PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbermat Serlal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. Serlal has chosen Mortal Kombat as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

De Noteboom
vs
Serlal

185 cm
34
228 lbs
25 - 10 - 0

205 cm
28
265 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royston De Noteboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zbermat Serlal!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serlal throws a lazy right hand but De Noteboom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serlal throws a right hand that misses

and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Serlal!
You get the feeling that Serlal really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Serlal is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
De Noteboom unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, De Noteboom cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serlal's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Noteboom connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Serlal is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
De Noteboom lands a nice shot to the head.
You get the feeling that Serlal really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Serlal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
De Noteboom trying to control but Serlal is having none of it.
De Noteboom landing shots from mount.
Serlal wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Serlal is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
De Noteboom landing punches.
De Noteboom landing shots from mount.
Serlal is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
De Noteboom content just to control the position here.
Serlal is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serlal is in a horrible position here. De Noteboom smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Serlal is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, De Noteboom cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, De Noteboom cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Serlal is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
De Noteboom wants to control the pace but Serlal is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom controlling from mount.
De Noteboom postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Serlal looks a forlorn figure.
Serlal is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
De Noteboom controlling from mount.
Serlal trying desperately to get to his feet.
Serlal takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serlal really wants to buck De Noteboom off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom lands with some strikes.
Serlal is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
De Noteboom lands a big elbow.
De Noteboom landing shots from mount.

Serlal is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, De Noteboom cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Serlal is still in real trouble! Can De Noteboom finish him?
Serlal is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
De Noteboom drops a big elbow. That's hurt Serlal! More shots from De Noteboom and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royston De Noteboom!