Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 49
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Kraig shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kraig was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
De Jong wants to control but Kraig postures up.
De Jong regains half guard.
De Jong is trying to maintain the position but Kraig is very close to passing his half guard.
Kraig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Jong regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kraig.
Kraig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kraig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kraig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Kraig with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Jong controls Kraig momentarily but Kraig frees himself.
Kraig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Jong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Kraig stands and steps away. De Jong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Kraig gets a double leg takedown into De Jong's guard.
De Jong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kraig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kraig throwing strikes from guard but De Jong blocks nicely.
Kraig throws a big right hand that misses.
Kraig throws a strike but De Jong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
De Jong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kraig's guard. #SUB#
De Jong wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
De Jong controlling the action here.
De Jong prevents Kraig from improving his position.
De Jong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Jong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
De Jong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kraig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Jong is pressing down on Kraig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kraig is holding on for now. #T3#
Kraig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Jong is working away from the top position though.
De Jong wants to take a breather but Kraig is having none of it. #SUB#
De Jong seems to be working for a kimura but Kraig defends the submission attempt.
Kraig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
De Jong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kraig has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraig tries to regain full guard. Instead though, De Jong has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4#
Kraig is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
De Jong working for a guillotine from mount but Kraig is in no mood to give up.
Kraig working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraig is squirming around, avoiding De Jong's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Craig Kraig will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
De Jong scores with a takedown into Kraig's guard.
De Jong postures up in Kraig's guard and throws a big left but Kraig blocks it.
De Jong is working Kraig over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Jong wants to control from the top but Kraig keeps moving.
Kraig can't keep his opponent in guard - De Jong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kraig wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kraig can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kraig manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Jong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Jong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Jong being controlled here momentarily.
De Jong wants to pass the guard but Kraig is keeping the position.
De Jong trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kraig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Jong wants to pass the guard but Kraig is keeping the position.
Kraig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Jong trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
De Jong tries a head kick but it misses.
Craig Kraig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraig tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Jong defends well and Kraig ends up having to push De Jong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kraig tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Jong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kraig somewhat.#T3#
Kraig fails to land the takedown.
Stefan De Jong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Kraig.
De Jong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
De Jong gets caught napping as Kraig dives in and scores a takedown. De Jong manages to retain guard.
Kraig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kraig being controlled here momentarily.
Kraig trying to control the position from guard on top but De Jong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Kraig got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Jong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kraig has managed to get both his arms back between De Jong's legs - danger averted.
De Jong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Jong trying to keep a closed guard but Kraig is proving a slippery customer.
De Jong keeping moving, preventing Kraig from controlling successfully.
Kraig throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan De Jong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kraig is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Jong's half guard.#SUB2#
Kraig is looking for a kimura but De Jong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kraig to get the leverage.
Kraig is thwarting De Jong's attempts to control the position.
Kraig misses with a head shot. De Jong uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kraig trying to control the position from guard on top but De Jong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraig scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kraig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Jong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kraig won't allow De Jong to sweep him here. #T1#
Kraig lands a couple of elbows.
Kraig lands a couple of digs.
De Jong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kraig connects with a couple of short punches.
Kraig is working De Jong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kraig postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Kraig avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kraig avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Kraig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kraig content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Jong wants to get back to his feet but Kraig is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kraig wants to control from the top but De Jong keeps moving.
De Jong trying to control the position.
Kraig connects with a couple of short punches.
De Jong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kraig is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kraig connects with a couple of short punches.
Kraig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kraig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kraig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A lazy body kick from De Jong #TD2#
so Kraig counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kraig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraig preventing the sweep. #T4#
Kraig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Jong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Kraig content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because De Jong has locked up a guillotine! De Jong's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kraig is holding on here and De Jong must be using up a lot of energy. Kraig has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! De Jong gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stefan De Jong!
As Stefan De Jong got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Yeaaah, boy! This is what it all comes down to. Been putting in the work, y'know, going hard every day. But The Marathon Continues, always. See you guys soon.'.

Event: SMASH: Molloway Tripp
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Kuiva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuiva wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuiva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Jong momentarily.
Kuiva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Jong dodges the punch combination from Kuiva.
Kuiva throws a right hand that De Jong ducks under and follows up with a left that De Jong also avoids with ease.
De Jong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuiva stuffs the takedown attempt from De Jong. De Jong gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuiva misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuiva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Jong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuiva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuiva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Jong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuiva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan De Jong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kuiva lands a jab.
De Jong takes one to the side of the head.
Kuiva lands with a good body shot.
Kuiva lands with a big left! De Jong is wobbled badly! Kuiva comes in with a flurry of punches and drops De Jong to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jarna Kuiva!
