Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CSW 026 Aguilar vs Lazzarini
Date: Oct 04, 2017

#R1#
Usaym Tahan has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and De Noteboom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Usaym Tahan looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
De Noteboom lands a takedown into guard.
De Noteboom lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Usaym Tahan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Noteboom landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Noteboom scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Noteboom slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
De Noteboom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
De Noteboom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Usaym Tahan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
De Noteboom lands a couple of elbows.
Usaym Tahan trying to keep a closed guard but De Noteboom is proving a slippery customer.
De Noteboom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Noteboom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Usaym Tahan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Usaym Tahan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Noteboom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Usaym Tahan is looking to stand up but De Noteboom isn't so interested in that idea.
Usaym Tahan has momentary wrist control but De Noteboom slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
De Noteboom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Noteboom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Usaym Tahan working a defensive guard here.
De Noteboom scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Usaym Tahan has momentary wrist control but De Noteboom slips an elbow through the middle.
Usaym Tahan trying to keep a closed guard but De Noteboom is proving a slippery customer.
De Noteboom lands a couple of digs.
Usaym Tahan has momentary wrist control but De Noteboom slips an elbow through the middle.
De Noteboom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
De Noteboom landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
De Noteboom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Noteboom works over Usaym Tahan with some ground and pound from guard.
Usaym Tahan working a defensive guard here.
De Noteboom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Noteboom postures up.
Usaym Tahan tries to strike from the bottom.
De Noteboom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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 postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Usaym Tahan is trying to keep De Noteboom in close. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Noteboom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Noteboom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Noteboom lands a couple of elbows.
De Noteboom landing some decent shots from guard.
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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by De Noteboom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert De Noteboom dominated that round.
That's time! De Noteboom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
De Noteboom rushes Usaym Tahan and presses him up against the cage.
Usaym Tahan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Noteboom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD#
De Noteboom gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usaym Tahan trying to control here.
Usaym Tahan wants to control but De Noteboom passes into side.
De Noteboom scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom scoring with punches and elbows.
De Noteboom scores with punches from side control.
Usaym Tahan is looking for a sweep.
Usaym Tahan is working to avoid the ground and pound but De Noteboom connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
De Noteboom lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Usaym Tahan down.
De Noteboom scores with punches from side control.
Usaym Tahan tries to bench press De Noteboom off him but De Noteboom keeps the position.
De Noteboom is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Usaym Tahan's shoulder. That is not cool.
De Noteboom lands a nice forearm strike.
De Noteboom controls the position.
Usaym Tahan is working to avoid the ground and pound but De Noteboom connects with a decent elbow.
De Noteboom creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
De Noteboom advances to full mount. #T2#
De Noteboom landing strikes, looking to finish!
De Noteboom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Noteboom is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Usaym Tahan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Noteboom lands a big elbow - Usaym Tahan is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Usaym Tahan is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Robert De Noteboom!
A very excited looking Robert De Noteboom made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CSW 022 Aguilar vs Clark
Date: Sep 27, 2017

#R1#
De Noteboom gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
De Noteboom moves into the clinch successfully.
Kersikov gets through De Noteboom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Noteboom is looking to control Kersikov's arms but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Noteboom has his back to the cage.
Kersikov stops a takedown attempt from De Noteboom.
Kersikov works on De Noteboom's body with a couple of short punches.
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath De Noteboom's ribcage. De Noteboom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Noteboom is breathing heavily.
Kersikov gets through De Noteboom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
De Noteboom with a poor takedown
and Kersikov counters with a huge left! De Noteboom is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kersikov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save De Noteboom from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kersikov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustam Kersikov!

Event: CSW 016 Firetribe vs De Notebo
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Firetribe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Firetribe throws a leg kick #TD2#
and De Noteboom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Firetribe scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
De Noteboom clinches.
Firetribe throws an elbow but it misses. #TD2#
De Noteboom gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Firetribe wants to stand and escape but De Noteboom is having none of it.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Firetribe keeps moving.
