Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PANDA 21
Date: Sep 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Bois is looking to counter punch.
Gustavsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Bois moves away.
Gustavsson takes a swing at De Bois's ribcage but misses.
De Bois tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustavsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Bois fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Bois tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustavsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gustavsson lands the left hand.
De Bois is looking to clinch but Gustavsson is avoiding it.
Gustavsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gustavsson lands with an overhand left.
Gustavsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
De Bois tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustavsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gustavsson connects with a body shot.
De Bois tries to clinch up but Gustavsson circles away and keeps his distance.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Gustavsson has knocked De Bois down with a huge combo! Gustavsson steps away and waves a wobbly De Bois back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#De Bois is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Bois tries to clinch up
and Gustavsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Bois thinking.
Oh De Bois is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Bois moves in looking to clinch but Gustavsson pushes him off.
De Bois seems to have got his legs back now.
Gustavsson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! De Bois falls backwards - clearly groggy! Gustavsson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivern Gustavsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivern Gustavsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RFC: Conor vs. Alyoshin 2
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Doncaster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Bois!#SUB#
Doncaster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Bois, who protects the arm well.
De Bois misses with an elbow from the bottom.
De Bois dodges the ground and pound from Doncaster.#SUB#
Doncaster tries for a kimura but De Bois is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doncaster cracks De Bois with an elbow. That is naaassty.
De Bois tries to strike but it doesn't land.
De Bois tries to strike but it doesn't land.
De Bois is trying to get back to half guard.
De Bois gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Doncaster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Bois sees it coming and defends easily.
De Bois tries to roll over but Doncaster keeps him under control.#SUB#
Doncaster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Bois has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Doncaster working the head and body with strikes.
Doncaster wants to free his trapped foot but De Bois is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Bois is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Doncaster has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
De Bois moves into full guard.
De Bois can't keep his opponent in guard - Doncaster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Bois tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Doncaster lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Doncaster is trying to work for a kimura but De Bois is defending well.
De Bois tries to roll over but Doncaster keeps him under control.
De Bois missing with punches from the bottom.
De Bois throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T2##SUB#
Doncaster is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Doncaster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Doncaster has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can De Bois defend it? Doncaster steps over the head and cranks it - De Bois is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Doncaster!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Doncaster!
A relieved looking Mark Doncaster 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: RFC Live in Sydney 1
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1##CL#
De Bois rushes Christophe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Christophe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christophe tries to pull guard but De Bois forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Bois lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Bois working aggressively here.
Christophe blocking some punches.
De Bois misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Bois swings wildly with an uppercut but Christophe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christophe misses with some punches.
Christophe lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Bois backwards.
De Bois misses with the head strike.
Christophe blocks an uppercut.
De Bois working aggressively here.
De Bois misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Christophe successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
De Bois got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christophe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Bois has managed to get both his arms back between Christophe's legs - danger averted.
De Bois throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Bois postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
De Bois got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christophe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Bois has managed to get both his arms back between Christophe's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Christophe is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
De Bois throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
De Bois is striking but Christophe is not phased and passes to half guard.
Christophe controlling the pace.
De Bois misses with some strikes from the bottom.
De Bois misses with some strikes from the bottom.
De Bois flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Christophe wants to take a breather but De Bois is having none of it.
Christophe blocks the strikes from De Bois.
De Bois missing with punches from the bottom.
De Bois striking from half guard on the bottom.
De Bois wants to get back to full guard.
Christophe stalling.
De Bois throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
De Bois is looking for a sweep. Christophe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Christophe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Bois moves into full guard.
Christophe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Bois swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christophe trying to control but De Bois is working from the bottom.
De Bois thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Christophe trying to control the position from guard on top but De Bois is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christophe stopping the sweep attempt from De Bois.
De Bois trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
De Bois doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Christophe drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Christophe seems to have locked his on tight now - De Bois screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Christophe, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Armand Christophe!
An out of breath Armand Christophe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RapidFC 64
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Mabini swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling De Bois to counter with a crisp jab.
Mabini tries to clinch up.
De Bois uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mabini.#TD2#
De Bois looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
De Bois loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Bois's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De Bois connects with a couple of short punches.
De Bois throws a big right hand that misses.
De Bois content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#
Mabini is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Bois postures up.
Mabini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Bois throwing strikes from guard but Mabini blocks nicely.
De Bois throws a big elbow that misses.
De Bois in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Bois trying to control but Mabini is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mabini is pulling down on De Bois's head to control his posture.
Mabini is trying to keep De Bois in close.
Mabini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Bois has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Desert Fitness & Training (12 Elites and Growing). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
De Bois wants to control from the top but Mabini keeps moving.
De Bois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Bois works over Mabini with some ground and pound from guard.
De Bois distracts Mabini with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Bois loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mabini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mabini tries to get out of the position.
Mabini pulls De Bois in close to prevent any damage.
De Bois lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
De Bois loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Bois throws a big right hand that misses.
De Bois landing with the ground and pound.
Mabini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Bois throwing strikes from guard but Mabini blocks nicely.
De Bois trying to control but Mabini is working from the bottom.
Mabini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Bois's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mabini controls De Bois momentarily but De Bois frees himself. #T3#
De Bois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mabini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Bois throws a big right hand that misses.
Mabini keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully.
De Bois scoring with some ground and pound.
De Bois showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Bois has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Bois throws a big right hand that misses.
De Bois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mabini trying to keep a closed guard but De Bois is proving a slippery customer.
De Bois trying to control but Mabini is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Bois throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Bois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mabini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mabini has De Bois pulled in close to control his posture.
Mabini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Bois working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Bois missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mabini's head.
De Bois wants to control from the top but Mabini keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Bois throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mabini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Bois throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Bois working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jambe De Bois dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
De Bois lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from De Bois does it's job there.
Oh Mabini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Bois closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Mabini out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jambe De Bois!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jambe De Bois waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Apolinario Mabini stepped up to the mic, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: RapidFC 60
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
De Bois shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Severini throws a body shot but no joy.
Severini stuffs the takedown attempt from De Bois. De Bois gets slowly back to his feet.
Severini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
De Bois scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
De Bois working the head with strikes.
De Bois scoring with punches from side control.
Severini dodges the ground and pound from De Bois.
De Bois in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Severini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Severini tries to get to full guard but De Bois has control of the leg.
Severini keeps trying to improve his position.
De Bois throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
De Bois throwing shots but Severini is blocking nicely.
De Bois thows a huge punch but Severini dodges it nicely.
De Bois not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Bois missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Bois tries to pass to full mount but Severini defends it.
Severini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Bois.
Severini wants to control but De Bois is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Bois missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Bois is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Severini tries to roll over but De Bois keeps him under control.
De Bois seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Severini wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that De Bois has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
De Bois working the head and body with strikes.
De Bois trying to pass the guard but Severini defending well.
Severini told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Severini is looking for a sweep. De Bois is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Severini is still trying to improve position.
De Bois missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Bois lands with a punch from half guard.
De Bois not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Bois not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Bois slips a nice elbow through Severini's hands, connecting with Severini's forehead.
Severini taking some punishment here, with De Bois in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Bois working over Severini with some ground and pound. Severini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Ground and pound from De Bois.
De Bois is pressing down on Severini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Severini is holding on for now.
Severini tries to roll over but De Bois keeps him under control.
De Bois not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Bois lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Bois lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Severini taking some punishment here, with De Bois in his half guard. #T4#
Ground and pound from De Bois.
Severini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Bois missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Bois lands a nice short elbow.
De Bois 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 Bois is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Bois working over Severini with some ground and pound. Severini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Bois is looking to take a break and control but Severini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Bois is nestled in close to Severini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Bois wants to lay and pray for a moment but Severini keeps working.
Nice strikes from De Bois there.
Severini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Bois lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jambe De Bois dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Severini misses with a body shot.
Severini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Severini leaves De Bois with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by De Bois.
Nice takedown defense from Severini. No joy for De Bois on that attempt.
Severini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Bois is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Severini can do to turn this around?
Severini misses the shot to the body.
Severini throws the left hand but De Bois avoids the punch easily.
Severini slaps away a takedown attempt from De Bois, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambe De Bois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severini leaves De Bois with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Severini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Severini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Bois.
Severini misses with an uppercut. De Bois saw that one coming.#T1#
Severini lands with a good body shot.
De Bois bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Severini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Bois sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Bois shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Severini but Severini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Bois fails to land the takedown.
Severini with a jab.
Severini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Bois doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Bois.
A punch combination from Severini misses.
De Bois on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Bois has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
De Bois defending well as Severini loads up on a big left hand.
De Bois appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Severini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Bois uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Severini.
Dom Severini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severini throws a body shot but no joy.
Severini misses with a body shot.
De Bois looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dom Severini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Severini - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Severini misses with a straight left.
Severini throws the left hand but De Bois avoids the punch easily.
De Bois shoots in for a double leg but Severini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Bois moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
De Bois fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Severini avoids it really well and circles away.
Severini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Severini stuffs the takedown.
De Bois looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Severini looks to land a combination. De Bois sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
De Bois uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Severini.
Severini misses with a hook.
De Bois uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Severini.
De Bois keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Bois moves out of range as Severini strikes.
De Bois looks for a takedown but Severini sprawls well.#T4#
Severini connects with a crisp jab.
De Bois uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Severini.
Severini takes a swing at De Bois's ribcage but misses.
De Bois blocks a jab.#TD#
De Bois looking to score a takedown here. Severini is defending well but De Bois drives through and ends up in Severini's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Severini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Severini's head.
De Bois loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Bois accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Bois missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Severini has momentary wrist control but De Bois slips an elbow through the middle.
De Bois working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Severini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Severini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Bois half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Severini throws a looping overhand right but De Bois ducks down to avoid it.
De Bois takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Bois tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Severini swivels and escapes.
Severini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Severini cracks De Bois with a right hand to the side of the head.
Severini closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Severini throws a hook but De Bois avoids it easily.
De Bois misses with a takedown attempt - Severini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Severini as De Bois shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambe De Bois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severini works De Bois's body with a nice hook.
De Bois gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Severini as De Bois shoots in.
Severini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Severini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Severini's corner calls for a 1-2. Severini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Severini moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Severini misses with a hook.
Severini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Bois.
Severini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Bois manages to avoid it.
De Bois staying out of range there.
De Bois fails with a takedown attempt.
Severini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Bois fails to land the takedown.
Dom Severini seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
De Bois fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Severini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Bois.
De Bois shoots in but Severini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Severini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Severini throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Severini lands a right hook to the body.
De Bois dodges the punch combination from Severini.
Severini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Bois moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Severini thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Bois throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Severini's waist but Severini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Bois off to one side.
De Bois slips under a jab.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Severini lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Bois doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
De Bois closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Severini did well to prevent De Bois getting side control.
De Bois takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Severini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Bois.
De Bois seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
De Bois working the head and body with strikes.
Severini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Bois accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Bois lands a couple of elbows.
Severini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
De Bois on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #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 Bois pushes Severini off looking to stand but Severini dives back in and keeps control.
Severini is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Bois is trying to stand.
Severini scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Severini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
De Bois wants to get back to his feet.
Severini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Bois's head.