After winning the bout, Jarna Kuiva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Stefan De Jong had this to say: 'Man, look. When I get home from this shit, I'mma light me a fat ass blunt. Tomorrow, I'm hitting the gym, working on my skills and taking notes of my mistakes afterwards. Go through the tape of this fight. I will be back stronger from this one. Give me a minute. I'll be back better and wiser.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2021

#R1#
De Jong needs to keep his hands up - Mazzini had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mazzini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
De Jong with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Jong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazzini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Jong wants to clinch.
Mazzini misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mazzini.
De Jong bucks up and tries to throw Mazzini off but instead Mazzini has got his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzini slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB#
Mazzini is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! De Jong is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vito Mazzini!
Our winner, Vito Mazzini, 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.
Stefan De Jong spoke after the fight, saying 'Man, look. When I get home from this shit, I'mma light me a fat ass blunt. Tomorrow, I'm hitting the gym, working on my skills and taking notes of my mistakes afterwards. Go through the tape of this fight. I will be back stronger from this one. Give me a minute. I'll be back better and wiser.'.

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Bang
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Saravia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Jong.
De Jong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Saravia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saravia lands with an uppercut that bounces De Jong off the cage and back into range.#TD#
De Jong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saravia struggling a bit here.
Saravia looking for a sweep but De Jong has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Saravia tries to hold on but De Jong postures up.
Saravia is desperately trying to improve his position but De Jong has a good base and remains in mount.
De Jong with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
De Jong controlling the position easily from mount.
De Jong avoids the attempt from Saravia to control.
De Jong trying to control but Saravia is having none of it.
De Jong avoids the attempt from Saravia to control.
Saravia wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by De Jong.
Saravia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saravia wants to control but De Jong is having none of it.
Saravia manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saravia moves into full guard. #T2#
De Jong tries to free his leg and advance position but Saravia is retaining full guard.
Saravia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Jong's guard.

De Jong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saravia trying to control the position from guard on top but De Jong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saravia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
De Jong working for a triangle but Saravia defends it easily.
Saravia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saravia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Saravia connects with a couple of short punches.
Saravia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saravia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Jong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saravia stopping the sweep attempt from De Jong.
Saravia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
My spies in MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) inform me that Saravia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saravia throwing strikes from guard but De Jong blocks nicely.
Saravia postures up in De Jong's guard and throws a big left but De Jong blocks it.
Saravia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Jong trying to control the position.
Saravia is working De Jong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Jong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saravia throwing strikes but missing.
Saravia throws a strike but De Jong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

#T4#
Saravia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Jong trying to control the position from guard on top but Saravia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saravia looking for a sweep. Not yet Saravia, not yet.
De Jong wants to control from the top but Saravia keeps moving.
Saravia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saravia trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Jong trying to control the position from guard on top but Saravia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stefan De Jong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Saravia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Jong.
Saravia keeps the fight on the outside.
Saravia connects with a body shot.
Saravia cracks De Jong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Jong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saravia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Saravia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Jong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saravia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jong fails with the takedown
and Saravia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan De Jong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saravia scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
De Jong shoots in looking for a takedown. Saravia tries to sprawl out of it but De Jong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saravia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Enrique Saravia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saravia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saravia lands a nice hook to De Jong's body. De Jong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD2#
Saravia lands a big right hand that sends De Jong crashing to the mat! Saravia stays standing though and waves De Jong back to his feet!#ROC2#De Jong is rocked!
Saravia lands with a good body shot.
Oh De Jong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saravia scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Jong walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles De Jong limp body while Saravia jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enrique Saravia!
Enrique Saravia made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
The defeated Stefan De Jong had this to say: 'Man, look. When I get home from this shit, I'mma light me a fat ass blunt. Tomorrow, I'm hitting the gym, working on my skills and taking notes of my mistakes afterwards. Go through the tape of this fight. I will be back stronger from this one. Give me a minute. I'll be back better and wiser.'.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 46
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taylor.
Taylor moves to clinch but De Jong breaks away #TD2#
and De Jong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Jong.
De Jong passes Taylor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
De Jong is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Taylor is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stefan De Jong!
Stefan De Jong looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Yeaaah, boy! This is what it all comes down to. Been putting in the work, y'know, going hard every day. But The Marathon Continues, always. See you guys soon.'.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 44
Date: Sep 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner fails to land the takedown.
Turner falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and De Jong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Turner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Jong is controlling him.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Jong trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Jong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jong throws an elbow but Turner slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
De Jong has hold of Turner's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Turner seems comfortable defending it but De Jong has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Turner is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Turner is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but De Jong couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stefan De Jong!
A victorious Stefan De Jong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Kentrell Turner had this to say: 'This is some bullshit'.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 42
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Jong.
Saravia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saravia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from De Jong.
De Jong fails with the takedown
and Saravia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saravia cracks De Jong with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saravia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Jong wants to clinch
and Saravia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Saravia lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
De Jong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Saravia has De Jong pulled in close to control his posture.
