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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Walters might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Gasher – Written and recorded by Pearl Jam . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Walters!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters throws a lazy right hand but De Noteboom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Noteboom lands with an uppercut that bounces Walters off the cage and back into range.
De Noteboom circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Noteboom counters with a thumping low kick.
A shot to the body from Walters misses
and De Noteboom counters with a straight right hand.
Walters fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Noteboom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Noteboom counters with a nice body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walters throws a right hand that De Noteboom ducks under and follows up with a left that De Noteboom also avoids with ease.
De Noteboom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walters circles away.
De Noteboom tries to work over Walters's front leg with a kick but Walters checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom closes the distance and clinches up with Walters, looking for a takedown. De Noteboom pushes Walters against the cage but Walters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Noteboom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walters's sensitive parts.
De Noteboom fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe Walters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
De Noteboom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walters sprawls well initially but De Noteboom persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Walters makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Walters feints a jab promting De Noteboom to slip. Walters then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De Noteboom slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Robert De Noteboom has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Noteboom.
Walters throws a jab when De Noteboom was well out of range.
De Noteboom tries for a takedown but Walters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walters misses with a left hand
and De Noteboom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Noteboom has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joe Walters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walters takes a swing at De Noteboom's ribcage but misses.
Walters digs a good hook to De Noteboom's body.
Walters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Noteboom drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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 Joe Walters will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert De Noteboom's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Noteboom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Walters tries to clinch up but De Noteboom circles away and keeps his distance.
Walters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Noteboom ducks under a wild hook from Walters.
De Noteboom ducks under a wild hook from Walters.
Walters lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as De Noteboom backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters moves into the clinch.
Walters lands a nice elbow.
De Noteboom is trying to drag Walters to the mat but Walters just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Walters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Walters is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walters.
Walters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walters after a bit of a struggle.
Joe Walters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
Walters has De Noteboom pushed against the cage.
Walters is trying to stall.
De Noteboom slows down the pace here.
Walters is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walters just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Noteboom's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Walters will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Noteboom up against the cage.
De Noteboom prevents Walters from breaking the clinch.
Walters is trying to break the clinch but De Noteboom is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on De Noteboom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walters stalling in the clinch but De Noteboom improves position.
Walters lands an elbow inside that De Noteboom shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters is pressed up against the cage. De Noteboom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walters down to the mat. Walters avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good work by Walters as he checks the leg kick.
De Noteboom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walters as he avoids it easily.
De Noteboom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Walters misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walters darts in trying to clinch
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Walters dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert De Noteboom's cut.
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 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walters.
De Noteboom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walters.
Walters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Noteboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Walters.
Walters throws a combination that misses
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
De Noteboom scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face as De Noteboom controls the position.
De Noteboom working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
De Noteboom working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walters is trying to improve his position.
De Noteboom landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
De Noteboom moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
De Noteboom throws a strike aimed at the side of Walters's head but Walters avoids it well.
De Noteboom prevents Walters from escaping the position.
De Noteboom works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
De Noteboom trying to control the action but Walters is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters is trying to buck De Noteboom off.
Walters is working to avoid the ground and pound but De Noteboom connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters taking a bit of punishment here - De Noteboom scoring with strikes.
De Noteboom working away.
Robert De Noteboom has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom scores with punches from side control.
De Noteboom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Noteboom working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Walters is rocked!
De Noteboom lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Walters is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Noteboom in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
De Noteboom is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters seems to have got his legs back now.
De Noteboom slows the pace down.
De Noteboom landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as De Noteboom stalls from top position.
Walters is not content to let De Noteboom control the position.
Walters takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Walters is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Noteboom is controlling him well.
Walters is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
De Noteboom trying to control the position but Walters is working away.
De Noteboom cracks Walters with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom scores with punches from side control.
Walters is not content to let De Noteboom control the position.
Walters is trying to buck De Noteboom off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walters takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
De Noteboom is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert De Noteboom really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert De Noteboom's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
De Noteboom lands with a good body shot.
Walters swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Noteboom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joe Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Noteboom cracks the inside of Walters's front leg.
Walters misses with a left hand
and De Noteboom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom chips away with some ground and pound.
De Noteboom working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Noteboom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
De Noteboom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Noteboom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Noteboom chips away with some ground and pound.
De Noteboom is looking to work some ground and pound but Walters has wrist control.
De Noteboom throws a strike but Walters rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but De Noteboom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters 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 content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Walters is trying to keep De Noteboom in close.
De Noteboom won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walters keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Walters loads up on a big right hand but De Noteboom slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Walters
letting De Noteboom counter with a right hand.
De Noteboom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walters.
De Noteboom moves away from the strike by Walters.
Walters goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Walters thuds a left hand into De Noteboom's body.
Walters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joe Walters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Noteboom takes one to the chin there.
Walters looks to throw a body kick
and De Noteboom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walters swings for the body but De Noteboom moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walters defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert De Noteboom dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Robert De Noteboom's cut.
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!
Walters misses with a double jab
so De Noteboom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Walters is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Noteboom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters can't keep his opponent in guard - De Noteboom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Walters tries to kick De Noteboom off but De Noteboom keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
De Noteboom is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters is trying to stand.
De Noteboom is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters is looking for a sweep. De Noteboom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
De Noteboom wants to pass to mount but Walters is defending the position.
De Noteboom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Walters trying to get back to full guard but De Noteboom takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
De Noteboom scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Walters?
De Noteboom working Walters over with strikes here.
De Noteboom working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom lands a big elbow - Walters is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Walters is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Robert De Noteboom!
Robert De Noteboom is the new middleweight champion!
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