De Bois is trying to stand back up but Severini is controlling him
Severini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Severini tries to pass to full mount but De Bois defends it.
De Bois is trying to stand up here but Severini is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Severini there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Severini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Severini 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Severini!
A victorious Dom Severini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jambe De Bois spoke after the fight, saying 'I ll be back'.

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 38
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
A low kick from Loco misses #TD#
and De Bois counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Bois.
We've been hearing that De Bois has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
De Bois has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Loco to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! De Bois is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Loco pulls down on the head and he's put De Bois to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Spanky Loco!
Spanky Loco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Jambe De Bois stepped up to the mic, saying 'I ll be back'.

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 35
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
De Bois takes one on the button.
Kwadwo lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwadwo. De Bois does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Bois gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kwadwo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
De Bois gets a double leg takedown into Kwadwo's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
De Bois postures up in Kwadwo's guard and throws a big left but Kwadwo blocks it.
De Bois missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Bois throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kwadwo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kwadwo looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Bois is one step ahead there.
Kwadwo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Bois.
De Bois throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
De Bois throws a big right hand that misses.
De Bois loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kwadwo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kwadwo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Bois.
Kwadwo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Bois.
De Bois loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Bois landing with the ground and pound.
Kwadwo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kwadwo's head.
De Bois scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Bois scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Bois throwing strikes from guard but Kwadwo blocks nicely. #T2#
De Bois landing with the ground and pound.
De Bois lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Bois with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Bois with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kwadwo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kwadwo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kwadwo's head.
De Bois throws an elbow that misses. Kwadwo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Bois's guard. Nice move by Kwadwo!#REVB#
De Bois 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 Bois is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kwadwo is controlling him. #T3##ES#
De Bois pushes Kwadwo off and gets back to his feet.
Kwadwo looks to score with a jab to the body but De Bois is just out of range.
De Bois attempts a counter takedown but Kwadwo avoids it well and moves away.
De Bois shoots in looking for a takedown but Kwadwo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Bois's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A countering left hand to the body from Kwadwo misses.
Kwadwo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kwadwo jabs De Bois to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Bois fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambe De Bois. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kwadwo stuffs the takedown.
De Bois uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwadwo.
Kwadwo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Bois looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kwadwo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
De Bois drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Bois throwing shots but missing, from side control.
De Bois misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
De Bois tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
De Bois looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kwadwo is avoiding damage well.
Kwadwo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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 Jambe De Bois will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
De Bois moves out of range as Kwadwo strikes.
De Bois tries to counter with a takedown but Kwadwo is quick to defend against it.
De Bois closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kwadwo circles away.
Kwadwo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Bois.
De Bois misses with a takedown attempt - Kwadwo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kwadwo! But no joy.
Kwadwo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Bois at a distance.
De Bois keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwadwo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bois uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwadwo.
De Bois drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kwadwo sprawls and moves away.
Kwadwo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Bois stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Bois looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jambe De Bois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
De Bois looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Kwadwo pulls De Bois in close to his closed guard and prevents De Bois from doing any damage or advancing position.
De Bois missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kwadwo pulls De Bois in close to prevent any damage.
De Bois connects with a couple of short punches.
De Bois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kwadwo looking to control.
De Bois missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Bois accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Bois postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kwadwo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Bois looking to sit in guard and control but Kwadwo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
De Bois is looking to stand up but Kwadwo isn't so interested in that idea.
Kwadwo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Bois wants to stand and escape but Kwadwo is having none of it. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Bois avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Bois keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Bois changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kwadwo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A shot to the liver by Kwadwo. Beautiful body shot.
De Bois with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kwadwo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambe De Bois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwadwo misses the jab.
Kwadwo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Bois was well out of range. Poor timing from Kwadwo.#T4##TD#
Kwadwo tries to sprawl but De Bois drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kwadwo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kwadwo won't allow De Bois to pass to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Bois thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kwadwo's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Bois throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Bois thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kwadwo's head.
De Bois throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Bois looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kwadwo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Bois looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
De Bois tries to pass to full mount but Kwadwo defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mwenye Kwadwo 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kwadwo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kwadwo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Bois.
Kwadwo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Bois is defended easily by Kwadwo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kwadwo! But no joy.
De Bois gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kwadwo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambe De Bois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bois slips under a jab from Kwadwo.#TD#
De Bois scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kwadwo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Bois. #T1#
De Bois seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
De Bois is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Bois lands strikes from half guard.
De Bois trying to control from half guard but Kwadwo is working away.
De Bois throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kwadwo wants to control but De Bois is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Bois not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kwadwo is in trouble now - De Bois has advanced to mount!
Kwadwo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by De Bois. #T2#
De Bois unloads with some shots from mount but Kwadwo bucks and avoids them well.
De Bois connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
De Bois thowing shots but they're missing.
Oooooh, big shot lands for De Bois! Kwadwo is hurt baaadly! De Bois is firing away with more strikes - Kwadwo is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambe De Bois!
Our winner, Jambe De Bois, 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.
The defeated Mwenye Kwadwo had this to say: 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 31
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
De Bois shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Bois. Carp does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Bois clobbers Carp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Bois checks the leg kick.
De Bois swings widly with a right hand
and Carp counters with a nice body kick.
Carp slips under a jab.
Carp closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Bois keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from De Bois.
De Bois scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carp in his tracks.
De Bois scores with a hook to the body. Carp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carp tries to work over De Bois's front leg with a kick but De Bois checks it.
De Bois ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carp moves away.
De Bois throws a looping overhand right but Carp ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
De Bois connects with a body shot that sends Carp's belly button to the back.#CL2#
De Bois tries to keep at a distance but Carp has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Bois lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
De Bois escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carp wants to slow De Bois down by chopping away at his legs.
Good standup being displayed there by De Bois as he connects with a hook.
De Bois throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carp.
De Bois throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carp on the side of the head.
De Bois fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carp manages to avoid it.
Carp tries a quick counter leg kick but De Bois is wise to it.
De Bois lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carp backs up against the cage.
De Bois misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
De Bois decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carp has hold of De Bois's hands but De Bois slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carp makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carp.
Carp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Bois. #T2#
De Bois trying to control but Carp is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Carp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Bois defends well.
Carp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Bois works over Carp with some ground and pound from guard.
Carp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Bois connects with a couple of short punches.
De Bois has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carp working a defensive guard here.
De Bois throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carp works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Carp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Bois throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Bois lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carp 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.
De Bois throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carp is trying to control the position but De Bois postures up.
De Bois lands a couple of elbows.
De Bois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Bois postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Bois throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carp wants to sweep here but De Bois controlling him for the moment.
Carp controls De Bois momentarily but De Bois frees himself.
De Bois is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Carp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carp has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
De Bois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Bois postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Bois throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Carp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Bois wants to control from the top but Carp keeps moving.
De Bois working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Bois cracks Carp with a solid left hand.
De Bois is looking to work some ground and pound but Carp has wrist control.
De Bois scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jambe De Bois dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
De Bois swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carp is trying to counter with his kicks.
De Bois wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Bois at a distance.
Carp throws a combination that misses
letting De Bois counter with a right hand. #TD#
De Bois shoots in and gets a takedown into Carp's guard.
De Bois distracts Carp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Bois trying to control the position from guard on top but Carp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Bois stands up over Carp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Carp is rocked!
De Bois works over Carp with some ground and pound from guard.
Carp is still in real trouble! Can De Bois finish him?
De Bois lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Bois throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Bois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Bois postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Carp covers up, he's hurt! De Bois keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from De Bois and the ref steps in to end the fight! De Bois can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambe De Bois!
A relieved looking Jambe De Bois 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: RapidFC 46
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1##TD#
De Bois shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from De Bois crashes against the mat.
Gracie defending against the ground and pound.
De Bois cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
De Bois scores with punches from side control.
De Bois just content to control the position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
De Bois is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
De Bois is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Bois's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
De Bois's coaches at Rapid Fighting Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1#
De Bois is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But De Bois has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from De Bois!
De Bois cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Bois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but De Bois defends easily.
De Bois working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Bois is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Bois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Bois working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
De Bois with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Bois works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. #SUB2#
De Bois avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but De Bois defends easily. #T3#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully.
De Bois looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Bois swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Bois wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
De Bois is looking to stand back up but Gracie counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by De Bois. #T4#
De Bois tries to kick Gracie off in order to stand up. Gracie Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
De Bois is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but De Bois is defending well.
De Bois on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Bois tries to get out of the position.
De Bois tries to escape but Gracie is in control.
De Bois trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
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 Jambe De Bois will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
De Bois with a nice cross.
De Bois lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from De Bois.
De Bois throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Bois lands a jab to the head.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Gracie.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on De Bois's shoulder, as De Bois tries to avoid the shot.
De Bois was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Bois is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Bois manages to avoid it.
De Bois shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and De Bois counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Bois getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from De Bois. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Bois lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
A swing and a miss from De Bois.
Gracie with the counter takedown but De Bois avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as De Bois shoots in.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jambe De Bois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Bois scores with a jab.
De Bois throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jambe De Bois is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
De Bois drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Bois postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
De Bois cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Bois landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Bois defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Bois stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
De Bois makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Bois is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Bois trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Bois can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Bois is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
De Bois is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Bois has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but De Bois slips an elbow through the middle.
De Bois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Bois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but De Bois pushes his legs off easily.
De Bois postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
De Bois lands a couple of elbows.
De Bois postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Gracie covers up, he's hurt! De Bois keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from De Bois and the ref steps in to end the fight! De Bois can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambe De Bois!
Jambe De Bois thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RapidFC 44
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1##TD2#
De Bois bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
De Bois tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jackson is trying to control De Bois's posture but De Bois avoids it.
De Bois scoring with punches and elbows.
De Bois working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
De Bois landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Bois is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but De Bois scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from De Bois.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Bois wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it. #T1#
De Bois missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Bois thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Bois lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.#SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Bois 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 Bois throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
De Bois seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Bois scores with a big shot! Jackson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Jackson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambe De Bois!
A very excited looking Jambe De Bois made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Luther Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'it was a GAS attack he used....nasty fuck has the worst farts and so MANY !'.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 20
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
De Bois shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
De Bois keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Bois moves out of range as Jackson strikes.#CL2#
Jackson pushes De Bois up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. De Bois has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Bois looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but De Bois is just out of range.
De Bois shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambe De Bois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Bois gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Bois takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Bois moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson cracks De Bois with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. De Bois takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson thuds a left hand into De Bois's body.#T1#
De Bois tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from De Bois.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Bois.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Bois.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Bois.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Bois was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but De Bois slips the punch.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends De Bois's belly button to the back.
De Bois slips under a jab from Jackson.#T2#
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Bois on the side of the head.
De Bois shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Bois rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Bois takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
De Bois is looking to counter punch.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Bois was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks De Bois with an uppercut!
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson misses with a hook. De Bois ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Bois avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent De Bois's takedown attempt.
De Bois goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson stuns De Bois with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Bois moves away.
De Bois appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson throws a jab when De Bois was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as De Bois shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
De Bois ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
De Bois attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but De Bois is out of range.