De Jong preventing the sweep.
Saravia is pulling down on De Jong's head. It's preventing any offense from De Jong, at least for the moment.
De Jong trying to control but Saravia is working from the bottom.
Saravia tries to strike from the bottom.
Saravia has De Jong pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
De Jong landing with the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saravia holds on and takes a little breather.
De Jong postures up.
Saravia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saravia keeping moving, preventing De Jong from controlling successfully.
Saravia wants to stand and escape but De Jong is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Jong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Jong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saravia swivels and escapes.
Enrique Saravia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan De Jong.#T3#
De Jong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saravia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Jong misses with a takedown
and Saravia counters with a nice uppercut.
Saravia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Jong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Saravia lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Jong doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
De Jong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saravia to the mat! Saravia manages to get full guard. #ES#
Saravia uses the cage to get back to his feet.
De Jong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Jong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saravia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saravia throws a big counter combination but De Jong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Saravia.#T4#
De Jong misses with an uppercut
and Saravia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saravia lands a jab-cross combination.
Saravia cracks De Jong with a good jab.
Saravia misses with a wild body shot.
Saravia is looking to wear down De Jong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saravia lands a two punch combo.
A head kick by De Jong misses
and De Jong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Jong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Jong has his takedown stuffed
and Saravia counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enrique Saravia 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##TD2#
De Jong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Saravia tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but De Jong presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saravia manages to control the position for a moment.
Saravia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saravia holds on, trying desperately to control.
De Jong trying to control but Saravia is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saravia is looking to improve his position but De Jong isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Saravia wants to hold on but De Jong pushes him away.
De Jong looking to control but Saravia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saravia working to try and regain half guard.
Saravia tries to hold on but De Jong postures up.
Saravia is looking to improve his position but De Jong isn't that keen on the idea.
Saravia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
De Jong has hold of Saravia's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Saravia manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Saravia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saravia is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB2#
De Jong working for a guillotine from mount but Saravia is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
De Jong jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Saravia manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Saravia tries to buck De Jong off but De Jong is having none of it.
Saravia struggling a bit here.
Saravia tries to control but De Jong manages to take his back.#SUB2#
De Jong looking for the RNC.
De Jong tries to keep control of the position but Saravia is staying busy.
Saravia trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
De Jong connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Saravia to escape the position.
Saravia is in bad spot here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Jong doesn't have the hooks in and Saravia manages to turn into his guard.
De Jong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saravia's guard. #REVB##T3#
Saravia keeping moving, preventing De Jong from controlling successfully.
Saravia pulls De Jong in close to prevent any damage.
Saravia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saravia pulls De Jong in close to his closed guard and prevents De Jong from doing any damage or advancing position.
De Jong is looking to work some ground and pound but Saravia has wrist control.
Saravia keeping full guard, as De Jong tries to pass.
Saravia keeping moving, preventing De Jong from controlling successfully.
De Jong stopping the sweep attempt from Saravia.
Saravia has control of De Jong's left arm, preventing De Jong from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saravia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Jong trying to control but Saravia is working from the bottom.
De Jong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saravia's guard.
Saravia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Saravia is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saravia is controlling De Jong's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Saravia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Jong is working away from the top position though.
Saravia is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan De Jong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
De Jong fails with the takedown
and De Jong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saravia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Jong.
Saravia connects with a body shot that sends De Jong's belly button to the back.
De Jong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saravia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saravia stuns De Jong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saravia stuffs the takedown attempt from De Jong. De Jong gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Saravia misses its target.
Enrique Saravia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan De Jong.
De Jong fails with the takedown.
It looked like Saravia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Jong.
Saravia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Jong can do to turn this around?
De Jong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Saravia lands a right hook to the body.
De Jong tries for a takedown but Saravia circles away easily
and Saravia counters with a straight right hand.
Stefan De Jong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saravia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saravia wants it to stay on the feet.
Saravia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Jong on the side of the head.
Saravia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Enrique Saravia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saravia lands a body shot. #T2#
Saravia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saravia lands a nice looking body shot.
De Jong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saravia counters with a nice uppercut.
Saravia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saravia scores with a jab to the body.
Saravia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saravia lands a body shot. #T3#
De Jong tries to clinch but Saravia moves away
and Saravia counters with a straight right hand.
Saravia looks to score with a jab to the body but De Jong is just out of range.
De Jong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saravia counters with a one-two to the body.
De Jong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saravia counters with a right hand to the body.
Saravia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
De Jong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saravia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Saravia lands a nice hook to De Jong's body. De Jong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saravia misses with a series of wild punches.
De Jong tries to counter by closing the distance.
De Jong misses with a takedown attempt
and Saravia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saravia lands with a cross.
Saravia throws a body punch but De Jong moves out of range.
De Jong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stefan De Jong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saravia cracks De Jong with a good jab.
