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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ouriel Semiazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom comes to the cage accompanied by Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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228 lbs
32 - 14 - 0 |
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199 cm
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261 lbs
28 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
32 - 14 - 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
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ouriel Semiazas!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom blocks the body kick.
De Noteboom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Semiazas lands a body shot.
Semiazas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Semiazas throws a lazy uppercut
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Semiazas won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Noteboom scoring with punches and elbows.
De Noteboom scores with punches from side control.
Semiazas is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Semiazas can't do much from the bottom here.
De Noteboom landing a few strikes.
De Noteboom working away.
Semiazas is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
De Noteboom working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
An elbow from De Noteboom crashes against the mat.
De Noteboom looks up at the clock and then as Semiazas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Noteboom smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Semiazas is not content to let De Noteboom control the position.
Semiazas tries to improve position but can't.
Semiazas holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Semiazas can't do much from the bottom here.
Semiazas regains half guard.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semiazas is trying is best to control the position here.
De Noteboom is looking to take a break and control but Semiazas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Semiazas blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Noteboom.
Semiazas is trying to maintain the position but De Noteboom is very close to passing his half guard.
De Noteboom prevents Semiazas from improving his position.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Semiazas is trying to maintain the position but De Noteboom is very close to passing his half guard.
Semiazas blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom is trying to control. Semiazas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Semiazas's corner calls for a 1-2. Semiazas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Semiazas lands with a nice body punch.
Semiazas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Semiazas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Semiazas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Noteboom.
A solid body kick from Semiazas.
Semiazas throws a jab but it's blocked by De Noteboom.
Semiazas misses with an uppercut.
De Noteboom moves away from the strike by Semiazas.
Semiazas throws a poor cross that misses
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semiazas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Semiazas taking a bit of punishment here - De Noteboom scoring with strikes.
Semiazas dodges the ground and pound from De Noteboom.
Semiazas tries to improve position but can't.
De Noteboom cracks Semiazas with a big right hand but Semiazas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
De Noteboom in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Semiazas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Semiazas keeps De Noteboom under control for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semiazas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Noteboom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Semiazas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some bone on bone action there as De Noteboom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Semiazas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Noteboom.
Ouriel Semiazas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semiazas throws a jab but it's blocked by De Noteboom.
Semiazas throws a poor cross that misses
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
De Noteboom landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
De Noteboom misses with the ground and pound.
De Noteboom working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semiazas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Semiazas manages to get back to half guard.
De Noteboom prevents Semiazas from improving his position.
De Noteboom is keen to just control but Semiazas is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semiazas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Royston De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Noteboom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
De Noteboom working Semiazas over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from De Noteboom there.
Semiazas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Noteboom.
Semiazas moves into full guard.
De Noteboom scoring with some ground and pound.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Semiazas blocks nicely.
De Noteboom wants to pass the guard but Semiazas is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Semiazas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom throws an elbow that misses. Semiazas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Noteboom's guard. Nice move by Semiazas!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Noteboom is trying to control the position but Semiazas postures up.
De Noteboom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Semiazas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but De Noteboom manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Semiazas has his hands on De Noteboom's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom landing some decent shots from guard.
Semiazas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Semiazas wants to sweep but no luck.
Semiazas trying to control the position.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Semiazas blocks nicely.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Semiazas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Semiazas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Noteboom throws a big elbow that misses.
De Noteboom with a nice head shot there.
Semiazas is pulling down on De Noteboom's head. It's preventing any offense from De Noteboom, at least for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Semiazas keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Noteboom scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Semiazas tests De Noteboom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Semiazas.
Semiazas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
De Noteboom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Semiazas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Semiazas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Noteboom.
Semiazas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom slips under a jab.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the leg kick from Semiazas.
De Noteboom moves out of range as Semiazas throws a body kick.
Ouriel Semiazas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Semiazas misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Semiazas does it's job there.
De Noteboom staying out of range there.
Semiazas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.
Semiazas connects with a solid leg kick.
Semiazas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Semiazas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Semiazas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Noteboom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Noteboom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ouriel Semiazas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Semiazas throws the left hand but De Noteboom avoids the punch easily.
Semiazas lands with an overhand left.
Semiazas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Semiazas throws an off balance right hand
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Semiazas trying to control here.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Noteboom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Semiazas's head.
Semiazas trying to hold on to De Noteboom's head to control him but De Noteboom postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Semiazas defending well though.
De Noteboom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Semiazas wants to improve his position but De Noteboom is controlling well.
Semiazas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Royston De Noteboom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Semiazas trying to control but De Noteboom postures up.
Semiazas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Semiazas.
Semiazas looking to control.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Semiazas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Semiazas trying to keep a closed guard but De Noteboom is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Semiazas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Semiazas has his foot on De Noteboom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Noteboom works his way back into a safe position though.
Semiazas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Noteboom is looking to advance position but Semiazas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Semiazas throws a strike there. De Noteboom manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Semiazas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Noteboom defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ouriel Semiazas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Noteboom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royston De Noteboom!
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