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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Fistyrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. Fistyrian comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Enter sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Manuel Fistyrian enters the cage!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royston De Noteboom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manuel Fistyrian!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fistyrian on his heels. He'll look to pass Fistyrian's guard now, I'm sure.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Fistyrian blocks nicely.
Fistyrian wants to sweep here but De Noteboom controlling him for the moment.
Fistyrian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fistyrian wants to sweep but no luck.
De Noteboom stops Fistyrian from standing up.
De Noteboom throws an elbow that misses. Fistyrian uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Noteboom's guard. Nice move by Fistyrian!
Fistyrian trying to control but De Noteboom is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fistyrian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fistyrian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fistyrian wants to control from the top but De Noteboom keeps moving.
De Noteboom wants to sweep but no luck.
De Noteboom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fistyrian wants to control from the top but De Noteboom keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Manuel Fistyrian hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fistyrian rushes De Noteboom and presses him up against the cage.
De Noteboom blocks a body shot from Fistyrian.
Fistyrian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fistyrian misses with a knee strike.
Fistyrian letting De Noteboom take a breather here.
Fistyrian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Noteboom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fistyrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Noteboom is defended easily by Fistyrian.
De Noteboom scores with the left hand. Fistyrian knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fistyrian motions for De Noteboom to come forward. Fistyrian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fistyrian pushes De Noteboom away with a front kick.
Nice cross by Fistyrian.
De Noteboom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Noteboom scores with a punch to the head.
Fistyrian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fistyrian misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Fistyrian.
Fistyrian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Noteboom.
Nice defenses there by Fistyrian.
De Noteboom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fistyrian throws a lazy right hand but De Noteboom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fistyrian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Noteboom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fistyrian misses with a looping left.
De Noteboom cracks a nice hook into Fistyrian's ribs.
Fistyrian throws a head kick but De Noteboom moves out of range.
De Noteboom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fistyrian looks to land a right hand but De Noteboom moved out of range.
Fistyrian pushes De Noteboom up against the cage in a clinch.
Fistyrian crunches a lovely knee into De Noteboom's ribcage.
De Noteboom is breathing heavily.
Fistyrian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Fistyrian.
De Noteboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Noteboom tightens his grip and picks Fistyrian up, before dumping him to the ground. Fistyrian manages to land in guard.
Fistyrian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fistyrian is controlling De Noteboom's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Fistyrian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fistyrian forces De Noteboom back against the cage and clinches.
Fistyrian misses with a knee to the head.
Fistyrian lands a nice uppercut.
Fistyrian tries to score a body lock takedown but De Noteboom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fistyrian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
De Noteboom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fistyrian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fistyrian tries to score a body lock takedown but De Noteboom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fistyrian trying to land knees to the body.
De Noteboom lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fistyrian wants to get back to full guard.
Fistyrian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fistyrian is trying to maintain the position but De Noteboom is very close to passing his half guard.
Fistyrian wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fistyrian manages to get to full guard.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Fistyrian keeps moving.
De Noteboomis looking to pass into half guard but Fistyrian pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fistyrian is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fistyrian.
Royston De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fistyrian throws a strike but De Noteboom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fistyrian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fistyrian trying to control the position.
Fistyrian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Noteboom manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fistyrian looking to sit in guard and control but De Noteboom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
De Noteboom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fistyrian is keeping the position for now.
Fistyrian trying to keep a closed guard but De Noteboom is proving a slippery customer.
Fistyrian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Noteboom's guard.
Fistyrian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Noteboom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fistyrian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Noteboom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fistyrian lands a couple of digs.
Fistyrian trying to control the position from guard on top but De Noteboom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fistyrian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fistyrian wants to pass the guard but De Noteboom is keeping the position.
De Noteboom keeping moving, preventing Fistyrian from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom looking to control.
Fistyrian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Noteboom is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Fistyrian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
De Noteboom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fistyrian sprawls well. Fistyrian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Noteboom gets slowly back to his feet.
Fistyrian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Noteboom stuffs the takedown attempt from Fistyrian. Fistyrian gets slowly back to his feet.
Fistyrian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fistyrian lands with a shot to the body.
Fistyrian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fistyrian misses with an uppercut.
Fistyrian drives through and clinches with De Noteboom against the cage.
Fistyrian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Noteboom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fistyrian missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fistyrian missing with knees to the body.
Fistyrian misses with some punches.
Manuel Fistyrian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fistyrian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fistyrian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Noteboom is defending well for now.
Fistyrian looking to throw knees to the head but De Noteboom is blocking nicely.
Fistyrian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Noteboom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fistyrian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Noteboom manages to break the clinch.
Manuel Fistyrian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fistyrian misses with a head kick.
Fistyrian has managed to clinch.
Fistyrian has hold of one of De Noteboom's legs. De Noteboom is fighting the takedown attempt but Fistyrian gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fistyrian throws a big elbow that misses.
Fistyrian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fistyrian throws a strike but De Noteboom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fistyrian is controlling De Noteboom's posture.
Fistyrian keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
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!
Fistyrian looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Noteboom is one step ahead there.
Fistyrian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fistyrian is looking to stand up but De Noteboom isn't so interested in that idea.
