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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Ignatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom comes to the cage accompanied by Erika - I Don't Know. Vladimir Ignatov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
38 - 20 - 1 |
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186 lbs
21 - 8 - 2 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert De Noteboom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatov connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignatov throws a solid leg kick but De Noteboom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatov.
Nice uppercut there from Ignatov.
Ignatov connects with the punch.
Ignatov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Noteboom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ignatov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Noteboom checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov tries to score with a low kick but De Noteboom moves his leg out of the way.
De Noteboom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ignatov sprawls and moves away.
Ignatov tries to work over De Noteboom's front leg with a kick but De Noteboom checks it.
De Noteboom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vladimir Ignatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as De Noteboom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Noteboom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ignatov sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ignatov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A leg kick checked by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom attempts a counter takedown but Ignatov avoids it well and moves away.
De Noteboom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ignatov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Noteboom.
Ignatov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Noteboom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ignatov.
Vladimir Ignatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ignatov just misses with a punch to the body.
De Noteboom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov looks to score with a jab to the body but De Noteboom is just out of range.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
De Noteboom feinted with a counter takedown.
Ignatov connects with a nice looking jab.
De Noteboom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Noteboom feinted with a counter takedown.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Noteboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
De Noteboom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ignatov sprawls and moves away.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatov.
De Noteboom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ignatov sprawls and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a leg kick.
Ignatov is looking to slow De Noteboom down with leg kicks.
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.
De Noteboom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ignatov misses with a kick to the body.
De Noteboom attempts a counter takedown but Ignatov avoids it well and moves away.
Ignatov throws a lazy body kick
and De Noteboom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Ignatov blocks nicely.
De Noteboom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatov wants to get back to his feet but De Noteboom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ignatov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Noteboom is controlling him.
De Noteboom throws a big right hand that misses.
De Noteboom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Noteboom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ignatov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ignatov wants to stand and escape but De Noteboom is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Ignatov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Noteboom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws out a leg kick but De Noteboom moves out of range and Ignatov only half commits.
Ignatov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatov.
Ignatov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Noteboom's calf.
Ignatov wants to slow De Noteboom down by chopping away at his legs.
Vladimir Ignatov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov wants to slow De Noteboom down by chopping away at his legs.
De Noteboom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Noteboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatov.
De Noteboom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov throws a hook but De Noteboom avoids it easily.
Ignatov takes a swing at De Noteboom's ribcage but misses.
De Noteboom tries to counter with a takedown but Ignatov is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Ignatov misses.
De Noteboom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ignatov is looking to score with low kicks.
De Noteboom tries to counter with a takedown but Ignatov is quick to defend against it.
Ignatov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Noteboom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Noteboom defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
De Noteboom tries to counter with a takedown but Ignatov is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom blocks a head kick by Ignatov.
De Noteboom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignatov can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as De Noteboom blocks the leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Ignatov
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ignatov wants to get back to his feet but De Noteboom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Noteboom tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatov is retaining full guard.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Noteboom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ignatov wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Noteboom. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom blocks a jab.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
Ignatov sneaks out the side door and pushes De Noteboom away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ignatov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov misses with a two punch combination.
De Noteboom attempts a counter takedown but Ignatov avoids it well and moves away.
Ignatov lands a leg kick that knocks De Noteboom off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov thows a leg kick but De Noteboom checks it
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ignatov!
Ignatov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
De Noteboom in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Noteboom scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ignatov regains half guard, as De Noteboom was trying to land strikes.
Ignatov is trying to stand up here but De Noteboom is controlling him well.
Ignatov is not content to let De Noteboom control the position.
De Noteboom with the ground and pound but Ignatov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ignatov has his feet on De Noteboom's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but De Noteboom moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Ignatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ignatov misses with a hook
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ignatov!
De Noteboom tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
De Noteboom is putting a hurting on Ignatov here, landing some big shots from side control.
De Noteboom postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
De Noteboom throws an elbow but Ignatov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ignatov is trying to get back to his feet.
De Noteboom scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ignatov to see if he's OK.
De Noteboom prevents Ignatov from escaping the position.
De Noteboom throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ignatov is trying to get back to his feet.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatov keeps working.
Check out the look on De Noteboom's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ignatov tries to escape but De Noteboom is in control.
Ignatov 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.
De Noteboom grinds an elbow into Ignatov's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ground and pound from De Noteboom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, De Noteboom asserts his dominance and retains side control.
De Noteboom lands some shots froms side control.
De Noteboom working the ground and pound from side control.
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.
Ignatov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, De Noteboom asserts his dominance and retains side control.
De Noteboom tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ignatov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ignatov is not content to let De Noteboom control the position.
De Noteboom landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ignatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Noteboom throwing shots but missing, from side control.
De Noteboom throws an elbow but Ignatov slips to the side and avoids it well.
De Noteboom lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ignatov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
De Noteboom misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ignatov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Robert De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Noteboom scoring with punches and elbows.
Ignatov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ignatov defending against the ground and pound.
Ignatov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom working the ground and pound.
De Noteboom in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ignatov wants to get back to his feet but De Noteboom drags him back down.
Ignatov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of De Noteboom.
De Noteboom prevents Ignatov from escaping the position.
De Noteboom working the head with strikes.
Ignatov is trying to get back to his feet.
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.
De Noteboom lands a few punches from side control.
Ignatov is rocked!
De Noteboom working the ground and pound.
Ignatov is still in real trouble! Can De Noteboom finish him?
De Noteboom lands a strong strike to the head of Ignatov. That's dazed him! De Noteboom looking to finish here. Ignatov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - De Noteboom lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert De Noteboom!
Robert De Noteboom retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Robert De Noteboom made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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