
De Jager stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ragnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Jager trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Jager's guard. #REVB#
De Jager 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.
De Jager is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Jager is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Ragnar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Jager trying to control the position.
Ragnar wants to control from the top but De Jager keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De Jager looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnar is just out of range.
Ragnar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Jager throws a low kick but Ragnar moves out of range easily.
De Jager throws a leg kick
and Ragnar counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Ragnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Jager throws a lazy uppercut
and Ragnar counters with a good low kick that De Jager was not able to check.
Ragnar slips under a jab.
Ragnar slips a straight right by De Jager.
De Jager throws a leg kick
and De Jager takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Jager misses with a hook
and Ragnar counters with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnar walks into a left hand.
De Jager throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bismarck De Jager.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Jager, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFC 285: Parker vs Hawk II
Date: May 17, 2017

#R1#
BK slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
BK connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Jager.
BK looks to throw a body kick
and De Jager counters with a nice leg kick.
BK throws a body shot but no joy.
De Jager walks into a straight right hand from BK.
BK keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Jager connects with a good right hand that stumbles BK. BK circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
BK on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Jager. De Jager obviously looking to wear him down.
De Jager feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to BK's calf.
A big right from BK misses.
De Jager avoids the body shot from BK.
BK throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Jager counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by BK.
De Jager misses with the combination.
BK swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
BK throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
BK lands with a kick to the temple. De Jager shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
De Jager lands with an overhand left.
BK scores with a kick to the midsection.
De Jager staying out of range there.
De Jager misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BK.
De Jager walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Jager checks a leg kick.
BK misses with a looping left.
BK fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Jager defending well as BK loads up on a big left hand.
BK fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Jager checks it well.
De Jager moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like De Jager was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Jager throws a hook but BK avoids it easily.
De Jager defends well against a solid takedown attempt from BK.#T2#
De Jager misses with a hook.
De Jager on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Jager ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BK throws a hook to the side of De Jager's head but De Jager sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Jager walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
BK throws a front kick that sends De Jager stumbling back into the cage.
De Jager steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from BK. That one must have hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by BK.
BK moves out of range as De Jager throws a body kick.
A slow jab from BK misses its intended target.
De Jager swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Jager throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Jager looks to land a right hand but BK moved out of range.
Benjamin BK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BK scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
BK connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
BK misses with a body kick.
De Jager throws the left hand but BK avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - BK throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Jager works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
BK throws a hook but De Jager avoids it easily.
BK swings widly with a right hand
and De Jager counters with a thumping low kick.
De Jager lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
BK throws out a loose jab but De Jager uses good head movement to avoid it.
BK slips under a jab from De Jager.
De Jager misses with a head kick.
A head kick from BK lands but De Jager takes it in his stride.
De Jager keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BK.
De Jager swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
BK avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BK rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Jager counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
De Jager ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BK moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager walks into a left hand.
BK swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BK keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Jager.
De Jager avoids the body shot from BK.
It seemed like De Jager was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Jager keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Jager swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BK throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
BK thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Jager takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
De Jager slips under a jab from BK.
BK throws a nice outside leg kick.
BK pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Jager is out of range and BK settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin BK 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#
BK thuds his right hand into De Jager's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
BK fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Jager is out of range.
BK walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Jager throws a right hand that misses
and BK counters with a left to the body.
Benjamin BK is winning the standup battle so far.
BK clobbers De Jager with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from BK. De Jager shrugs it off though.
BK missing with a left hand there. De Jager was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Jager throws a quick inside leg kick.
BK lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - De Jager throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BK is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Jager can do to turn this around?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Jager checks a leg kick.
De Jager looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
BK shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches De Jager napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BK grinds an elbow into De Jager's temple.
De Jager is trying to get back to half guard.
BK throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
De Jager can't do much from the bottom here.
De Jager manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
BK is nestled in close to De Jager, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
De Jager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Jager is trying to maintain the position but BK is very close to passing his half guard.
BK prevents De Jager from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
BK is thwarting De Jager's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
BK throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Jager gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BK won't allow De Jager to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BK throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Jager works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Jager looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
BK landing some decent shots from guard.
BK wants to pass the guard but De Jager is keeping the position.
De Jager utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
BK lands a couple of decent looking shots.
BK lands a couple of digs.
BK makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Jager has momentary wrist control but BK slips an elbow through the middle.
De Jager utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as BK accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Jager trying to control the position.
BK postures up in De Jager's guard and throws a big left but De Jager blocks it.
BK postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
BK stands up over De Jager, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
BK scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells BK's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
BK is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#
De Jager is rocked!
De Jager has his hands on BK's head, controlling the position.
BK makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
BK is looking to work some ground and pound but De Jager has wrist control.#T4#
De Jager utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
BK works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Jager taking some punishment here, with BK in his half guard.
BK thows a huge punch but De Jager dodges it nicely.
BK is thwarting De Jager's attempts to control the position.
BK is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
BK thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Jager's head.
BK landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
De Jager gets full guard.
De Jager is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
BK chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin BK dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
BK throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
BK avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BK turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Jager tests BK's chin there with a solid looking shot.
BK fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Jager is out of range.
BK throws a big shot that misses.
BK connects with a body shot that sends De Jager's belly button to the back.
De Jager fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BK manages to avoid it.
BK misses with a straight right.
De Jager has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from BK.
De Jager slips under a jab from BK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from BK misses the target.
De Jager misses with a lunging right hand
enabling BK to counter with a crisp jab.
De Jager stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Jager wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice shot lands for BK.#T1#
BK fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Jager.
BK cracks De Jager with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - BK throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Jager shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
BK with a poor takedown
and De Jager counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Jager scores with the left hand. BK knows he should have avoided that one.
BK lands a high kick!
BK fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Jager manages to avoid it.
De Jager raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Jager on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
BK misses with a head kick.
De Jager throws a counter combo.
De Jager misses with a hook.
BK rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting De Jager counter with a right hand.
BK throws a good cross that connects.
Bismarck De Jager has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BK misses with a kick to the body.
BK throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Jager counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
BK throws a wild body kick that De Jager sees coming a mile off.
De Jager takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Jager takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Jager throws a looping overhand right but BK ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as BK checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Jager avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Jager slips a straight right by BK.
De Jager throws a nice looking combination but BK bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
BK throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Jager on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Jager throws a looping overhand right but BK ducks down to avoid it.
Benjamin BK is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Jager checks a leg kick.
De Jager throws a sloppy head kick
and BK cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Jager takes a swing at BK's ribcage but misses.
De Jager looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
BK scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Jager wants to improve his position but BK is controlling well.
De Jager trying to control but BK postures up.
BK seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Jager misses with some strikes from the bottom.
BK drops an elbow to the side of De Jager's head. #T4#
De Jager regains full guard. Nicely done.
BK throws a big right hand that misses.
BK slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
BK 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.
De Jager wants to sweep but no luck.
BK sitting in guard, not really doing much.
BK advances to half guard.
BK wants to free his trapped foot but De Jager is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Jager is trying to maintain the position but BK is very close to passing his half guard.
De Jager wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin BK showed his dominance in that final round.
Well BK 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXVII
Date: Apr 26, 2017

#R1#
De Jager lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
White pushes De Jager up against the cage in a clinch.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
De Jager throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White has a couple of punches blocked by De Jager.
A short right from De Jager on the inside.
De Jager can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
De Jager lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Jager misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from White.
De Jager looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely. #BC2#
White manages to break the clinch.
White fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White throws a low kick but De Jager avoids it.
White scores with a push kick.
White loads up on a big right hand but De Jager slips the punch.
De Jager throws a low kick but White moves out of range easily. #T1#
De Jager avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Jager scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by De Jager.
De Jager throws a big counter combination but White scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cruz White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
White gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Jager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
White lands a right hand.
De Jager holding his opponent close, against the cage.
White works on De Jager's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
De Jager manages to break the clinch.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White connects with a solid leg kick.
White misses with a looping left.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Jager moves away.
De Jager on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
De Jager lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Jager throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. White darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cruz White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Jager's head.
White connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from De Jager. Those never looked like landing.
De Jager lands with a straight right. White didn't see that one coming.
De Jager throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Jager misses with a low kick.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
White missing with a left hand there. De Jager was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White misses with an uppercut. De Jager saw that one coming.
De Jager throwing a counter right hand but White manages to avoid it.
De Jager checks a leg kick nicely.
De Jager appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Jager fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
White with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
White lands a jab.
De Jager misses the shot to the body.
De Jager uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
De Jager connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White wants to clinch.
White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Jager misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from White.
It looked like De Jager was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
De Jager misses the body punch
and White counters with a nice leg kick.
De Jager rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
De Jager throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
White keeps De Jager at a distance using the push kick.
De Jager lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Jager keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from De Jager misses.
A head kick misses from De Jager.
White misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from De Jager misses its intended target.
White avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cruz White will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
White looks to score with a jab to the body but De Jager is just out of range.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
White slips a jab from De Jager.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
White lands a right hook to the body.
De Jager misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
De Jager misses with a wild body shot.
De Jager looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White tries to land a leg kick but De Jager saw it coming and moves away.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Jager counters with a stiff right hand.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White misses with a low kick. #T1#
White feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Jager's calf.
Nice shot lands for White.
White feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Jager's calf.
De Jager does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
White scores with a nice head shot.
White feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Jager's calf.
White throws a leg kick but De Jager checks it.
De Jager connects with an inside leg kick.
White feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Jager's calf.
De Jager is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Jager throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
White lands a really nice looking cross but De Jager seems unphased.
De Jager fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
White throws a jab when De Jager was well out of range.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White avoids the body shot from De Jager.
White throws a leg kick but De Jager checks it.
White dodges the punch combination from De Jager.
De Jager stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
De Jager on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
White misses with a right hand
and De Jager counters with a one-two to the body.
White swings widly with a right hand
enabling De Jager to counter with a crisp jab.
White on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Jager looks for the body kick but White saw that one coming. #T3#
White slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Jager.
It looked like De Jager wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
White swings widly with a right hand
enabling De Jager to counter with a crisp jab.
White misses the jab.
De Jager throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Jager scores with a crisp jab that stopped White in his tracks.
Cruz White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from White misses
and De Jager counters with a low kick, right behind White 's knee.
De Jager lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
White checks the leg kick.
White let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from White, right into the meat.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Jager.
De Jager fires out a quick counter leg kick but White just manages to avoid it.
De Jager keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
De Jager is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Jager lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Jager pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Jager walks into a left hand.
De Jager throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Jager misses with a straight left.
White tries a quick counter leg kick but De Jager is wise to it.
De Jager is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
White checks the leg kick.
De Jager throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from White.
De Jager moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bismarck De Jager will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A jab from De Jager misses.
White misses with a leg kick.
De Jager is looking to counter punch.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from De Jager lands.#CL2#
White has managed to clinch.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
De Jager swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Jager wants to break free but White has control.
De Jager misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
De Jager pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White lands a really nice looking cross but De Jager seems unphased.
White lands with an overhand left.
White throws a solid leg kick but De Jager takes the impact on his shin and smiles at White.
De Jager thows a leg kick but White checks it
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
De Jager blocks a low kick nicely.
De Jager looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
De Jager checks the leg kick.
White takes a swing at De Jager's ribcage but misses.
White attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
White throws a low kick but De Jager avoids it.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
White clinches up with De Jager and pushes him back against the cage.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Jager backwards. #BC#
De Jager pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Jager misses with an uppercut.
White tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White connects with an inside leg kick.
De Jager checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
De Jager getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Jager walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
White jabs De Jager to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Jager loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Jager throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
De Jager checks a leg kick.
White throws the left hand but De Jager avoids the punch easily.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Jager staying out of range there.
White lands a nice hook to De Jager's body. De Jager takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
White throws a leg kick #TD#
and De Jager counters with a nice double leg into side control. White won't be happy with that.
White is trying to control De Jager's posture but De Jager avoids it. #T3#
White gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
De Jager unloading with bombs!
De Jager lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
White is wriggling around trying to escape.
De Jager punishing his opponent with strikes.
De Jager throwing strikes here but White is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
De Jager scoring with strikes but White is staying in there.
De Jager cracks White with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
White tries to hold on but De Jager pushes him away. #T4#
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Jager sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White tries to hold on but De Jager pushes him away.
De Jager wants to control the pace but White is squirming around nicely.
De Jager throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for White because De Jager loaded up on that one.
De Jager wants to control the pace but White is squirming around nicely.
De Jager landing shots from mount.
White can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bismarck De Jager.
I think De Jager 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bismarck De Jager!
After winning the bout, Bismarck De Jager thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Cruz White had this to say: 'Rematch?'.

Event: SYN 518 - Donnelly vs Kim
Date: Apr 05, 2017

#R1#
De Jager throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Jager moves forwards but Judea connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Jager lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Judea has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Judea and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Jager misses with a low kick.
De Jager pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Judea's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Jager on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Jager moves away from the strike by Judea.
De Jager throwing a counter right hand but Judea manages to avoid it.
De Jager throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Jager misses with a head kick.
Judea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager misses with an uppercut.
De Jager swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judea has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Judea connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Jager tries to land a leg kick but Judea saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
De Jager thumps Judea with a low kick.
De Jager fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Judea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from De Jager.
De Jager shoots for a double leg takedown but Judea sprawls well. He's pushed De Jager's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Judea thinks about the counter body kick.
De Jager looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from Judea finds it's target.
Judea lands a nice looking body shot.
Judea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judea lands a jab to the nose.
Judea misses the jab.#T2#
Judea lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Judea misses with a straight right.
De Jager throws a head kick but Judea moves out of range.
De Jager misses with the body kick
and Judea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Judea throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Jager counters with a left to the body.
De Jager fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judea manages to avoid it.
De Jager misses with a wild combination.
De Jager scores with a nice strike.
Judea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Judea on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Jager throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Jager is looking to land body kicks.
Judea throws out a powerful jab.
De Jager drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Jager sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Judea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Jager manages to avoid it.
De Jager swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Judea.
De Jager throws a leg kick
and Judea counters with a straight right hand.
Judea takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Jager throws a nice looking combination but Judea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
De Jager throws a leg kick but Judea moved away.#T4#
De Jager bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Judea scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
De Jager takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Judea misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and De Jager counters with a nice double leg into side control. Judea won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judea is not content to let De Jager control the position.
De Jager tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Judea's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Judea is not content to let De Jager control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stan Judea will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
De Jager fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judea manages to avoid it.
De Jager walks into a left hand.
Judea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Judea lands a nice shot to the body.
De Jager ducks under a wild hook from Judea.
Judea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Jager.
Judea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Judea staying out of range there.
De Jager moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJudea.
Decent striking displayed by Judea there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager blocks a jab.
De Jager half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Judea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Jager.
De Jager tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judea was well out of range. Poor timing from De Jager.
Judea ducks under a wild hook from De Jager.#T1#
De Jager takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Judea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stan Judea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Judea blocks a low kick nicely.
Judea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Judea fails to land the takedown.
Judea misses with a double jab
letting De Jager counter with a right hand.
Judea staying out of range there.
De Jager tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Jager lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
De Jager rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Judea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Judea looks to land a left hand but De Jager moved out of range nicely.
De Jager showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Judea.
De Jager chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Judea throws a body kick that misses.
De Jager tries a head kick but it misses.
Judea scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judea cracks a nice hook into De Jager's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Judea.#T3#
Judea takes a swing at De Jager's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Judea coming out on top.
De Jager misses with a takedown
and Judea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Jager blocks a head kick by Judea.
Judea lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Jager swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Judea checks a low kick from De Jager.
A low kick from De Jager is predictable there #TD2#
and Judea counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Jager is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Jager is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Judea's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Judea's back!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - De Jager's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Judea can't escape the position.
De Jager trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judea tries to escape the position.
De Jager tries to keep control of the position but Judea is staying busy.
Judea trying to control the hands but De Jager won't let him.
Judea is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Judea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! De Jager's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Jager closes the distance and clinches up with Judea, looking for a takedown. De Jager pushes Judea against the cage but Judea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Jager throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Judea throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Judea avoids the body shot from De Jager.
Judea ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Judea lands.
De Jager walks into a left hand.
De Jager looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judea throws a looping overhand right but De Jager ducks down to avoid it.
Judea uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Judea has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Judea misses with a head kick.
De Jager moves out of range as Judea throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from De Jager on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Jager fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Judea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Jager can pounce on him.
De Jager is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Judea.
A little jabbing left from Judea on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Judea.
Judea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Jager looks to land a left hand but Judea moved out of range nicely.
Judea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Jager.
Bismarck De Jager has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Jager misses with a leg kick
and Judea counters with a left to the body.
Judea swings for the body but De Jager moves out of range.
De Jager wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Jager takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Jager takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Jager moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Judea slips a straight right by De Jager.
De Jager looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Judea's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Jager under the eye.
Judea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judea moves out of range of the body kick from De Jager. #T3#
De Jager fails with the takedown
and Judea counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bismarck De Jager. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Judea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Jager tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Judea is able to avoid easily.
Judea is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
No luck for De Jager with that takedown attempt.
Judea comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Judea avoids the body shot from De Jager.
Judea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Judea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Judea.
De Jager takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Jager scores with the left hand. Judea knows he should have avoided that one.
Judea staying out of range there.
Judea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Jager on the side of the head.
Judea connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Jager. De Jager circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Judea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Jager sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Judea jabs De Jager right on the nose. De Jager blinks but takes it well.
Stan Judea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Judea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Judea!
During a confident post fight interview, Stan Judea thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 508 - Mood vs De Gaul
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Kermit lands a nice shot that snaps De Jager's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.
De Jager scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kermit in his tracks.
De Jager throws the left hand but Kermit avoids the punch easily.
Kermit misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Kermit misses its intended target.
Kermit connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - De Jager throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as De Jager checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kermit missing with a left hand there. De Jager was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Constantine Kermit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kermit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermit thumps De Jager with a low kick.
De Jager throws a poor cross that misses
and Kermit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kermit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Jager.
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!
Kermit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Jager.#T1#
De Jager staying out of range there.
Kermit throws a push kick but De Jager slaps the foot to one side.
Kermit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Kermit lands.
Kermit scores with a decent looking hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kermit.
De Jager chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kermit can pounce on him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kermit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
De Jager throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Jager scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Jager lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Jager throws a low kick but Kermit avoids it.
Kermit thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Kermit throws an off balance right hand
and De Jager counters with a thumping low kick.
De Jager scores with a hook.
De Jager checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Jager lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kermit tries to work over De Jager's front leg with a kick but De Jager checks it.
De Jager scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Constantine Kermit has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De Jager crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kermit - the referee stops the clock and De Jager gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kermit. De Jager manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
De Jager fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kermit tried to score with a low kick but De Jager checks it.
De Jager connects with a body shot.
De Jager throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kermit's waist but Kermit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Jager off to one side. #T3#
Kermit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Jager is looking to slow Kermit down with leg kicks.
Kermit looks to score with a jab to the body but De Jager is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from De Jager on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kermit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
De Jager scores with a one two! Kermit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kermit misses with a hook.
De Jager looks to score with a jab to the body but Kermit is just out of range.
Kermit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Jager.
Kermit misses with a double jab
and De Jager counters with a stiff right hand.
Kermit misses with a leg kick
and De Jager counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kermit scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kermit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kermit throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and De Jager decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kermit's guard.
Kermit looking to control.
We've been hearing that De Jager has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
De Jager working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kermit has his hands on De Jager's head, controlling the position.
De Jager tries to free his leg and advance position but Kermit is retaining full guard.
De Jager throws a big right hand that misses.
Kermit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Jager postures up and lands a big shot to Kermit's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bismarck De Jager dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
De Jager swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kermit throws a leg kick which misses De Jager's front leg but catches the back leg as De Jager tries to avoid it.
De Jager takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kermit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kermit throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and De Jager counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Kermit!
De Jager prevents Kermit from improving his position.
De Jager landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
De Jager prevents Kermit from improving his position.
De Jager wants to free his trapped foot but Kermit is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
De Jager is thwarting Kermit's attempts to control the position.
De Jager tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kermit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kermit 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
De Jager wants to free his trapped foot but Kermit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kermit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kermit gets full guard.
Kermit keeping moving, preventing De Jager from controlling successfully.
De Jager 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.
De Jager stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kermit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kermit throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and De Jager counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Kermit misses.
De Jager misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kermit slips a straight right by De Jager.#T3#
De Jager ducks under a wild hook from Kermit.
Kermit looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kermit throws a shot to the body.
Constantine Kermit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Kermit. #CUT2#
Bismarck De Jager's cut is getting worse.
De Jager uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Jager misses with a series of wild punches.
De Jager takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kermit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Jager avoids the head kick by Kermit. #T4#
Kermit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Jager slips a jab from Kermit.
De Jager works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Jager slips under a jab from Kermit.
De Jager fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Constantine Kermit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Jager throws a head kick that half lands.
De Jager fails to land the takedown.
De Jager misses with a wild body shot.
De Jager connects with a leg kick. Kermit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Jager tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Constantine Kermit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kermit scores with a jab. De Jager acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That kick from De Jager tenderised Kermit's leg. Kermit is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Jager scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Jager takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Jager misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Kermit counters with a nice right hand that sends De Jager toppling to the canvas! De Jager scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kermit finish him?!#ROC2#
De Jager is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kermit! De Jager is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Constantine Kermit!
Constantine Kermit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 501 - Mood vs Furia
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Gloom digs a good body shot into De Jager's ribs.
A jab from Gloom does it's job there.
De Jager leaves Gloom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Jager lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gloom looks to throw the jab but De Jager is out of range.
De Jager feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Gloom.
Gloom is looking to slow De Jager down with leg kicks.
Gloom missing with a left hand there. De Jager was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloom connects with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Jager. That's going to slow Gloom down.
Gloom thumps De Jager with a low kick.#T1#
De Jager looks to land a right hand but Gloom moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Gloom. Beautiful body shot.
Nice takedown defense from De Jager. No joy for Gloom on that attempt.
De Jager let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gloom just misses with a punch to the body.
De Jager finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Jager throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bismarck De Jager is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gloom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from De Jager on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from De Jager. #T2#
Gloom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Guido Gloom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gloom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Jager on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gloom throws a big shot that misses.
De Jager is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gloom with a body shot.
De Jager lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Guido Gloom has been cut.
Gloom has been working on his balance at ~T~ Troid - Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by De Jager.
Gloom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Jager.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from De Jager does it's job there.
Gloom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Jager.
Gloom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
Gloom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Gloom misses.
Nice uppercut lands for De Jager. That snapped Gloom's head back.
De Jager misses with an uppercut. Gloom saw that one coming.
Gloom misses with a low kick.
De Jager flicks out a counter leg kick but Gloom steps away.
Gloom lands a glancing blow to the side of De Jager's head.