De Noteboom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Noteboom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
De Noteboom postures up in Firetribe's guard and throws a big left but Firetribe blocks it.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Firetribe has De Noteboom pulled in close to control his posture.
De Noteboom controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Firetribe keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Noteboom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Firetribe.
Firetribe lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
De Noteboom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Firetribe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Noteboom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Firetribe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Firetribe lands a hook that snaps the head of De Noteboom backwards.
De Noteboom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Firetribe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Robert De Noteboom has been cut.
De Noteboom is working for takedown but Firetribe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
Firetribe has De Noteboom pushed against the cage.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow.
Firetribe digs a right hand underneath De Noteboom's ribcage. De Noteboom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Firetribe as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firetribe gets underhooks to prevent De Noteboom's takedown attempt.
De Noteboom is working for takedown but Firetribe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Firetribe lands an elbow inside that De Noteboom shrugs off.
Firetribe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom looks winded!
Firetribe displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Noteboom up against the cage.#T3#
Firetribe lands an elbow just above De Noteboom 's eye.
De Noteboom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Firetribe lands a left hand.
De Noteboom working aggressively here.
De Noteboom working aggressively here.
De Noteboom takes a shot to the head.
De Noteboom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Firetribe is keeping busy.
Firetribe is stalling here.
Nice elbow from Firetribe.
De Noteboom trying to control the position but instead, Firetribe has worked for underhooks and has pushed De Noteboom into the cage.
De Noteboom misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
De Noteboom has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Firetribe is trying to keep an underhook but De Noteboom manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Firetribe is concentrating on defense, preventing De Noteboom from advancing position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Firetribe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Firetribe is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Noteboom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Firetribe defending well though.
De Noteboom misses with a head shot. Firetribe uses the momentum to regain guard.
De Noteboom preventing the sweep.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Firetribe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brother Firetribe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert De Noteboom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Firetribe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Noteboom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut lands for Firetribe. That snapped De Noteboom's head back.
Firetribe connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Noteboom. De Noteboom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Firetribe is looking to slow De Noteboom down with leg kicks.
Firetribe throws a sloppy head kick and De Noteboom moves out of range easily.
De Noteboom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Noteboom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Firetribe does it's job there.
Firetribe blocks a jab.
Firetribe delivers a nice body kick.
Firetribe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Noteboom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brother Firetribe is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##CL2#
Firetribe gets tackled into the cage by De Noteboom. De Noteboom maintains the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
De Noteboom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Noteboom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brother Firetribe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Firetribe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Firetribe.
A shot in the inside from Firetribe.
Firetribe lands a good knee to the midsection. De Noteboom won't want to take too many of those.
De Noteboom is breathing heavily.
Firetribe landing knees to the head. #ROC#
De Noteboom is rocked!
A short right from Firetribe.
De Noteboom is still on wobbly legs! Can Firetribe finish him?
De Noteboom tries for a takedown. No joy.
De Noteboom is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Firetribe.
Firetribe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firetribe effectively controlling the action here.
Firetribe creates a bit of space for himself and rocks De Noteboom with a big uppercut! De Noteboom tries to clinch up but Firetribe pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples De Noteboom to the mat! De Noteboom covers up and Firetribe unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brother Firetribe!
Brother Firetribe retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Brother Firetribe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CSW 008 Lockyer vs Staunton
Date: Aug 30, 2017

#R1#
De Noteboom slips a jab from Lockwood.
De Noteboom feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
De Noteboom clinches up with Lockwood and pushes him back against the cage.
De Noteboom has Lockwood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lockwood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lockwood lands a body punch.
De Noteboom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
De Noteboom blocks a body shot from Lockwood.
De Noteboom prevents a body shot from Lockwood.
De Noteboom blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lockwood.
Lockwood has a couple of punches blocked by De Noteboom.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Noteboom.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lockwood prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Noteboom has Lockwood pressed against the cage, preventing Lockwood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockwood blocks an uppercut.
De Noteboom looking for a takedown.
De Noteboom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lockwood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lockwood working aggressively here.