Jackson is looking to clinch but De Bois is avoiding it.
De Bois appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Bois was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Bois counters with a right hand to the body.
De Bois looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by De Bois and move into the clinch position.
De Bois throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.#T4#
Jackson cracks De Bois with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to clinch up but De Bois circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Bois closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. De Bois was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson is leaning against De Bois and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Jackson jumps into guard, dragging De Bois to the mat. #SUB2#
De Bois avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Bois is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Bois postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jackson 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#
Jackson misses with a right hand #TD#
and De Bois counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from De Bois there. #SUB2#
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Bois is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
De Bois controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bois is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Bois looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but De Bois pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB2#
De Bois avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Bois landing with the ground and pound.
De Bois is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Bois can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
De Bois postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jackson has his foot on De Bois's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Bois works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
De Bois is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
De Bois with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson controls De Bois momentarily but De Bois frees himself.
De Bois wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Bois defends well.
De Bois working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
De Bois postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Bois content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Bois gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jambe De Bois overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Bois trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T4#
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but De Bois pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Jackson working for a triangle but De Bois defends it easily.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Bois working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Jackson has his foot on De Bois's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Bois works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jambe De Bois dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
De Bois looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Bois looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Bois uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but De Bois bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
De Bois is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambe De Bois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bois fails with the takedown.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on De Bois's shoulder, as De Bois tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. De Bois was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson misses with a hook
and De Bois counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends De Bois's belly button to the back.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson throws a body punch but De Bois moves out of range.
De Bois swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Bois throws a body shot but no joy.
De Bois takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
De Bois feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as De Bois shoots in.
De Bois takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Bois moves out of range of the strikes.
De Bois shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but De Bois keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Luther Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Bois ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Bois dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson clobbers De Bois with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson leaves De Bois with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but De Bois uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Bois misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but De Bois slips the punch.#T3#
Jackson with a nice cross.
De Bois ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Bois takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
De Bois got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Bois has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
De Bois wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
De Bois trying to control here. #T4##SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but De Bois is defending well.
De Bois on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Bois tries to get out of the position.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
De Bois is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but De Bois is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Jackson!
After the big win, Luther Jackson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Clothing Co. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Jambe De Bois stepped up to the mic, saying 'I ll be back'.

Event: RapidFC 37
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Severini moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
De Bois throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Severini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Bois swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Bois looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
De Bois shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Bois showed some decent athleticism there.
De Bois seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Severini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Bois thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Bois missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Severini can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Bois perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Severini is staying active underneath De Bois, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Bois missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Severini is trying to maintain the position but De Bois is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
De Bois keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
De Bois thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Severini's head.
De Bois throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Severini to regain full guard.
De Bois 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.
Severini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Bois's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Bois throwing strikes from guard but Severini blocks nicely.
De Bois with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Severini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Severini finds it's way through De Bois's defenses.
Nice defenses there by De Bois.
De Bois misses with a straight left. #TD#
De Bois closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Severini to the mat! Severini manages to get full guard.
De Bois not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
De Bois postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
De Bois throwing strikes but missing.
Severini 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.
Severini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Bois.
De Bois throws an elbow that misses. Severini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Bois's guard. Nice move by Severini!#REVB#
De Bois lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
De Bois throws an elbow that misses. Severini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Bois's guard. Nice move by Severini!#REVB#
Severini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Bois is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
De Bois with a flurry of punches that miss.
Severini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Severini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Bois.
De Bois chips away with some ground and pound.
De Bois landing some decent shots from guard.
De Bois trying to control the position from guard on top but Severini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Bois 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 Bois controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Bois trying to control but Severini is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jambe De Bois dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Severini misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
De Bois shoots in and gets a takedown into Severini's guard.
Severini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Severini lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Severini wants to control from the top but De Bois keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Bois haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De Bois 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bois is working hard here to advance position.
De Bois looking to control.
Severini trying to control but De Bois is working from the bottom. #T1#
De Bois working a defensive guard here.
De Bois trying to control the position here.
Jambe De Bois overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Severini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Severini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Bois preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Severini throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Severini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Severini misses.
De Bois slips under a jab from Severini.
Severini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
De Bois throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Severini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Bois throws a hook but Severini avoids it easily.
Severini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Severini misses with a left hand #TD#
and De Bois counters with a single leg into guard. Severini didn't expect that.
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Bois wants to control from the top but Severini keeps moving.
Severini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Bois cracks Severini with a solid left hand.#T3#
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Severini's head.
Severini being controlled here, momentarily.
De Bois looking to sit in guard and control but Severini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
De Bois is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Severini trying to control the position from guard on top but De Bois is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Severini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Severini landing some decent shots from guard.
Severini throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
De Bois keeping moving, preventing Severini from controlling successfully.
De Bois looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Severini throwing strikes from guard but De Bois blocks nicely.
Severini throwing strikes from guard but De Bois blocks nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Severini throws a strike but De Bois rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
De Bois throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Bois throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Severini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Bois throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Severini looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Bois is one step ahead there.
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 Jambe De Bois will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Bois fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Bois blocks a jab.
De Bois was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Severini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Bois tries to avoid it but Severini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Bois to the ground. De Bois escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Severini misses with a hook to the body
and De Bois counters with a stiff right hand.
Severini is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
It looks like Dom Severini has been cut.
De Bois with a poor takedown
and Severini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Severini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Bois.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
De Bois throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Severini tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. De Bois is in Severini's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Severini manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
De Bois breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Bois throws a hook but Severini avoids it easily.#T1#
Severini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Bois sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Bois shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Severini defends it nicely.
Severini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambe De Bois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severini with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Bois counters with a nice uppercut.
Severini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Severini misses with a straight left.
De Bois appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
De Bois shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Severini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Bois.
De Bois throwing strikes but missing.
De Bois lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
De Bois throws an elbow that misses. Severini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Bois's guard. Nice move by Severini!#REVB#
Severini working some strikes from top position.
De Bois lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Bois lands a couple of digs.
De Bois loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Severini keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully.
De Bois controlling from the top position.
Dom Severini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
De Bois won't allow Severini to sweep him here.
De Bois advances to half guard.
De Bois not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Bois is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Severini is staying active underneath De Bois, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Severini blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Bois. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Bois throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Bois is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Bois thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Bois thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Bois trying to control the action but Severini is working from the bottom.
De Bois missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Bois trying to control the action but Severini is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jambe De Bois is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
De Bois shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
De Bois not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jambe De Bois showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Bois, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: RapidFC 33
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Li tries for a takedown but De Bois sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Li walks into a stiff left hand from De Bois.#CUT#
It looks like Jackie Li has been cut.
De Bois looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Bois fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by De Bois as he connects with a hook.#TD#
De Bois throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Li was covering up waiting for the punch and De Bois finishes the takedown easily into guard.
De Bois stays in close to Li's body and controls the position.
De Bois pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Li looking for a guillotine here but De Bois defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Bois preventing the sweep. #T1#
De Bois loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Bois connects with a couple of short punches.
De Bois postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Bois with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Bois works over Li with some ground and pound from guard.
De Bois is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Li controls De Bois momentarily but De Bois frees himself.
De Bois scoring with some ground and pound.
De Bois trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Bois with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Bois landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Li trying to keep a closed guard but De Bois is proving a slippery customer.
De Bois makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Bois content to stall in guard here.
De Bois has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Bois postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Bois scoring with some ground and pound.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Li has momentary wrist control but De Bois slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
De Bois chips away with some ground and pound.
De Bois postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Bois trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li is trying to control the position but De Bois postures up.
De Bois working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Li's head.
De Bois postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow.
De Bois is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Bois controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De Bois stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Bois is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Bois scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Li looking to control.
Li is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
De Bois postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Li looking to control.
De Bois postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow.
Li being controlled here, momentarily.
Li has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Forge. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
De Bois lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Bois cracks Li with a solid left hand.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Bois stays in close to Li's body and controls the position.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Li's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jambe De Bois dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackie Li's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Li walks into a jab.
Li shoots for a double leg takedown but De Bois sprawls well. He's pushed Li's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Li walks into a stiff left hand from De Bois.#TD#
De Bois looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
De Bois working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Li is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Bois lands a nice short elbow.
De Bois looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Li with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Bois is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Li is still in real trouble! Can De Bois finish him?
De Bois landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Bois scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Bois lands a big elbow - Li is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for De Bois!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambe De Bois!
Jambe De Bois took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bee Krazy for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 5
Date: May 08, 2019

#R1#
De Bois shoots in for a takedown but Coleman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Bois shoots in but Coleman avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
De Bois looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Coleman!
Coleman is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman can't do much from the bottom here.
De Bois throws a strike aimed at the side of Coleman's head but Coleman avoids it well.
Coleman wants to control but De Bois postures up.
De Bois throws an elbow but Coleman slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Coleman regains half guard, as De Bois was trying to land strikes.
De Bois with the ground and pound but Coleman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
De Bois postures up and lands a big shot to Coleman's brow.
Coleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman is trying to keep De Bois in close.
De Bois controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman controlling the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Coleman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Bois's guard. #REVR#
De Bois tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coleman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Coleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Bois's head.
Coleman scoring with some ground and pound.
De Bois keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman is in close to De Bois's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Coleman working some strikes from top position.
Coleman is in close to De Bois's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Coleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coleman wants to control from the top but De Bois keeps moving.
De Bois has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Coleman has passed into side control.
De Bois tries to bench press Coleman off him but Coleman keeps the position.
Coleman landing a few strikes.
Coleman grinds an elbow into De Bois's temple.
A lull in the action here.
De Bois tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Coleman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4#
De Bois sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Coleman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman working over De Bois with some ground and pound. De Bois looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Bois works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coleman slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from De Bois.
De Bois moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Coleman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
De Bois missing with a left hand there. Coleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Bois has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Coleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Bois is fending him off so far but Coleman persists. Nope, De Bois circles away and we're back to standing.
Coleman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Coleman's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Bois under the eye.
The fighters circling - Coleman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Bois let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Coleman slaps away a takedown attempt from De Bois, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coleman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Bois stuffs the takedown.
Coleman takes a swing at De Bois's ribcage but misses.
Coleman throws a body punch but De Bois moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
De Bois fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Coleman to the ground. De Bois is now in Coleman's guard.
De Bois with a nice head shot there.
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coleman is trying to keep De Bois in close.
Coleman 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.#T1#
Coleman 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 Bois is staying active underneath Coleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Bois defending well though.
De Bois is trying to control but can't.
De Bois is staying active underneath Coleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Phil Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Bois is looking to improve his position.
De Bois slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Bois can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Coleman wants to control from the top but De Bois keeps moving.
De Bois trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Coleman is working De Bois over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Bois wants to sweep but no luck.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard.
Coleman lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Coleman is in close to De Bois's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard.
Coleman stands up over De Bois, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Bois tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Bois really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coleman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coleman lands a couple of elbows.
De Bois 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.
Coleman lands a couple of digs.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but De Bois is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Bois tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
De Bois is still trying to improve position.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman is in close to De Bois's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Coleman won't allow De Bois to sweep him here.