Gloom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Jager.
Gloom attempts a counter takedown but De Jager avoids it well and moves away.
Gloom throws a leg kick
letting De Jager counter with a right hand.
Gloom throws a nice head kick! #T4#
De Jager throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gloom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gloom dodges the punch combination from De Jager.
De Jager blocks a low kick nicely.
De Jager takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Jager looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gloom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Jager was well out of range. Poor timing from Gloom.
Gloom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Jager.
Gloom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Jager's calf.
De Jager moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guido Gloom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guido Gloom's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gloom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Jager displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gloom throws out the jab.
De Jager looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy body kick from Gloom
and De Jager counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but De Jager might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gloom has got the better of the exchanges.
Gloom scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gloom misses with a hook to the body
and De Jager counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gloom scores with a jab. De Jager acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gloom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Jager checks it well.
Gloom throws a right hand that misses
and De Jager counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gloom's knee momentarily.
De Jager listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from De Jager. Gloom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Gloom misses its intended target.
Gloom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Jager can do to turn this around?
De Jager connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Gloom to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by De Jager!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bismarck De Jager!
A relieved looking Bismarck De Jager thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 492 - Kokane v.Wein
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Carr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Jager throws a shot from downtown. Carr moves away and avoids it.
Carr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Carr as he connects with a hook.
De Jager shoots for a double leg takedown but Carr sprawls well. He's pushed De Jager's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Jager.
Carr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Jager dives in and grabs Carr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carr pushes down on De Jager's head and hops out.
Carr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Jager manages to avoid it.
De Jager throws a body shot but no joy.
Carr jabs at De Jager's body.
De Jager throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Jager bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carr's head.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carr misses with a straight right.
De Jager throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carr's head.
Carr throws a lazy right hand but De Jager sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Jager throws a leg kick which misses Carr's front leg but catches the back leg as Carr tries to avoid it.
De Jager throws the left hand but Carr avoids the punch easily.
Carr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Jager avoids the body shot from Carr.
De Jager misses with a straight left.
De Jager works the jab nicely.#T1#
Carr looks to land a right hand but De Jager moved out of range.
Carr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Jager connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carr scrambles back to his feet.
De Jager slips under a jab.
De Jager is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Jager.
De Jager moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Jager lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
De Jager pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Jager throws the kick towards the body but Carr avoids it.
Carr connects with a body shot.
De Jager is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carr.
Carr misses with a straight left.
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!
Carr throws a hook but De Jager avoids it easily.
De Jager takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Jager misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Jager lands a jab.
De Jager lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Carr connects with a body shot.
Carr avoids the body shot from De Jager.
De Jager throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
De Jager throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Jager's head backwards.
Carr works De Jager's body with a nice hook.
Carr slips under a jab from De Jager.
De Jager fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by De Jager.
Carr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Jager tries a head kick but it misses.
De Jager catches Carr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Jager fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carr throwing a counter right hand but De Jager manages to avoid it.
Cornelius Carr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bismarck De Jager.
De Jager uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carr.
Carr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Jager swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Jager throws a looping overhand right but Carr ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Carr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Carr lands a slapping body shot.
De Jager lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Jager misses with a looping left.
Carr lands a leg kick that knocks De Jager off balance momentarily.
Carr throws out a loose jab but De Jager uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Jager uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carr.
De Jager changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Jager is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
De Jager takes one on the button.
De Jager throws a hook but Carr avoids it easily.
Carr throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Carr.
Carr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Carr misses its intended target.
De Jager takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from De Jager misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager throws a nice looking combination but Carr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as De Jager blocks the leg kick.
De Jager throws a low kick but Carr avoids it.
Carr cracks a nice hook into De Jager's ribs.#T4#
Carr throws an overhand right that lands on De Jager's shoulder, as De Jager tries to avoid the shot.
De Jager shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Jager misses with a lunging right hand
and Carr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.
A left and a right from Carr both land. Nice combination.
Carr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carr misses with a looping right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Jager. Carr shrugs it off though.
De Jager lands with an overhand left.
De Jager shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carr pinned against the cage. Carr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Jager slips a jab from Carr.
Carr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Jager.
Carr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Jager.
Cornelius Carr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carr moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Jager staying out of range there.
De Jager fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cornelius Carr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bismarck De Jager's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Carr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carr just misses with a punch to the body.
De Jager keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carr.
Carr thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Jager takes a swing at Carr's ribcage but misses.
De Jager smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Jager scores with a leg kick.
De Jager pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from De Jager misses the target.
Carr moves out of range of the leg kick from De Jager.
De Jager lands a jab to Carr's midsection.
Carr ducks under a wild hook from De Jager.
Carr slips a jab from De Jager.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from De Jager misses the target.
De Jager swings widly with a right hand
and Carr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Jager takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Jager ducks under a wild hook from Carr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Jager pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Jager throws a leg kick
and Carr counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
De Jager throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Carr counters with a stiff right hand.
Carr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Jager throws an overhand right that lands on Carr's shoulder, as Carr tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Carr.
Nice defenses there by De Jager.
Carr ducks under a wild hook from De Jager.
De Jager jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carr. De Jager does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carr, as that shot connected.
De Jager avoids the body shot from Carr.
Carr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from De Jager misses
and Carr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carr catches De Jager with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Jager throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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!
Carr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Jager stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Jager comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carr throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Carr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carr wants it to stay on the feet.
De Jager takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Jager does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from De Jager is predictable there
enabling Carr to counter with a crisp jab.
De Jager paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Jager takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carr misses with an uppercut. De Jager saw that one coming.
De Jager buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Jager is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#
De Jager is rocked!
De Jager misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Jager misses with a hook.
Carr lands a nice shot to the body.
De Jager cracks Carr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carr thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like De Jager was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carr cracks De Jager with an open hand slap.
Carr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Jager manages to avoid it.#T3#
Carr just misses with a punch to the body.
Carr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Jager.
De Jager has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Jager throws a lazy uppercut
and Carr counters with a nice uppercut.
De Jager bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carr's head backwards.
Carr moves out of range as De Jager strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Carr.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but De Jager might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Carr has got the better of the exchanges.
De Jager misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carr.
De Jager gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Jager misses with an uppercut
and Carr counters with a stiff right hand.
De Jager is still on wobbly legs! Can Carr finish him?
De Jager throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Jager can do to turn this around?
Carr slips a straight right by De Jager.
De Jager seems to have recovered his senses.
Carr throws the left hand but De Jager avoids the punch easily.
De Jager lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Jager fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Jager throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Carr counters with a nice right hand that sends De Jager toppling to the canvas! De Jager scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Carr finish him?!
Carr misses with an uppercut
and De Jager counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Carr misses its intended target. #T4#
Carr ducks under a wild hook from De Jager.
Carr lands an overhand right.
Cornelius Carr is winning the standup battle so far.
Carr moves out of range as De Jager strikes.
De Jager throws a body shot but no joy.
De Jager slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Jager gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Jager shoots in but Carr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carr is looking for a counter combo.
Carr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carr wants it to stay on the feet.
Cornelius Carr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bismarck De Jager.
De Jager throws a jab but it's blocked by Carr.
Carr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Jager looks to score with a jab to the body but Carr is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carr looks to land a right hand but De Jager moved out of range.
De Jager throws out a counter right but Carr avoids it with no problem.
Carr walks into a straight right hand from De Jager.
De Jager throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Carr counters with a crisp right hand that drops De Jager! Carr lets De Jager back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
That has opened up Bismarck De Jager's cut even more.
Carr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Jager was well out of range. Poor timing from Carr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cornelius Carr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bismarck De Jager's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Carr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Jager.
Carr throws an off balance right hand
and Carr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Jager throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carr moves out of range of the strikes.
Carr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Carr checks a low kick from De Jager.
De Jager punishes Carr's body with a nice straight punch.
Carr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Jager.
Carr lands a right hook to the body.
Carr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carr scores with a shot to the body.
Carr slips a straight right by De Jager.
A jab lands there for De Jager.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr slips under a jab from De Jager.
Carr fakes the leg kick and cracks De Jager in the body.
De Jager keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD#
Carr lands a left and a right that send De Jager crashing to the mat, dazed. Carr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
De Jager takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Jager keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Jager looks up at the clock. Bad move! Carr lands a right hand from hell, dropping De Jager. Carr pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelius Carr!
A relieved looking Cornelius Carr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 485 - Joaquin v Vinetto IV
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1#
De Jager throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Jager cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Jager throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a leg kick but De Jager sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Jager fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Jager lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a leg kick but De Jager sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A shot to the body from De Jager misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Jager bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Jager misses with a body shot.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith lands a nice hook to De Jager's body. De Jager takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Jager slips under a jab from Smith.
De Jager throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps De Jager's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.#T1#
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Jager looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
De Jager stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith takes a swing at De Jager's ribcage but misses.
De Jager scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
De Jager misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from De Jager - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says De Jager. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ian Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith is looking to slow De Jager down with leg kicks.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Jager's calf.
Smith misses with a double jab.
A low kick from De Jager is predictable there
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Jager connects with a jab.
De Jager smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Jager lands the left hand.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
De Jager pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Jager lands a jab to the nose.
De Jager looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith takes one on the button.
De Jager throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from De Jager.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
De Jager misses with a hook.
De Jager missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith cracks the inside of De Jager's front leg.
De Jager misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Jager misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Smith misses.
De Jager throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a good low kick that De Jager was not able to check.
De Jager scores with a nice body kick.
De Jager missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but De Jager manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
De Jager throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Jager throws a good cross that connects.
De Jager fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Jager is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
De Jager thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith throws a push kick but De Jager slaps the foot to one side.
De Jager's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Jager scrambles back to his feet.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Jager on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No joy there for De Jager, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Jager on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Jager throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith thows a body kick. De Jager tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Jager looks winded!
Smith throws a wild body kick that De Jager sees coming a mile off.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
De Jager defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
De Jager slips a jab from Smith.
De Jager swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Jager is out of range.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from De Jager.
De Jager doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith moves away from the strike by De Jager.
De Jager misses with a right hand
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Jager's calf.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but De Jager avoids it.
De Jager cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Jager walks into a left hand.
Smith looks to land a body kick but De Jager moved away.
Smith blocks a head kick by De Jager.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Jager.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Jager. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ian Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bismarck De Jager's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for De Jager.
The fighters circling - De Jager throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a series of punches but De Jager moves out of range.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but De Jager takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Jager connects with a nice looking jab.
De Jager slips under a jab from Smith.
De Jager throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and De Jager counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Jager stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith trying to control the position here.
De Jager wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
De Jager postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith pulls De Jager in to control the position.
De Jager throwing strikes but missing.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Jager moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Jager lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Jager connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Jager.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith throws a leg kick #TD2#
and De Jager counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Jager.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Smith keeping moving, preventing De Jager from controlling successfully.
Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Smith is trying to keep De Jager in close.
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!
De Jager trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Jager missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith has momentary wrist control but De Jager slips an elbow through the middle.
De Jager stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
De Jager missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Jager throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Nice body punch from De Jager.
De Jager misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
De Jager jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Jager has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Jager and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Jager looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Jager chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
De Jager misses with a body shot.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and De Jager counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith misses with a low kick as De Jager jumps back.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab from De Jager.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from De Jager.
De Jager misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Jager lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
De Jager throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
De Jager scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Jager tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and De Jager ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Jager is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Jager lands a body shot.
De Jager needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith looks for the body kick but De Jager saw that one coming.
