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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Fistyrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fistyrian comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter sandman. The crowd seem to be enjoying De Noteboom's choice of entrance music: Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. Manuel Fistyrian could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Royston De Noteboom's chin.
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267 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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250 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manuel Fistyrian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royston De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fistyrian throws a leg kick but De Noteboom moved away.
De Noteboom jabs Fistyrian right on the nose. Fistyrian blinks but takes it well.
Fistyrian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fistyrian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Noteboom.
Fistyrian is looking to chop away at De Noteboom's legs.
Fistyrian throws a hook but De Noteboom avoids it easily.
Fistyrian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fistyrian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fistyrian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fistyrian throws a leg kick that misses.
De Noteboom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fistyrian throws a head kick that De Noteboom semi-blocks.
It looks like Royston De Noteboom has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Noteboom blocks a head kick by Fistyrian.
Fistyrian misses the jab.
Fistyrian looks to land a left hand but De Noteboom moved out of range nicely.
De Noteboom throws a shot to the body.
Manuel Fistyrian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom moves away from the strike by Fistyrian.
Decent striking displayed by De Noteboom there.
Fistyrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fistyrian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Noteboom tries to keep at a distance but Fistyrian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fistyrian looking to throw knees to the head but De Noteboom is blocking nicely.
Fistyrian misses with a knee to the head.
Fistyrian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Noteboom blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Noteboom.
Fistyrian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fistyrian lands a left hand.
De Noteboom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Noteboom gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fistyrian wants to control but De Noteboom is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Noteboom is keen to just control but Fistyrian is a slippery customer.
De Noteboom prevents Fistyrian from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Noteboom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fistyrian wants to get back to his feet.
De Noteboom throwing shots but Fistyrian is blocking nicely.
De Noteboom not doing much here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
De Noteboom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as De Noteboom blocks the low kick.
Fistyrian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Noteboom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fistyrian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fistyrian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fistyrian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fistyrian tries to land a knee to the head but De Noteboom blocks with his arms.
Fistyrian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fistyrian.
Fistyrian tries a knee to the head but De Noteboom blocks it.
De Noteboom breaks from the clinch.
Fistyrian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Noteboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Fistyrian.
De Noteboom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fistyrian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fistyrian lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fistyrian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fistyrian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fistyrian throws an off balance right hand
and De Noteboom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Noteboom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fistyrian is fending him off so far but De Noteboom persists. Nope, Fistyrian circles away and we're back to standing.
Manuel Fistyrian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royston De Noteboom.
Fistyrian throws a poor cross that misses
and De Noteboom counters with a stiff right hand.
Fistyrian throws a body kick that misses.
Fistyrian swinging wildly here.
Fistyrian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Noteboom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fistyrian.
Fistyrian swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Noteboom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fistyrian tries to clinch but De Noteboom is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Fistyrian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fistyrian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fistyrian misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fistyrian.
Fistyrian gets caught flat footed, as De Noteboom shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fistyrian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Fistyrian keeps moving.
Fistyrian wants to stand but De Noteboom is controlling the position.
De Noteboom trying to control but Fistyrian is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fistyrian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fistyrian but Fistyrian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A shot to the liver by Fistyrian. Beautiful body shot.
De Noteboom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fistyrian closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Fistyrian.
De Noteboom tightens his grip and picks Fistyrian up, before dumping him to the ground. Fistyrian manages to land in guard.
Fistyrian wants to sweep but no luck.
Fistyrian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Noteboom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Noteboom scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fistyrian keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
Fistyrian wants to control the position but De Noteboom says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fistyrian is trying to control but can't.
Fistyrian tries to get to full guard but De Noteboom has control of the leg.
Fistyrian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Noteboom.
Fistyrian is looking to improve his position.
De Noteboom working over Fistyrian with some ground and pound. Fistyrian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De Noteboom connects with a nice short shot to Fistyrian's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fistyrian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Noteboom pushing down on Fistyrian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fistyrian controlling the position well.
Fistyrian wants to get back to full guard but De Noteboom has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fistyrian bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fistyrian wants to control from the top but De Noteboom keeps moving.
