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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amin Lasileuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom has chosen Hypocrisy - Fractured Millennium as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 cm
25
284 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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185 cm
24
273 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Lasileuka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royston De Noteboom! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! De Noteboom swings for the body but Lasileuka moves out of range.
Lasileuka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Noteboom but De Noteboom pushes him off and we're back to square one. Amin Lasileuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lasileuka wants to clinch up but De Noteboom keeps it at a distance. Lasileuka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. De Noteboom looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. De Noteboom not landing any meaningful shots this time. Lasileuka has one foot on De Noteboom's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Lasileuka misses with a takedown attempt and Lasileuka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amin Lasileuka. That's going to take a lot out of him. De Noteboom closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. De Noteboom working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Lasileuka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. De Noteboom postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
De Noteboom lands an elbow. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lasileuka tries to improve position but can't. Lasileuka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. De Noteboom cracks Lasileuka with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lasileuka is trying to buck De Noteboom off. De Noteboom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. De Noteboom lands some shots froms side control. De Noteboom prevents Lasileuka from escaping the position. The ground and pound from De Noteboom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Lasileuka tries to improve position but can't. Lasileuka is breathing heavily. Lasileuka managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by De Noteboom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. De Noteboom missing with a left hand there. Lasileuka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lasileuka with a poor takedown and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown. Lasileuka fights it but they end up in guard. De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lasileuka works some decent striking defense from the bottom. De Noteboom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lasileuka's head. De Noteboom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lasileuka's head. Lasileuka is looking to stand up but De Noteboom isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round. De Noteboom pushing down on Lasileuka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Lasileuka is looking to escape. De Noteboom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. De Noteboom is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. De Noteboom lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. De Noteboom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Lasileuka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. De Noteboom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lasileuka swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lasileuka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lasileuka wants to clinch but De Noteboom slips to the side and De Noteboom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Lasileuka tries for a takedown but De Noteboom circles away easily and De Noteboom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. De Noteboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Noteboom gets a takedown into half guard. De Noteboom scoring with strikes to the body and head. De Noteboom lands strikes from half guard. De Noteboom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. De Noteboom is trying to control. Lasileuka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Lasileuka tries to kick De Noteboom off but De Noteboom keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. De Noteboom throwing shots but Lasileuka is blocking nicely. De Noteboom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Lasileuka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Lasileuka wants to control but De Noteboom is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. De Noteboom trying to pass the guard but Lasileuka defending well. Lasileuka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Noteboom is working away from the top position though. De Noteboom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. De Noteboom prevents Lasileuka from improving his position. 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 Lasileuka's temple. De Noteboom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lasileuka's head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Lasileuka misses with a takedown so De Noteboom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! De Noteboom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. De Noteboom forces his way into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom dominated that round. That's time! Lasileuka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lasileuka closes the distance looking to clinch and De Noteboom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. De Noteboom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lasileuka rather than just go for the knockout. Lasileuka wants to clinch and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lasileuka! The referee warns Lasileuka that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
De Noteboom drops a big elbow. That's hurt Lasileuka! More shots from De Noteboom and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royston De Noteboom!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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