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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. Adam Kemp will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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228 lbs
28 - 10 - 0 |
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197 cm
36
258 lbs
30 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royston De Noteboom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Kemp!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemp throws a series of punches but De Noteboom moves out of range.
Kemp lands a leg kick that knocks De Noteboom off balance momentarily.
Kemp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kemp fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Noteboom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Kemp misses.
Kemp misses the shot to the body.
Kemp attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kemp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kemp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Noteboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Kemp.
Kemp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kemp lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Noteboom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Noteboom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kemp connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Noteboom momentarily.
It looks like Royston De Noteboom has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp misses with a wild body shot.
Kemp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Kemp misses.
Kemp lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kemp lands a big head kick that sends De Noteboom tumbling to the mat! Kemp takes a step backwards and waves De Noteboom back to his feet - he wants the finish!
De Noteboom is rocked!
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!
Sloppy strikes from Kemp. Those never looked like landing.
Oh De Noteboom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Noteboom blocks a jab.
Kemp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Noteboom seems to have got his legs back now.
Adam Kemp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Noteboom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kemp throws a sloppy body shot
and De Noteboom counters with a single leg into guard. Kemp didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
De Noteboom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing.
Kemp pulls De Noteboom in to control the position.
Kemp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kemp trying to keep a closed guard but De Noteboom is proving a slippery customer.
Kemp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Noteboom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Kemp keeps moving.
De Noteboom won't allow Kemp to sweep him here.
Kemp is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kemp is pulling down on De Noteboom's head. It's preventing any offense from De Noteboom, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam Kemp has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kemp lands a lovely overhand right.
Kemp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Noteboom rather than just go for the knockout.
Kemp misses with an uppercut. De Noteboom saw that one coming.
Kemp looks to throw the jab but De Noteboom is out of range.
De Noteboom avoids the body shot from Kemp.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kemp. De Noteboom shrugs it off though.
Kemp takes a swing at De Noteboom's ribcage but misses.
Kemp misses with a shot to the body
and De Noteboom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kemp's guard.
De Noteboom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemp looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Noteboom is stalling in the full guard.
De Noteboom chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom stopping the sweep attempt from Kemp.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kemp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Kemp blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Kemp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kemp misses with a series of wild punches.
Kemp looks to land a left hand but De Noteboom moved out of range nicely.
Royston De Noteboom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kemp getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Kemp.
Kemp fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Noteboom checks it well.
Kemp is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kemp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kemp looks to throw the jab but De Noteboom is out of range.
Kemp just misses with a punch to the body.
Kemp misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp swinging wildly here.
Kemp throws a chopping leg kick but De Noteboom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kemp misses with a low kick.
Kemp misses with a hook.
Kemp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kemp throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Noteboom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kemp misses with an uppercut.
Kemp misses with a leg kick.
Kemp throws out a loose jab but De Noteboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Noteboom avoids the body shot from Kemp.
Adam Kemp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kemp throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Noteboom counters by clinching up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kemp.
Kemp prevents the takedown attempt.
Kemp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Noteboom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Kemp.
Kemp dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Noteboom. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kemp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.
Kemp uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Noteboom has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Noteboom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kemp throws an overhand right that lands on De Noteboom's shoulder, as De Noteboom tries to avoid the shot.
Kemp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
De Noteboom in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kemp tries to escape but De Noteboom is in control.
Royston De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Noteboom working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Noteboom misses with the ground and pound.
Kemp sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
De Noteboom trying to control the action but Kemp is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Noteboom throwing shots but Kemp is blocking nicely.
Kemp is looking to improve his position.
Kemp manages to get to full guard.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom stands and throws Kemp's legs to the side, diving into side control.
De Noteboom tries to score with some ground and pound. Kemp controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Kemp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
A combination from Kemp does no damage.
Adam Kemp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kemp throws a front kick aimed at De Noteboom's knee but De Noteboom avoids it well.
De Noteboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kemp.