De Bois is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Coleman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Bois's head.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Bois can do to turn this around?
Coleman 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coleman connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Coleman dominated that second round.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Coleman throws a hook but De Bois blocks it.
De Bois throws out a counter right but Coleman avoids it with no problem.
Coleman connects with a jab.
De Bois shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coleman as he jumps to the side.
De Bois shoots in for a double leg but Coleman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Bois walks into a stiff left hand from Coleman.
Coleman misses with a straight left.
De Bois tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coleman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Bois shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coleman but Coleman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Phil Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jambe De Bois.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Bois manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from De Bois on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coleman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
De Bois takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coleman works the jab nicely.
De Bois cracks Coleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coleman wants to clinch.
De Bois doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Bois stuffs the takedown.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Bois enables Coleman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Bois manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Coleman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jambe De Bois has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coleman trying to control but De Bois is working from the bottom.
De Bois looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.
Coleman stands and throws De Bois's legs to the side, diving into side control.
De Bois regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Bois keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Coleman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
De Bois punching from the bottom.
De Bois is looking to get back to full guard here but Coleman has managed to pass to side control instead.
Coleman is chipping away with strikes.
Coleman cracks De Bois with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Coleman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
De Bois is trying to get back to half guard.
Coleman grinds an elbow into De Bois's temple. #T4#
Coleman controls the position.
Coleman gets to mount! De Bois was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
De Bois is in a horrible position here. Coleman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC#
De Bois is rocked!
Coleman connects with a bit shot that sees De Bois covering up! More strikes from Coleman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Coleman is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Coleman!
Phil Coleman 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: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 4
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
De Bois throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tea's waist but Tea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Bois off to one side.
De Bois defending well as Tea loads up on a big left hand.
Tea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Bois cracks Tea with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Bois takes a swing at Tea's ribcage but misses.
De Bois seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
De Bois scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Bois throwing shots but Tea is blocking nicely.
De Bois missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Bois passes into side control, despite Tea's attempt to control the position.
De Bois tries to score with some ground and pound. Tea controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by De Bois.
De Bois scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tea managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by De Bois.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tea is looking for a sweep.
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!
Tea keeps De Bois under control for a moment.
Tea is looking for a sweep.#T1#
De Bois in side control lands a decent elbow.
De Bois scores with punches from side control.
Tea looking for a sweep but De Bois has passed into full mount! Oh no!
De Bois scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tea?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tea can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Bois lands a big shot there that rocks Tea but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tea is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Bois in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tea tries to hold on but De Bois pushes him away.
De Bois raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tea tries to reverse the position but De Bois maintains control.
De Bois with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
De Bois raining down shots from the mount!
De Bois lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tea is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tea is trying desperately to improve position.
De Bois can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tea is looking to escape.
De Bois lands a big shot there that rocks Tea but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tea is working to get back to half guard.
De Bois landing strikes from the mount and Tea is in trouble!
Tea tries to reverse the position but De Bois maintains control.
Tea is bucking up trying to escape but De Bois cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tea can't escape the position.
De Bois scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tea? #T3#
Tea is wriggling around trying to escape.
De Bois has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tea's face.
Tea is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Bois looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tea is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tea might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Bois haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De Bois looking to control but Tea is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tea is bucking up trying to escape but De Bois cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
De Bois lands a big elbow.
De Bois wants to control the pace but Tea is squirming around nicely.
De Bois 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 Bois punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tea slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Bois winds up and cracks Tea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Bois working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Tea is looking for a sweep. De Bois is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Bois lands strikes from half guard.
Tea is trying is best to control the position here.
Tea taking some punishment here, with De Bois in his half guard.
Tea is looking to control De Bois's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tea avoid being mounted?
Tea tries to get to full guard but De Bois has control of the leg.
Tea keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Bois looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De Bois is nestled in close to Tea, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
De Bois seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tea does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Bois is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Bois scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tea blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Bois.
De Bois lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jambe De Bois dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tea looks to throw the jab but De Bois is out of range.
De Bois misses with a wild body shot.
De Bois slips a straight right by Tea.
Tea throws a hook but De Bois avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Tea.
Tea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Bois paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tea missing with a left hand there. De Bois was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Bois throws a jab but it's blocked by Tea.
Tea throws an overhand right that lands on De Bois's shoulder, as De Bois tries to avoid the shot.
De Bois shoots in and drives through. Tea sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea tries a low kick but De Bois avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Bois is defended easily by Tea.#T1#
De Bois connects with a jab.
Tea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Bois sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Bois keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tea.
Tea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tea lands with a straight right. De Bois didn't see that one coming.
Tea throws a right hand that De Bois ducks under and follows up with a left that De Bois also avoids with ease.
De Bois throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Tea counters by clinching up.
De Bois is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tea pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambe De Bois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tea with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD#
De Bois has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tea regains guard immediately.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tea's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tea wants to stand but De Bois is controlling the position.
De Bois trying to control but Tea is working from the bottom. #T2#
Tea looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Bois puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tea trying to control but De Bois postures up.
Nice strikes from De Bois there.
De Bois lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Bois landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jambe De Bois overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Bois thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tea's head.
De Bois is thwarting Tea's attempts to control the position.
De Bois missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Bois landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
De Bois thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Bois winds up and cracks Tea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tea taking some punishment here, with De Bois in his half guard. #T3#
Tea makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tea.
De Bois is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Bois accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tea's head.
Tea wants to improve his position but instead De Bois has moved into half guard.
Tea has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Bois is working away from the top position though.
Tea wants to improve his position but De Bois is controlling well.
De Bois is trying to control the action in half guard but Tea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Bois passes into side control, despite Tea's attempt to control the position. #T4#
The strikes coming from De Bois are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
De Bois lands a few punches from side control.
Tea on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
De Bois lands an elbow. #ROC#
Tea is rocked!
De Bois cracks Tea with a big elbow.
Tea is still in real trouble! Can De Bois finish him?
Tea is trying to control De Bois's posture but De Bois avoids it.
Tea manages to work his way to half guard, despite De Bois's best efforts.
Tea seems to have recovered his senses.
Tea is looking for a sweep. De Bois is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Bois looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Bois thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Bois trying to control the action but Tea is working from the bottom.
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 Bois connects with a nice short shot to Tea's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jambe De Bois 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#
De Bois tests Tea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Bois scores with a hook.#TD#
De Bois shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than De Bois was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tea avoids any damage from the ground and pound of De Bois.
Tea is working to avoid the ground and pound but De Bois connects with a decent elbow.
Tea is looking for a sweep.
Tea managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by De Bois.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea looking for a sweep but De Bois has passed into full mount! Oh no!
De Bois avoids the attempt from Tea to control.
Tea taking shots to the head. #T1#
De Bois working the ground and pound effectively.
De Bois softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Tea is out cold! De Bois jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambe De Bois!
Jambe De Bois 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: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1#
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but De Bois is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from De Bois on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hook to the body.
De Bois scores with the left hand. Fitzsimmons knows he should have avoided that one.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. De Bois saw that one coming.
De Bois listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a low kick but De Bois moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
De Bois drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Fitzsimmons manages to escape and get back to his feet.
De Bois definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and De Bois counters with a shoot takedown. Fitzsimmons fights it but they end up in guard.
Fitzsimmons has control of De Bois's left arm, preventing De Bois from doing any damage.
Fitzsimmons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Bois is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzsimmons has wrist control.
Fitzsimmons pulls De Bois in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzsimmons can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Bois working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.#T1#
Fitzsimmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Bois postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fitzsimmons is trying to control the position but De Bois postures up.
De Bois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fitzsimmons wants to sweep here but De Bois controlling him for the moment.
De Bois postures up.
De Bois lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Bois in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Bois trying to control but Fitzsimmons is working from the bottom. #T2#
De Bois with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Bois stays in close to Fitzsimmons's body and controls the position.
Fitzsimmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Bois is one step ahead there.
Fitzsimmons is trying to control the position but De Bois postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Bois goes for a double leg but Fitzsimmons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzsimmons continues to drive forward.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Fitzsimmons does it's job there.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but De Bois moves out of range. #T3#
Fitzsimmons throws a front kick aimed at De Bois's knee but De Bois avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by De Bois.
De Bois dives in and grabs Fitzsimmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fitzsimmons pushes down on De Bois's head and hops out.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Fitzsimmons misses. #TD#
De Bois drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fitzsimmons manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Bois.
De Bois is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Bois not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Bois scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fitzsimmons is looking to improve his position.
De Bois not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
De Bois is keen to just control but Fitzsimmons is a slippery customer.
Fitzsimmons works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Bois with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fitzsimmons looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Bois puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Bois is nestled in close to Fitzsimmons, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fitzsimmons on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Bois wants to take a breather but Fitzsimmons is having none of it.
De Bois is taking a breather. Fitzsimmons 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 Bois landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fitzsimmons tries to roll over but De Bois keeps him under control.
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 Jambe De Bois will probably get the nod.
That's time! De Bois's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Fitzsimmons there.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and De Bois counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzsimmons thinking. #TD#
De Bois closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
De Bois cracks Fitzsimmons with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fitzsimmons can't do much from the bottom here.
De Bois with the ground and pound but Fitzsimmons regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Fitzsimmons has hold of De Bois's hands but De Bois slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fitzsimmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fitzsimmons makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fitzsimmons.
De Bois with a nice head shot there.#T1#
De Bois 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.
De Bois throws a big right hand that misses.
De Bois in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Bois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Bois controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fitzsimmons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Bois lands a couple of digs.
De Bois postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fitzsimmons has control of De Bois's left arm, preventing De Bois from doing any damage.
De Bois throwing strikes from guard but Fitzsimmons blocks nicely.
De Bois in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
De Bois trying to control but Fitzsimmons is working from the bottom.
Fitzsimmons wants to sweep here but De Bois controlling him for the moment.
De Bois throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fitzsimmons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Bois chips away with some ground and pound.
De Bois stays in close to Fitzsimmons's body and controls the position. #T3#
Fitzsimmons trying to keep a closed guard but De Bois is proving a slippery customer.
De Bois lands a couple of digs.
De Bois with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fitzsimmons controls De Bois momentarily but De Bois frees himself.
De Bois content to stall in guard here.
Fitzsimmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzsimmons, not yet.
De Bois connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Fitzsimmons wants to sweep here but De Bois controlling him for the moment.
De Bois throws a big right hand that misses.
De Bois working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
De Bois scoring with some ground and pound.
De Bois lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Bois is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Bois trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzsimmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Bois is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzsimmons has wrist control.
Fitzsimmons looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jambe De Bois dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fitzsimmons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Bois connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzsimmons scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Fitzsimmons misses. #TD#
Fitzsimmons gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Bois to score an easy takedown into full guard.
De Bois trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzsimmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Bois throwing strikes from guard but Fitzsimmons blocks nicely.
Fitzsimmons is trying to control the position but De Bois postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons is pulling down on De Bois's head. It's preventing any offense from De Bois, at least for the moment.
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Fitzsimmons 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzsimmons is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jambe De Bois overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fitzsimmons preventing the sweep.
De Bois avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fitzsimmons is looking to work some ground and pound but De Bois has wrist control.