De Jong tries to clinch up
and Saravia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Saravia!
In his post fight interview, Enrique Saravia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Stefan De Jong spoke after the fight, saying 'Man, look. When I get home from this shit, I'mma light me a fat ass blunt. Tomorrow, I'm hitting the gym, working on my skills and taking notes of my mistakes afterwards. Go through the tape of this fight. I will be back stronger from this one. Give me a minute. I'll be back better and wiser.'.

Event: RRFC Challengers 46
Date: Jul 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
De Jong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vergys did well to prevent De Jong getting side control.
De Jong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vergys slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
De Jong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vergys is keeping the position for now.
Vergys striking off his back but it's not causing De Jong any problems.
De Jong trying to move into half guard but instead Vergys has managed to sweep!#REVB#
De Jong wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vergys being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vergys landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
De Jong is pulling down on Vergys's head to control his posture.
De Jong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Jong has Vergys pulled in close to control his posture.
Vergys wants to stand but De Jong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
De Jong seems keen to control Vergys's posture.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Jong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Jong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Jong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Jong.
Vergys throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
De Jong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
De Jong has an Americana. Vergys didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! De Jong is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if De Jong hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Stefan De Jong!
During a confident post fight interview, Stefan De Jong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RRFC Challengers 44
Date: Jul 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabouin tries to score with a low kick but De Jong moves his leg out of the way.
We've been hearing reports that Jabouin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jabouin lands with a hook. De Jong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Jong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jabouin tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
De Jong gets the takedown into side control.
Jabouin is looking for a sweep.
Jabouin is trying to control De Jong's posture but De Jong avoids it.
Jabouin throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #SUB2#
De Jong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jabouin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jabouin manages to get back to half guard.
De Jong prevents Jabouin from improving his position.#T1#
Jabouin is not content to let De Jong control the position.
De Jong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De Jong works his way into side control.
De Jong lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jabouin down.
Jabouin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jabouin tries to get out of the position.
De Jong laying and praying for a moment but Jabouin takes advantage and regains half guard.
De Jong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabouin keeps working. #T2#
Ground and pound from De Jong.
Jabouin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jabouin wants to get back to full guard but De Jong has mounted him!
Jabouin tries to reverse the position but De Jong maintains control.
Jabouin is squirming around, avoiding De Jong's attempts to control the action.
De Jong prevents Jabouin from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
De Jong working for a guillotine from mount but Jabouin is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabouin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Jabouin is trying to reverse the position but instead De Jong has taken his back - oops!
De Jong has the hooks in. Jabouin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
De Jong looking for the choke but no joy.
De Jong has the hooks in. Jabouin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Jabouin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if De Jong gets his way! #SUB2#
Jabouin is trying to roll into a better position but De Jong has get a rear naked choke and Jabouin is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stefan De Jong!
Stefan De Jong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RRFC Challengers 42
Date: Jul 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Jong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bergstrem tries to avoid it but De Jong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bergstrem to the ground. Bergstrem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Jong blocks a head kick by Bergstrem.
Bergstrem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bergstrem thuds a left hand into De Jong's body.
Bergstrem scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bergstrem looks to land a combination but De Jong avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Bergstrem.
Bergstrem catches De Jong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bergstrem looks to land a combination but De Jong avoids it well.
Bergstrem cracks a nice hook into De Jong's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergstrem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bergstrem slaps away a takedown attempt from De Jong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Jong drops his hands momentarily and Bergstrem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Bergstrem throws a nice looking combination but De Jong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from De Jong.
A little feinted left hand from Bergstrem on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Bergstrem.
De Jong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bergstrem throws a perfectly timed hook that sends De Jong crashing down! De Jong tries to stagger back to his feet but Bergstrem just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused De Jong asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Bergstrem!
Daniel Bergstrem decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Stefan De Jong had this to say: 'Man, look. When I get home from this shit, I'mma light me a fat ass blunt. Tomorrow, I'm hitting the gym, working on my skills and taking notes of my mistakes afterwards. Go through the tape of this fight. I will be back stronger from this one. Give me a minute. I'll be back better and wiser.'.

Event: RRFC Challengers 38
Date: May 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Jong.
A nice side step and Wayne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wayne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Jong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wayne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Wayne clinches with his opponent.
De Jong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wayne throws an elbow but it misses. #TD#
De Jong manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Jong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wayne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wayne wants to stand but De Jong is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wayne preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Wayne moves into the clinch successfully.
Wayne missing with knees to the body.
De Jong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wayne stalling the fight.
De Jong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wayne's efforts to push away.#TD#
De Jong has picked Wayne up - he's going for a ride! De Jong dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
De Jong trying to control from half guard but Wayne is working away.
De Jong passes the guard and advances to mount!
