PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Adamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Erika - I Don't Know. Raphael Adamson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Adamson
vs
De Noteboom

189 cm
30
180 lbs
13 - 11 - 1

178 cm
41
182 lbs
41 - 26 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Powerful

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Raphael Adamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

De Noteboom instigates a clinch.
De Noteboom has Adamson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adamson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Noteboom looking for a takedown.
Adamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Noteboom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adamson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Raphael Adamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
Adamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adamson presses De Noteboom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adamson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Adamson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Adamson - that landed with a thud.
De Noteboom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adamson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Noteboom scores with a shoulder strike.
De Noteboom misses with some punches.
Adamson misses with a body punch.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown attempt but Adamson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adamson defends it well.

Adamson shoots in and gets a takedown into De Noteboom's guard.
De Noteboom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adamson drops back looking for a leg! De Noteboom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Noteboom manages to kick Adamson off! Adamson jumps back into De Noteboom's guard.
De Noteboom wants to sweep but no luck.
De Noteboom working a defensive guard but Adamson manages to pass into side control anyway.
De Noteboom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Adamson off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom is striking from the back but Adamson escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
De Noteboom throws a strike but Adamson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Adamson keeping full guard, as De Noteboom tries to pass.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Noteboom is looking to work some ground and pound but Adamson has wrist control.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Adamson blocks nicely.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Adamson blocks nicely.
De Noteboom throws a strike but Adamson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

De Noteboom managing to control the position.

Adamson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Noteboom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Noteboom has escaped and now he's on top!

De Noteboom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamson keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
De Noteboom looking to sit in guard and control but Adamson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Adamson preventing the sweep.
De Noteboom has his hands on Adamson's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Adamson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adamson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 Raphael Adamson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Adamson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Adamson has gone for a leg lock! De Noteboom slips out almost immediately though and dives into Adamson's guard.

De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adamson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adamson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adamson looking to control.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Noteboom throws a big elbow that misses.
Adamson keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
Adamson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adamson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adamson swats away the attempt to clinch by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adamson on the side of the head.
De Noteboom wants to clinch up but Adamson keeps it at a distance.
Adamson tries to counter by clinching up but De Noteboom breaks away and moves out of range.
No luck for Adamson with that takedown attempt.
De Noteboom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Noteboom connects with a looping right hand.
De Noteboom lands a glancing blow to the side of Adamson's head.

It looks like Raphael Adamson has been cut.
Raphael Adamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom lunges at Adamson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adamson's hand.
De Noteboom has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Adamson is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Adamson dives in and scores a takedown into De Noteboom's guard.
Raphael Adamson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Noteboom looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Adamson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
De Noteboom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Noteboom wants to get back to full guard.

Adamson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Adamson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

De Noteboom looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom is controlling Adamson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
De Noteboom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adamson won't allow De Noteboom to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert De Noteboom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raphael Adamson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

De Noteboom rushes Adamson and presses him up against the cage.
Adamson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adamson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adamson tries a body shot but De Noteboom blocks it.
Adamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adamson tries to work over De Noteboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Noteboom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adamson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Noteboom is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adamson misses with a body punch.
Adamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Noteboom's elbow.
De Noteboom blocks a body shot from Adamson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom blocks a body shot from Adamson.
Adamson tries to work over De Noteboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Noteboom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adamson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Raphael Adamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
De Noteboom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adamson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown attempt but Adamson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adamson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Noteboom leaves Adamson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adamson dives in for a single leg takedown but De Noteboom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De Noteboom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adamson is looking to counter the offense by De Noteboom and move into the clinch.
Adamson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Noteboom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adamson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Noteboom loads up on a big right hand but Adamson slips the punch.
De Noteboom throws the left hand but Adamson avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Noteboom is fending him off so far but Adamson persists. Nope, De Noteboom circles away and we're back to standing.
De Noteboom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Noteboom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Noteboom stuffs the takedown attempt from Adamson. Adamson gets slowly back to his feet.
Adamson staying out of range there.
De Noteboom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adamson.
De Noteboom sizes up Adamson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adamson tries for a takedown but De Noteboom circles away easily

and De Noteboom holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from De Noteboom fails to land.
De Noteboom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adamson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adamson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Noteboom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Noteboom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adamson fails with the takedown.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adamson defends it well.
De Noteboom is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for De Noteboom. That snapped Adamson's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamson looks for a takedown but De Noteboom sprawls well.
De Noteboom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adamson ducks under a wild hook from De Noteboom.

De Noteboom shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Adamson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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 trying to control the position but Adamson is working away.
Check out the look on De Noteboom's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
De Noteboom is looking to take a break and control but Adamson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Noteboom looks up at the clock and then as Adamson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Noteboom smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert De Noteboom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert De Noteboom!
After winning the bout, Robert De Noteboom thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.