PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Pytong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pytong has chosen La Bamba as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

De Noteboom
vs
Pytong

178 cm
26
182 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

185 cm
26
192 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert De Noteboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artur Pytong!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom throws a lazy uppercut
and Pytong counters with a nice leg kick.
Pytong misses with an uppercut.
De Noteboom takes a jab right on the kisser.

De Noteboom has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Noteboom being controlled against the cage.

Pytong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pytong manages to end up in side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pytong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pytong misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pytong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pytong wants to control but De Noteboom is keeping him busy.
De Noteboom manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pytong's best efforts.

Pytong is looking for a kimura but De Noteboom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pytong to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pytong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Noteboom is just riding it out for now. Pytong eventually gives up the hold.
De Noteboom is staying active underneath Pytong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pytong throwing shots but De Noteboom is blocking nicely.
De Noteboom is staying active underneath Pytong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Noteboom controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pytong wants to pass to mount but De Noteboom is defending the position.

Pytong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Noteboom is refusing to be controlled, as Pytong sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pytong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pytong is looking to advance position but De Noteboom won't allow it.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Artur Pytong wasn't active enough on the ground.
A combination from Pytong does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Pytong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

De Noteboom tries to clinch up but Pytong circles away and keeps his distance.
Pytong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pytong throws a combination that misses
and De Noteboom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pytong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

De Noteboom rushes Pytong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Noteboom struggles to land a body shot inside as Pytong controls his hands.
Pytong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Noteboom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Noteboom.
Pytong misses with a body punch.
De Noteboom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pytong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Pytong manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pytong connects with a crisp jab.
Pytong lands with a right hand.
Pytong looks to score with a jab to the body but De Noteboom is just out of range.
Pytong throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom tries to clinch but Pytong moves out of range.
De Noteboom misses with a body shot.
Pytong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Noteboom.
Pytong misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Noteboom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from De Noteboom. No joy for Pytong on that attempt.
De Noteboom throws the left hand but Pytong avoids the punch easily.
Pytong has a takedown stuffed.
Pytong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pytong throws a lazy body kick
and De Noteboom counters with a series of strikes. Pytong will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Noteboom doesn't manage to clinch there - Pytong circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pytong thows a leg kick but De Noteboom checks it
letting De Noteboom counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pytong.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pytong is defended easily by De Noteboom.
Robert De Noteboom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Pytong.
Pytong throws out a leg kick but De Noteboom moves out of range and Pytong only half commits.
Pytong looks to land a combination. De Noteboom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
De Noteboom blocks a jab.
Robert De Noteboom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pytong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Artur Pytong seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as De Noteboom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pytong fails with the takedown
and De Noteboom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pytong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
De Noteboom blocks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pytong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pytong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Noteboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Pytong.
Artur Pytong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pytong is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Noteboom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De Noteboom throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Pytong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pytong throws a solid leg kick but De Noteboom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pytong.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Noteboom checks a leg kick.
De Noteboom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pytong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Noteboom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pytong. Pytong obviously looking to wear him down.
De Noteboom blocks a low kick nicely.
Pytong misses the jab.
De Noteboom wants to clinch up but Pytong keeps it at a distance.
Pytong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Noteboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Pytong.
De Noteboom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Noteboom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pytong paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pytong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.

Pytong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Noteboom to the mat! De Noteboom manages to get full guard.
Pytong 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.

Pytong is looking for a triangle but De Noteboom pushes his legs off easily.
Pytong looking for a sweep. Not yet Pytong, not yet.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Pytong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pytong is keeping the position for now.

Pytong looking for a guillotine here but De Noteboom defends easily.
De Noteboom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Pytong pushes a forearm under De Noteboom's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, De Noteboom is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artur Pytong!
Artur Pytong thanked the fans post fight for their support.