Fitzsimmons postures up in De Bois's guard and throws a big left but De Bois blocks it.
De Bois looking for a sweep. Not yet De Bois, not yet.
De Bois 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 Bois winds up and cracks Fitzsimmons with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Fitzsimmons trying to control here.
Well, if De Bois 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 Bois thows a huge punch but Fitzsimmons dodges it nicely.
Fitzsimmons wants to get back to full guard.
De Bois not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fitzsimmons is pressing down on De Bois's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Bois trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzsimmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Bois is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzsimmons has wrist control.#T3#
De Bois scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fitzsimmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fitzsimmons is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
De Bois landing some decent shots from guard.
De Bois is stalling in the full guard.
De Bois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Bois's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De Bois postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully.
Fitzsimmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sol Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Bois throws an elbow that misses. Fitzsimmons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Bois's guard. Nice move by Fitzsimmons!#REVB#
Fitzsimmons tries to free his leg and advance position but De Bois is retaining full guard.
Jambe De Bois is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Bois tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitzsimmons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fitzsimmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Bois manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fitzsimmons manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Jambe De Bois showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Bois, 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Jambe De Bois!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Jambe De Bois!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Jambe De Bois!

Jambe De Bois wins by unanimous decision!
Jambe De Bois decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Tuft walks into a left hand.
De Bois scores with a hook.
Tuft shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Bois as he jumps to the side.
De Bois changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Bois lands the left hand.
De Bois clobbers Tuft with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Bois 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. #TD#
De Bois feints and as Tuft raises his hands in defense, De Bois changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Bois content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Bois chips away with some ground and pound.
De Bois throws a strike but Tuft rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
De Bois 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.
Tuft trying to control the position from guard on top but De Bois is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuft wants to pass the guard but De Bois is keeping the position.#T1#
Tuft trying to control the position from guard on top but De Bois is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Bois seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Tuft postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Bois is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tuft, into his guard. #REVR#
De Bois tries to free his leg and advance position but Tuft is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Tuft throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tuft lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
De Bois pulls Tuft in close to his closed guard and prevents Tuft from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tuft preventing the sweep.
De Bois on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Bois tries to get out of the position.
De Bois keeping full guard, as Tuft tries to pass.
De Bois 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.
Tuft controlling from the top position. #T3##SUB2#
Tuft drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Bois looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Bois looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Bois! #REVR#
Tuft can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing that De Bois has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Bois remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
De Bois wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuft keeps working.
Tuft manages to get back to half guard.
Tuft is trying to maintain the position but De Bois is very close to passing his half guard.
De Bois is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tuft!
De Bois lands a couple of good shots and Tuft has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Tuft's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
De Bois scores with punches from the back.
De Bois lands strikes to the head.
De Bois punches Tuft on the ear.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Bois looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #ROC#
Tuft is rocked!
De Bois is loading up with his shots from the back and Tuft is in big trouble! Tuft taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jambe De Bois!
Jambe De Bois 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: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
De Bois slips under a jab from Alexandersson.
De Bois tries to counter with a takedown but Alexandersson is quick to defend against it.#TD#
De Bois shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Alexandersson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alexandersson throws a hook but De Bois blocks it.#TD#
De Bois closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alexandersson is looking to escape.
We've been hearing that De Bois has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
De Bois is nestled in close to Alexandersson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Bois lands a nice short elbow.
Alexandersson pushes De Bois off looking to stand but De Bois dives back in and keeps control.
De Bois controlling the action here.#ES2#
Alexandersson kicks off De Bois and gets to his feet. #T1#
Alexandersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Bois was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson misses with a right hand
and De Bois cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexandersson scores with a decent looking hook.
De Bois scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alexandersson scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Alexandersson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Bois to score an easy takedown into full guard.
De Bois is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Bois postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Bois scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Bois chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Alexandersson wants to stand but De Bois is controlling the position.
De Bois slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandersson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Bois is nestled in close to Alexandersson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
De Bois slips a nice elbow through Alexandersson's hands, connecting with Alexandersson's forehead.
De Bois trying to control the action but Alexandersson is working from the bottom.
Alexandersson is looking to escape.#T3#
De Bois winds up and cracks Alexandersson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alexandersson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but De Bois scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#
Alexandersson is rocked!
De Bois works his way into side control.
Alexandersson is still in real trouble! Can De Bois finish him?
De Bois scoring with punches and elbows.
De Bois lands a huge shot from side control! Alexandersson is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jambe De Bois!
An out of breath Jambe De Bois thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Gustaf Alexandersson spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight, man!'.

Event: IFA 25:04
Date: Apr 25, 2019

#R1#
Turturro wants to clinch.
It looked like De Bois was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turturro.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turturro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Turturro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Bois pushes Turturro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Bois misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turturro tries to pull guard but De Bois holds him up against the cage and eventually Turturro drops back down to his feet.
Turturro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Bois smiles and moves away.
De Bois misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro wants to clinch.
Turturro darts in trying to clinch
and De Bois counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
De Bois throws out a loose jab but Turturro uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Turturro clinches up with De Bois and pushes him back against the cage.
Turturro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Bois just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jambe De Bois has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giampaolo Turturro.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but De Bois has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from De Bois.
Turturro tries to pull guard but De Bois won't allow it.
De Bois lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
De Bois breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Bois definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Bois fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turturro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Bois with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turturro looks winded!
Turturro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Bois wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Bois throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turturro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turturro darts in trying to clinch
letting De Bois counter with a right hand.
Turturro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
De Bois connects with a crisp jab.
De Bois misses the shot to the body.
Turturro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De Bois fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Bois changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turturro is looking to clinch but De Bois is avoiding it.
Turturro avoids the body shot from De Bois.
Turturro tries to clinch but De Bois is having none of it.
Turturro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Turturro fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Bois is looking to wear down Turturro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turturro tries to clinch
and De Bois cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Bois throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turturro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Bois lands a slapping body shot.
Giampaolo Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turturro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Bois counters with a right hand to the body.
De Bois with a nice cross.
De Bois dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
De Bois jabs at Turturro's body.#KD#
De Bois lands a left and a right that sends Turturro crashing to the canvas! De Bois dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Turturro is rocked!
BOOM! De Bois connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Turturro is still in real trouble! Can De Bois finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Bois with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Bois takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
De Bois lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Turturro quite badly. Turturro pulls De Bois in close trying to recover. De Bois postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Turturro on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Turturro doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambe De Bois!
A relieved looking Jambe De Bois 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: IFA 18-04
Date: Apr 18, 2019

#R1#
Coleman lands a nice hook to De Bois's body. De Bois takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Bois misses with a hook. Coleman ducked under it nicely.
De Bois darts in looking for a takedown but Coleman gets double underhooks and turns De Bois into the cage.
De Bois throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coleman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Bois rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Coleman counters with a takedown into side control.
De Bois tries to bench press Coleman off him but Coleman keeps the position.
Coleman is working De Bois over with some ground and pound from side control.
Coleman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Coleman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Coleman wants to control but De Bois is keeping him busy.
Coleman lands a decent elbow from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt De Bois will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Bois keeps working. #T1#
De Bois struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Bois manages to get back to half guard.
Coleman thows a huge punch but De Bois dodges it nicely.
De Bois is concentrating on defense, preventing Coleman from advancing position.
De Bois is trying to control but can't.
Coleman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De Bois blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman.
De Bois tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
Coleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
De Bois is looking to control Coleman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Bois avoid being mounted?
Coleman slips a nice elbow through De Bois's hands, connecting with De Bois's forehead.
Coleman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De Bois is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman is keen to just control but De Bois is a slippery customer.
Coleman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Coleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Coleman trying to mount his opponent but De Bois defends it.
De Bois looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coleman is nestled in close to De Bois, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
De Bois is trying to maintain the position but Coleman is very close to passing his half guard.
Coleman prevents De Bois from improving his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coleman not doing much here.
De Bois trying to hold on to Coleman's head to control him but Coleman postures up.
De Bois is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman sits in half guard.
De Bois is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Bois is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman sits in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
De Bois wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Coleman dominated that round.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Coleman shoots in but no luck this time.
Coleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coleman walks into a left hand.
Coleman looks to land a right hand but De Bois moved out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman.#TD2#
De Bois shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Coleman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Bois's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Bois's back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Coleman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman is landing with strikes. De Bois can't take much more of this.
De Bois tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
De Bois is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Coleman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
De Bois doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Coleman lands a big elbow.
Coleman avoids the attempt from De Bois to control.
Coleman dominating with strikes here.
De Bois can't escape the position.
Coleman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
De Bois tries to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.
De Bois really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coleman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BOOM! Coleman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Coleman lands a big elbow.
De Bois is desperately trying to improve his position but Coleman has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Bois is looking to escape.
Coleman lands a couple of good shots and De Bois has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
Coleman is not going to allow De Bois to sit and survive in this position.
De Bois staying busy and making it hard for Coleman to control.
De Bois trying to control the hands but Coleman won't let him.
Coleman doesn't have the hooks in and De Bois manages to turn into his guard.
De Bois distracts Coleman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Bois stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coleman wants to sweep but no luck.
De Bois wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving. #T4#
De Bois with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Bois won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
Phil Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coleman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but De Bois has passed into side control.
De Bois is trying to ground and pound but Coleman uses the momentary lack of control by De Bois to regain half guard.
Coleman wants to improve his position but De Bois is controlling well.
De Bois is just content to waste time from the top position. Coleman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Coleman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Bois ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Coleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Bois.
De Bois connects with a jab.
Coleman throws a body punch but De Bois moves out of range.
De Bois throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Bois is defended easily by Coleman.
Coleman wants to clinch up but De Bois keeps it at a distance.
De Bois takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Coleman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bois looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.
Coleman working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Coleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Bois can do to turn this around?
De Bois is trying to keep Coleman in close.
Coleman wants to control from the top but De Bois keeps moving.
Coleman stands up over De Bois, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Coleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Bois has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Coleman has passed into side control.
Coleman 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 Bois's shoulder. That is not cool.
De Bois tries to bench press Coleman off him but Coleman keeps the position.
De Bois tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Coleman easily slips into full mount!
Jambe De Bois has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Coleman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Coleman landing strikes from the mount and De Bois is in trouble!
Coleman landing shots from mount.
Coleman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of De Bois's face. #ROC#
De Bois is rocked!
Coleman loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have De Bois scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Coleman land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Coleman stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Coleman!
Phil Coleman 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: IFA : 06:04
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1##TD2#
De Bois closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smith looking to control.
De Bois preventing the sweep.
De Bois is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Bois preventing the sweep.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Bois throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith pulls De Bois in close to prevent any damage.
De Bois throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to sweep here but De Bois controlling him for the moment.
De Bois looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith looking to control. #T1#
De Bois content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith keeping full guard, as De Bois tries to pass.
De Bois is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Bois won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
De Bois scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith wants to sweep here but De Bois controlling him for the moment.
Smith has control of De Bois's left arm, preventing De Bois from doing any damage.
Smith is trying to keep De Bois in close.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
De Bois cracks Smith with a solid left hand.#T2#
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith has his hands on De Bois's head, controlling the position.
De Bois working some strikes from top position.
Smith trying to control the position here.