De Jager lands an overhand right.
De Jager pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but De Jager is just out of range.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Jager just misses with a punch to the body.
De Jager is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith jabs De Jager to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bismarck De Jager showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bismarck De Jager's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Jager.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from De Jager, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Jager feints a jab promting Smith to slip. De Jager then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
De Jager lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith throws a leg kick
letting De Jager counter with a right hand.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Jager misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a hook to the side of De Jager's head but De Jager sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for De Jager on that attempt.
De Jager ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
De Jager walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith thuds a left hand into De Jager's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Jager has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
De Jager throws a head kick that misses.
De Jager throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Jager pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Jager shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but De Jager keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ian Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bismarck De Jager.
De Jager takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Jager throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
De Jager avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a low kick but De Jager avoids it.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith cracks De Jager with an open hand slap.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but De Jager is just out of range.
De Jager lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith takes one on the button.
De Jager uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.#T2#
Smith thows a leg kick but De Jager checks it
and De Jager counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Jager misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for De Jager.
De Jager looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
De Jager attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but De Jager manages to avoid it.
De Jager throws a big shot that misses.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
De Jager swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Jager takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
De Jager misses with an uppercut.
De Jager moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
De Jager looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
De Jager throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Smith 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#
De Jager wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Jager defending well though.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
De Jager is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
De Jager bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith keeping moving, preventing De Jager from controlling successfully.
De Jager postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
De Jager in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith wants to sweep here but De Jager controlling him for the moment.
De Jager looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ian Smith.
I think Smith 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ian Smith!
Ian Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, King of Fists, into his post fight interview.

Event: PF 15 - Bismark vs Abrams
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Abrams throws a good cross that connects.
A leg kick checked by De Jager.
De Jager throwing a counter right hand but Abrams manages to avoid it.
De Jager misses with a hook. Abrams ducked under it nicely.
Abrams tries a head kick but it misses.
Abrams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Jager to score with a decent uppercut.
Abrams throws a lazy head kick
letting De Jager counter with a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that De Jager has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Abrams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abrams pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Jager is out of range and Abrams settles back down.
Abrams defending well as De Jager loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Abrams.
De Jager blocks a head kick by Abrams.
Abrams tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. De Jager manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Abrams.
De Jager bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
De Jager jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abrams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
De Jager avoids the head kick by Abrams.
Abrams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Jager connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abrams scrambles back to his feet.
De Jager misses with a low kick.
Abrams throws a right and a left that De Jager avoids nicely.
Abrams cracks the inside of De Jager's front leg.
De Jager lands an overhand right.
De Jager throws a series of punches but Abrams avoids them all with ease.
De Jager throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
De Jager lands with a kick to the ribs.
Abrams blocks a head kick by De Jager.
De Jager throws out a leg kick but Abrams moves out of range and De Jager only half commits.
De Jager throws a jab but it's blocked by Abrams.
De Jager ducks under a wild hook from Abrams.
De Jager tried to counter with a leg kick but Abrams avoided it.
De Jager takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick from Abrams lands but De Jager takes it in his stride.
Abrams slips a straight right by De Jager.
Abrams lands with a straight right. De Jager didn't see that one coming.
De Jager connects with a leg kick. Abrams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Jager throws a hook to the side of Abrams's head but Abrams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Jager misses with a double jab.
Abrams connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Jager scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abrams doesn't seem bothered though.
De Jager misses with a double jab.
Abrams counters with a body kick.
De Jager scores with a shot to the body.
Abrams tries a head kick but it misses.
De Jager attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abrams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Jager punishes Abrams's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
De Jager connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Jager misses with a head kick.
Abrams walks into a jab.
De Jager keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abrams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for De Jager, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abrams avoids the head kick by De Jager.
Abrams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Jager, as that shot connected.
De Jager throws a good cross that connects.
Abrams lunges at De Jager with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Jager's hand.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses.
De Jager misses the jab.
Abrams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Jager throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abrams throws a wild body kick that De Jager sees coming a mile off.
De Jager drops down looking for a counter takedown but Abrams sprawls and moves away.
De Jager thuds his shin into the meat of Abrams's side.
De Jager throws a head kick but Abrams moves out of range.
Abrams missing with a left hand there. De Jager was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - De Jager throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Abrams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Jager scores with a nice strike.
De Jager throws a shot from downtown. Abrams moves away and avoids it.
De Jager throws an overhand right that lands on Abrams's shoulder, as Abrams tries to avoid the shot.
Abrams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Abrams.
Abrams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abrams connects with a high kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Jager. #CL2#
Abrams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Jager goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Jager stalling in the clinch but Abrams improves position.
Abrams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Jager with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De Jager lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from De Jager.
De Jager has Abrams pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Jager.
Abrams struggles to land a body shot inside as De Jager controls his hands.
De Jager digs a right hand into Abrams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abrams's gas tank. #T4#
De Jager lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abrams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abrams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Jager has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abrams looks winded!
Nice body punch from De Jager.
Abrams takes a shot to the head.
De Jager lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Jager holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
De Jager tries a knee to the head but Abrams blocks it.
De Jager looking to throw knees to the head but Abrams is blocking nicely.
Abrams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Abrams fails to land.
A hook to the body from De Jager.
De Jager misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abrams.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, De Jager creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Jager tries to throw a body punch but Abrams avoids it by throwing De Jager back against the ropes.
De Jager is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
De Jager lands a hook that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
Abrams struggles to land a body shot inside as De Jager controls his hands.
Abrams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Jager misses with a body punch. #T5#
De Jager lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abrams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abrams pushes off an throws an elbow but De Jager leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Abrams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abrams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abrams managing to block the knees to the body from De Jager.
Abrams presses De Jager against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abrams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abrams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Jager blocks an elbow strike from Abrams.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Abrams throws an elbow but misses.
Abrams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from De Jager.
De Jager stalling in the clinch but Abrams improves position.
Abrams lands an elbow inside.
De Jager takes an elbow to the temple.
De Jager blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abrams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Jager looking to slow down the pace here.
Abrams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Jager's defenses. #T6#
De Jager blocks an elbow strike from Abrams.
De Jager avoids the elbow strike from Abrams, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by De Jager.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abramss head.
De Jager scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Jager lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abrams misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Jager with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De Jager lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Jager misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for De Jager.
De Jager goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Jager goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Jager lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Jager lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abrams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abrams cracks De Jager with a nice body shot.
Abrams tries to work over De Jager's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Jager lands a shoulder strike.
De Jager misses with the head strike. #T7#
A short body shot lands from De Jager as the two fighters clinch.
De Jager doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Jager misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Jager stalling the fight.
De Jager tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from De Jager.
De Jager lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abrams.
A right handed body shot lands from De Jager.
De Jager lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from De Jager.
De Jager throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abrams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Jager connects with a nasty looking knee right to Abrams's face.
De Jager digs a right hand into Abrams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abrams's gas tank.
A short left from De Jager.
A shot in the inside from De Jager.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Jager scores with a shot to the side of Abrams's head.
De Jager pushes Abrams back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Jager.#T8#
De Jager lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Jager scores with a shoulder strike.
De Jager pushes Abrams back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for De Jager.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Jager.
De Jager softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Jager.
A short right from De Jager on the inside.
De Jager cracks Abrams with a nice body shot.
De Jager lands a nice uppercut.
Abrams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Jager lands a nice uppercut.
De Jager digs a right hand into Abrams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abrams's gas tank.
De Jager stalls.
De Jager tries to throw a body punch but Abrams avoids it by throwing De Jager back against the ropes.
De Jager tries to work over Abrams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Jager obliges.
De Jager misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Jager tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T9#
Abrams tries to throw a body punch but De Jager avoids it by throwing Abrams back against the ropes.
De Jager lands a body shot.
De Jager lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from De Jager.
De Jager scores with a shot to the side of Abrams's head.
De Jager lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Jager softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
De Jager with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Jager manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Jager lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
De Jager lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for De Jager.
De Jager lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Abrams is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Jager lands a right hand.
Abrams is still on wobbly legs! Can De Jager finish him?
De Jager lands a body shot.
Abrams seems to have recovered his senses.
De Jager scores with a shot to the side of Abrams's head.
De Jager throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bismarck De Jager 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#
Abrams slips a jab and a cross from De Jager.
Abrams checks the leg kick.
Abrams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Jager.
Abrams thinks about the counter body kick.
De Jager checks a leg kick nicely.
De Jager appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Jager misses with a looping left.
Abrams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from De Jager.
Abrams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Jager is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abrams can do to turn this around?
That kick from Abrams tenderised De Jager's leg. De Jager is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abrams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid body kick from De Jager.
Abrams tries to score with a low kick but De Jager moves his leg out of the way.
De Jager jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
De Jager cracks Abrams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Abrams tries a head kick but it misses.
Abrams slips under a jab from De Jager.
De Jager scores with a hook.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager moves away from the strike by Abrams.
De Jager swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abrams is breathing heavily.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
De Jager feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abramss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Abrams checks a leg kick.
Abrams walks into a left hand.
Abrams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Abrams takes the fight into the clinch.
Abrams misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Jager landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
De Jager lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abrams throws an elbow that misses.
A short body shot lands from De Jager as the two fighters clinch.
De Jager tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abrams's elbow.
A short right from De Jager on the inside.
A shot in the inside from De Jager.
De Jager looking to throw knees to the head but Abrams is blocking nicely.
De Jager works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bismarck De Jager has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Jager lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Jager tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Jager landing some nice looking knees to the body.
De Jager lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
De Jager connects with a knee to the head. #T2#
Abrams takes a shot to the head.
De Jager digs a right hand into Abrams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abrams's gas tank.
De Jager with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Jager lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for De Jager.
De Jager is working Abrams over against the ropes.
De Jager lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
De Jager lands a left hand.
De Jager digs a right hand underneath Abrams's ribcage. Abrams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abrams takes a knee to the side of the body.
De Jager landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
De Jager lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Jager lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Jager lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Abrams fails to land.
De Jager works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Jager digs a right hand into Abrams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abrams's gas tank.
De Jager landing knees to the head. #T3#
Still in the clinch, De Jager scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Jager avoids the elbow strike from Abrams, against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, De Jager creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Jager working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abrams tries to work over De Jager's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abrams pushes off an throws an elbow but De Jager leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Abrams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, De Jager scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Jager lands a shot to the body.
De Jager digs a right hand into Abrams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abrams's gas tank.
De Jager with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Jager lands a right hand.
Abrams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from De Jager.
De Jager goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Jager fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Jager blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Jager with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Taite Abrams has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Jager lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Nice body punch from De Jager.
De Jager scores with a shoulder strike.
De Jager lands a left hand.
De Jager lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from De Jager.
Stalling in the clinch from De Jager.
Abrams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Jager.
A right hand to the body from De Jager.
De Jager lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abrams.
De Jager lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Abrams throws an elbow but misses.
De Jager blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abrams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abrams misses with the head strike.
Abrams misses with a punch to the body.
De Jager lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abrams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Jager avoids the elbow strike from Abrams, against the ropes. #T5#
De Jager landing knees to the head.
De Jager connects with a nasty looking knee right to Abrams's face.
De Jager with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Jager lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Jager connects with a knee to the head.
De Jager lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
Abrams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Jager with a knee to the head.
Abrams landing knees to the head.
De Jager missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abrams avoiding damage as De Jager throws knees to the body.
De Jager tries a body shot but Abrams blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abrams.
Still in the clinch, Abrams scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Jager prevents a body shot from Abrams.
De Jager can't find room to land a body shot as Abrams controls the action.
De Jager landing some nice looking knees to the body.