De Jong pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T3#
De Jong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Jong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
De Jong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wayne's face. #SUB#
De Jong has control of Wayne's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wayne regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T4#
De Jong controlling the position easily from mount.
De Jong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wayne's face.
De Jong controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Jong tries to control but Wayne wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan De Jong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Wayne tries to clinch up but De Jong circles away and keeps his distance.
De Jong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wayne sprawls and moves away.
De Jong blocks a head kick by Wayne.
De Jong fails to land the takedown.
Wayne throws a nice looking combination but De Jong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wayne tries to clinch but De Jong moves away
and De Jong counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
De Jong has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Jong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wayne's elbow.
Wayne is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wayne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, De Jong scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Jong tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Wayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wayne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Jong sets himself, and Wayne steps forward looking for the clinch! De Jong avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan De Jong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Jong paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
De Jong gets a clinch. #TD2#
Wayne jumps into guard, dragging De Jong to the mat.
Wayne 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 Jong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wayne can do to turn this around?
Wayne wants to stand but De Jong is controlling the position.
Wayne is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
De Jong trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Jong tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayne is retaining full guard.
De Jong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
De Jong showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
De Jong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Jong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wayne swinging wildly here.
As Wayne looks to move away, De Jong throws a big counter combo but Wayne just gets out of the way.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Jong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wayne throws a head kick but De Jong moves out of range.
Wayne pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3##CL#
De Jong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wayne, pushing him back against the cage.
De Jong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
De Jong tries to score a body lock takedown but Wayne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wayne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Jong avoids it.
Wayne creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Jong's defenses. #BC#
De Jong manages to break the clinch.
Wayne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
De Jong has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
De Jong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wayne regains guard. #SUB#
De Jong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Jong prevents Wayne from getting back to his feet. #T4#
De Jong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Jong won't allow Wayne to get back to his feet.
De Jong looking to sit in guard and control but Wayne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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 Jong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Jong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
De Jong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wayne defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan De Jong 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#
Wayne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wayne.
Wayne lands a front kick.
De Jong misses with an uppercut. #TD#
De Jong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Jong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
De Jong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jong is controlling the pace.
Wayne pushes De Jong off but De Jong dives into side control.
Stefan De Jong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
De Jong throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
De Jong goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wayne has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Jong but great work by Wayne.
You can see the frustration on De Jong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Jong is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
De Jong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wayne's best efforts.#T2#
It looks like Wayne is going to stand back up.
De Jong has his hands clasped together around Wayne's back. He's all about the action.
De Jong trying to control here.
De Jong manages to get to full guard. #T3#
De Jong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wayne manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
De Jong pushes down on Wayne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Jong is pressing down on Wayne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wayne is holding on for now.
Wayne is trying to stand back up but De Jong is controlling him #T4#
De Jong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
De Jong is taking a breather. Wayne 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.
Wayne wants to improve his position but De Jong is controlling well.
De Jong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Jong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan De Jong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Jong, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan De Jong!
A relieved looking Stefan De Jong 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: RRFC 36: Lban vs Molloway
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Woody throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Jong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woody looks to score with a jab to the body but De Jong is just out of range.
De Jong looks for a takedown but Woody sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Woody.
De Jong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woody.
De Jong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and De Jong duly obliges.
Woody throws a nice looking combination but De Jong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Woody lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Woody tries to clinch up but De Jong circles away and keeps his distance.
De Jong feints the counter takedown.
Woody loads up on a big right hand but De Jong slips the punch.#CL2#
De Jong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woody, pushing him back against the cage.
De Jong is pressed up against the cage. Woody has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Jong down to the mat. De Jong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Woody lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woody swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and De Jong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
De Jong trying to control but Woody is working from the bottom.
Woody wants to get back to his feet but De Jong passes into half guard.
De Jong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Woody does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Woody makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Woody.
Woody striking off his back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw De Jong working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
De Jong postures up in Woody's guard and throws a big left but Woody blocks it. #SUB#
Woody looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Jong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Woody keeping moving, preventing De Jong from controlling successfully.
De Jong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2##SUB#
Woody is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #ES#
Woody pushes De Jong off and scrambles back to his feet.
De Jong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Woody misses with a straight right. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Woody throws a head punch that misses.
De Jong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Woody has had enough of the clinch but De Jong keeps him there for the moment.
Woody wants to break the clinch but can't.
Woody prevents a takedown attempt there.
Woody lands a nice uppercut.
Woody misses with an elbow over the top.
Woody is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Benny Woody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan De Jong.#T3#
De Jong managing to block the knees to the body from Woody.
Woody with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Woody is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Jong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Jong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Woody has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Woody.#TD2#
De Jong lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Woody tries to kick De Jong off in order to stand up. De Jong Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woody defending against the ground and pound.
Woody is trying to buck De Jong off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
De Jong is trying to get an arm triangle but Woody is defending well.