De Bois distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Bois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Smith pulls De Bois in to control the position.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Bois looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith is trying to keep De Bois in close. #T3#
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Bois's guard. #REVR#
Smith trying to control but De Bois is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Bois controlling the position.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Bois's guard. #SUB#
Smith is working for a kimura but De Bois is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Bois is trying to control but can't.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but De Bois defends it. #T4#
Smith is thwarting De Bois's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but De Bois is defending well.
De Bois wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but De Bois is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Bois wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but De Bois is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
De Bois is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
De Bois is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jambe De Bois 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#
De Bois slips a jab from Smith.
De Bois shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
De Bois lands a nice shot to the body.
De Bois will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
De Bois gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
De Bois makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Bois works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but De Bois is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Bois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Smith looking to control.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Bois is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith pulls De Bois in to control the position.
De Bois landing some decent shots from guard.
De Bois has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith is trying to keep De Bois in close.
De Bois trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
De Bois missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith trying to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith is pulling down on De Bois's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Bois bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
De Bois throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Bois tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Bois defends it well. #T3#
De Bois punching from the bottom.
De Bois is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Bois flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
De Bois is looking to improve his position.
Jambe De Bois has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Bois controlling the position for now.
De Bois is looking to improve his position.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Bois is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but De Bois defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith is thwarting De Bois's attempts to control the position.
De Bois has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Bois sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith trying to control from half guard but De Bois is working away.
De Bois wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
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 JT Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
De Bois shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
De Bois 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Bois lands a nice short elbow.
Smith keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
De Bois looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Bois tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Bois lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bois working Smith over with strikes.
Smith tries to get to full guard but De Bois has control of the leg.
De Bois lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Smith quite badly. Smith pulls De Bois in close trying to recover. De Bois postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Smith on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Smith doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambe De Bois!
Jambe De Bois decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IFA 23:03
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Whitaker wants to clinch up but De Bois keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Whitaker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Whitaker showed some decent athleticism there.
De Bois wants to improve his position but Whitaker is controlling well.
De Bois is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Whitaker wants to control but De Bois is keeping him busy.
Whitaker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Bois is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Bois looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Bois gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker cracks De Bois with a solid left hand.
De Bois working a defensive guard here.
Whitaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Whitaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Bois is keeping the position for now.
Whitaker is in close to De Bois's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Bois working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitaker.
De Bois utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitaker is stalling in the full guard.
De Bois tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whitaker wants to pass the guard but De Bois is keeping the position.
Whitaker working some strikes from top position.
De Bois looking for a sweep. Not yet De Bois, not yet.
Whitaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
De Bois keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
Whitaker wants to pass the guard but De Bois is keeping the position.
De Bois manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whitaker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
De Bois must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Bois stopping the sweep attempt from Whitaker.
De Bois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Whitaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Bois trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Bois postures up and lands a big shot to Whitaker's brow.
Whitaker wants to sweep but no luck.
De Bois scoring with some ground and pound.
Whitaker wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Whitaker 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#
Whitaker trying to control the action but De Bois is working from the bottom.
De Bois trying to control but Whitaker postures up.
De Bois is trying to get back to full guard.
De Bois trying to control but Whitaker postures up.
Whitaker 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.
Whitaker winds up and cracks De Bois with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Whitaker drops an elbow to the side of De Bois's head.
De Bois tries to roll over but Whitaker keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Bois can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Whitaker wants to control but De Bois is keeping him busy.
De Bois is looking to control Whitaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Bois avoid being mounted?
Whitaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Bois does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Bois is looking to improve his position.
Whitaker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
De Bois won't allow Whitaker to pass to mount.
Whitaker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Bois is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whitaker scores with a couple of nice shots.
De Bois manages to get to full guard.
De Bois really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Whitaker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Bois has momentary wrist control but Whitaker slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Whitaker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from De Bois misses.
Whitaker takes one to the chin there.
Whitaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whitaker tries to clinch up.
Whitaker connects with a nice looking jab.
Whitaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Bois jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whitaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Whitaker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
De Bois is trying to get back to half guard.
Whitaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Bois keeps working.
De Bois stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Whitaker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Whitaker is putting a hurting on De Bois here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
De Bois is looking for a sweep.
De Bois takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on De Bois's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Bois tries to bench press Whitaker off him but Whitaker keeps the position.
Whitaker trying to control the position but De Bois is working away. #T2#
De Bois tries to buck Whitaker off but Whitaker is having none of it.
Whitaker wants to control but De Bois is keeping him busy.
De Bois tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Whitaker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Whitaker controls the position from side control.
De Bois tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Bois is trying to control Whitaker's posture but Whitaker avoids it.
Whitaker landing strikes.
Whitaker wants to control but De Bois is keeping him busy.
Whitaker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for De Bois!#T3#
Whitaker punching from mount but De Bois doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Whitaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Bois can do to turn this around?
Whitaker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Whitaker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
De Bois sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Whitaker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Bois avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whitaker.
De Bois is looking to control Whitaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Bois avoid being mounted?
De Bois tries to get to full guard but Whitaker has control of the leg.
De Bois is looking to control Whitaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Bois avoid being mounted?#T4#
Whitaker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Bois defending well though.
Nice strikes from Whitaker there.
De Bois taking some punishment here, with Whitaker in his half guard.
Whitaker wants to pass the guard but De Bois is defending well.
Whitaker working the head and body with strikes.
Eric Whitaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whitaker uses his free foot to push down on De Bois's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for De Bois.
De Bois tries to lock up and control but Whitaker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Whitaker avoids the attempt from De Bois to control.
Whitaker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Whitaker dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
De Bois waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whitaker.#TD#
Whitaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Bois is trying to defend but Whitaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Whitaker moves nicely into side control.
Whitaker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Whitaker has knee on belly and moves into mount.
De Bois tries to lock up and control but Whitaker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bois takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Whitaker lands with some strikes.
Whitaker looking to finish De Bois with some ground and pound. This is bad for De Bois!#ROC#
De Bois is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitaker cracks De Bois with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Whitaker!
Eric Whitaker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IFA : 07:03
Date: Mar 07, 2019

#R1#
De Bois circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Bois was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turturro tries to clinch but De Bois moves out of range.
Turturro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Turturro doesn't manage to clinch there - De Bois circles away.
De Bois throws a jab when Turturro was well out of range.
Turturro slips a jab from De Bois.
De Bois looks to land a combination but Turturro avoids it well.
Turturro wants to counter the offense by De Bois and move into the clinch position.
Turturro moves out of range of the strikes.
De Bois definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Turturro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Bois.
The fighters circling - De Bois throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turturro wants to counter the offense by De Bois and move into the clinch position.
Turturro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left and a right from De Bois both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Giampaolo Turturro has been cut.
Turturro tries to clinch but De Bois moves out of range.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch but De Bois swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turturro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Bois jabs Turturro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Bois circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Turturro forces De Bois back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
De Bois is trying to push Turturro away but Turturro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Turturro pulls guard.
De Bois scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Bois makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Bois landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Bois is aware though and is defending well.
De Bois scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turturro's head.#SUB2#
De Bois got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Bois has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Bois's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De Bois lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Bois postures up and lands a big shot to Turturro's brow. #SUB2#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turturro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Bois controls the pace.#T2#
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Bois has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Turturro has his foot on De Bois's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Bois works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Bois landing with the ground and pound.
De Bois landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Bois is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turturro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Bois's guard. #REVB#
De Bois looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
De Bois knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turturro on the ground.#SUB2#
Turturro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Turturro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turturro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from De Bois.
De Bois on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Bois tries to get out of the position.
Turturro trying to control but De Bois is working from the bottom. #ES#
De Bois wriggles free and stands up.
A big left from De Bois misses.
De Bois misses with a straight right.
De Bois misses the jab.
De Bois scores with a jab. Turturro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Bois just misses with a punch to the body.
De Bois throws a hook but Turturro blocks it.#CL2#
Turturro closes the distance and clinches.
De Bois tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turturro's elbow.
De Bois struggles to land a body shot inside as Turturro controls his hands.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but De Bois turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Turturro pulls guard effortlessly.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Bois is one step ahead there.
De Bois being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Bois's guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Bois is trying to keep Turturro in close. #SUB2#
Turturro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Bois dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but De Bois is proving a slippery customer.
De Bois stands up over Turturro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Bois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turturro's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jambe De Bois dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giampaolo Turturro'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 Bois throws a shot from downtown. Turturro moves away and avoids it.
Turturro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Bois.
A slow jab from De Bois misses its intended target.
Turturro dodges the punch combination from De Bois.
A big left from De Bois misses.
De Bois avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turturro tries to clinch but De Bois is having none of it.
Turturro tries to clinch but De Bois moves out of range.
De Bois throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turturro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Turturro darts in and clinches De Bois up against the cage.
De Bois tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
De Bois breaks the clinch.
De Bois swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turturro.
Turturro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Bois scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turturro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Bois manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Bois misses with a straight left.
De Bois is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1##CL2#
Turturro instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Turturro jumps guard.
De Bois with a nice head shot there.
De Bois lands a couple of elbows.
Turturro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
De Bois is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
De Bois is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for De Bois! #T2#
De Bois is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Turturro looking to secure an arm triangle but De Bois defends it well.
De Bois bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
De Bois is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turturro can do to turn this around?
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 Bois scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Bois is one step ahead there.
De Bois connects with a couple of short punches.
Turturro looking to control.
De Bois distracts Turturro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Bois with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Turturro has his foot on De Bois's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Bois works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
De Bois scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Bois distracts Turturro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Bois makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Bois scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
De Bois postures up.
Turturro is pulling down on De Bois's head. It's preventing any offense from De Bois, at least for the moment.
De Bois landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Turturro is rocked!
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
De Bois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Bois landing some decent shots from guard.
Turturro is still in real trouble! Can De Bois finish him?
De Bois trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom. #T4#
De Bois won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
Turturro seems to have recovered his senses.
Turturro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Turturro seems to be working for a kimura but De Bois defends the submission attempt.
De Bois is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Bois does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Bois is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jambe De Bois dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Giampaolo Turturro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turturro tries to clinch up but De Bois circles away and keeps his distance.
Turturro tries to clinch up but De Bois circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Turturro instigates a clinch.
De Bois tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but De Bois turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
De Bois breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - De Bois coming out on top.
Turturro tries to clinch but De Bois moves out of range.
Turturro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turturro leaves his chin hanging out and De Bois seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Turturro crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jambe De Bois!
A victorious Jambe De Bois thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IFA : 21-02-19
Date: Feb 21, 2019

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Yoshi. That's going to slow De Bois down.
Yoshi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Bois swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshi.
Yoshi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yoshi.
De Bois jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Yoshi tries to sprawl but De Bois drives through with a takedown into half guard.
De Bois is trying to control. Yoshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Yoshi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yoshi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bois is trying to control the action in half guard but Yoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Bois sitting and controlling from the half guard.
De Bois drops an elbow to the side of Yoshi's head. #T1#
De Bois sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yoshi defending well though.
Yoshi trying to control but De Bois postures up.
De Bois keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
De Bois definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Bois lands with a punch from half guard.
De Bois working Yoshi over with strikes.