De Jager with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abrams can't find room to land a body shot as De Jager controls the action. #T6#
De Jager tries to land knees in the clinch but Abrams avoids the damage to the body.
De Jager tries to land knees in the clinch but Abrams avoids the damage to the body.
De Jager blocks the elbow strike.
Abrams tries to work over De Jager's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Abrams.
A shot in the inside from Abrams.
De Jager takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.
Abrams scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Jager tries to throw a body punch but Abrams avoids it by throwing De Jager back against the ropes.
Abrams landing knees to the head.
Abrams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abrams lands a damaging elbow.
Abrams landing knees to the body.
Abrams looking to throw knees to the head but De Jager is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Abrams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abrams prevents a body shot from De Jager.
De Jager is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abrams is defending well for now.
Abrams lands an elbow inside.
De Jager with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T7#
Abrams tries to land knees in the clinch but De Jager avoids the damage to the body.
De Jager dodges an elbow strike from Abrams.
De Jager working aggressively here.
De Jager blocks an elbow strike.
De Jager lands a knee to the head.
Abrams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Jager.
Abrams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Jager's defenses.
Abrams lands with a left to the head.
De Jager blocks an elbow strike from Abrams.
Abrams lands with a left to the head.
Abrams connects with a knee to the head.
De Jager with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Abrams throws an elbow but misses.
Abrams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abrams tries to land a knee to the head but De Jager blocks with his arms.
Abrams working aggressively here.
Abrams misses with an elbow over the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Jager scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T8#
De Jager utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Abrams just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Jager's brow.
De Jager tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Jager landing some nice looking knees to the body.
De Jager landing knees to the body.
De Jager with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Jager connects with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for De Jager.
De Jager leaning his opponent against the ropes.
De Jager blocks a body shot from Abrams.
De Jager misses with a body punch.
Abrams lands a nice elbow.
Abrams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Jager unloads a knee to the mid-section.
De Jager landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, De Jager scores with a nice short uppercut.#T9#
A right handed body shot lands from De Jager.
Abrams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Jager with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Jager misses with a knee strike.
De Jager blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abrams swings wildly with an uppercut but De Jager uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abrams tries to throw a body punch but De Jager avoids it by throwing Abrams back against the ropes.
A short left from De Jager.
De Jager taking a breather.
De Jager doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abrams misses with a knee strike.
De Jager lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Jager obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abrams tries a body shot but De Jager blocks it.
De Jager landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Abrams just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Jager's brow.
De Jager blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Jager lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bismarck De Jager dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Jager throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slow jab from Abrams misses its intended target.
Abrams misses with a body kick.
De Jager throws a body shot but no joy.
De Jager sizes up Abrams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Abrams pushes De Jager up against the ropes in a clinch.
De Jager misses with a punch to the body.
Abrams lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Jager blocks an elbow strike.
Abrams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Jager avoids a wild elbow strike from Abrams.
Abrams missing with knees to the body.
Abrams misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abrams misses with an elbow strike.
De Jager throws a head punch that misses.
Abrams misses with an elbow strike.
De Jager tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abrams's elbow.
Abrams throws an elbow but it misses.
Abrams tries to work over De Jager's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Jager blocks an elbow strike from Abrams. #T1#
A short right from De Jager on the inside.
De Jager can't find room to land a body shot as Abrams controls the action.
De Jager lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abrams pushes off an throws an elbow but De Jager leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
De Jager lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abrams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Jager with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Jager is trying to maintain a safe position but Abrams gets an underhook and turns De Jager into the ropes.
Abrams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abrams misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Abrams just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Jager's brow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Abrams throws an elbow but misses.
De Jager lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #KD#
De Jager drops Abrams onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Abrams is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abrams blocks a body shot from De Jager.
Abrams blocks a body shot from De Jager.
De Jager tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #KD#
De Jager drops Abrams onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Abrams is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
A right hook to the body lands for Abrams.
The referee is keeping an eye on De Jager - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
De Jager tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abrams throws an elbow that misses.
De Jager swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Jager is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abrams is defending well for now.
De Jager tries to throw a body punch but Abrams avoids it by throwing De Jager back against the ropes.
Abrams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abrams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
De Jager doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abrams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Jager tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abrams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees to the body from Abrams.
De Jager avoids the elbow strike from Abrams, against the ropes.
Abrams tries a knee to the head but De Jager blocks it.
Abrams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Jager blocks it with crossed arms.
Abrams digs a right hand underneath De Jager's ribcage. De Jager let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Abrams as the two fighters clinch.
Abrams lands a body shot. #T3#
Abrams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Jager's defenses.
Abrams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Abrams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Jager lands with a left to the head.
Abrams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Jager.
De Jager blocks an elbow strike from Abrams.
A right handed body shot lands from Abrams.
Abrams lands a body shot.
De Jager takes a knee right on the jaw!
Abrams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abrams lands an elbow just above De Jager 's eye.
Abrams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abrams cracks De Jager with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abrams.
De Jager blocks a body shot from Abrams.
De Jager misses with a punch to the body.
Abrams misses with a punch to the body.
Abrams lands an elbow inside that De Jager shrugs off.
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!
De Jager doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Abrams lands a hook that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
De Jager lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abrams throws a punch but it's blocked by De Jager.
De Jager with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Abrams lands with a left to the head.
Abrams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Jager's defenses.
De Jager works on Abrams's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice elbow from Abrams.
Abrams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Abrams lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Jager.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Jager obliges.
De Jager blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abrams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Jager works on Abrams's body with a couple of short punches.
Abrams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Jager blocks it with crossed arms.
De Jager throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from De Jager.
De Jager working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T5#
A hook to the body from De Jager.
De Jager works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Jager lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
De Jager pushes Abrams back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
De Jager is looking to control Abrams's arms but Abrams gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Jager has his back to the ropes.
De Jager tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Jager lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
De Jager working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for De Jager.
Abrams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Jager unloads a knee to the mid-section. Abrams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
De Jager connects with a nasty looking knee right to Abrams's face.
De Jager is working Abrams over against the ropes.
De Jager working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abrams tries to throw a body punch but De Jager avoids it by throwing Abrams back against the ropes.
De Jager lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by De Jager.
De Jager landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Abrams misses with some punches. #T6#
De Jager works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from De Jager.
De Jager lands a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Jager.
A right handed body shot lands from De Jager.
De Jager lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abrams.#KD#
De Jager drops Abrams with a big knee straight up the middle! Abrams is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
De Jager lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abrams at a distance.
De Jager jabs at Abrams's body.
De Jager throws a sloppy head kick and Abrams moves out of range easily.
Bismarck De Jager is winning the standup battle so far.
De Jager scores with the left hand. Abrams knows he should have avoided that one.
De Jager throws a body punch but Abrams moves out of range.
De Jager scores with a hook.#CL2#
Abrams clinches up with De Jager and pushes him back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Abrams.
De Jager dodges an elbow strike from Abrams.
De Jager lands a body punch.
De Jager lands a nice knee to the body. #T7#
Abrams can't find room to land a body shot as De Jager controls the action.
De Jager misses with a punch to the body.
De Jager is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Jager lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abrams lands an elbow that stopped De Jager in his tracks for a moment.
Abrams trying to land knees to the body.
Abrams misses with an elbow strike.
Abrams takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from De Jager.
De Jager landing knees to the head.
De Jager makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Jager.
Abrams is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
De Jager takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Jager misses with a knee strike.
De Jager is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
De Jager throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Jager lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T8#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Jager is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Abrams is keeping busy.
Abrams tries a body shot but De Jager blocks it.
Abrams misses with a body punch.
De Jager fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abrams tries to throw a body punch but De Jager avoids it by throwing Abrams back against the ropes.
De Jager dodges an elbow strike from Abrams.
A hook to the body from Abrams.
A short uppercut from De Jager.
Taite Abrams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abrams misses with a punch to the body.
De Jager looking to stall.
Abrams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abrams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from De Jager on the inside.
Abrams lands an elbow just above De Jager 's eye.
Abrams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Jager looking to throw knees to the head but Abrams is blocking nicely.
De Jager is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abrams is defending well for now.#T9#
De Jager digs a right hand into Abrams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abrams's gas tank.
A short left from De Jager.
Abrams with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from De Jager.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, De Jager creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
De Jager can't find room to land a body shot as Abrams controls the action.
De Jager makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abrams throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Abrams just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Jager's brow.
De Jager lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abrams backwards. #KD#
De Jager drops Abrams onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Abrams is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from De Jager.
Abrams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Jager avoids it.
De Jager lands a hook that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
De Jager stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bismarck De Jager showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Jager 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Bismarck De Jager!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Bismarck De Jager!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Bismarck De Jager!

Bismarck De Jager wins by unanimous decision!
Bismarck De Jager retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Bismarck De Jager thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PF 13 - Bismarck vs Laiho
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Laiho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laiho scores with a shot to the body.
Laiho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laiho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laiho dives in and grabs De Jager's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Jager pushes down on Laiho's head and hops out.
We've been hearing reports that De Jager has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Laiho. That snapped De Jager's head back.
Laiho fails to land with a series of punches.
Laiho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Jager looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and De Jager counters with a crisp one two that drops Laiho! De Jager thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Laiho to his feet! Laiho is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laiho throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Laiho.
Laiho tries for a takedown but De Jager circles away easily
and De Jager counters with a right hand from hell and Laiho is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bismarck De Jager!
Bismarck De Jager retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Bismarck De Jager thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PF 10 - Hardy vs Gonzalez
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Fanning has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fanning there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fanning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Jager was well out of range. Poor timing from Fanning.
Fanning throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Jager's waist but De Jager gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fanning off to one side.
De Jager scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fanning has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Jager.
De Jager misses with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Jager. Fanning shrugs it off though.
Fanning tries a head kick but it misses.
Fanning throws a hook but De Jager avoids it easily.
De Jager doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fanning counters with a big head kick but De Jager shrugs it off.
Fanning takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Jager tries to clinch but Fanning moves away
and Fanning makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Jager fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fanning checks it well.
De Jager takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Jager moves away from the strike by Fanning.
De Jager jabs Fanning to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Jager throws the left hand but Fanning avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Fanning walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Jager checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Jager moves out of range of the strikes.
De Jager throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fanning staying out of range there.
De Jager misses with a body shot.
Fanning throws an overhand right that lands on De Jager's shoulder, as De Jager tries to avoid the shot.
De Jager fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fanning looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Jager lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fanning takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Jager throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Jager has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Jager, right into the meat.
De Jager lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fanning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Jager moves away.
De Jager fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fanning avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Jager scores with a head kick. Fanning tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Jager fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fanning.#T2#
Crunch! De Jager slams his shin into Fanning's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fanning. De Jager does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Jager throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Jager enables Fanning to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Jager manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fanning is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fanning trying to control the position from guard on top but De Jager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Jager pulls Fanning in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
De Jager wants to sweep but no luck.
Fanning wants to stand but De Jager has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Fanning drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Jager looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Jager looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Jager! #REVB#
De Jager lands some shots froms side control.
De Jager is looking to take a break and control but Fanning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Jager scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
De Jager misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
De Jager lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fanning down.
De Jager scores with a couple of short elbows.
De Jager is working Fanning over with some ground and pound from side control.
De Jager fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fanning wants to get back to his feet but De Jager drags him back down.
Fanning seems a little lost for a moment, as De Jager dominates the positioning.
De Jager is looking to take a break and control but Fanning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Jager working the body and head with strikes. #T5#
Fanning tries to bench press De Jager off him but De Jager keeps the position.
De Jager trying to control the action but Fanning is working from the bottom.