De Noteboom lands a left hand. #T1#
Lockwood lands a left hand.
De Noteboom has Lockwood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lockwood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Noteboom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Noteboom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lockwood pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Noteboom throws a head punch that misses.
Lockwood gets through De Noteboom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Noteboom throws a head punch that misses.
De Noteboom tries for a takedown but Lockwood manages to get underhooks.
De Noteboom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lockwood backwards.
Lockwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lockwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Noteboom throws a head punch that misses.
De Noteboom wants a takedown.
De Noteboom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lockwood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lockwood.
De Noteboom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lockwood is defending well.
Lockwood lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
De Noteboom gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
De Noteboom is breathing heavily.
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!
Lockwood looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
De Noteboom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lockwood is trying to stand back up but De Noteboom is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lockwood is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lockwood is not content to let De Noteboom control the position.
Lockwood is trying to stand back up but De Noteboom is controlling him
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lockwood tries to kick De Noteboom off in order to stand up. De Noteboom Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
De Noteboom lands an elbow.
Lockwood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Noteboom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lockwood tries to escape but De Noteboom is in control.
De Noteboom cracks Lockwood with a big right hand but Lockwood just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
De Noteboom lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
De Noteboom creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lockwood sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lockwood takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
De Noteboom scoring with punches and elbows.
De Noteboom in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lockwood is not content to let De Noteboom control the position.
De Noteboom is putting a hurting on Lockwood here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lockwood is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but De Noteboom has just dragged him back down to the mat.
De Noteboom is putting a hurting on Lockwood here, landing some big shots from side control.
De Noteboom scores with a couple of short elbows.
De Noteboom landing strikes. #T4#
De Noteboom creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lockwood is trying to buck De Noteboom off.
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.
Lockwood bucks up and tries to throw De Noteboom off but instead De Noteboom has got his back!
Lockwood wants to get back to his feet.
De Noteboom is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Lockwood up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. De Noteboom controlling the positon.
Lockwood is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert De Noteboom dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lockwood looks to throw the jab but De Noteboom is out of range.
De Noteboom dives in and grabs Lockwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lockwood pushes down on De Noteboom's head and hops out.
Lockwood throws a body shot but no joy.
De Noteboom tries to counter with a takedown but Lockwood is quick to defend against it.
De Noteboom connects with a crisp jab.
Lockwood falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lockwood won't be happy with that.
De Noteboom looks up at the clock and then as Lockwood takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Noteboom smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lockwood wants to get back to his feet but De Noteboom is dominant here and he's now got Lockwood's back!
De Noteboom gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
De Noteboom lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom connects with a big shot to the side of Lockwood's head.
Lockwood is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
De Noteboom scores with punches from the back.
De Noteboom lands punches and elbows. #T1#
The referee is taking a good look at Lockwood as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from De Noteboom!
De Noteboom lands a shot to the head.
De Noteboom lands strikes to the head.
De Noteboom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lockwood can do to turn this around?
De Noteboom scores with punches and elbows.
De Noteboom slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
De Noteboom connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Lockwood to escape the position.
De Noteboom cracks Lockwood with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Lockwood from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #ROC#
Lockwood is rocked!
Lockwood is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
De Noteboom scores with punches and elbows.
Lockwood is still in real trouble! Can De Noteboom finish him?
Robert De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Noteboom controls the action.
De Noteboom is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. De Noteboom gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. De Noteboom gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. De Noteboom apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Lockwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lockwood seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lockwood slips a jab from De Noteboom.
Lockwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Notebooms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dean Lockwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Noteboom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Noteboom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lockwood on the side of the head.
De Noteboom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lockwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lockwood tries to close the distance and clinch but De Noteboom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Lockwood clinches with his opponent. #T3##TD#
De Noteboom has clasped his hands together around Lockwood's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lockwood can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Noteboom lands a decent elbow from side control.
De Noteboom prevents Lockwood from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Lockwood's face as De Noteboom controls the position.
De Noteboom wants to control but Lockwood is keeping him busy.
