PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Batson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Erika - I Don't Know. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Batson
vs
De Noteboom

188 cm
35
186 lbs
34 - 14 - 1

178 cm
32
182 lbs
26 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Zipp Zapp

Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Batson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batson throws a looping overhand right but De Noteboom ducks down to avoid it.
Batson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batson throws a predictable looking body shot

and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Noteboom cracks Batson with a solid left hand.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Batson keeps moving.
Batson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Batson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batson pulls De Noteboom in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bill Batson just wasn't active enough.
Batson throws an ugly left hook that misses

and De Noteboom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Batson's guard.
De Noteboom lands a couple of elbows.
De Noteboom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batson is keeping the position for now.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom trying to control but Batson is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom is looking to work some ground and pound but Batson has wrist control.
De Noteboom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Bill Batson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Batson scores with a decent looking hook.

It looks like Robert De Noteboom has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Batson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batson looks to land a left hand but De Noteboom moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batson tries to bum rush De Noteboom with a series of wild strikes but De Noteboom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Batson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Batson misses with a wild combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Batson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Batson 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.
Batson lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Noteboom's sensitive parts.
Batson misses with a leg kick.
Batson throws a front kick aimed at De Noteboom's knee but De Noteboom avoids it well.
Batson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batson. De Noteboom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batson scores with a kick to the body.
Batson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Batson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batson misses with a combination

and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Noteboom landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robert De Noteboom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert De Noteboom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Batson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Batson looks to land a left hand but De Noteboom moved out of range nicely.
De Noteboom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Batson misses with a low kick.
Batson misses with a hook.
Batson cracks a nice hook into De Noteboom's ribs.
Batson throws a hook but De Noteboom blocks it.
Batson lands a jab to the head.
Batson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Batson cracks De Noteboom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

De Noteboom is rocked!
Batson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batson misses with a looping left.
Batson misses with a low kick as De Noteboom jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Batson.
Batson throws an ugly left hook that misses

and De Noteboom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Noteboom.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Batson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
De Noteboom walks into a straight right hand from Batson.
De Noteboom is still on wobbly legs! Can Batson finish him?
Bill Batson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Noteboom seems to have recovered his senses.
Bill Batson is winning the standup battle so far.
Batson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Noteboom ducks under a wild hook from Batson.
Batson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom moves out of range as Batson throws a body kick.
Batson swings away with a body shot that misses

and De Noteboom counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Batson pushes De Noteboom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Batson misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
De Noteboom is working for takedown but Batson is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown attempt but Batson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bill Batson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
Batson pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Noteboom is out of range and Batson settles back down.
A left lands for Batson.
De Noteboom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batson lands a jab.
Batson throws a lazy right hand but De Noteboom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Batson throws a body kick that misses.
Batson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Batson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batson throws a jab but it's blocked by De Noteboom.
Batson misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Batson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert De Noteboom's cut.
That's time! Batson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Batson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Noteboom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Batson, right into the meat.
Batson looks to land a left hand but De Noteboom moved out of range nicely.
De Noteboom slips under a jab from Batson.
Batson scores with a nice body kick.
Batson thows a body shot but no joy.
Batson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Noteboom moves out of range as Batson throws a body kick.
Batson throws a hook to the side of De Noteboom's head but De Noteboom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Batson misses the target.
De Noteboom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Batson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Batson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Batson feints and then cracks De Noteboom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Noteboom down.
Batson misses with a lunging right hand

and De Noteboom counters by clinching up.
De Noteboom is working for takedown but Batson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Batson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Noteboom tries for a takedown but Batson manages to get underhooks.
Bill Batson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
Batson lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom has Batson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Batson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

De Noteboom gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Batson trying to keep a closed guard but De Noteboom is proving a slippery customer.

We're going to have a standup here because Bill Batson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Batson misses with a kick to the body.
De Noteboom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batson.
Batson is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batson throws an overhand right that lands on De Noteboom's shoulder, as De Noteboom tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Batson.
Batson misses with a lunging right hand

and De Noteboom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Batson's guard now.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robert De Noteboom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Batson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Batson controls De Noteboom momentarily but De Noteboom frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
De Noteboom throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Bill Batson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A big left from Batson misses.
Batson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Batson misses with a lunging right hand

and De Noteboom counters with a single leg into guard. Batson didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Batson's head.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert De Noteboom.
I think De Noteboom 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!