De Jager looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fanning is avoiding damage well.
De Jager working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fanning can't do much from the bottom here.
De Jager misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Jager throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
De Jager working the body and head with strikes.
De Jager fails to land a wild elbow strike.
De Jager looks up at the clock and then as Fanning takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Jager smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fanning is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
De Jager throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fanning takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fanning is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fanning taking punishment in the form of punches. #T7#
De Jager working the strikes but Fanning uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fanning is staying active underneath De Jager, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Jager is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fanning avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Jager.
De Jager is thwarting Fanning's attempts to control the position.
Fanning is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Jager is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Jager not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Jager sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fanning defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Jager looks for a takedown but Fanning sprawls well.
De Jager uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fanning.#T8#
A big right from De Jager misses.
De Jager throws an overhand right that lands on Fanning's shoulder, as Fanning tries to avoid the shot.
Fanning misses with a wild body shot.
De Jager lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fanning throws an overhand right that lands on De Jager's shoulder, as De Jager tries to avoid the shot.
Fanning misses with a right hand
and De Jager cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fanning wants to clinch.
De Jager takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Jager.
Fanning moves in looking to clinch but De Jager pushes him off.
Fanning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Jager misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Fanning holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sanford Fanning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bismarck De Jager.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fanning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fanning is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T9#
De Jager connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fanning's face.
Fanning is working De Jager over against the ropes.
De Jager misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fanning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fanning digs a right hand underneath De Jager's ribcage. De Jager let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fanning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Jager throws a punch but it's blocked by Fanning.
Fanning throws a head punch that misses.
De Jager blocks a body shot from Fanning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fanning.
De Jager goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanning lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fanning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fanning.
De Jager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fanning blocks it with crossed arms.
De Jager is looking to control Fanning's arms but Fanning gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Jager has his back to the ropes.
Fanning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Jager has a couple of punches blocked by Fanning.
De Jager takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fanning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bismarck De Jager dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
De Jager tries a head kick but it misses.
Fanning tries to counter by moving into the clinch but De Jager manages to circle out of the way.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Jager stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for De Jager.
Fanning lands a really nice looking cross but De Jager seems unphased.
De Jager shoots in for a takedown but Fanning shows good takedown defense.
De Jager wants to slow Fanning down by chopping away at his legs.
De Jager throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fanning tries to clinch but De Jager is having none of it.
De Jager thuds a left hand into Fanning's body.
Fanning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Jager.
De Jager throws a head kick that misses.
De Jager throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fanning throws out a leg kick but De Jager moves out of range and Fanning only half commits.
Fanning misses with a low kick.
De Jager has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Jager.
Fanning misses the shot to the body. #T1#
De Jager connects with an inside leg kick.
Fanning lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Jager. Fanning does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fanning takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Jager tries a low kick but Fanning avoids it.
De Jager throws a low kick but Fanning moves out of range easily.
Fanning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Jager scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fanning doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut lands for De Jager. That snapped Fanning's head back.
Fanning checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Fanning forces De Jager back against the ropes and clinches.
De Jager unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Jager lands with a short shot to the head.
De Jager has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fanning seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Jager can turn it around.
De Jager will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fanning up against the ropes.
De Jager tries to work over Fanning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Fanning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Jager works on Fanning's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from De Jager.
De Jager working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Jager.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Jager obliges.
De Jager lands an uppercut.
De Jager scores with a shoulder strike.
Fanning misses with a punch to the body.
De Jager throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fannings head.
De Jager lands a shoulder strike.
De Jager stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fanning's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Jager lands a right hand.
De Jager lands with a light punch inside.
De Jager lands a hook that snaps the head of Fanning backwards.
De Jager goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Jager scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fanning misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
De Jager presses Fanning against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Jager lands a nice knee to the body.
De Jager scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Jager lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Jager tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Jager scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fanning blocks a body shot from De Jager.
De Jager lands a nice knee to the body.
De Jager lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from De Jager.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Jager unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fanning lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
De Jager lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by De Jager.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Jager struggles to land a body shot inside as Fanning controls his hands.
A short uppercut from De Jager.
De Jager is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
De Jager lands a right hand.
Fanning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Fanning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Jager taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
De Jager tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fanning misses with the head strike.
Fanning misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fanning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Jager's elbow.
De Jager lands with a left to the head.
Fanning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from De Jager.
De Jager trying to land knees to the body.
De Jager tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fanning's elbow.
De Jager misses with a punch to the body.
De Jager tries a body shot but Fanning blocks it.
De Jager tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fanning's elbow.
De Jager digs a right hand underneath Fanning's ribcage. Fanning let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fanning lands a nice shot to the body.
Fanning takes a shot to the head.
De Jager goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T5#
De Jager doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Jager utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
De Jager lands a knee to the head.
De Jager lands with a light punch inside.
De Jager tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Jager gets through Fanning's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Jager landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fanning misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Jager misses with a knee to the head.
Fanning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fanning softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Fanning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fanning takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
De Jager turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fanning taking a bit of punishment here - De Jager scoring with strikes.
De Jager scoring with punches and elbows. #T6#
De Jager scoring with punches and elbows.
De Jager working away.
De Jager cracks Fanning with a big right hand but Fanning just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Jager misses with the ground and pound.
De Jager working away.
De Jager working the body and head with strikes.
Fanning is trying to control De Jager's posture but De Jager avoids it.
De Jager working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
De Jager is trying to ground and pound but Fanning uses the momentary lack of control by De Jager to regain half guard.
De Jager throwing shots but Fanning is blocking nicely. #T7#
Fanning trying to control from the bottom.
De Jager missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bismarck De Jager has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Jager throwing shots but Fanning is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Jager is looking to slow Fanning down with leg kicks.
Fanning takes a swing at De Jager's ribcage but misses.
Fanning avoids a kick to the body.
Fanning scores with a jab to the head.
Fanning will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Jager throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fanning blocks a head kick by De Jager. #T8#
De Jager lands a lovely overhand right.
Fanning does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Jager. That's going to slow Fanning down.
De Jager works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Jager shoots in and drives through. Fanning sprawls well.
De Jager throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fanning jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Jager tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Fanning.
De Jager throws an overhand right that lands on Fanning's shoulder, as Fanning tries to avoid the shot.
Fanning tries to counter with a takedown but De Jager is quick to defend against it.
Fanning displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Jager throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Fanning on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fanning misses with a hook. De Jager ducked under it nicely.
De Jager throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Jager misses with a low kick.
De Jager ducks under a wild hook from Fanning.#T9#
De Jager throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fanning takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Jager misses with a low kick.
De Jager throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Jager dips to his left and cracks Fanning with an uppercut!
De Jager shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fanning eats them both and turns towards De Jager to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
De Jager keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Jager lands a nice hook to Fanning's body. Fanning takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fanning throws a looping overhand right but De Jager ducks down to avoid it.
De Jager will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanford Fanning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bismarck De Jager.
That kick from De Jager tenderised Fanning's leg. Fanning is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Jager moves out of range of the body kick.
De Jager misses with a body kick.
De Jager lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fanning thumps De Jager with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bismarck De Jager showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Jager pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fanning slips a jab and a cross from De Jager.
Fanning misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from De Jager.
Fanning steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Jager. That one must have hurt.
De Jager goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fanning takes a swing at De Jager's ribcage but misses.
De Jager lands a leg kick that knocks Fanning off balance momentarily.
Fanning jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from De Jager misses.
De Jager misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Fanning counters by clinching up.
A knee to the head by De Jager.
De Jager scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fanning throws a punch but it's blocked by De Jager.
De Jager blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
De Jager throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fanning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from De Jager.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Jager.
A right hook to the body lands for De Jager.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fanning lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fanning working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Jager blocks a body shot from Fanning.
De Jager tries a knee to the head but Fanning blocks it.
De Jager leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Fanning.
De Jager tries to work over Fanning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Jager with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Jager softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
De Jager landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fanning lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
De Jager lands a nice shot to the body.
De Jager throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fannings head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Jager tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fanning misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Jager doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fanning throws a punch but it's blocked by De Jager.
Fanning takes a shot to the head.
De Jager is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fanning is keeping busy.
Fanning avoiding damage as De Jager throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Jager.
De Jager misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fanning lands with a light punch inside.
De Jager can't find room to land a body shot as Fanning controls the action.
Fanning lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Fanning.
A short uppercut from Fanning.
De Jager misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Jager.
De Jager lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Jager misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fanning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fanning lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Jager.
De Jager misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Jager.
Fanning misses with a punch on the inside.
Fanning lands a left hand.
De Jager lands a left hand.
De Jager blocks a body shot from Fanning.
Fanning throws a punch but it's blocked by De Jager.
De Jager looking to slow down the pace here.
Fanning lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fanning lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Jager looking to slow down the pace here.
Fanning tries to work over De Jager's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Fanning digs a right hand into De Jager's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Jager's gas tank.
Fanning scores with a shot to the side of De Jager's head.
Fanning has a couple of punches blocked by De Jager.
Fanning misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fanning lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
Fanning can't find room to land a body shot as De Jager controls the action.
De Jager tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fanning avoids it.
Fanning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Jager is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
De Jager can't find room to land a body shot as Fanning controls the action.
Fanning lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
Fanning throws a punch but it's blocked by De Jager.
Fanning lands with a short shot to the head.
Fanning tries to throw a body punch but De Jager avoids it by throwing Fanning back against the ropes.
De Jager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fanning blocks it with crossed arms.
De Jager misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, De Jager creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T5#
De Jager digs a right hand into Fanning's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fanning's gas tank.
De Jager tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fanning's elbow.
De Jager lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Fanning.
Fanning blocks an uppercut.
De Jager tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fanning tries to work over De Jager's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Jager misses with some punches.
De Jager misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Fanning.
Fanning lands with a left to the head.
Fanning working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fanning lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
De Jager throws a punch but it's blocked by Fanning.
De Jager blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fanning misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Jager makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from De Jager.
Still in the clinch, De Jager scores with a nice short uppercut.#T6#
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!
Fanning tries a body shot but De Jager blocks it.
De Jager throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Jager lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fanning fails to land.
De Jager lands a shoulder strike.
De Jager throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fanning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fanning misses with a punch on the inside.
De Jager using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fanning has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from De Jager as the two fighters clinch.
De Jager working Fanning over with knees to the body.
Fanning is leaning against De Jager and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Jager.
De Jager misses with a punch to the body.
Fanning working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Jager misses with a body punch.
Fanning tries to work over De Jager's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T7#
Fanning managing to block the knees to the body from De Jager.
A right hook to the body lands for Fanning.
Fanning blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Jager.
De Jager tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fanning struggles to land a body shot inside as De Jager controls his hands.
De Jager lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
De Jager misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Jager with a knee to the head.
A short left from De Jager.
A right hand to the body from Fanning.
Fanning lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Jager prevents a body shot from Fanning.
Fanning throws a head punch that misses.
De Jager has a couple of punches blocked by Fanning.
De Jager misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fanning tries to work over De Jager's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Jager. #T8#
De Jager lands with a left to the head.
De Jager is trying to maintain a safe position but Fanning gets an underhook and turns De Jager into the ropes.
Fanning lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
De Jager misses with a punch to the body.
Fanning lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fanning digs a right hand underneath De Jager's ribcage. De Jager let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fanning lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Fanning.
De Jager blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fanning lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Fanning scores with a shot to the side of De Jager's head.
Fanning throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fanning softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Fanning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fanning lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
De Jager wants a takedown.
Fanning works on De Jager's body with a couple of short punches.
