SPFT 25 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolino Visnjic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ira Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Visnjic comes to the cage accompanied by Come undone. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Visnjic
vs
Stein

210 cm
24
280 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

198 cm
24
269 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolino Visnjic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ira Stein!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visnjic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stein.
Stein connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Nikolino Visnjic has been cut.
Stein misses with a hook.
Visnjic swinging wildly here.
Visnjic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Stein lands a left and a right that send Visnjic crashing to the mat, dazed. Stein thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Visnjic is rocked!
Stein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Visnjic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stein throws out a loose jab but Visnjic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Visnjic looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
Stein misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Stein misses the target.
Stein fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Visnjic square on the jaw! Damn, Visnjic is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ira Stein!
Ira Stein managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Wolfpack Threadz, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bb Esko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ubereem has chosen CRO-MAGS - We Gotta Know as his entrance music. Bb Esko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alistair Ubereem's chin.

Esko
vs
Ubereem

180 cm
26
203 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

195 cm
26
190 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Wolfpack Threadz
Cyclone Nutrition Company

***** Supertouch Clothing *****

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bb Esko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Esko tests Ubereem's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Alistair Ubereem has been cut.
Ubereem tries to close the distance and clinch but Esko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ubereem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ubereem sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick by Esko misses
and Ubereem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Esko dodges the punch combination from Ubereem.
Esko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Esko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Esko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem avoids the head kick by Esko.
Esko looks for the body kick but Ubereem saw that one coming.
Esko misses with a head kick.
Esko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esko throws a sloppy head kick and Ubereem moves out of range easily.
Ubereem avoids the head kick by Esko.
Esko misses with a straight left.
Esko throws a leg kick but Ubereem checks it.
Esko throws a head kick but Ubereem moves out of range.

Ubereem moves into the clinch.
Ubereem is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Esko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esko wants to break free but Ubereem has control.
Ubereem lands with a light punch inside.
Esko is trying to force a seperation but Ubereem has the dominant position.

Ubereem manages to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Esko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ubereem connects with a looping right hand.

Ubereem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Ubereem has Esko pressed against the cage, preventing Esko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ubereem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ubereem is looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ubereem just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esko's brow.
Ubereem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Esko blocks it with crossed arms.

Ubereem pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ubereem is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esko wants to get back to his feet but Ubereem is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Ubereem stands up from Esko's guard - Ubereem perhaps looking for a knockout.
Esko throws a head kick but Ubereem moves out of range.
Esko tries a head kick but it misses.
Ubereem has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ubereem there as he acknowledges the shot.
Esko throws a jab when Ubereem was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esko throws a lazy head kick
and Ubereem makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Esko really felt that one!
Ubereem avoids the head kick by Esko.
Ubereem avoids the head kick by Esko.
Ubereem lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Esko is predictable there
and Ubereem counters with a head kick that wobbles Esko - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Ubereem sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Ubereem!
Our winner, Alistair Ubereem, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Efrain Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayne Cobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobb has chosen The Hero of Canton as his entrance music. Efrain Vera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vera
vs
Cobb

177 cm
25
201 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

194 cm
29
198 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Valhalla Q160 Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efrain Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jayne Cobb!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cobb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cobb lands a leg kick that knocks Vera off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Cobb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vera's waist but Vera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cobb off to one side.
Cobb scores with a nice head shot.
Vera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cobb tries to avoid it but Vera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cobb to the ground. Cobb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Vera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vera is trying to control. Cobb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vera is pressing down on Cobb's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cobb is holding on for now.
Vera is trying to control the action in half guard but Cobb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vera moves into full mount! Cobb won't be happy about that!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera lands a big elbow.

Vera has hold of Cobb's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cobb manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vera scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cobb?
Vera landing strikes from the mount.
Vera with good strikes from the mount here!
Cobb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vera with shots to the head and body - Cobb looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vera working the ground and pound effectively.
Vera landing punches.