Kemp wants to land a leg kick but De Noteboom is out of range.
Kemp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kemp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kemp. De Noteboom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kemp. De Noteboom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Kemp misses
and De Noteboom holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
De Noteboom blocks a body shot from Kemp.
Kemp tries to break the clinch but De Noteboom is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Noteboom's elbow.
De Noteboom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kemp is defending well.
Kemp misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kemp takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
De Noteboom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kemp avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kemp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kemp prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royston De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kemp stalling in the clinch but De Noteboom improves position.
De Noteboom letting Kemp take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Noteboom blocking some punches.
Kemp lands a body punch.
Kemp trying to control the position but instead, De Noteboom has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kemp into the cage.
De Noteboom tries for a takedown but Kemp manages to get underhooks.
Kemp trying to stall but De Noteboom improves his position.
Kemp misses with the head strike.
De Noteboom blocking some punches.
Kemp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Noteboom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kemp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kemp tries to land a body kick
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kemp won't be happy with that.
De Noteboom is trying to ground and pound but Kemp uses the momentary lack of control by De Noteboom to regain half guard.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Noteboom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Noteboom wants to free his trapped foot but Kemp is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Noteboom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kemp wants to get back to full guard but De Noteboom has mounted him!
De Noteboom looking to control but Kemp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemp holds on for dear life, controlling De Noteboom's posture momentarily.
De Noteboom with shots to the head and body - Kemp looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kemp is squirming around, avoiding De Noteboom's attempts to control the action.
Kemp takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Royston De Noteboom did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kemp looks for the body kick but De Noteboom saw that one coming.
Kemp falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Noteboom counters by moving into the clinch.
Kemp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Noteboom's elbow.
De Noteboom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Noteboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Noteboom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kemp is defending well.
De Noteboom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kemp misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Noteboom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kemp misses with a combination
and De Noteboom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kemp's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp 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 Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Noteboom with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kemp wants to sweep here but De Noteboom controlling him for the moment.
De Noteboom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Noteboom preventing the sweep.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Noteboom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kemp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Noteboom is stalling in the full guard.
De Noteboom is pushing down on Kemp's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kemp is fighting to maintain full guard but De Noteboom has managed to sneak the leg through.
De Noteboom is trying to control. Kemp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Noteboom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Noteboom lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
De Noteboom slips a nice elbow through Kemp's hands, connecting with Kemp's forehead.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Noteboom prevents Kemp from improving his position.
De Noteboom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Noteboom lands with a punch from half guard.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kemp keeps working.
De Noteboom is just content to waste time from the top position. Kemp takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
De Noteboom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kemp's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Noteboom is in close to Kemp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kemp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Noteboom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom had his way with Adam Kemp in that round.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Kemp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Noteboom moves away from the strike by Kemp.
Kemp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Noteboom.
Nice jab there from Kemp.
Kemp attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kemp misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut there from Kemp.
De Noteboom blocks a jab.
Kemp scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kemp misses with a series of wild punches.
De Noteboom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kemp misses with a body shot.
Kemp tries to bum rush De Noteboom with a series of wild strikes but De Noteboom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kemp lands a body shot.
Kemp throws a left and a right that both miss
so De Noteboom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kemp is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
De Noteboom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Noteboom postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing.
De Noteboom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in 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!
Kemp wants to sweep but no luck.
De Noteboom passes into half guard.
De Noteboom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kemp is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom wants to take a breather but Kemp is having none of it.
Kemp is looking to escape.
Kemp is staying active underneath De Noteboom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Noteboom lands a nice short elbow.
De Noteboom lands strikes from half guard.
Kemp moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Noteboom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kemp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Noteboom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kemp is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kemp's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kemp is trying to keep De Noteboom in close.
Kemp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Kemp keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kemp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Royston De Noteboom.
I think De Noteboom 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royston De Noteboom!
Royston De Noteboom retains his heavyweight title!
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