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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenk Schmellengartner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frenk Schmellengartner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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260 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert De Noteboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frenk Schmellengartner!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmellengartner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.
De Noteboom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schmellengartner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Noteboom.
A leg kick checked by De Noteboom.
Nice defenses there by De Noteboom.
Schmellengartner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
De Noteboom clinches with his opponent.
De Noteboom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schmellengartner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Noteboom avoids a wild elbow strike from Schmellengartner.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee strike.
De Noteboom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmellengartner tries to land a knee to the head but De Noteboom blocks with his arms.
De Noteboom has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schmellengartner regains guard immediately.
De Noteboom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Noteboom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Noteboom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schmellengartner trying to keep a closed guard but De Noteboom is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom passes Schmellengartner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schmellengartner pushes De Noteboom off looking to stand but De Noteboom dives back in and keeps control.
Schmellengartner is looking to control De Noteboom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schmellengartner avoid being mounted?
De Noteboom is taking a breather. Schmellengartner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frenk Schmellengartner was stalling too much, according to the referee.
De Noteboom checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A swing and a miss from Schmellengartner.
De Noteboom closes the distance and pushes Schmellengartner back into the cage.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but De Noteboom blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom tries to score a body lock takedown but Schmellengartner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schmellengartner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Schmellengartner prevents the takedown attempt.
Schmellengartner looking to throw knees to the head but De Noteboom is blocking nicely.
Schmellengartner looking to throw knees to the head but De Noteboom is blocking nicely.
Schmellengartner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schmellengartner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Noteboom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom wants a takedown but no success here.
Schmellengartner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schmellengartner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schmellengartner tries to land a knee to the head but De Noteboom blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but De Noteboom blocks it.
De Noteboom tries for a takedown but Schmellengartner manages to get underhooks.
De Noteboom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Noteboom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schmellengartner pulls his leg out and moves away.
De Noteboom pushes Schmellengartner up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Noteboom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schmellengartner pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frenk Schmellengartner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schmellengartner tries to score with a low kick but De Noteboom moves his leg out of the way.
Schmellengartner scores with a nice right hand.
Schmellengartner misses with a double jab.
Schmellengartner moves in looking to clinch but De Noteboom pushes him off.
De Noteboom is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schmellengartner's half guard.
De Noteboom passes the guard and advances to mount!
De Noteboom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmellengartner is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Noteboom controlling the pace for now.
Schmellengartner is looking to improve his position but De Noteboom isn't that keen on the idea.
Schmellengartner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner tries to hold on but De Noteboom postures up.
Schmellengartner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schmellengartner is trying to stand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Schmellengartner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Noteboom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schmellengartner with a knee to the head.
It looks like Robert De Noteboom has been cut.
Schmellengartner looking to throw knees to the head but De Noteboom is blocking nicely.
Schmellengartner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Schmellengartner just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Noteboom's brow.
De Noteboom gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Schmellengartner is pressing down on De Noteboom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schmellengartner is trying to control the position but De Noteboom postures up.
Robert De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Noteboom trying to control but Schmellengartner is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robert De Noteboom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert De Noteboom's cut.
That's time! De Noteboom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
De Noteboom shoots in looking for a takedown. Schmellengartner tries to sprawl out of it but De Noteboom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schmellengartner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Noteboom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schmellengartner swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Schmellengartner.
De Noteboom checks the leg kick.
Schmellengartner clinches.
Schmellengartner looking to throw knees to the head but De Noteboom is blocking nicely.
De Noteboom has Schmellengartner pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. De Noteboom pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Schmellengartner tumbling to the mat - De Noteboom dives into Schmellengartner's guard.
Schmellengartner wants to sweep here but De Noteboom controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schmellengartner looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Noteboom is one step ahead there.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
De Noteboom shoots in for a double leg but Schmellengartner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmellengartner fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Noteboom throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Schmellengartner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. De Noteboom is in Schmellengartner's guard.
De Noteboom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robert De Noteboom has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Schmellengartner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.
De Noteboom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Noteboom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schmellengartner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Noteboom avoids a wild elbow strike from Schmellengartner.
De Noteboom is working for takedown but Schmellengartner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee to the head.
Schmellengartner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De Noteboom dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Schmellengartner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schmellengartner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on De Noteboom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schmellengartner looking to throw knees to the head but De Noteboom is blocking nicely.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee to the head.
Schmellengartner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Noteboom blocks it with crossed arms.
Schmellengartner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmellengartner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Noteboom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schmellengartner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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 Robert De Noteboom.
I think De Noteboom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Robert De Noteboom!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Frenk Schmellengartner!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Robert De Noteboom!
Robert De Noteboom wins by split decision!
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energy
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