Cobb is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Vera's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efrain Vera!
Efrain Vera thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Taker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayao Miyazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayao Miyazaki acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Taker
vs
Miyazaki

173 cm
23
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
27
197 lbs
10 - 7 - 1

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Taker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hayao Miyazaki!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miyazaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taker thows a body shot but no joy.
Miyazaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Taker off the cage and back into range.
Taker ducks under a wild hook from Miyazaki.
Miyazaki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Miyazaki tries to keep at a distance but Taker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Taker lands a shoulder strike.
Miyazaki blocks a body shot from Taker.
Taker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miyazaki is defending well for now.
Miyazaki tries a body shot but Taker blocks it.
Taker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

It looks like Hayao Miyazaki has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyazaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taker lands with a light punch inside.

Taker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Taker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miyazaki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miyazaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miyazaki wants to improve his position but Taker is controlling well.
Miyazaki has hold of Taker's hands but Taker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miyazaki is trying to maintain the position but Taker is very close to passing his half guard.
Taker wants to take a breather but Miyazaki is having none of it.
Taker slips a nice elbow through Miyazaki's hands, connecting with Miyazaki's forehead.
Miyazaki trying to hold on to Taker's head to control him but Taker postures up.

Taker gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Some wild striking there from Taker.
Miyazaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Taker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taker throws a punch but it's blocked by Miyazaki.
Miyazaki is working Taker over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Miyazaki as the two fighters clinch.
Miyazaki lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miyazaki.
Taker throws a punch but it's blocked by Miyazaki.
Taker swings wildly with an uppercut but Miyazaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taker tries a knee to the head but Miyazaki blocks it.
Miyazaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taker backwards.
Miyazaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Miyazaki.
Miyazaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miyazaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miyazaki looking to slow down the pace here.

Taker breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki avoids the body shot from Taker.

Taker gets a clinch.
Taker lands a shoulder strike.
Taker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miyazaki backwards.
Miyazaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Miyazaki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Miyazaki has Taker pressed against the cage, preventing Taker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miyazaki lands with a light punch inside.

Taker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miyazaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Taker has managed to clinch.
Miyazaki misses with a body punch.
Miyazaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taker prevents a body shot from Miyazaki.
A shot in the inside from Miyazaki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miyazaki.
Miyazaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taker swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miyazaki effectively controlling the action here.
Taker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miyazaki backwards.
Miyazaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takers head.
Miyazaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taker or not.
A frustrated look appears on Taker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Taker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taker missing with knees to the body.
Miyazaki presses Taker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miyazaki's elbow.
Miyazaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takers head.
Miyazaki wants to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Taker breaks the clinch.
Miyazaki lunges at Taker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taker's hand.
Taker misses with a left hand
and Miyazaki counters with a huge left! Taker is in big trouble! He's backing up but Miyazaki isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Taker from any more damage. A dominating finish by Miyazaki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hayao Miyazaki!
An out of breath Hayao Miyazaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Surov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Surov has chosen Amphetamines as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

De Noteboom
vs
Surov

178 cm
24
182 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

177 cm
28
181 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear

Reaper Combatwear
Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert De Noteboom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexei Surov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Surov finds it's way round the side to connect with De Noteboom's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Surov misses the target.
Surov loads up on a big right hand but De Noteboom slips the punch.
Surov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck for De Noteboom with that takedown attempt.
De Noteboom fails with a takedown attempt.
Surov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Noteboom.
Surov misses with a body kick.
Alexei Surov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Noteboom ducks under a wild hook from Surov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov misses with a hook

and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Surov tries to roll over but De Noteboom keeps him under control.

Surov looking for a kimura from the bottom but De Noteboom passes into side control!
Surov wants to control but De Noteboom postures up.
Surov tries to buck De Noteboom off but De Noteboom is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

De Noteboom decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Surov misses with a looping left.
De Noteboom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Surov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Noteboom shoots in looking for a takedown. Surov tries to sprawl out of it but De Noteboom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Surov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Surov throws a hook to the side of De Noteboom's head but De Noteboom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Noteboom checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov misses with a right hand

