PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George McTrigger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. George McTrigger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

McTrigger
vs
De Noteboom

187 cm
32
241 lbs
25 - 8 - 2

185 cm
36
228 lbs
30 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

DJs Locker

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 25 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, George McTrigger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royston De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Noteboom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McTrigger looks to land a right hand but De Noteboom moved out of range.

McTrigger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McTrigger lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McTrigger stopping the sweep attempt from De Noteboom.
McTrigger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McTrigger wants to control from the top but De Noteboom keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTrigger wants to pass the guard but De Noteboom is keeping the position.
McTrigger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McTrigger wants to control from the top but De Noteboom keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because George McTrigger wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McTrigger scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McTrigger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger throws a low kick but De Noteboom avoids it.
De Noteboom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McTrigger misses with a leg kick.
McTrigger misses with a hook.
McTrigger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McTrigger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTrigger misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McTrigger misses.
McTrigger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Noteboom's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from McTrigger. De Noteboom does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTrigger dips to his left and cracks De Noteboom with an uppercut!
McTrigger thows a body shot but no joy.
McTrigger punishes De Noteboom's body with a nice straight punch.
McTrigger misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as De Noteboom blocks the leg kick.
McTrigger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McTrigger fails with a takedown attempt.
De Noteboom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McTrigger. McTrigger obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTrigger throws a hook to the side of De Noteboom's head but De Noteboom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTrigger misses with a looping left.
McTrigger misses with a telegraphed body shot

and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George McTrigger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A clash of legs there as De Noteboom blocks the low kick.
De Noteboom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McTrigger.
De Noteboom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McTrigger connects with a solid leg kick.
De Noteboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTrigger.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De Noteboom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McTrigger - the referee stops the clock and De Noteboom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McTrigger. De Noteboom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McTrigger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
George McTrigger is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTrigger lands a nice hook to De Noteboom's body. De Noteboom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

McTrigger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McTrigger controlling the position from side mount.
McTrigger wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Noteboom keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger wants to control for a moment but De Noteboom uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McTrigger thows a huge punch but De Noteboom dodges it nicely.
De Noteboom won't allow McTrigger to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger is working hard here to advance position.
McTrigger controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McTrigger is keen to just control but De Noteboom is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up because George McTrigger just wasn't active enough.
McTrigger throws a wild body kick that De Noteboom sees coming a mile off.
McTrigger throws a lazy right hand but De Noteboom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from McTrigger misses

and De Noteboom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McTrigger's guard.
McTrigger looking for a sweep. Not yet McTrigger, not yet.
McTrigger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McTrigger keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McTrigger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but McTrigger keeps moving.
McTrigger wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George McTrigger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

De Noteboom checks a low kick from McTrigger.
McTrigger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Noteboom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some bone on bone action there as De Noteboom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McTrigger misses with a straight left.
De Noteboom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTrigger throws a right hand that misses

and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into side control. McTrigger won't be happy with that.
McTrigger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Noteboom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTrigger wants to control but De Noteboom postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTrigger is looking to reverse the position.
McTrigger is trying to work for a sweep but De Noteboom has mounted him!
McTrigger is bucking up trying to escape but De Noteboom cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
De Noteboom avoids the attempt from McTrigger to control.
McTrigger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McTrigger is looking for a sweep. De Noteboom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Noteboom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McTrigger's head.
McTrigger is looking to improve his position.
De Noteboom is thwarting McTrigger's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger tries to get to full guard but De Noteboom has control of the leg.

McTrigger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Noteboom pulls his head out easily.
McTrigger is trying to get back to full guard.
De Noteboom is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McTrigger wants to control but De Noteboom passes into side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger tries to improve position but can't.
De Noteboom wants to control but McTrigger is keeping him busy.
McTrigger tries to control the position but he's not in luck - De Noteboom easily slips into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McTrigger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Noteboom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McTrigger is looking to escape.
BOOM! De Noteboom connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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 lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royston De Noteboom really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McTrigger throws a sloppy head kick and De Noteboom moves out of range easily.
De Noteboom stuffs the takedown attempt from McTrigger. McTrigger gets slowly back to his feet.
McTrigger misses with a right hand

and De Noteboom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McTrigger's guard now.
McTrigger 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 controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Noteboom postures up and lands a big shot to McTrigger's brow.
McTrigger pulls De Noteboom in close to prevent any damage.
De Noteboom preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but McTrigger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McTrigger is looking to sweep but instead, De Noteboom has passed into half guard.
De Noteboom wants to take a breather but McTrigger is having none of it.
McTrigger trying to control here.
McTrigger tries to roll over but De Noteboom keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Noteboom thows a huge punch but McTrigger dodges it nicely.
McTrigger is refusing to be controlled, as De Noteboom sits in half guard.

McTrigger actively working from the bottom here.
McTrigger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McTrigger is controlling De Noteboom's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Royston De Noteboom has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom slips a nice elbow through McTrigger's hands, connecting with McTrigger's forehead.
McTrigger moves into full guard.
McTrigger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Noteboom cracks McTrigger with a solid left hand.
McTrigger has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but De Noteboom has passed into side control.
McTrigger is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De Noteboom's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McTrigger works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but McTrigger keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McTrigger is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Royston De Noteboom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

McTrigger takes a swing at De Noteboom's ribcage but misses.
McTrigger misses with a left hand

and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McTrigger is concentrating on defense, preventing De Noteboom from advancing position.

McTrigger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Noteboom pulls his head out easily.
McTrigger gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McTrigger is on top in guard.
McTrigger trying to control the position from guard on top but De Noteboom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTrigger wants to pass the guard but De Noteboom is keeping the position.
De Noteboom lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McTrigger!
McTrigger tries to lock up and control but De Noteboom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McTrigger tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom raining down hammerfists from mount.
BOOM! De Noteboom connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McTrigger wants to hold on but De Noteboom pushes him away.
McTrigger gets back to half guard.
McTrigger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Noteboom is thwarting McTrigger's attempts to control the position.
McTrigger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McTrigger is trying to maintain the position but De Noteboom is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

McTrigger looking for subs from the bottom but De Noteboom mounts him!
De Noteboom dominating with strikes here.
De Noteboom lands a heavy elbow.
De Noteboom scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McTrigger?

McTrigger is rocked!
McTrigger tries to hold on but De Noteboom postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Noteboom putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh McTrigger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Noteboom connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McTrigger takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! De Noteboom's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royston De Noteboom!
Royston De Noteboom is the new heavyweight champion!