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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Starim Stal Overdreem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. Overdreem has chosen Motorhead-Iron Fist as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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228 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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195 cm
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273 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
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
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royston De Noteboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Starim Stal Overdreem!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Overdreem avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice jab there from De Noteboom.
Overdreem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overdreem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Noteboom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Overdreem throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Overdreem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Noteboom blocks a head kick by Overdreem.
Starim Stal Overdreem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Overdreem. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overdreem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Noteboom has Overdreem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Overdreem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Overdreem prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royston De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overdreem breaks from the clinch.
Overdreem is looking to land body kicks.
Overdreem sizes up De Noteboom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Overdreem falls off balance throwing a combination
letting De Noteboom counter with a right hand.
Overdreem tries to clinch up.
De Noteboom throws a hook but Overdreem blocks it.
De Noteboom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overdreem lands a big head kick that sends De Noteboom tumbling to the mat! Overdreem takes a step backwards and waves De Noteboom back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Royston De Noteboom has been cut.
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!
Overdreem just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Overdreem there.
Overdreem throws a head kick that misses.
Overdreem tries to clinch but De Noteboom moves out of range.
Overdreem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Overdreem falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Noteboom counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Overdreem there.
Overdreem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overdreem tries a head kick but it misses.
Overdreem misses with a body kick.
De Noteboom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overdreem swivels and escapes.
Good leg kick by Overdreem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Overdreem throws a leg kick but De Noteboom checks it.
Overdreem fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Noteboom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Overdreem is fending him off so far but De Noteboom persists. Nope, Overdreem circles away and we're back to standing.
Overdreem lands a head kick!
Overdreem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Noteboom circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdreem throws a body kick that misses.
Overdreem drops his hands momentarily and De Noteboom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Overdreem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overdreem throws a head kick but De Noteboom moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Noteboom checks a leg kick nicely.
De Noteboom slips a jab from Overdreem.
Overdreem tries to clinch up but De Noteboom circles away and keeps his distance.
Starim Stal Overdreem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overdreem drives through and clinches with De Noteboom against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Noteboom holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Overdreem throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starim Stal Overdreem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Overdreem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Noteboom.
Overdreem pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Overdreem throws a sloppy head kick and De Noteboom moves out of range easily.
Overdreem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Noteboom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Noteboom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the body kick.
Overdreem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Overdreem misses with a head kick.
Overdreem rushes De Noteboom and presses him up against the cage.
De Noteboom avoids the elbow strike from Overdreem, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdreem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Noteboom.
Overdreem breaks from the clinch.
De Noteboom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Overdreem as he jumps to the side.
Overdreem misses with a body kick.
Overdreem wants to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Overdreem.
De Noteboom tries for a takedown but Overdreem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royston De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overdreem scores with a spinning back kick!
Overdreem misses with a looping left.
Overdreem throws a sloppy head kick and De Noteboom moves out of range easily.
Overdreem is looking to score with low kicks.
Overdreem throws a head kick that misses.
Overdreem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overdreem throws a half hearted mid kick.
Royston De Noteboom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overdreem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Overdreem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Overdreem misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overdreem throws a head kick that misses.
Overdreem misses with a head kick.
Starim Stal Overdreem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Noteboom shoots for a takedown but Overdreem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Overdreem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Noteboom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Overdreem throws a chopping leg kick but De Noteboom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Overdreem misses with a combination
and De Noteboom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Noteboom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Overdreem has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Overdreem wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdreem keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
Overdreem is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Overdreem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Starim Stal Overdreem wasn't active enough on the ground.
Overdreem bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Overdreem darts in and clinches De Noteboom up against the cage.
De Noteboom wants to take the fight to the mat but Overdreem manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overdreem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Overdreem throws an elbow but it misses.
Overdreem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starim Stal Overdreem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
De Noteboom circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Noteboom circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Noteboom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Overdreem doesn't manage to clinch there - De Noteboom circles away.
Overdreem scores with a jab to the jaw.
Overdreem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Noteboom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Noteboom scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom scoring with strikes but Overdreem is staying in there.
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!
Overdreem wants to hold on but De Noteboom pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom is landing with some decent strikes but Overdreem is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
De Noteboom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Overdreem regains half guard.
Nice strikes from De Noteboom there.
Overdreem wants to control but De Noteboom is keeping busy.
De Noteboom wants to pass to mount but Overdreem is defending the position.
De Noteboom wants to take a breather but Overdreem is having none of it.
De Noteboom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Overdreem keeps working.
De Noteboom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overdreem tries to roll over but De Noteboom keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Overdreem is trying to stand up here but De Noteboom is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Noteboom lands a nice short elbow.
Overdreem looks like he's trying to stand up.
Overdreem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Noteboom is working away from the top position though.
Overdreem is trying to get back to full guard.
Overdreem manages to get to full guard.
De Noteboom pushing down on Overdreem's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom working the head and body with strikes.
Overdreem is refusing to be controlled, as De Noteboom sits in half guard.
De Noteboom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Overdreem is trying to defend against the ground and pound but De Noteboom scores with a couple of nice shots.
Royston De Noteboom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Overdreem is rocked!
De Noteboom scores with a big shot! Overdreem's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Overdreem! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royston De Noteboom!
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energy
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