Woody is trying to buck De Jong off.#T4#
Woody tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
De Jong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Woody wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've been hearing good reports from Woody's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Woody is looking for a sweep.
Woody on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Woody is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
De Jong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Woody is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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 Benny Woody will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
De Jong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Woody defends well and De Jong ends up having to push Woody into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Jong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Woody finds it's way round the side to connect with De Jong's head.
Woody throws a body shot but no joy.
Woody throws a body punch but De Jong moves out of range.
Woody lands a nice hook to De Jong's body. De Jong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Jong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Jong there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
De Jong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Woody wants to get back to his feet.
De Jong trying to control from Woody's half guard. Woody has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Woody looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Jong stands and throws Woody's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woody is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Woody is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Woody dodges the ground and pound from De Jong.
Woody wants to get back to his feet but De Jong drags him back down.#SUB2#
De Jong is trying to get an arm triangle but Woody is defending well.
De Jong tries to advance to mount but can't.
Woody tries to escape but De Jong is in control.
Woody tries to buck De Jong off but De Jong is having none of it.
Woody managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by De Jong. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Woody explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Woody rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and De Jong counters with a single leg into guard. Woody didn't expect that.
De Jong stops Woody from standing up.
Woody keeping moving, preventing De Jong from controlling successfully.
De Jong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woody is keeping the position for now.
Woody wants to stand up but De Jong is controlling him. #ES#
Woody kicks De Jong off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
De Jong has managed to clinch. #TD2#
De Jong manages to pull guard. #T3#
Woody won't allow De Jong to sweep him here.
Woody lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Woody lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Woody keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Jong's head.
Woody would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Woody cracks De Jong with a solid left hand.
Woody working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Woody is working De Jong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Woody has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Woody lands a couple of elbows.
Woody postures up.
Woody working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Jong's head.
De Jong is breathing heavily.
Woody throwing strikes from guard but De Jong blocks nicely.
Woody postures up in De Jong's guard and throws a big left but De Jong blocks it. #T4#
Woody wants to control from the top but De Jong keeps moving.
Woody keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Jong's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woody accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Jong is trying to control the position but Woody postures up.
Woody postures up and lands a big shot to De Jong's brow.
De Jong being controlled here, momentarily.
De Jong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woody.
Woody throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Jong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Jong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woody is working De Jong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Woody with a nice head shot there.#ROC#
De Jong is rocked!
Woody with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Woody dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Woody has closed the distance and engaged De Jong in a clinch.
De Jong is still on wobbly legs! Can Woody finish him?
De Jong blocks the elbow strike.
De Jong working aggressively here.
De Jong seems to have recovered his senses.
Woody can't break the clinch.
Woody avoiding damage as De Jong throws knees to the body.
De Jong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Woody smiles and moves away.
De Jong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Woody to score with a decent uppercut.
Woody drops De Jong with a straight right hand, right on the button! Woody follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Woody!
In defeat, Stefan De Jong stepped up to the mic, saying 'Man, look. When I get home from this shit, I'mma light me a fat ass blunt. Tomorrow, I'm hitting the gym, working on my skills and taking notes of my mistakes afterwards. Go through the tape of this fight. I will be back stronger from this one. Give me a minute. I'll be back better and wiser.'.

Event: RRFC 34: Shabazz vs Dungey
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
De Jong tries to clinch up.
De Jong shoots in for a double leg but McKnight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McKnight throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and De Jong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McKnight wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and De Jong manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
De Jong trying to control from half guard but McKnight is working away.
McKnight is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jong stalling. #SUB2#
De Jong is trying to work for a kimura but McKnight is defending well. #T1#
McKnight wants to get back to full guard.
McKnight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Jong on the ground.
McKnight looks like he's trying to stand up.
De Jong slows the pace down in half guard.
McKnight is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tycoon Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
De Jong is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
De Jong is looking to take a break and control but McKnight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Jong stops McKnight from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
De Jong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
De Jong is trying to work for a kimura but McKnight is defending well.
De Jong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Jong is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKnight wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McKnight tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
McKnight takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
McKnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Jong avoids the head kick by McKnight. #TD2#
De Jong shoots in and gets a takedown into McKnight's guard.
De Jong is standing up over McKnight. McKnight looks to escape but De Jong dives into side control. #REVR#
McKnight pushes De Jong away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, De Jong gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
De Jong taking a breather here. #T4#
McKnight is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
De Jong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
De Jong staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Jong wants to stand but McKnight is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan De Jong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McKnight doesn't manage to clinch there - De Jong circles away.
Liam McKnight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKnight throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McKnight misses with a head kick.
De Jong feints the counter takedown.
McKnight fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Jong misses with a few strikes there.
McKnight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and De Jong counters with a single leg into guard. McKnight didn't expect that.
