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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludvig Landersson (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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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228 lbs
31 - 12 - 0 |
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260 lbs
28 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
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
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royston De Noteboom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludvig Landersson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landersson scores with a jab.
No luck for Landersson with that takedown attempt.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the body kick from Landersson.
Landersson is looking to chop away at De Noteboom's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Landersson there.
A leg kick checked by De Noteboom.
Landersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Landersson - just one landing.
Landersson tries for a takedown but De Noteboom circles away easily
and De Noteboom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
De Noteboom scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom lands a couple of digs.
Landersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Noteboom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Noteboom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Landersson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! De Noteboom escapes and throws Landersson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landersson is trying to control De Noteboom's posture but De Noteboom avoids it.
De Noteboom scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Landersson to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Noteboom working the ground and pound from side control.
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.
De Noteboom scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on De Noteboom's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Landersson is trying to work for a sweep but De Noteboom has mounted him!
Landersson is trying desperately to improve position.
De Noteboom postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Landersson looks a forlorn figure.
De Noteboom is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Landersson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landersson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Landersson tries to hold on but De Noteboom postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landersson is wriggling around trying to escape.
De Noteboom has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Landersson's face.
De Noteboom unloading with bombs!
Landersson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Noteboom lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Landersson hang on?
De Noteboom avoids the attempt from Landersson to control.
De Noteboom prevents Landersson from getting the reversal.
Landersson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Noteboom lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Landersson hang on?
De Noteboom raining down hammerfists from mount.
Landersson tries to hold on but De Noteboom postures up.
Landersson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
De Noteboom controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landersson is bucking up trying to escape but De Noteboom cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Landersson is working to get back to half guard.
Landersson wants to hold on but De Noteboom pushes him away.
De Noteboom with shots to the head and body - Landersson looks very uncomfortable down there.
De Noteboom is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Landersson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Noteboom lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landersson is looking to get to half guard.
Landersson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
De Noteboom prevents Landersson from getting the reversal.
Landersson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Noteboom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Noteboom drops an elbow to the side of Landersson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landersson looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom working the head and body with strikes.
De Noteboom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Landersson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Landersson looking for submissions off his back.
De Noteboom winds up and cracks Landersson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Noteboom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Noteboom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Landersson has hold of De Noteboom's hands but De Noteboom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Noteboom working over Landersson with some ground and pound. Landersson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Noteboom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Landersson trying to hold on to De Noteboom's head to control him but De Noteboom postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Landersson.
Good leg kick by Landersson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Landersson is looking to land body kicks.
Ludvig Landersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landersson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Landersson cracks the inside of De Noteboom's front leg.
Landersson throws a body punch but De Noteboom moves out of range.
De Noteboom checks a low kick from Landersson.
Landersson misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Noteboom checks a leg kick.
Landersson misses with a kick to the body.
Landersson throws out a loose jab but De Noteboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landersson is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landersson connects with a body shot.
De Noteboom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Landersson misses with a body kick.
Landersson throws a big shot that misses.
De Noteboom moves away from the strike by Landersson.
De Noteboom moves out of range as Landersson throws a body kick.
De Noteboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landersson.
Landersson misses with a shot to the body
and De Noteboom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Noteboom chips away with some ground and pound.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Landersson keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Noteboom is in close to Landersson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom stays in close to Landersson's body and controls the position.
Landersson is looking for a triangle but De Noteboom pushes his legs off easily.
Landersson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Noteboom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Landersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Landersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Noteboom defends it easily.
Royston De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Noteboom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Noteboom works over Landersson with some ground and pound from guard.
Landersson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! De Noteboom escapes and throws Landersson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Landersson regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom winds up and cracks Landersson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Landersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Noteboom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Landersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Landersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Landersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Noteboom pulls his head out easily.
Landersson is breathing heavily.
Landersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Landersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Noteboom working over Landersson with some ground and pound. Landersson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Noteboom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landersson is trying to maintain the position but De Noteboom is very close to passing his half guard.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Landersson keeps working.
De Noteboom lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Noteboom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Landersson is trying to control but can't.
Landersson tries to get to full guard but De Noteboom has control of the leg.
Landersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Noteboom pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landersson taking some punishment here, with De Noteboom in his half guard.
Landersson tries to get to full guard but De Noteboom has control of the leg.
Landersson wants to control but De Noteboom is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Royston De Noteboom will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Landersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Landersson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown. Landersson fights it but they end up in guard.
De Noteboom distracts Landersson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Noteboom chips away with some ground and pound.
De Noteboom tries to free his leg and advance position but Landersson is retaining full guard.
De Noteboom is working Landersson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Noteboom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Landersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Noteboom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Landersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Noteboom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Landersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Landersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Noteboom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landersson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Noteboom controls the pace.
Landersson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. De Noteboom stacks Landersson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by De Noteboom!
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Landersson keeps working.
De Noteboom landing a few strikes.
De Noteboom trying to control the action but Landersson is working from the bottom.
Landersson looks to move to half guard but instead De Noteboom has passed into mount! Damn!
Landersson is desperately trying to improve his position but De Noteboom has a good base and remains in mount.
De Noteboom lands a big shot there that rocks Landersson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
De Noteboom breaks from Landersson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landersson tries to hold on but De Noteboom postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Noteboom lands a big elbow.
It looks like Ludvig Landersson has been cut.
De Noteboom with shots to the head and body - Landersson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Landersson is rocked!
De Noteboom lands a big elbow - Landersson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Landersson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Royston De Noteboom!
Royston De Noteboom is the new heavyweight champion!
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