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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Byron Brainz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brainz comes to the cage accompanied by Oy, To Ne Vecher (Fedor's Theme). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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182 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Byron Brainz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brainz throws a body kick that misses.
Brainz tries a head kick but it misses.
Brainz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brainz misses with a head kick.
Brainz throws a leg kick
and De Noteboom counters with a single leg into guard. Brainz didn't expect that.
Brainz keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
De Noteboom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Noteboom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Noteboom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Brainz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Noteboom trying to control but Brainz is working from the bottom.
Brainz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Noteboom on the ground.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Noteboom throws a big elbow that misses.
De Noteboom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Noteboom trying to control but Brainz is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Robert De Noteboom.
De Noteboom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brainz as he avoids it easily.
Brainz throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Noteboom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Noteboom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brainz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom slips nicely into half guard.
De Noteboom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom trying to control from half guard but Brainz is working away.
De Noteboom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brainz's head.
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 Brainz's temple.
Brainz is trying to control but can't.
De Noteboom controlling the pace.
De Noteboom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Noteboom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from De Noteboom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brainz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom lands a couple of digs.
Brainz 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!
Brainz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Noteboom postures up in Brainz's guard and throws a big left but Brainz blocks it.
De Noteboom stays in close to Brainz's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom trying to control but Brainz is working from the bottom.
Brainz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert De Noteboom dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brainz throws a head kick that misses.
De Noteboom scores with a takedown into Brainz's guard.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Brainz keeps moving.
Brainz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brainz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De Noteboom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom pulls Brainz in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Robert De Noteboom hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
De Noteboom shoots in for a takedown but Brainz shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom avoids the head kick by Brainz.
Brainz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brainz tries a head kick but it misses.
Brainz throws a head kick that misses.
De Noteboom shoots in and bounces Brainz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
De Noteboom stops Brainz from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Noteboom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Robert De Noteboom has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Brainz blocks nicely.
Brainz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Noteboom sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Noteboom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brainz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Brainz keeps moving.
De Noteboom connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert De Noteboom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Noteboom has a takedown stuffed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brainz.
Brainz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brainz tries to land a front kick but De Noteboom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brainz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brainz misses with a kick to the body.
Brainz thows a leg kick but De Noteboom checks it
and De Noteboom counters with a single leg into guard. Brainz didn't expect that.
De Noteboom is looking to work some ground and pound but Brainz has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brainz keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
De Noteboom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brainz wants to stand but De Noteboom is controlling the position.
De Noteboom lands a couple of digs.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Brainz keeps moving.
Brainz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom won't allow Brainz to get back to his feet.
De Noteboom looking to pass the guard.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Noteboom slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing.
De Noteboom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Noteboom is working Brainz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brainz keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
Brainz wants to stand but De Noteboom is controlling the position.
Brainz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Noteboom throws an elbow that misses. Brainz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Noteboom's guard. Nice move by Brainz!
Brainz won't allow De Noteboom to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byron Brainz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
De Noteboom gets a takedown into half guard.
De Noteboom thows a huge punch but Brainz dodges it nicely.
Brainz is looking for a sweep. De Noteboom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brainz trying to control here.
De Noteboom content to control rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom is nestled in close to Brainz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert De Noteboom really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brainz slaps away a takedown attempt from De Noteboom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A clash of legs there as De Noteboom blocks the low kick.
Brainz throws a leg kick but De Noteboom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brainz throws a sloppy head kick and De Noteboom moves out of range easily.
De Noteboom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brainz can pounce on him.
Brainz looks to clinch
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brainz keeps working.
Brainz is working to avoid the ground and pound but De Noteboom connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom in side control lands a decent elbow.
De Noteboom connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brainz some visible discomfort.
De Noteboom cracks Brainz with a big right hand but Brainz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
De Noteboom cracks Brainz with a big elbow.
De Noteboom works to advance to full mount. Brainz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
De Noteboom working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like Byron Brainz has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Noteboom with shots to the head and body - Brainz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Byron Brainz's cut is getting worse.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
De Noteboom lands a heavy elbow.
Byron Brainz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
De Noteboom scoring with strikes but Brainz is staying in there.
Brainz is rocked!
Jeez, Byron Brainz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Byron Brainz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robert De Noteboom! Robert De Noteboom retains his middleweight title!
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