PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludvig Landersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De Noteboom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. 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
Landersson

185 cm
36
228 lbs
31 - 11 - 0

193 cm
32
260 lbs
27 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Fast

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 31 - 11 - 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 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludvig Landersson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Landersson throws out the jab.
Landersson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Landersson throws a good cross that connects.

It looks like Royston De Noteboom has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Landersson there.
Landersson throws a shot from downtown. De Noteboom moves away and avoids it.
Landersson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Landersson catches De Noteboom right on the button with a cross.
De Noteboom checks the leg kick.
Landersson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Landersson connects with a looping right hand.
Landersson lunges at De Noteboom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Noteboom's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landersson throws a push kick but De Noteboom slaps the foot to one side.
De Noteboom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Landersson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Noteboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landersson.
Landersson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Noteboom is out of range.
De Noteboom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Landersson.
Landersson cracks De Noteboom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Landersson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Landersson looks to land a right hand but De Noteboom moved out of range.

Landersson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Landersson misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landersson misses with a body punch.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Landersson prevents it.
Landersson has a couple of punches blocked by De Noteboom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Landersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ludvig Landersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Landersson has closed the distance and engaged De Noteboom in a clinch.
Landersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Noteboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Landersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Landersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Landersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Noteboom is looking to take this one to the mat.

Landersson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ludvig Landersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the body kick from Landersson.
Landersson throws a series of punches but De Noteboom avoids them all with ease.
Landersson lands a slapping body shot.
De Noteboom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Landersson misses with a left hand

and De Noteboom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Noteboom trying to control but Landersson is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Landersson blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Landersson working a defensive guard here.
De Noteboom preventing the sweep.
De Noteboom postures up in Landersson's guard and throws a big left but Landersson blocks it.
Landersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Noteboom is one step ahead there.
De Noteboom throws a strike but Landersson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Landersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Landersson wants to slow De Noteboom down by chopping away at his legs.
Landersson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Noteboom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Landersson.
Landersson scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Landersson.
Ludvig Landersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Landersson looks to score with a jab to the body but De Noteboom is just out of range.
Landersson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Landersson thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landersson misses with a wild body shot.
Landersson wants to slow De Noteboom down by chopping away at his legs.
Landersson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Noteboom.
Landersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Landersson is looking to chop away at De Noteboom's legs.
Landersson just misses with a punch to the body.
De Noteboom slips a jab and a cross from Landersson.
Landersson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Noteboom's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Landersson as he connects with a hook.
De Noteboom gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Landersson closes the distance and pushes De Noteboom back into 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!
Landersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Noteboom blocks an uppercut.
De Noteboom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Landersson is defending well.
A short right from Landersson on the inside.
De Noteboom is trying to break the clinch but Landersson has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from De Noteboom.
Landersson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Notebooms head.
Landersson prevents the takedown attempt.
Landersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from De Noteboom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royston De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Noteboom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Landersson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Landersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Landersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Landersson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Noteboom avoids a kick to the body.
Landersson tests De Noteboom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Landersson cracks the inside of De Noteboom's front leg.
Royston De Noteboom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landersson swings for the body but De Noteboom moves out of range.
Landersson throws an off balance right hand

and De Noteboom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom throws a strike but Landersson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Landersson 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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Landersson looks to land a right hand but De Noteboom moved out of range.
De Noteboom ducks under a wild hook from Landersson.
Landersson throws a leg kick but De Noteboom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Landersson misses the body punch

and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Landersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Noteboom postures up and lands a big shot to Landersson's brow.
Royston De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Landersson keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.

Landersson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landersson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Noteboom trying to control but Landersson is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Landersson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Landersson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Noteboom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
De Noteboom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Landersson fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Noteboom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Noteboom there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Noteboom blocks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Landersson misses with a telegraphed body shot

and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Landersson keeps working.
Landersson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De Noteboom's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Landersson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Noteboom is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landersson wants to get back to full guard.
De Noteboom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Landersson's head.
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!
De Noteboom passes to side control.
Landersson tries to bench press De Noteboom off him but De Noteboom keeps the position.
De Noteboom misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landersson is looking to regain half guard here but De Noteboom keeps moving and retains side control.
Landersson wants to control but De Noteboom postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royston De Noteboom clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
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.

Landersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Landersson coming out on top.
Landersson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Noteboom on the side of the head.

Landersson moves into range and clinches up with De Noteboom.
The referee calls for Landersson to work.
De Noteboom can't get the takedown.
Landersson misses with a punch to the body.
Landersson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Noteboom blocks a body shot from Landersson.
Landersson gets underhooks to prevent De Noteboom's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landersson has De Noteboom pushed against the cage.
Landersson 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.
Landersson digs a right hand into De Noteboom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Noteboom's gas tank.
Landersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Noteboom as Landersson tries to tie him up.
Landersson lands with a light punch inside.
De Noteboom prevents a body shot from Landersson.
Landersson is leaning against De Noteboom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Landersson misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Landersson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royston De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Noteboom prevents Landersson from breaking the clinch.
De Noteboom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Noteboom tries for a takedown but Landersson manages to get underhooks.
Landersson working aggressively here.
De Noteboom is trying to drag Landersson to the mat but Landersson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Landersson manages to break the clinch.
Landersson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Noteboom at a distance.
Landersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Noteboom manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Landersson misses the shot to the body.

De Noteboom tries to keep at a distance but Landersson has taken the fight into the clinch.

De Noteboom has picked Landersson up - he's going for a ride! De Noteboom dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Landersson manages to get to full guard.
Landersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Landersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Landersson looking to control.
De Noteboom is in close to Landersson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Noteboom wants to pass the guard but Landersson is keeping the position.
De Noteboom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Landersson dominated that fourth round.
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! This is the final round!

Landersson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Landersson misses with a straight right.
De Noteboom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Landersson.

Landersson closes the distance and clinches.
De Noteboom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Landersson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Landersson throws a head punch that misses.
Landersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Landersson misses with a punch to the body.
Landersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Landersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Landersson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landersson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Landersson missing with a left hand there. De Noteboom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Landersson throws a head kick but De Noteboom moves out of range.

Landersson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Landersson fails to land.
Landersson is looking to break free of the clinch but De Noteboom has double underhooks.
Landersson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Noteboom has him pressed against the cage.
Landersson tries to stall but De Noteboom uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Landersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Landersson throws a right and a left that De Noteboom avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Noteboom is looking to take a break and control but Landersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Landersson trying to control from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Noteboom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Landersson wants to control but De Noteboom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Landersson taking some punishment here, with De Noteboom in his half guard.
De Noteboom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Noteboom working over Landersson with some ground and pound. Landersson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom trying to control the action but Landersson is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from De Noteboom.
Landersson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Royston De Noteboom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Noteboom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Noteboom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Noteboom thows a huge punch but Landersson dodges it nicely.
De Noteboom slips a nice elbow through Landersson's hands, connecting with Landersson's forehead.
Landersson tries to roll over but De Noteboom keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Noteboom lands a nice short elbow.
De Noteboom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Landersson is looking for a sweep. De Noteboom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Noteboom slips a nice elbow through Landersson's hands, connecting with Landersson's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landersson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Noteboom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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.
De Noteboom lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royston De Noteboom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Landersson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludvig Landersson!
Ludvig Landersson is the new heavyweight champion!
Ludvig Landersson made sure to mention his sponsor, Undead clothing. All items 10$ in his post fight interview.