PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Lindel (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. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lindel's choice of entrance music: Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best . Royston De Noteboom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

De Noteboom
vs
Lindel

185 cm
37
228 lbs
32 - 13 - 0

190 cm
30
240 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic 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 32 - 13 - 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 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Lindel!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Noteboom momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lindel is defended easily by De Noteboom.
Lindel fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lindel.
Royston De Noteboom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Lindel.
De Noteboom slips under a jab from Lindel.
Lindel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Noteboom pinned against the cage. De Noteboom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lindel fails with the takedown

and De Noteboom counters with a single leg into guard. Lindel didn't expect that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Lindel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because De Noteboom has passed into half guard!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindel missing with punches from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lindel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Noteboom prevents Lindel from standing back up.
Lindel manages to get to full guard.
De Noteboom scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

De Noteboom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Noteboom stopping the sweep attempt from Lindel.
Lindel pulls De Noteboom in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom won't allow Lindel to sweep him here.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Lindel keeps moving.
De Noteboom chips away with some ground and pound.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Noteboom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lindel keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
Lindel controls De Noteboom momentarily but De Noteboom frees himself.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lindel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Noteboom swivels and escapes.
Lindel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lindel!
Lindel has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindel is looking to reverse the position.
Lindel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lindel wants to control but De Noteboom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Lindel wants to get back to his feet.
De Noteboom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Noteboom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lindel wants to get back to full guard.
Lindel gets back to full guard.
De Noteboom distracts Lindel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lindel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Noteboom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lindel working a defensive guard here.
Lindel looking to control but De Noteboom passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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 Lindel's temple.
Lindel tries to get to full guard but De Noteboom has control of the leg.
Lindel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Noteboom won't allow Lindel to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Royston De Noteboom will probably get the nod.
That's time! De Noteboom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A big right from Lindel misses.

Lindel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lindel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing De Noteboom to regain full guard.
De Noteboom keeping full guard, as Lindel tries to pass.
De Noteboom keeping moving, preventing Lindel from controlling successfully.
Lindel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lindel is looking to pass into half guard but De Noteboom pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now De Noteboom is in guard.
Lindel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lindel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Noteboom is trying to maintain the position but Lindel is very close to passing his half guard.
De Noteboom is concentrating on defense, preventing Lindel from advancing position.
Lindel stalling.
Lindel working De Noteboom over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Noteboom is refusing to be controlled, as Lindel sits in half guard.
Lindel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Noteboom's head.
Lindel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lindel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lindel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindel is stalling here. De Noteboom is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lindel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and De Noteboom has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lindel wants to control but De Noteboom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Noteboom prevents Lindel from improving his position.
De Noteboom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lindel is looking for a sweep. De Noteboom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lindel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Lindel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. De Noteboom stacks Lindel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by De Noteboom!
Lindel looking for a sweep but De Noteboom has passed into full mount! Oh no!
De Noteboom has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lindel's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
De Noteboom is landing with some decent strikes but Lindel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Noteboom putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
De Noteboom trying to control but Lindel is having none of it.
Lindel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lindel is still trying to improve position.
Lindel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom prevents Lindel from improving his position.
De Noteboom trying to control the action but Lindel is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Lindel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lindel looks to score with a jab to the body but De Noteboom is just out of range.
De Noteboom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Noteboom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Noteboom wants it to stay on the feet.
Lindel thows a body shot but no joy.
Lindel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Noteboom avoids it really well and circles away.

Lindel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Lindel laying and praying for a moment but De Noteboom takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lindel sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lindel.
Lindel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Noteboom tries to roll over but Lindel keeps him under control.
Lindel thows a huge punch but De Noteboom dodges it nicely.
De Noteboom is controlling Lindel's trapped leg to prevent Lindel from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindel content to control rather than advance.
Lindel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Noteboom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lindel.
De Noteboom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lindel.
Lindel wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Noteboom keeps working.
Lindel tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Noteboom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lindel is looking to stall here but De Noteboom recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lindel throws an elbow that misses. De Noteboom uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lindel's guard. Nice move by De Noteboom!
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Noteboom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Lindel working for submissions but it's allowed De Noteboom to get to half guard.
Mikael Lindel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lindel is not content to let De Noteboom control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lindel trying to control from the bottom.
Lindel wants to improve his position but De Noteboom is controlling well.
De Noteboom throwing shots but Lindel is blocking nicely.
De Noteboom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Noteboom lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Noteboom lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Lindel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lindel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Lindel!
Mikael Lindel made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.