De Noteboom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fistyrian misses with a head kick.
De Noteboom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A cross from Fistyrian lands.
Fistyrian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fistyrian tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. De Noteboom is in Fistyrian's guard.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fistyrian looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Noteboom is one step ahead there.
De Noteboom stops Fistyrian from standing up.
De Noteboom throws an elbow that misses. Fistyrian uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Noteboom's guard. Nice move by Fistyrian!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fistyrian trying to control the position from guard on top but De Noteboom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fistyrian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Fistyrian really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
De Noteboom misses with an uppercut. Fistyrian saw that one coming.
Fistyrian clinches with his opponent.
Fistyrian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Noteboom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Noteboom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fistyrian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fistyrian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fistyrian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fistyrian trying to land knees to the body.
Fistyrian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fistyrian looking to throw knees to the head but De Noteboom is blocking nicely.
Fistyrian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Noteboom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fistyrian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Noteboom wants a takedown.
De Noteboom tries to stall but Fistyrian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fistyrian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fistyrian can't find room to land a body shot as De Noteboom controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Fistyrian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fistyrian.
Fistyrian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fistyrian is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fistyrian missing with knees to the body.
Fistyrian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Noteboom.
Nice body punch from Fistyrian.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fistyrian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fistyrian crunches a lovely knee into De Noteboom's ribcage.
Fistyrian missing with knees to the body.
Fistyrian missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fistyrian looking to throw knees to the head but De Noteboom is blocking nicely.
Fistyrian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fistyrian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fistyrian tries to land knees in the clinch but De Noteboom avoids the damage to the body.
Fistyrian letting De Noteboom take a breather here.
De Noteboom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fistyrian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royston De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fistyrian tries to throw a body punch but De Noteboom avoids it by throwing Fistyrian back against the cage.
De Noteboom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fistyrian throws a head kick but De Noteboom moves out of range.
A big right from Fistyrian misses.
Nice sprawl there from Fistyrian as De Noteboom shoots in.
Fistyrian throws a body punch but De Noteboom moves out of range.
Fistyrian looks to throw the jab but De Noteboom is out of range.
De Noteboom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Noteboom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fistyrian is looking to score with low kicks.
Fistyrian tries for a takedown but De Noteboom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Noteboom scores with a nice strike.
Fistyrian misses the shot to the body.
De Noteboom shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fistyrian is trying to defend but De Noteboom finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with De Noteboom in particular looking to stall.
Fistyrian is refusing to be controlled, as De Noteboom sits in half guard.
De Noteboom thows a huge punch but Fistyrian dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Noteboom wants to take a breather but Fistyrian is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fistyrian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Fistyrian dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A big right from De Noteboom misses.
De Noteboom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fistyrian. Fistyrian obviously looking to wear him down.
De Noteboom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fistyrian avoids it really well and circles away.
Fistyrian throws a series of punches but De Noteboom avoids them all with ease.
Fistyrian looks to land a body kick but De Noteboom moved away.
De Noteboom connects with a single shot there.
Fistyrian thumps De Noteboom with a low kick.
Fistyrian tries a low kick but De Noteboom avoids it.
De Noteboom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fistyrian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Noteboom counters with a left to the body.
Fistyrian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Noteboom is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fistyrian throws a body punch but De Noteboom moves out of range.
Fistyrian clinches with his opponent.
Fistyrian missing with knees to the body.
Fistyrian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fistyrian tries a body shot but De Noteboom blocks it.
Fistyrian prevents De Noteboom from breaking the clinch.
Fistyrian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Noteboom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Noteboom manages to break the clinch.
De Noteboom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fistyrian moves away.
The fighters circling - Fistyrian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fistyrian moves into the clinch successfully.
De Noteboom tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royston De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Noteboom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fistyrian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fistyrian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fistyrian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Noteboom's elbow.
De Noteboom managing to block the knees to the body from Fistyrian.
Fistyrian misses with a knee strike.
Fistyrian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Noteboom is defending well for now.
Fistyrian is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Noteboom.
Fistyrian can't find room to land a body shot as De Noteboom controls the action.
Fistyrian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fistyrian throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Noteboom has clasped his hands together around Fistyrian's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fistyrian tries to buck De Noteboom off but De Noteboom is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
De Noteboom tries to move to mount but Fistyrian blocks the move with his legs.
De Noteboom tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fistyrian gets back to half guard.
Royston De Noteboom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice strikes from De Noteboom there.
De Noteboom lands strikes from half guard.
Fistyrian makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fistyrian misses with a kick to the body
and De Noteboom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manuel Fistyrian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fistyrian motions for De Noteboom to come forward. Fistyrian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Noteboom.
Manuel Fistyrian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fistyrian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fistyrian lands a jab to De Noteboom's midsection.
De Noteboom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fistyrian.
Fistyrian gets caught napping as De Noteboom dives in and scores a takedown. Fistyrian manages to retain guard.
Fistyrian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fistyrian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fistyrian has momentary wrist control but De Noteboom slips an elbow through the middle.
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 Royston De Noteboom.
I think Fistyrian 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Fistyrian!
Manuel Fistyrian is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Manuel Fistyrian was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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