De Jong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McKnight looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Jong is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight keeping moving, preventing De Jong from controlling successfully. #T1#
McKnight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Jong.
De Jong tries to free his leg and advance position but McKnight is retaining full guard.
De Jong is standing up over McKnight. McKnight looks to escape but De Jong dives into side control.
Stefan De Jong has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Jong has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McKnight is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
De Jong looking to finish McKnight with some ground and pound. This is bad for McKnight!
McKnight is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
De Jong is looking to stand but McKnight has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage. #T2#
McKnight is in a horrible position here. De Jong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McKnight is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
De Jong punishing his opponent with strikes.
De Jong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Jong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McKnight's face.
De Jong wants to get back to his feet but McKnight is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKnight is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T3#
De Jong dominating with strikes here.
McKnight is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
De Jong unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
De Jong looking for a guillotine from mount but McKnight is having none of it.
McKnight tries to buck De Jong off but he can't manage it.
A nice elbow there by De Jong.
De Jong controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
De Jong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
De Jong controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
De Jong is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McKnight has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McKnight!
De Jong controls McKnight momentarily but McKnight frees himself.
De Jong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan De Jong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McKnight throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and De Jong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Jong.
De Jong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Jong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKnight is looking for a sweep.
De Jong moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
De Jong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jong is looking to take a break and control but McKnight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
McKnight is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but De Jong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
De Jong landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on McKnight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Jong tries to stand but McKnight is controlling his head.
A control attempt from McKnight but he's now mounted!#SUB2#
De Jong is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McKnight to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McKnight shrugs it off. #T2#
De Jong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McKnight squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
De Jong lands a heavy elbow.
McKnight regains half guard.
McKnight is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Jong lands a nice short elbow.
De Jong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McKnight's head.
We've been informed that De Jong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
McKnight is staying active underneath De Jong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Jong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Jong working over McKnight with some ground and pound. McKnight looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ES#
McKnight kicks off De Jong and gets to his feet.
A punch combination from De Jong misses.
McKnight throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and De Jong counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
McKnight has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but De Jong is on him like a limpet, forcing McKnight back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Jong can't get the takedown.
De Jong tries to break the clinch but McKnight is controlling the position.
De Jong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##BC2#
De Jong breaks from the clinch.
De Jong fails with a takedown attempt.
McKnight throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Liam McKnight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKnight stuffs the takedown attempt from De Jong. De Jong gets slowly back to his feet.
Liam McKnight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan De Jong.
McKnight goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McKnight throws a head kick but De Jong moves out of range.
Stefan De Jong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick from McKnight misses #TD2#
and De Jong counters with a shoot takedown. McKnight fights it but they end up in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stefan De Jong.
I've got De Jong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan De Jong!
Stefan De Jong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 25
Date: Mar 01, 2020

#R1#
A combination from Gunner does no damage.
A combination from De Jong does no damage.
De Jong has a takedown stuffed.
De Jong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gunner misses with a wild combination.
De Jong throws a big counter combination but Gunner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gunner misses with a wild combination.
De Jong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gunner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gunner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunner lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunner tries to bum rush De Jong with a series of wild strikes but De Jong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Jong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gunner is fending him off so far but De Jong persists. Nope, Gunner circles away and we're back to standing.
Daron Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
De Jong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gunner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunner misses with a double jab.
Good exchange - Gunner coming out on top.
Gunner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Jong.
Gunner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Jong avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Jong feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Jong tries to pull guard but Gunner won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan De Jong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Gunner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Jong.#T2##CL#
De Jong moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gunner's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
De Jong has Gunner pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. De Jong pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gunner tumbling to the mat - De Jong dives into Gunner's 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!#SUB#
De Jong drops back looking for a leg! Gunner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gunner manages to kick De Jong off! De Jong jumps back into Gunner's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gunner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gunner is wriggling around but De Jong manages to pass to half guard.
Gunner has hold of De Jong's hands but De Jong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Jong slips a nice elbow through Gunner's hands, connecting with Gunner's forehead.
De Jong works his way into full mount! #T3#
De Jong looking to control but Gunner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Jong dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Gunner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from De Jong.
Gunner is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gunner looks winded!#SUB#
Gunner tries to buck De Jong off so he can stand up but De Jong has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Gunner falls backwards, slamming De Jong to the mat but De Jong holds on tight! Gunner is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stefan De Jong!
Our winner, Stefan De Jong, 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.
Daron Gunner was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to thank everyone for coming out and I'm sorry I couldn't get the job done. I will be back!'.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 23
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Greaves dives in and grabs De Jong's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Jong pushes down on Greaves's head and hops out.
De Jong with the counter takedown but Greaves avoids it easily.
Greaves looks for a takedown but De Jong sprawls well.
De Jong shoots and misses
and Greaves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greaves scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Greaves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Jong avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Greaves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greaves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greaves throws a head kick but De Jong moves out of range.