De Bois throwing shots but Yoshi is blocking nicely.
De Bois drops an elbow to the side of Yoshi's head.
De Bois thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Bois thows a huge punch but Yoshi dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, De Bois seems content to control.#T2#
Yoshi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Bois is trying to control. Yoshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Bois throwing shots but Yoshi is blocking nicely.
Yoshi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yoshi.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Bois accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Bois content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Bois showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
De Bois got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yoshi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Bois has managed to get both his arms back between Yoshi's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Yoshi throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Bois uses it to pass to side control.
Yoshi manages to get back to half guard.
Yoshi has hold of De Bois's hands but De Bois 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. De Bois connects with a nice short shot to Yoshi's temple.
De Bois working Yoshi over with strikes.
De Bois looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
De Bois seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yoshi is refusing to be controlled, as De Bois sits in half guard. #T4#
Ground and pound from De Bois.
De Bois looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yoshi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yoshi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Bois is working away from the top position though.
De Bois lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Yoshi looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Bois lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jambe De Bois dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
De Bois throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshi throws a sloppy head kick and De Bois moves out of range easily.
Yoshi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Bois. That did some damage!
De Bois shoots in looking for a takedown. Yoshi tries to sprawl out of it but De Bois keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yoshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yoshi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yoshi slips under a jab.
De Bois misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Yoshi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but De Bois avoids the damage to the body.
De Bois lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Bois.
De Bois working aggressively here.
De Bois on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Yoshi breaks from the clinch.
De Bois throws a lazy right hand but Yoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoshi throws a leg kick which misses De Bois's front leg but catches the back leg as De Bois tries to avoid it. #T1#
A big left from De Bois misses.
Yoshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Bois takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
De Bois is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshi can do to turn this around?
De Bois blocks the body kick.
Yoshi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Bois throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Bois punishes Yoshi's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Yoshi.
De Bois swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from De Bois misses.
Yoshi misses with a body kick.
Splinter Yoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Bois will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambe De Bois. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
De Bois throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yoshi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. De Bois is in Yoshi's guard.
Yoshi keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Yoshi is looking for a triangle but De Bois pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Bois wants to control from the top but Yoshi keeps moving.
De Bois lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Bois is looking to work some ground and pound but Yoshi has wrist control.#SUB2#
Yoshi is looking for a triangle here but De Bois uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
De Bois scores with punches from side control.
De Bois cracks Yoshi with a big right hand but Yoshi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yoshi is not content to let De Bois control the position.
Yoshi gets back to half guard.
De Bois drops an elbow to the side of Yoshi's head.
Yoshi wants to control but De Bois is keeping busy.
De Bois is controlling the pace. #T4#
De Bois slips a nice elbow through Yoshi's hands, connecting with Yoshi's forehead.
De Bois throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yoshi is looking for a sweep. De Bois is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yoshi blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Bois.
De Bois is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Bois wants to pass the guard but Yoshi is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jambe De Bois dominated that second round.
That's time! De Bois's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yoshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Bois throws out the jab.
De Bois misses the jab.
Yoshi misses with a kick to the body.
De Bois throws the left hand but Yoshi avoids the punch easily.
Yoshi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Bois misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De Bois throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Bois misses with a straight left.
De Bois swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bois misses with an uppercut. Yoshi saw that one coming.
Yoshi moves out of range as De Bois strikes.
Yoshi tries to score with a low kick but De Bois moves his leg out of the way.
Yoshi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
De Bois changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Bois misses with a two punch combination.
De Bois rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Bois thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yoshi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Bois fails with the takedown
and Yoshi counters with a thumping low kick.
Yoshi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Bois checks a low kick from Yoshi.
De Bois drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yoshi sprawls and moves away.
Yoshi misses with a low kick.
Yoshi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yoshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Bois.
Splinter Yoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yoshi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Yoshi.
Splinter Yoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Bois swings widly with a right hand
and Yoshi counters with an inside leg kick.
De Bois throws a body punch but Yoshi moves out of range.
Yoshi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Bois changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good leg kick by Yoshi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Bois misses the jab.
Yoshi throws a nice outside leg kick.
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 Bois lands with a right hand.
Yoshi misses with a low kick as De Bois jumps back.#T3#
De Bois takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yoshi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
De Bois moves into the clinch.
De Bois is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambe De Bois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Bois looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Yoshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Bois is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshi.
A telegraphed right hand from De Bois misses the target.
Yoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Bois was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Bois connects with a crisp jab.
Yoshi pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Bois is out of range and Yoshi settles back down.
Yoshi throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and De Bois counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Bois is in close to Yoshi's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
De Bois throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Bois looking to pass the guard.
De Bois throws an elbow that misses. Yoshi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Bois's guard. Nice move by Yoshi!#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Bois's guard.
De Bois keeps control of the position for the meantime.

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 Jambe De Bois.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Bois, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jambe De Bois!
A relieved looking Jambe De Bois 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: IFA : Bang Bang Bang
Date: Feb 07, 2019

#R1#
De Bois scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Turturro.#CL2#
Turturro clinches up with De Bois and pushes him back against the cage.
De Bois misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Bois.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Bois to keep the fight standing.
Turturro jumps guard but De Bois stands there with Turturro around his waist. Turturro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Bois swings wildly with an uppercut but Turturro uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Bois has a couple of punches blocked by Turturro.
Turturro tries to pull guard but De Bois holds him up against the cage and eventually Turturro drops back down to his feet.
Jambe De Bois has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giampaolo Turturro.
De Bois swings wildly with an uppercut but Turturro uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Turturro successfully pulls guard.
Turturro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turturro has his hands on De Bois's head, controlling the position.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Bois is one step ahead there.
De Bois scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1##SUB2#
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Bois doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Bois manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Bois trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
De Bois is in close to Turturro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Bois wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Turturro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Bois connects with a couple of short punches.
De Bois wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Bois lands a couple of elbows.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
De Bois trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Bois stands up over Turturro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Bois landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Bois wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
De Bois has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turturro wants to sweep here but De Bois controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Bois looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Bois is aware though and is defending well.
De Bois knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turturro on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turturro is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Turturro drops back looking for a leg! De Bois is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Bois manages to kick Turturro off! Turturro jumps back into De Bois's guard.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but De Bois is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
De Bois has Turturro pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Turturro drops back looking for a leg! De Bois is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Bois manages to kick Turturro off! Turturro jumps back into De Bois's guard.
Turturro trying to control but De Bois is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Turturro wants to control from the top but De Bois keeps moving.
Turturro preventing the sweep. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
De Bois is pulling down on Turturro's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Turturro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Bois dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Turturro pushes a forearm under De Bois's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, De Bois is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giampaolo Turturro! Giampaolo Turturro retains his light heavyweight title!
Giampaolo Turturro 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: IFA Insane Feud
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1##TD#
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Bois manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
De Bois preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Bois pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
De Bois looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but De Bois blocks nicely.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
De Bois wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Bois is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bois throws a big right hand that misses.
De Bois lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith controls De Bois momentarily but De Bois frees himself.
De Bois lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Bois stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.#T1#
De Bois works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
De Bois postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Bois pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Bois's guard. #REVR#
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith trying to control but De Bois is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but De Bois blocks nicely.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but De Bois is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Bois really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De Bois parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable De Bois to escape. #T2#
De Bois is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Bois keeps working.
De Bois dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Bois is looking for a sweep.
De Bois parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable De Bois to escape.
De Bois is looking for a sweep.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Smith working the ground and pound but De Bois is defending the strikes.
Smith fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith advances to full mount. #T3#
De Bois really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
De Bois throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #SUB#
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith cracks De Bois with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
De Bois keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Bois taking shots to the head.
De Bois is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Smith lands with some strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
De Bois is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and De Bois has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Smith throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Smith somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Smith doesn't have the hooks in and De Bois manages to turn into his guard.
Smith 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.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but De Bois is proving a slippery customer.
De Bois throws a big elbow that misses.
De Bois trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
De Bois chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JT Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
De Bois connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
De Bois swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Bois avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
De Bois throws a good cross that connects.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and De Bois counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but De Bois manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JT Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by De Bois.#T1#
Smith fails with the takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Bois defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
De Bois lands a body shot.
Jambe De Bois is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Bois jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Bois keeps working. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but De Bois is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Bois tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Bois with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
JT Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Bois wants to control but Smith is keeping busy. #T2#
Smith blocks the strikes from De Bois. #SUB#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Bois doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Bois is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith throwing shots but De Bois is blocking nicely.
De Bois is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Smith working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Bois trying to control from the bottom.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Bois keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but De Bois is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Bois's head.
Smith slips a nice elbow through De Bois's hands, connecting with De Bois's forehead.
De Bois tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
De Bois keeping control of the position. #T4#
De Bois is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith prevents De Bois from improving his position.
De Bois wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is just content to waste time from the top position. De Bois takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jambe De Bois will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Bois counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith tries to clinch there but De Bois circles away.
De Bois connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! De Bois has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! De Bois steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Smith ducks into an uppercut from De Bois and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jambe De Bois!
Jambe De Bois decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IFA Jumpstart
Date: Jan 10, 2019

#R1#
Fett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Bois doesn't seem bothered though.
De Bois throws an overhand right that lands on Fett's shoulder, as Fett tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Fett.
Fett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Bois takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
De Bois scores with a takedown into Fett's guard.
Fett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Bois postures up and lands a big shot to Fett's brow. #SUB#
Fett working for a triangle but De Bois defends it easily.
De Bois postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Bois postures up. #T1#
De Bois with a nice head shot there.
De Bois chips away with some ground and pound.
Fett is trying to control the position but De Bois postures up.
De Bois with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Bois postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fett looking to control.
De Bois landing some decent shots from guard.
De Bois makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Fett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Bois connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
De Bois scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Bois passes easily into side control. Nice work.
My spies in Temp Spar Gym inform me that De Bois has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
De Bois lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fett down.
Fett is working to avoid the ground and pound but De Bois connects with a decent elbow.
De Bois scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fett to see if he's OK.
De Bois wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fett keeps working.
Fett taking a bit of punishment here - De Bois scoring with strikes.
De Bois wants to control but Fett is keeping him busy.
De Bois tries to advance to mount but Fett denies him. #T3#
De Bois in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Bois landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fett takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #ROC2#
Fett is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big shot lands for De Bois! That's hurt Fett! Will he recover? De Bois fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambe De Bois!
Jambe De Bois seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ROTI-12
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Smit slips under a jab from De Bois.
Smit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Bois.
De Bois swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smit is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Bois sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Bois sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smit fails to land the takedown.
De Bois leaves Smit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jambe De Bois has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piet Smit.
Smit tries to clinch but De Bois moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smit shoots in looking for a takedown. De Bois tries to sprawl out of it but Smit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Bois manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Bois throws a shot from downtown. Smit moves away and avoids it.
Smit wants to clinch#TD#
and De Bois counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
De Bois working the head and body with strikes.
De Bois lands with a punch from half guard.
De Bois thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smit's head.
De Bois working Smit over with strikes.
De Bois is controlling the pace.
De Bois is thwarting Smit's attempts to control the position.
De Bois definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Smit is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but De Bois is staying active.