and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown. Surov fights it but they end up in guard.
Surov trying to keep a closed guard but De Noteboom is proving a slippery customer.
Surov has a closed guard, preventing De Noteboom from standing up.
De Noteboom preventing the sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
De Noteboom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Surov.
De Noteboom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Surov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov throws out a loose jab but De Noteboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Noteboom checks a leg kick.
Surov misses with a wild body shot.
Surov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Surov shoots for a double leg takedown but De Noteboom sprawls well. He's pushed Surov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Noteboom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Surov.
Surov misses with a kick to the body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Surov enables De Noteboom to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Surov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom trying to control but Surov is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexei Surov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Surov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Surov connects with a body shot that sends De Noteboom's belly button to the back.
De Noteboom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Surov connects with a leg kick. De Noteboom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Noteboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Surov.
De Noteboom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Surov.
Surov thows a body shot but no joy.
Surov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick from Surov is predictable there

and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De Noteboom stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Surov to get to his feet.
Surov looks to land a right hand but De Noteboom moved out of range.
Alexei Surov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Surov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Noteboom.
Surov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Noteboom moves away from the strike by Surov.
De Noteboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Surov.
Surov misses the body punch

and De Noteboom counters with a single leg into guard. Surov didn't expect that.

Surov has his foot on De Noteboom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Noteboom works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surov working a defensive guard but De Noteboom manages to pass into side control anyway.
Surov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Surov looks to move to half guard but instead De Noteboom has passed into mount! Damn!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Surov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Surov is looking to control De Noteboom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Surov avoid being mounted?
De Noteboom is taking a breather. Surov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
De Noteboom tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Surov.
Surov regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
De Noteboom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Surov wants to sweep here but De Noteboom controlling him for the moment.
Surov keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Robert De Noteboom has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Surov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexei Surov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

De Noteboom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Surov.
Surov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Noteboom checks it well.
De Noteboom shoots in for a double leg but Surov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Noteboom avoids a kick to the body.
Surov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
De Noteboom avoids a punch combination nicely.

De Noteboom gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Surov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robert De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Surov connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom trying to control the position here.
De Noteboom 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.
Surov forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Surov throwing strikes but missing.
Surov stands and throws De Noteboom's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov in side control lands a decent elbow.

Surov tries for a kimura but De Noteboom is defending well.
Surov throws an elbow but De Noteboom slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom manages to get back to half guard.
De Noteboom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Surov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Surov stalling away here and it's allowed De Noteboom to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Surov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Noteboom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Surov really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Surov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Surov misses.
Surov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Noteboom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Surov throws a lazy right hand but De Noteboom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Surov lands with a good body shot.
Surov lands with a right hand.

De Noteboom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Surov is trying to control but can't.
De Noteboom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Surov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov wants to get back to full guard but De Noteboom has mounted him!
Surov is looking to get to half guard.
Surov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Surov wants to hold on but De Noteboom pushes him away.
De Noteboom wants to control the pace but Surov is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom controlling from mount.
Surov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Noteboom controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Robert De Noteboom wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
De Noteboom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the body from Surov misses

and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Surov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Surov is trying to keep De Noteboom in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Surov misses with a body shot.
Surov scores with a hook to the body. De Noteboom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Noteboom slips under a jab.
Surov shoots in for a double leg but De Noteboom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Surov misses with a wild body shot.
Surov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some bone on bone action there as De Noteboom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Noteboom avoids the body shot from Surov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Surov throws a jab when De Noteboom was well out of range.
Surov throws a shot from downtown. De Noteboom moves away and avoids it.
De Noteboom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Surov. Surov obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alexei Surov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Surov misses the target.
Surov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Noteboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Surov.
De Noteboom ducks under a wild hook from Surov.
De Noteboom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Surov. Surov obviously looking to wear him down.
Surov connects with a jab.

De Noteboom looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Surov!
De Noteboom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Surov is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Robert De Noteboom wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
De Noteboom ducks under a wild hook from Surov.
Surov throws out a loose jab but De Noteboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Noteboom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Noteboom takes one to the chin there.
De Noteboom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Surov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Noteboom somewhat.
De Noteboom on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Surov. De Noteboom does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Noteboom ducks under a wild hook from Surov.
De Noteboom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Surov.
De Noteboom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Surov misses with a lunging right hand

so De Noteboom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Surov working for submissions but it's allowed De Noteboom to get to half guard.
Surov trying to control but De Noteboom postures up.
Robert De Noteboom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov gets full guard.
Surov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Surov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Noteboom defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexei Surov.
I've got Surov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Surov!
Alexei Surov is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Alexei Surov, 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.