Greaves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rick Greaves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greaves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Jong as he jumps to the side. #T1##TD#
Greaves closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Jong's guard.
De Jong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
De Jong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Jong throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
De Jong has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Greaves should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, De Jong has tightened it up now! Greaves should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stefan De Jong!
An out of breath Stefan De Jong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1##TD#
De Jong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kristofic!
Kristofic is looking to regain half guard here but De Jong keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kristofic prevents De Jong from moving into mount.
De Jong tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
De Jong wants to stand but Kristofic has his arm trapped.
Kristofic trying to remain calm as De Jong controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jong tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kristofic's legs.
De Jong advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
De Jong get's back to his feet.#TD#
De Jong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kristofic did well to prevent De Jong getting side control.
De Jong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kristofic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
De Jong postures up.
De Jong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Jong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
De Jong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kristofic fails with the takedown.#T3#
De Jong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
De Jong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Jong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
De Jong is working for a submission of some sort.
Kristofic wants to control but De Jong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kristofic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Jong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Jong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Jong slips a nice elbow through Kristofic's hands, connecting with Kristofic's forehead.#T4#
Kristofic is looking to control De Jong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kristofic avoid being mounted?
Kristofic is trying to control but De Jong manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Jong looking to ground and pound but Kristofic is blocking nicely.
De Jong raining down shots from the mount!
Kristofic can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kristofic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Jong controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan De Jong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kristofic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kristofic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kristofic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
De Jong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kristofic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
De Jong tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
De Jong controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristofic manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kristofic trying to hold on to De Jong's head to control him but De Jong postures up.
De Jong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kristofic trying to control from the bottom.
De Jong not doing much here.
Stefan De Jong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kristofic regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Jong 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 Jong wants to stand but Kristofic is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kristofic throws a combination that misses #CL#
and De Jong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Jong.
De Jong just leaning against Kristofic, taking a breather. #T3#
Kristofic tries to throw a body punch but De Jong avoids it by throwing Kristofic back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Jong is trying to pull guard but Kristofic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kristofic stalling the fight.
Kristofic lands with a left to the head.
De Jong wants a takedown but no success here.
Kristofic can't find room to land a body shot as De Jong controls the action.
De Jong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kristofic just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan De Jong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kristofic is struggling to control the position.#TD#
De Jong pulls Kristofic into guard.
Kristofic won't allow De Jong to sweep him here.
Kristofic trying to control but De Jong is working from the bottom.
De Jong controlling Kristofic's posture. #T4#
Kristofic with a nice head shot there.
Kristofic throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
De Jong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kristofic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kristofic throwing strikes from guard but De Jong blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kristofic wants to control from the top but De Jong keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samuel Kristofic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Jong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kristofic swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and De Jong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Jong. #ES2#
Kristofic kicks De Jong off and gets to his feet.
De Jong moves out of range as Kristofic throws a body kick.
Kristofic fails to land with a series of punches.
Kristofic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice cross by Kristofic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
De Jong drives through and clinches with Kristofic against the cage.
Kristofic has a couple of punches blocked by De Jong.
Kristofic struggles to land a body shot inside as De Jong controls his hands.
Kristofic misses with a punch on the inside.
De Jong is looking for a takedown.
Kristofic lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Kristofic fails to land.
Kristofic avoiding damage as De Jong throws knees to the body. #TD#
De Jong tightens his grip and picks Kristofic up, before dumping him to the ground. Kristofic manages to land in guard.
Kristofic looking to control.
De Jong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kristofic is keeping the position for now.
De Jong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kristofic looking to control.
Kristofic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
De Jong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Kristofic controls De Jong momentarily but De Jong frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Kristofic closes the distance and clinches.
De Jong tries to score a body lock takedown but Kristofic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Jong blocks a body shot from Kristofic.
Kristofic tries a body shot but De Jong blocks it.
De Jong prevents a body shot from Kristofic.
Kristofic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Jong prevents a body shot from Kristofic. #T3#
Kristofic lands a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
De Jong blocking some punches.
Kristofic trying to stall but De Jong improves his position.
Kristofic leaning his opponent against the cage.
De Jong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kristofic just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan De Jong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
De Jong prevents a body shot from Kristofic.
Kristofic misses with a punch to the body.
Kristofic struggles to land a body shot inside as De Jong controls his hands.
De Jong tries to pull guard but Kristofic won't allow it.
Kristofic scores with a shot to the side of De Jong's head.
De Jong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kristofic pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
Kristofic throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck for De Jong with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kristofic fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Kristofic clinches.
Kristofic displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Jong up against the cage.
De Jong is trying to pull guard but Kristofic has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Jong.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Kristofic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kristofic 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Samuel Kristofic!
Samuel Kristofic 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.

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