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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tappin Datass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. Tappin Datass has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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276 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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185 cm
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264 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tappin Datass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royston De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Datass.
Datass thows a body shot but no joy.
De Noteboom throws a body punch but Datass moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Datass.
De Noteboom darts in trying to clinch
and Datass counters with a stiff right hand.
Royston De Noteboom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Datass looks for a takedown but De Noteboom sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tappin Datass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Datass shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Noteboom sprawls well. De Noteboom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Datass gets slowly back to his feet.
Datass misses with a takedown
and De Noteboom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Datass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Datass tests De Noteboom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Datass has a takedown stuffed.
De Noteboom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Noteboom wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom stuffs the takedown attempt from Datass. Datass gets slowly back to his feet.
Tappin Datass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Noteboom throws a right hand that misses
and Datass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Datass gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Noteboom counters by moving into the clinch.
Datass looking for a takedown.
Datass has De Noteboom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Noteboom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Datass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on De Noteboom - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Datass has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. De Noteboom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datass can't get the takedown.
De Noteboom digs a right hand into Datass's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Datass's gas tank.
A frustrated look appears on Datass's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Datass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Datass being controlled against the cage.
Datass is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
De Noteboom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Datass's elbow.
Datass goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Noteboom prevents it.
De Noteboom can't find room to land a body shot as Datass controls the action.
A body shot lands from De Noteboom.
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!
Datass tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Noteboom tries to work over Datass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Datass is working for takedown but De Noteboom is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Royston De Noteboom will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Noteboom tries to clinch but Datass moves away
and Datass counters with a left and a right that stings De Noteboom.
De Noteboom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Datass shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Noteboom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Noteboom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Datass gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Noteboom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Datass thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom clinches up against the cage.
Datass has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. De Noteboom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tappin Datass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Noteboom gets underhooks to prevent Datass's takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on De Noteboom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Datass is pushing De Noteboom up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Datass is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Noteboom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Datass displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Noteboom up against the cage.
Datass lands with a right to the head.
De Noteboom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Noteboom as Datass tries to tie him up.
De Noteboom displaying some good clinch control by pressing Datass up against the cage.
Datass drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Noteboom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from De Noteboom as Datass shoots in.
Datass fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Noteboom avoids it really well and circles away.
Datass is looking to wear down De Noteboom with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datass scores with a jab to the body.
De Noteboom tries to clinch up.
De Noteboom tries to clinch but Datass is having none of it.
Datass shoots in for a takedown but De Noteboom shows good takedown defense.
De Noteboom tries to clinch but Datass moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datass doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Noteboom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Datass shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Datass was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Datass prevents De Noteboom from getting the reversal.
Datass misses with a head shot.
Datass tries to push De Noteboom's head away but De Noteboom is holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Royston De Noteboom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
De Noteboom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Datass tries to clinch but De Noteboom is having none of it.
De Noteboom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datass looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Datass misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom moves in looking to clinch but Datass pushes him off.
Datass misses with a double jab
and De Noteboom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Noteboom tries to clinch but Datass is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Datass misses with a body punch
and De Noteboom counters with a nice uppercut.
Datass shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Noteboom sprawls well. De Noteboom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Datass gets slowly back to his feet.
Datass shoots in looking for a takedown but De Noteboom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Datass's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tappin Datass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Noteboom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Datass manages to avoid it.
De Noteboom has Datass up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom is pressed up against the cage. Datass has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Noteboom down to the mat. De Noteboom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
De Noteboom tries to clinch but Datass is having none of it.
Datass swats away the attempt to clinch by De Noteboom.
Royston De Noteboom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Datass lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as De Noteboom backs up against the cage.
Datass keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datass lands with a right hand.
De Noteboom tries to clinch there but Datass circles away.
Datass looks for a takedown but De Noteboom sprawls well.
Datass misses with a hook
and De Noteboom counters with a nice body shot.
De Noteboom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Noteboom tries to throw a body punch but Datass avoids it by throwing De Noteboom back against the cage.
Datass wants a takedown but no success here.
Tappin Datass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Datass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royston De Noteboom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Noteboom winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... 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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RATING
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