Smit blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Bois.
De Bois sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smit defending well though.
De Bois not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smit trying to control but De Bois postures up.
Smit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Bois.
De Bois thows a huge punch but Smit dodges it nicely.
De Bois lands with a punch from half guard.
De Bois landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Smit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Bois knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smit on the ground.
De Bois trying to control from half guard but Smit is working away.
Smit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Smit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smit trying to hold on to De Bois's head to control him but De Bois postures up.
De Bois seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smit trying to hold on to De Bois's head to control him but De Bois postures up. #SUB2#
Smit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Bois pulls his head out easily.
Smit holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
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 Bois connects with a nice short shot to Smit's temple.
Nice strikes from De Bois there.
De Bois lands with a punch from half guard.
Smit moves into full guard.
De Bois wants to control from the top but Smit keeps moving.
De Bois connects with a couple of short punches.
De Bois working some strikes from top position.
Smit keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully.
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smit controls De Bois momentarily but De Bois frees himself.
De Bois slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jambe De Bois dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Smit tries to clinch up but De Bois circles away and keeps his distance.
Smit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Bois swings for the body but Smit moves out of range.
Smit tries to clinch but De Bois is having none of it. #CL2#
Smit has De Bois up against the cage in a clinch.
De Bois swings wildly with an uppercut but Smit uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Bois misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Bois is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smit can do to turn this around?
Smit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smit missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Bois.
De Bois tries to throw a body punch but Smit avoids it by throwing De Bois back against the cage.
De Bois tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smit blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Smit blocks an uppercut.
De Bois misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Bois.
Smit blocking some punches.
Smit blocking some punches.
Smit drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Bois pulls his leg out and moves away.
De Bois uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smit.
Smit misses with a takedown
and De Bois cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Smit pushes De Bois up against the cage in a clinch.
Smit blocks a body shot from De Bois.
Smit blocks an uppercut.
De Bois swings wildly with an uppercut but Smit uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Bois taking a breather. #T2#
De Bois tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smit's elbow.
De Bois works on Smit's body with a couple of short punches.
Smit is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smit.
A head punch on the inside from De Bois fails to land.
Smit is looking to break free of the clinch but De Bois has double underhooks.
De Bois misses with the head strike.
De Bois swings wildly with an uppercut but Smit uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Bois fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
De Bois breaks the clinch.
De Bois throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Bois lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Piet Smit has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smit wants to clinch up but De Bois keeps it at a distance.#T3#
De Bois keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Bois throwing a counter right hand but Smit manages to avoid it.
Jambe De Bois has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piet Smit.
Smit tries to clinch up.
Smit tries to clinch up.
De Bois throws a jab when Smit was well out of range.
De Bois looks to land a left hand but Smit moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - De Bois throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Bois ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smit moves away.
Smit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Bois counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Bois misses with a looping left.
Smit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Bois paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from De Bois misses its intended target.
Jambe De Bois is winning the standup battle so far.
Smit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
De Bois is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smit.
Smit misses with an uppercut.
Smit tries for a takedown but De Bois sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Bois circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from De Bois misses the target.
De Bois punishes Smit's body with a nice straight punch.
Smit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Bois throws a hook but Smit avoids it easily.
Smit wants to clinch up but De Bois keeps it at a distance.
De Bois throwing a counter right hand but Smit manages to avoid it.
Smit tries to clinch up.
De Bois circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Bois appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Smit rushes De Bois and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Bois swings wildly with an uppercut but Smit uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jambe De Bois dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Piet Smit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smit takes one to the chin there.
De Bois misses with a looping left.
Smit blocks a jab.
Smit tries to clinch there but De Bois circles away.
De Bois is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
De Bois keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Bois. Smit does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like De Bois wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Piet Smit 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.
Smit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Bois.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smit.
Smit misses with a takedown #TD#
so De Bois counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
De Bois showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Bois lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Smit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Bois doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Bois manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Bois working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smit controls De Bois momentarily but De Bois frees himself.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smit's head.
Smit is trying to keep De Bois in close.
Jambe De Bois overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Smit is looking for a triangle but De Bois pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
De Bois missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smit trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Smit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Bois doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Bois manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Bois landing some decent shots from guard.
De Bois landing with the ground and pound.
Smit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Bois is working Smit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
De Bois stopping the sweep attempt from Smit.
De Bois is in close to Smit's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Bois working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Bois defends well.#SUB2#
Smit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Bois trying to control the position from guard on top but Smit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Bois is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smit keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully.
De Bois working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Bois has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
De Bois throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smit works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Bois got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Bois has managed to get both his arms back between Smit's legs - danger averted.
Smit keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully.
Smit trying to keep a closed guard but De Bois is proving a slippery customer.
Piet Smit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jambe De Bois is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Bois showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jambe De Bois showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Bois 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jambe De Bois!
Jambe De Bois thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Piet Smit was interviewed post fight and said 'Winning is not everything, it is the only thing!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018

#R1#
Peel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peel. De Bois does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Bois blocks a head kick by Peel.
De Bois attempts a counter takedown but Peel avoids it well and moves away.
De Bois tries for a takedown but Peel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peel avoids the body shot from De Bois.
Peel moves out of range as De Bois strikes.
No joy there for Peel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Peel.
A big right from De Bois misses.
Peel misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from De Bois misses the target.
Peel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peel tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bois avoids the body shot from Peel.
De Bois misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peel.
De Bois with a nice cross.
Peel misses with an uppercut.
Peel looks to land a combination but De Bois avoids it well.
De Bois misses the jab.#T1#
A big left from De Bois misses.
Peel throws a hook to the side of De Bois's head but De Bois sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peel missing with a left hand there. De Bois was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Bois digs a good hook to Peel's body.
De Bois misses the jab.
Peel walks into a left hand.
De Bois throws a big shot that misses.
Peel throws a series of punches but De Bois avoids them all with ease.
Peel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Bois moves away.
De Bois half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Peel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Bois stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Bois takes a swing at Peel's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from De Bois misses its intended target.
De Bois takes a swing at Peel's ribcage but misses.
De Bois throws a hook but Peel avoids it easily.
De Bois throws the left hand but Peel avoids the punch easily.
Peel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Bois throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Peel does it's job there.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Bois ducks under a wild hook from Peel.
De Bois throws a shot from downtown. Peel moves away and avoids it.
Peel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from De Bois misses the target.
Peel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Bois.
De Bois drops down looking for a counter takedown but Peel sprawls and moves away.#TD#
De Bois looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
De Bois being controlled here momentarily.
De Bois stands up over Peel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Bois scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Bois postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peel can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Bois is pushing down on Peel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Peel is fighting to maintain full guard but De Bois has managed to sneak the leg through.
Peel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Bois. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Bois is controlling the pace. #T3#
De Bois looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Peel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Bois 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.
Peel has hold of De Bois's hands but De Bois slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Bois with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
De Bois is nestled in close to Peel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
De Bois scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Bois is nestled in close to Peel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
De Bois landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Bois lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
De Bois looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peel pushes De Bois off looking to stand but De Bois dives back in and keeps control.
De Bois is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Bois landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
De Bois winds up and cracks Peel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Peel is staying active underneath De Bois, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Bois lands with a punch from half guard.
Peel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peel taking some punishment here, with De Bois in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Bois is looking to take a break and control but Peel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Bois landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jambe De Bois dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
De Bois tries for a takedown but Peel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peel misses with a straight right.
De Bois changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
De Bois scores with a takedown into Peel's guard.#ES2#
Peel uses the cage to get back to his feet.
De Bois misses with an uppercut.
De Bois defending well as Peel loads up on a big left hand.
De Bois misses with a hook. Peel ducked under it nicely.
Peel throws a nice looking combination but De Bois bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
De Bois clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Peel.
Peel lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
De Bois manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Peel gets caught napping as De Bois dives in and scores a takedown. Peel manages to retain guard.
De Bois with a nice head shot there.#T1#
De Bois with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Bois controls from within his opponent's guard.
Peel looking to control.
Peel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peel keeping full guard, as De Bois tries to pass.
De Bois cracks Peel with a solid left hand.
De Bois scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Peel keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peel's head.
De Bois stands up over Peel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Bois lands a couple of elbows.
De Bois lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Peel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
De Bois keeping moving, preventing Peel from controlling successfully. #T3#
De Bois tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Bois looking for a sweep. Not yet De Bois, not yet.
De Bois keeping moving, preventing Peel from controlling successfully.
De Bois keeping full guard, as Peel tries to pass. #SU2#
Peel stands up from De Bois's guard - Peel perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Bois throws a lazy right hand but Peel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peel misses with a straight left. #TD#
De Bois throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Peel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. De Bois is in Peel's guard.
Peel is looking to stand back up but De Bois counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Peel. #REVB#
De Bois lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
De Bois working Peel over with strikes.
De Bois stops Peel from getting back to his feet.
De Bois drops an elbow to the side of Peel's head.
Peel tries to kick De Bois off but De Bois keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
De Bois lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
De Bois works his foot free and advances to mount.
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 Jambe De Bois will probably get the nod.
That's time! De Bois's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
De Bois misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peel throws out a counter right but De Bois avoids it with no problem.
De Bois lunges at Peel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peel's hand.
Peel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Bois manages to avoid it.
De Bois is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Peel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Peel slaps away a takedown attempt from De Bois, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peel missing with a left hand there. De Bois was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Bois throws a jab when Peel was well out of range.
De Bois moves away from the strike by Peel.
Peel throws a shot from downtown. De Bois moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Peel 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 Bois has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Bois and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peel misses with an uppercut. De Bois saw that one coming.
Peel swings widly with a right hand
and De Bois counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Bois shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambe De Bois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Bois misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Peel misses with a wild body shot.
De Bois scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Bois ducks under a wild hook from Peel.
Peel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Bois missing with a left hand there. Peel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peel misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and De Bois counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from De Bois.
De Bois sitting and controlling from the half guard.
De Bois drops an elbow to the side of Peel's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Bois looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Peel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Bois working over Peel with some ground and pound. Peel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if De Bois 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.
Kofi Peel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Peel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Bois takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Bois lands with a punch from half guard.
Peel is trying to maintain the position but De Bois is very close to passing his half guard.
De Bois winds up and cracks Peel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Bois lands a nice short elbow.
De Bois performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Peel trying to hold on to De Bois's head to control him but De Bois postures up. #T3#
Peel missing with punches from the bottom.
Still in half guard, De Bois seems content to control.
De Bois is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Peel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Bois working over Peel with some ground and pound. Peel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Bois is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peel can do to turn this around?
De Bois slips a nice elbow through Peel's hands, connecting with Peel's forehead.
De Bois wants to take a breather but Peel is having none of it.
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 Bois connects with a nice short shot to Peel's temple.
De Bois trying to control from half guard but Peel is working away.
De Bois lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
De Bois takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Peel trying to hold on to De Bois's head to control him but De Bois postures up.
Peel tries to roll over but De Bois keeps him under control.
De Bois trying to control the action but Peel is working from the bottom.
Jambe De Bois is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Bois keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
De Bois has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jambe De Bois showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Bois, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jambe De Bois!
An out of breath Jambe De Bois thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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