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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Maxim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Erika - I Don't Know. Christian Maxim had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Maxim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Maxim avoids it easily.
We've been told by Maxim's head coaches at Team Beta Male that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maxim throws a jab when De Noteboom was well out of range.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maxim defends it well.
Maxim throws a shot to the body.
Maxim misses with a head kick.
Maxim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maxim misses with a hook. De Noteboom ducked under it nicely.
De Noteboom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maxim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Noteboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Maxim.
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Maxim avoids it easily.
Maxim misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Maxim.
And De Noteboom tries to counter it with a takedown but Maxim pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Noteboom slips under a jab.
Maxim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Noteboom manages to avoid it.
De Noteboom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom blocks a head kick by Maxim.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maxim defends it well.
Maxim stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Noteboom avoids the head kick by Maxim.
Maxim misses with a left hand
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De Noteboom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Noteboom throwing shots but Maxim is blocking nicely.
De Noteboom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maxim's head.
De Noteboom working the head and body with strikes.
Maxim is trying to stand up here but De Noteboom is controlling him well.
De Noteboom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maxim defending well though.
De Noteboom is looking to take a break and control but Maxim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maxim blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Noteboom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maxim is looking for a sweep. De Noteboom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maxim works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maxim keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Noteboom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Noteboom passes Maxim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxim wants to control but De Noteboom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxim is looking for a sweep. De Noteboom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Noteboom thows a huge punch but Maxim dodges it nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donk. Maxim catches De Noteboom right on the button with a cross.
Maxim throws the left hand but De Noteboom avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maxim, as that shot connected.
De Noteboom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maxim.
A head kick misses from Maxim.
De Noteboom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maxim throws out the jab.
De Noteboom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maxim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Noteboom doesn't seem bothered though.
Maxim misses with a jab to the body
and De Noteboom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maxim's guard.
De Noteboom trying to control but Maxim is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Noteboom stands and throws Maxim's legs to the side, diving into side control.
De Noteboom scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxim managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by De Noteboom.
Maxim is trying to control De Noteboom's posture but De Noteboom avoids it.
Maxim is not content to let De Noteboom control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by De Noteboom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Christian Maxim will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maxim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.
Maxim misses with a wild body shot.
And De Noteboom tries to counter it with a takedown but Maxim pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maxim throws a sloppy head kick
so De Noteboom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maxim is trying to keep De Noteboom in close.
De Noteboom connects with a couple of short punches.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxim looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Noteboom is one step ahead there.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom postures up in Maxim's guard and throws a big left but Maxim blocks it.
Maxim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Maxim wants to stand but De Noteboom is controlling his posture from full guard.
De Noteboom wants to sweep here but Maxim controlling him for the moment.
De Noteboom has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Maxim has passed into side control.
Maxim stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxim swings widly with a right hand
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maxim is not content to let De Noteboom control the position.
Maxim works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maxim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Noteboom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robert De Noteboom has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Noteboom postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom won't allow Maxim to sweep him here.
De Noteboom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maxim throws a sloppy head kick and De Noteboom moves out of range easily.
Maxim throws an off balance right hand
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De Noteboom lands with a punch from half guard.
De Noteboom slips a nice elbow through Maxim's hands, connecting with Maxim's forehead.
De Noteboom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Noteboom throwing shots but Maxim is blocking nicely.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Noteboom looks to land a strike but Maxim avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Maxim controls De Noteboom momentarily but De Noteboom frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
Maxim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Noteboom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Maxim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Maxim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maxim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maxim misses with an uppercut.
And De Noteboom tries to counter it with a takedown but Maxim pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Noteboom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maxim throws a lazy head kick
and De Noteboom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maxim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Noteboom lands a couple of elbows.
De Noteboom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Noteboom is in close to Maxim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Noteboom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maxim keeping full guard, as De Noteboom tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maxim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Noteboom scoring with some ground and pound.
Maxim wants to hit a switch here but De Noteboom passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maxim there!
De Noteboom scoring with strikes but Maxim is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, De Noteboom cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Christian Maxim has been cut.
De Noteboom breaks from Maxim's wrist control and lands an elbow.
De Noteboom looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maxim is looking to escape.
Maxim tries to lock up and control but De Noteboom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Noteboom lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
De Noteboom looking to finish Maxim with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maxim!
Maxim taking shots to the head.
Maxim is rocked!
Christian Maxim's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Noteboom postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Maxim in real trouble here! The ref calls for Maxim to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert De Noteboom!
Robert De Noteboom seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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