Fanning tries a body shot but De Jager blocks it. #T9#
Fanning lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
Fanning tries to throw a body punch but De Jager avoids it by throwing Fanning back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Fanning as the two fighters clinch.
Sanford Fanning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fanning lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
De Jager is rocked!
Fanning misses with a punch on the inside.
De Jager is still on wobbly legs! Can Fanning finish him?
Fanning lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fanning takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fanning lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Fanning as the two fighters clinch.
Fanning lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
Fanning misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Fanning as the two fighters clinch.
De Jager seems to have recovered his senses.
De Jager blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Fanning - that landed with a thud.
Fanning lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Fanning.
Fanning lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fanning.
Fanning misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanford Fanning showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Jager has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Bismarck De Jager!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Bismarck De Jager!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Bismarck De Jager!

Bismarck De Jager wins by unanimous decision!
Bismarck De Jager is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Bismarck De Jager, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PF 8 - Bresnar vs Loveladdy
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Jager, right into the meat.
Blade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blade tries to clinch up.
De Jager has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blade is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Blade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blade is looking to clinch but De Jager is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Blade misses its intended target.
De Jager connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Jager scores with a leg kick.
De Jager scores with a leg kick.
De Jager throws the kick towards the body but Blade avoids it.
Blade looks to score with a jab to the body but De Jager is just out of range.
De Jager uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blade.
De Jager connects with a solid leg kick.
De Jager dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Jager getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Blade gets caught flat footed, as De Jager shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Jager throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Jager on the ground.
De Jager scoring with some ground and pound.
Blade being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
De Jager throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
De Jager postures up in Blade's guard and throws a big left but Blade blocks it.
Blade is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blade keeping full guard, as De Jager tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blade closes the distance but De Jager moves to the side
letting De Jager counter with a right hand.
De Jager avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blade checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blade tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Jager swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Jager thumps Blade with a low kick.
De Jager uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blade has time to react.
Blade tries to clinch up but De Jager circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Jager. That's going to slow Blade down.
Blade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Jager rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blade counters with a straight right hand.
De Jager misses with a two punch combination.
De Jager walks into a left hand.
De Jager just misses with a punch to the body.
Blade fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Jager replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Blade blocks it well.
De Jager lands with a kick to the temple. Blade shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Jager can pounce on him.
Blade throws out a loose jab but De Jager uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Jager takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blade wants to clinch but De Jager slips to the side
and De Jager makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Jager throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blade tries to counter by clinching up but De Jager breaks away and moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Jager looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Jager thumps Blade with a low kick.
Blade is looking to clinch. #T3#
De Jager keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Blade closes the distance and pushes De Jager back into the ropes.
Blade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Jager goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blade misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Jager misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Jager blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Jager lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Blade's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Blade lands with a short shot to the head.
De Jager misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blade.
Blade misses with a punch to the body.
Blade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Jager.
De Jager looking to throw knees to the head but Blade is blocking nicely.
De Jager scores with a hook to the body.
De Jager lands a right hand.
A short right from De Jager.
A head punch on the inside from Blade fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Jager lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Jager working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
De Jager blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Jager.
De Jager lands a left hand.
De Jager is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Jager unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hand to the body from Blade.
De Jager blocking some punches.
De Jager digs a right hand into Blade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blade's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Blade scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Jager cracks Blade with a nice body shot.
Blade is breathing heavily.
De Jager can't find room to land a body shot as Blade controls the action.
De Jager blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Jager utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
De Jager working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Jager displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blade up against the ropes.
Blade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Jager lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T5#
Blade takes a knee right on the jaw!
De Jager tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Jager blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blade working aggressively here.
Blade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Blade lands a left hand.
De Jager lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blade backwards.
De Jager misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
De Jager turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Blade bucks up and tries to throw De Jager off but instead De Jager has got his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Jager softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Blade takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Well, with De Jager on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Blade is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Blade grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
De Jager scores with punches to the body.
De Jager landing with strikes. #T6#
Blade is trying to get back to his feet but De Jager has full control of the position and if anything, Blade has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Blade is trapped and De Jager is scoring with shots to the head and body. #ROC2#
Blade is rocked!
Blade is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
De Jager scores with punches and elbows.
Oh Blade is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blade grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
What can Blade do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
A lull in the action here.
De Jager lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Blade seems to have got his legs back now.
De Jager is punishing Blade with some ground and pound.
De Jager has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T7#
De Jager looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
De Jager punches Blade on the ear.
De Jager is controlling the position but Blade somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
De Jager lands with a punch from half guard.
Blade pushes De Jager off looking to stand but De Jager dives back in and keeps control.
De Jager working Blade over with strikes.
De Jager content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Jager working Blade over with strikes.
De Jager trying to control the action but Blade is working from the bottom. #T8#
Blade is trying to stand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Jager thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blade's head.
De Jager thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blade's head.
De Jager landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
De Jager landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blade has hold of De Jager's hands but De Jager slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Jager lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from De Jager there. #ES#
Blade makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
De Jager lands with an uppercut that bounces Blade off the ropes and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Jager with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jake Blade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T9#
De Jager fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Jager, right into the meat.
De Jager throws a sloppy head kick and Blade moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from De Jager.
De Jager scores with a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Jager.
De Jager loads up on a big right hand but Blade slips the punch.
Blade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Jager pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from De Jager.
De Jager scores with a shot to the body.
Blade swings for the body but De Jager moves out of range.
Blade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
De Jager darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Jager winds up and cracks Blade with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bismarck De Jager dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
De Jager throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Blade misses the target.
A big right from De Jager misses.
De Jager throws a leg kick which misses Blade's front leg but catches the back leg as Blade tries to avoid it.
Blade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Jager connects with a leg kick. Blade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blade missing with a left hand there. De Jager was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Jager scores with a nice body kick.
De Jager lands with an uppercut that bounces Blade off the ropes and back into range.
Blade sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blade throws an overhand right that lands on De Jager's shoulder, as De Jager tries to avoid the shot.
Blade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blade blocks a head kick by De Jager.
Blade takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
De Jager throws a hook but Blade avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Blade.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from De Jager tenderised Blade's leg. Blade is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blade blocks a head kick by De Jager.
De Jager comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Blade lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Jager misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blade.
De Jager lands a nice looking body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Jager lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Blade darts in and clinches De Jager up against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Blade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Jager misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blade working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Jager.
De Jager scores with a knee to the head.
De Jager has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Jager.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blade can't find room to land a body shot as De Jager controls the action.
De Jager digs a right hand underneath Blade's ribcage. Blade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Jager misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Jager lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Jager throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blades head. #T2#
Blade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blade takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Jager blocks an uppercut.
De Jager lands a knee to the head. #KD2#
De Jager drops Blade onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Blade is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
De Jager with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De Jager lands a big right hand that drops Blade! The killer instinct kicks in and De Jager finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by De Jager!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bismarck De Jager!

Event: PF6 - Kane vs Steele
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Sandman closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Jager circles away.
De Jager throws a body punch but Sandman moves out of range.
De Jager throws an overhand right that lands on Sandman's shoulder, as Sandman tries to avoid the shot.
De Jager displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandman throws out the jab.
De Jager tries to score with a low kick but Sandman moves his leg out of the way.
De Jager bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sandman misses with a hook.
De Jager turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Jager tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandman was well out of range. Poor timing from De Jager.
Sandman goes for a double leg but De Jager avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as De Jager continues to drive forward.
Sandman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Jager avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Jager keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Sandman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Jager.
Sandman looks to land a left hand but De Jager moved out of range nicely.
De Jager walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sandman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Jager tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sandman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sandman slips a jab and a cross from De Jager.
De Jager misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Jager keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandman.#T1#
De Jager bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sandman's head.
Sandman slips a jab from De Jager.
Sandman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Jager as he avoids it easily.
Bismarck De Jager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sandman.#CL#
De Jager clinches with his opponent.
De Jager swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Jager lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
Sandman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been hearing reports that De Jager has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
De Jager is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
De Jager lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Jager lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
Sandman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Jager gets the underhooks and prevents it.
De Jager lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
De Jager gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sandman.
Sandman is trying to drag De Jager to the mat but De Jager just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
De Jager misses with some punches. #T2#
De Jager throws a head punch that misses.
De Jager throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Sandman lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandman stopping the sweep attempt from De Jager.
Sandman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sandman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Jager working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandman.
Sandman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sandman won't allow De Jager to sweep him here.
Sandman postures up in De Jager's guard and throws a big left but De Jager blocks it.
Sandman landing some decent shots from guard.
De Jager keeping full guard, as Sandman tries to pass.
De Jager looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sandman is one step ahead there.
De Jager keeping moving, preventing Sandman from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sandman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Jager works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Jager looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sandman looking to pass the guard.
Sandman lands a couple of elbows.
De Jager avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sandman chips away with some ground and pound.
Sandman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Jager's head.#T4#
Sandman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sandman throws a big right hand that misses.
Sandman stands up over De Jager, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Jager is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Jager avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Jager tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Jager avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sandman throws a big elbow that misses.
De Jager preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sandman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Jager's guard.
Sandman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sandman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Jager is looking for a sweep. Sandman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sandman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T5#
Sandman misses with a head shot. De Jager uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sandman is looking to work some ground and pound but De Jager has wrist control.
Sandman throwing strikes from guard but De Jager blocks nicely.
Sandman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Jager is keeping the position for now.
De Jager is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sandman trying to control but De Jager is working from the bottom.
De Jager looking to control.
Sandman distracts De Jager with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Jager is pulling down on Sandman's head. It's preventing any offense from Sandman, at least for the moment.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sandman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Jager is trying to control the position but Sandman postures up.
Sandman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sandman won't allow De Jager to get back to his feet.
De Jager preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Jager trying to keep a closed guard but Sandman is proving a slippery customer.
Sandman is looking to work some ground and pound but De Jager has wrist control.
Sandman scoring with some ground and pound.
Sandman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Jager avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Jager working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandman.
Sandman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Jager keeping moving, preventing Sandman from controlling successfully. #T7#
De Jager not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sandman throws a big right hand that misses.
Sandman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Jager works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Jager is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sandman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Jager works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sandman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sandman trying to control the position from guard on top but De Jager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Jager misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sandman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sandman. #T8#
Sandman shoots in looking for a takedown. De Jager tries to sprawl out of it but Sandman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. De Jager manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sandman checks a leg kick.
De Jager leaves Sandman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Jager throws a leg kick but Sandman checks it.
Sandman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Jager as he avoids it easily.
De Jager went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sandman shoots in and drives through. De Jager sprawls well.
Sandman slips under a jab from De Jager.
Sandman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bismarck De Jager is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Jager.#TD2#
De Jager gets caught napping as Sandman dives in and scores a takedown. De Jager manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager looking to control.
Sandman trying to control but De Jager is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
De Jager controlling the position.#T9#
De Jager working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandman.
De Jager is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sandman throws a big right hand that misses.
Sandman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sandman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sandman trying to control but De Jager is working from the bottom.
De Jager has Sandman pulled in close to control his posture.
Sandman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Jager's head.
Sandman throwing strikes but missing.
Sandman is looking to work some ground and pound but De Jager has wrist control.
De Jager utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bismarck De Jager will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
De Jager will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A shot to the liver by Sandman. Beautiful body shot.
Sandman moves out of range as De Jager throws a body kick.
Sandman scores with a hook to the body. De Jager takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Jager scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
De Jager gets caught flat footed, as Sandman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Jager utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sandman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Jager is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Jager has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Sandman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sandman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Sandman has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Jager scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sandman is trying to keep De Jager in close. #SUB2#
De Jager got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sandman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Jager has managed to get both his arms back between Sandman's legs - danger averted.#T1#
De Jager stopping the sweep attempt from Sandman.
