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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 has chosen Erika - I Don't Know as his entrance music. Bill Batson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert De Noteboom's chin.
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186 lbs
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 2, 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 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batson works over De Noteboom's head and body with a nice combination.
Batson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batson misses with a right hand
and De Noteboom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Noteboom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
De Noteboom postures up and lands a big shot to Batson's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Noteboom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Noteboom throws a big right hand that misses.
De Noteboom postures up in Batson's guard and throws a big left but Batson blocks it.
Batson is pulling down on De Noteboom's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bill Batson just wasn't active enough.
Batson tried to score with a low kick but De Noteboom checks it.
A big left from Batson misses.
Batson looks to land a right hand but De Noteboom moved out of range.
De Noteboom slips under a jab.
Batson throws a combination that misses
and De Noteboom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Batson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Batson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batson lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Batson fails to land.
Batson lands a right hand.
De Noteboom tries to break the clinch but Batson is controlling the position.
Batson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batson working aggressively here.
De Noteboom can't get the takedown.
De Noteboom tries for a takedown but Batson manages to get underhooks.
I was talking to Batson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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 throws a leg kick that misses.
De Noteboom walks into a left hand.
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 leg kick but De Noteboom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the body kick from Batson.
Batson misses with a low kick.
Batson misses with a hook to the body
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Batson!
Batson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but De Noteboom presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Batson wants to hold on but De Noteboom pushes him away.
De Noteboom misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batson tries to lock up and control but De Noteboom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Noteboom scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Batson?
Batson holds of for dear life.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batson manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
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 Bill Batson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Batson looks to throw the jab but De Noteboom is out of range.
A jab from Batson misses.
Batson throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Noteboom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Batson is pressed up against the cage. De Noteboom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Batson down to the mat. Batson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Batson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Batson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Batson misses with a left hand
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Batson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Batson's shoulder. That is not cool.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw De Noteboom working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batson keeps working.
Bill Batson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Batson misses with an uppercut. De Noteboom saw that one coming.
De Noteboom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Noteboom moves out of range as Batson strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batson misses with a kick to the body.
Batson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Noteboom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Batson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Batson trying to control the position.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Batson keeps moving.
Bill Batson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
De Noteboom slips a jab from Batson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the body kick from Batson.
Bill Batson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batson misses with a looping left.
De Noteboom blocks a leg kick.
Batson throws a body punch but De Noteboom moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Batson.
Batson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Batson throws a body kick that misses
and De Noteboom counters by clinching up.
Batson struggles to land a body shot inside as De Noteboom controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batson.
De Noteboom blocks a body shot from Batson.
De Noteboom wants a takedown but no success here.
Batson lands with a left to the head.
Batson misses with some punches.
Batson has a couple of punches blocked by De Noteboom.
A head punch on the inside from Batson fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batson.
Batson lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batson misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Noteboom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Batson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bill Batson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Noteboom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Batson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
No joy there for Batson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Batson connects with a leg kick. De Noteboom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Noteboom avoids the body shot from Batson.
Batson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Noteboom ducks right into an uppercut from Batson.
De Noteboom staying out of range there.
Batson loads up on a big right hand but De Noteboom slips the punch.
Bill Batson is winning the standup battle so far.
Batson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Batson misses with a hook
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Batson won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom is trying to ground and pound but Batson uses the momentary lack of control by De Noteboom to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batson gets full guard.
Batson pulls De Noteboom in close to his closed guard and prevents De Noteboom from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bill Batson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
Batson is trying to keep De Noteboom in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bill Batson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Batson throws out a loose jab but De Noteboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three 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's corner calls for a 1-2. Batson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Batson throws a jab when De Noteboom was well out of range.
Batson misses with a kick to the body
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Noteboom postures up in Batson's guard and throws a big left but Batson blocks it.
De Noteboom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robert De Noteboom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Batson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bill Batson just wasn't active enough.
De Noteboom blocks a jab.
Batson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Noteboom.
Batson lands the left hand.
De Noteboom moves out of range as Batson strikes.
Batson throws a hook to the side of De Noteboom's head but De Noteboom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Noteboom manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Batson as he connects with a hook.
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 Bill Batson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Batson!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill Batson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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