De Noteboom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fistyrian manages to get himself to full guard.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Fistyrian keeps moving.
Fistyrian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Noteboom's guard.
De Noteboom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fistyrian manages to get himself to full guard.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Noteboom preventing the sweep.
Fistyrian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom stopping the sweep attempt from Fistyrian.
Fistyrian controls De Noteboom momentarily but De Noteboom frees himself.
Fistyrian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Noteboom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fistyrian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Manuel Fistyrian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Fistyrian misses.
Fistyrian misses with a straight right.
De Noteboom lands with a hook. Fistyrian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Noteboom drives through with a takedown into Fistyrian's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
De Noteboom slips nicely into half guard.
Fistyrian is trying to stand back up but De Noteboom is controlling him
De Noteboom working the head and body with strikes.
Fistyrian is trying to get back to full guard.
De Noteboom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fistyrian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Noteboom controlling the action here.
Fistyrian is refusing to be controlled, as De Noteboom sits in half guard.
De Noteboom is looking to advance position but Fistyrian won't allow it.
De Noteboom slips a nice elbow through Fistyrian's hands, connecting with Fistyrian's forehead.
De Noteboom is keen to just control but Fistyrian is a slippery customer.
De Noteboom prevents Fistyrian from improving his position.
De Noteboom working the head and body with strikes.
Fistyrian is looking for a sweep. De Noteboom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with De Noteboom in particular looking to stall.
Fistyrian is trying to get back to full guard.
Fistyrian is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
De Noteboom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fistyrian misses with a looping left.
Fistyrian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Noteboom lands a glancing blow to the side of Fistyrian's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Noteboom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by De Noteboom there.
De Noteboom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fistyrian lands with a kick to the temple. De Noteboom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
De Noteboom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fistyrian throws a body kick that misses.
De Noteboom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Royston De Noteboom has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Noteboom lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from De Noteboom.
Fistyrian is trying to control but can't.
Fistyrian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fistyrian is looking for a sweep. De Noteboom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Noteboom lands strikes from half guard.
De Noteboom prevents Fistyrian from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fistyrian tries to roll over but De Noteboom keeps him under control.
De Noteboom thows a huge punch but Fistyrian dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with De Noteboom in particular looking to stall.
De Noteboom throwing shots but Fistyrian is blocking nicely.
De Noteboom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fistyrian's head.
Fistyrian wants to control but De Noteboom is keeping busy.
De Noteboom tries to pass to full mount but Fistyrian defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fistyrian keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De Noteboom connects with a nice short shot to Fistyrian's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fistyrian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Noteboom counters with a left to the body.
Manuel Fistyrian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fistyrian throws a shot from downtown. De Noteboom moves away and avoids it.
De Noteboom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Noteboom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fistyrian wants to clinch up but De Noteboom keeps it at a distance.
Fistyrian misses with a low kick as De Noteboom jumps back.
De Noteboom scores with a takedown into Fistyrian's guard.
Fistyrian keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
De Noteboom is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fistyrian is trying to keep De Noteboom in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fistyrian looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Noteboom is one step ahead there.
Fistyrian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Manuel Fistyrian.
Fistyrian slips under a jab from De Noteboom.
Manuel Fistyrian is winning the standup battle so far.
De Noteboom shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Noteboom showed some decent athleticism there.
De Noteboom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fistyrian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from De Noteboom there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom lands strikes from half guard.
De Noteboom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
De Noteboom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
De Noteboom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fistyrian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Noteboom working over Fistyrian with some ground and pound. Fistyrian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Noteboom lands strikes from half guard.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Noteboom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
De Noteboom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
De Noteboom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fistyrian's head.
Fistyrian is looking to control De Noteboom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fistyrian avoid being mounted?
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for De Noteboom. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
De Noteboom drops an elbow to the side of Fistyrian's head.
Fistyrian is rocked!
Fistyrian is in trouble now - De Noteboom has advanced to mount!
Oh Fistyrian is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Noteboom loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Fistyrian scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from De Noteboom land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. De Noteboom stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royston De Noteboom!
Royston De Noteboom is the new heavyweight champion!
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