De Jager working some strikes from top position.
De Jager looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sandman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Sandman is looking for a triangle but De Jager pushes his legs off easily.
Sandman is trying to keep De Jager in close. #SUB2#
Sandman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Jager wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving.
Sandman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Sandman looking for a guillotine here but De Jager defends easily.
De Jager keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sandman's head.
De Jager distracts Sandman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Jager scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Jager engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sandman has momentary wrist control but De Jager slips an elbow through the middle.
Sandman looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Jager is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Sandman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Jager defends it easily.
Sandman keeping full guard, as De Jager tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Sandman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Jager doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Jager manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Jager trying to control but Sandman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sandman has his foot on De Jager's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Jager works his way back into a safe position though.
De Jager working some strikes from top position.
De Jager sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Sandman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Jager postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Jager stopping the sweep attempt from Sandman.#T4#
De Jager trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Jager has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Jager is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Jager trying to control but Sandman is working from the bottom.
De Jager is in close to Sandman's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Sandman is looking for a triangle but De Jager pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Sandman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Jager can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Jager trying to control but Sandman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Jager got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sandman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Jager has managed to get both his arms back between Sandman's legs - danger averted.
Sandman looking for a sweep. Not yet Sandman, not yet.
De Jager is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Jager trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
De Jager is in close to Sandman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sandman keeping moving, preventing De Jager from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sandman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Jager is working Sandman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sandman looking to control. #SUB2#
Sandman working for a triangle but De Jager defends it easily. #T6#
De Jager not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
De Jager wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sandman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sandman keeping moving, preventing De Jager from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sandman is looking for a triangle but De Jager pushes his legs off easily.
De Jager seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
De Jager chips away with some ground and pound.#T7#
Sandman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Jager controls the pace.
De Jager won't allow Sandman to sweep him here.
Sandman keeping moving, preventing De Jager from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sandman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Jager trying to control but Sandman is working from the bottom.
De Jager lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Sandman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Jager sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Jager landing with the ground and pound. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sandman keeping moving, preventing De Jager from controlling successfully.
De Jager lands a couple of digs.
De Jager is in close to Sandman's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Sandman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Jager gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Jager slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Sandman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sandman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
De Jager tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sandman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sandman trying to control here. #T9#
De Jager wants to control but Sandman is keeping him busy.
Sandman is looking for a sweep. De Jager is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sandman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Jager is working away from the top position though.
Sandman is looking to improve his position.
De Jager working over Sandman with some ground and pound. Sandman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Jager lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sandman is looking to improve his position.
De Jager content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Jager lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sandman tries to get to full guard but De Jager has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bismarck De Jager showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Jager 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Bismarck De Jager!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Bismarck De Jager!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Bismarck De Jager!

Bismarck De Jager wins by unanimous decision!
The Sandman was interviewed post fight and said 'cunt was doped up'.

Event: USFC 117
Date: May 08, 2016

#R1#
Fenix moves in looking to clinch but De Jager pushes him off.
De Jager tried to counter with a leg kick but Fenix avoided it.
Fenix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Jager paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Fenix gets a clinch.
Fenix can't find room to land a body shot as De Jager controls the action.
De Jager blocks an uppercut.
A short right from De Jager. #BC#
De Jager manages to break the clinch.
De Jager throws a body punch but Fenix moves out of range.
De Jager pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fenix throws a shot from downtown. De Jager moves away and avoids it.
Fenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Jager. De Jager obviously looking to wear him down.
Fenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from De Jager misses.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Jager scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fenix doesn't seem bothered though.
De Jager wants to land a leg kick but Fenix is out of range.
De Jager throws a low kick but Fenix moves out of range easily.
Fenix throws a series of punches but De Jager avoids them all with ease.
Fenix tries to clinch but De Jager moves out of range.
Fenix avoids the body shot from De Jager.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Jager connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Fenix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Jager throws a solid leg kick but Fenix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Jager.
As De Jager backs off Fenix throws a huge counter combo but De Jager manages to avoid it all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Jager.
De Jager lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Jager needs to keep his hands up - Fenix had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Fenix drives through and clinches with De Jager against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from De Jager fails to land. #BC#
De Jager breaks from the clinch.
Fenix's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Jager under the eye.
De Jager takes a swing at Fenix's ribcage but misses.
De Jager throws a right and a left that Fenix avoids nicely.
Fenix lands a jab to De Jager's midsection.
Fenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Jager was well out of range. Poor timing from Fenix.
De Jager takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fenix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Jager fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from De Jager finds it's target.#T2#
De Jager misses with a looping right.
De Jager digs a good hook to Fenix's body.
De Jager throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fenix unleashes a big counter combination but De Jager bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fenix wants to clinch up but De Jager keeps it at a distance.
Fenix swinging wildly here.
Fenix scores with the left hand. De Jager knows he should have avoided that one.
De Jager is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fenix.
De Jager connects with a body shot.
De Jager misses with a body shot.
Fenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Jager manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like De Jager wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Fenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Jager buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from De Jager misses.
A head kick by Fenix misses
and De Jager cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fenix is on the wrong end of a nice combination from De Jager.#T3#
Fenix moves in looking to clinch but De Jager pushes him off.
Fenix misses with the combination.
De Jager throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fenix tries to clinch but fails miserably
and De Jager counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fenix tries to clinch but De Jager moves out of range.
Fenix tries to close the distance and clinch but De Jager swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fenix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Jager ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fenix moves away.
Fenix throws a hook to the side of De Jager's head but De Jager sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fenix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fenix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fenix lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Fenix has closed the distance and engaged De Jager in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Jager working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Jager lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
De Jager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fenix blocks it with crossed arms.
De Jager lands with a light punch inside.
De Jager prevents a body shot from Fenix.
Fenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Jager lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
De Jager scores with a shoulder strike.
De Jager tries to break the clinch but Fenix is controlling the position.
Fenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Jager's elbow.
Fenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Jager struggles to land a body shot inside as Fenix controls his hands.
De Jager lands a nice uppercut.
Fenix avoiding damage as De Jager throws knees to the body.
Fenix lands with a right to the head.
De Jager goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Jager tries to throw a body punch but Fenix avoids it by throwing De Jager back against the cage.
Fenix works on De Jager's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Fenix. #BC#
De Jager's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bismarck De Jager dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Jager manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Jager connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fenix momentarily.
De Jager turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fenix shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Jager staying out of range there.
De Jager throws a jab when Fenix was well out of range.
Fenix thinks about the counter body kick.
De Jager lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Fenix blocks the leg kick.
De Jager misses with a low kick.
Marcus Fenix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Jager throws a leg kick but Fenix checks it.
Bismarck De Jager is winning the standup battle so far.
Fenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Jager.
Fenix misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Jager.
Nice shot lands for Fenix.
Fenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like De Jager was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fenix.
Some wild striking there from Fenix. #T1#
Fenix checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Jager uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fenix has time to react.
De Jager dips to his left and cracks Fenix with an uppercut!
Fenix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Jager misses with a body shot.
Fenix checks a low kick from De Jager.
De Jager misses with a hook. Fenix ducked under it nicely.
De Jager is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fenix can do to turn this around?
A big right from De Jager misses.
Fenix tries to clinch but De Jager is having none of it.
De Jager lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Fenix does no damage.
De Jager throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Jager lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Jager will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fenix checks a leg kick.
De Jager rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fenix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Fenix gets a clinch.
De Jager misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Fenix.
De Jager is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
De Jager misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Fenix.
De Jager pushes Fenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Jager is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Jager doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Jager throws an elbow that misses.
De Jager misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Fenix - that landed with a thud.
Fenix misses with a body punch.
De Jager blocks an uppercut.
Fenix throws a punch but it's blocked by De Jager. #T3#
De Jager stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
De Jager pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Jager takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Jager looks to score with a jab to the body but Fenix is just out of range.
Fenix is looking for the big counter here.
De Jager looks to score with a jab to the body but Fenix is just out of range.
De Jager thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fenix lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fenix blocks the body kick.
Fenix lands a jab to the head.
De Jager has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fenix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fenix cracks De Jager with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fenix moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Jager misses with a wild body shot.
De Jager tries to score with a low kick but Fenix moves his leg out of the way.
Fenix raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fenix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Jager misses with a kick to the body.
De Jager keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Fenix avoids the body shot from De Jager.
Fenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Jager with a nice cross.#CL2#
De Jager tries to keep at a distance but Fenix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fenix tries a body shot but De Jager blocks it.
De Jager using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fenix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Jager wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fenix has him pressed against the cage.
Fenix lands a right hand.
Fenix working aggressively here.
Fenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Jager is trying to push Fenix away but Fenix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Jager trying to control the position but instead, Fenix has worked for underhooks and has pushed De Jager into the cage.
Fenix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Jager struggles to land a body shot inside as Fenix controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bismarck De Jager 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#
De Jager throws a low kick but Fenix avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Fenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fenix throws out a powerful jab.
De Jager digs a good body shot into Fenix's ribs.
Fenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Fenix.
De Jager lands a slapping body shot.
Fenix defending well as De Jager loads up on a big left hand.
De Jager steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fenix.
De Jager has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Jager there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fenix tries to close the distance and clinch but De Jager swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Jager misses with a right hand
and Fenix counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix throws a big shot that misses.
Fenix scores with a head kick. De Jager tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fenix tries to clinch but De Jager is having none of it.
De Jager thows a leg kick but Fenix checks it
and Fenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Jager misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
De Jager connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fenix's hands.#CL2#
Fenix drives through and clinches with De Jager against the cage.
Fenix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Jager throws an elbow that misses.
De Jager tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Jager struggles to land a body shot inside as Fenix controls his hands.
Fenix tries to throw a body punch but De Jager avoids it by throwing Fenix back against the cage.
Fenix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Jager creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Jager has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Fenix.
Fenix is trying to stall.
Fenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fenix throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fenix.
Marcus Fenix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fenix misses with the head strike.
Fenix lands a hook that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
Fenix is stalling here. #T2#
Fenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fenix blocks a body shot from De Jager.
Fenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
De Jager is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Jager looking to throw knees to the head but Fenix is blocking nicely.
De Jager prevents a body shot from Fenix.
Fenix tries to work over De Jager's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Fenix.
Oh De Jager is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Jager scores with a shoulder strike.
De Jager seems to have got his legs back now.
A right handed body shot lands from Fenix.
Fenix lands a hook that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
De Jager throws an elbow but it misses.
Fenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
De Jager breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fenix.
De Jager misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fenix lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Fenix.#T3#
De Jager dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fenix. That did some damage!
Fenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Jager manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Jager keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Fenix. Those never looked like landing.
Fenix swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Fenix clinches up against the cage.
De Jager is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fenix misses with the head strike.
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
De Jager blocks a body shot from Fenix.
Fenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fenix blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
De Jager's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Jager.
Fenix shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Fenix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Jager throws a right and a left that Fenix avoids nicely.
Fenix throws a series of punches but De Jager moves out of range.
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!
De Jager scores with a head kick.
De Jager lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Jager throws a nice looking combination but Fenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fenix staying out of range there.
Fenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fenix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by De Jager as he connects with a hook.
Fenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Jager on the side of the head.
Marcus Fenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. Fenix catches De Jager right on the button with a cross.
Fenix throws a hook to the side of De Jager's head but De Jager sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Jager throwing a counter right hand but Fenix manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Fenix has De Jager up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
De Jager escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Fenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Jager 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bismarck De Jager!

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