Lockwood takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A lull in the action here.
De Noteboom is putting a hurting on Lockwood here, landing some big shots from side control.
De Noteboom trying to control the position but Lockwood is working away. #T4#
Lockwood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
De Noteboom lands some shots froms side control.
De Noteboom scoring with punches and elbows.
De Noteboom lands a decent elbow from side control.
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 pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lockwood's shoulder. That is not cool.
De Noteboom cracks Lockwood with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lockwood is trying to get back to his feet.
Lockwood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lockwood on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert De Noteboom dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lockwood throws the left hand but De Noteboom avoids the punch easily.
De Noteboom avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
De Noteboom has closed the distance and engaged Lockwood in a clinch.
Lockwood working aggressively here.
Lockwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Noteboom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lockwood backwards.
De Noteboom blocks an uppercut.
De Noteboom has Lockwood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lockwood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by De Noteboom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom is looking for a takedown.#TD#
De Noteboom has Lockwood pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. De Noteboom pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lockwood tumbling to the mat - De Noteboom dives into Lockwood's guard.
De Noteboom scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
De Noteboom postures up in Lockwood's guard and throws a big left but Lockwood blocks it.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lockwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Noteboom prevents Lockwood from getting back to his feet.
De Noteboom stands up over Lockwood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Noteboom is in close to Lockwood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Noteboom won't allow Lockwood to get back to his feet.
De Noteboom scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Noteboom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Noteboom stops Lockwood from standing up.
Dean Lockwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Noteboom trying to control but Lockwood is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Noteboom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lockwood is looking to stand back up but De Noteboom counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lockwood.
Lockwood has hold of De Noteboom's hands but De Noteboom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from De Noteboom there.
De Noteboom working over Lockwood with some ground and pound. Lockwood looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Noteboom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
De Noteboom prevents Lockwood from standing back up.
De Noteboom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Robert De Noteboom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lockwood is trying to stand back up but De Noteboom is controlling him
De Noteboom controlling the pace.
De Noteboom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
De Noteboom moves nicely into side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Noteboom is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lockwood is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but De Noteboom has just dragged him back down to the mat.
De Noteboom is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lockwood will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lockwood pushes De Noteboom away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, De Noteboom gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lockwood is trying to escape the position but De Noteboom is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert De Noteboom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Noteboom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert De Noteboom!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert De Noteboom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CSW 004 Lockyer vs Lazzarini
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
De Noteboom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Noteboom wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaronelli. De Noteboom does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makaronelli defends it well.
Makaronelli wants to clinch up but De Noteboom keeps it at a distance.
Makaronelli misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown. Makaronelli fights it but they end up in guard.
Makaronelli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom postures up in Makaronelli's guard and throws a big left but Makaronelli blocks it.
De Noteboom scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Noteboom landing with the ground and pound.
De Noteboom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaronelli has momentary wrist control but De Noteboom slips an elbow through the middle.
De Noteboom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Noteboom distracts Makaronelli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
De Noteboom looking to pass the guard.
De Noteboom postures up and lands a big shot to Makaronelli's brow.
De Noteboom landing with the ground and pound.
De Noteboom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De Noteboom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Noteboom stands up over Makaronelli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Noteboom lands a couple of digs.
De Noteboom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Makaronelli can't keep his opponent in guard - De Noteboom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makaronelli wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
De Noteboom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Noteboom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from De Noteboom there. #ROC2#
Makaronelli is rocked!
De Noteboom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Makaronelli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makaronelli has hold of De Noteboom's hands but De Noteboom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Noteboom lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Makaronelli quite badly. Makaronelli pulls De Noteboom in close trying to recover. De Noteboom postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Makaronelli on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Makaronelli doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert De Noteboom!
Our winner, Robert De Noteboom, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CSW 001 Zabijaka vs Rodrigues
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Guilmette scores with a head kick. De Noteboom tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Guilmette takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
It looks like Armand Guilmette has been cut.#CL#
Guilmette gets tackled into the cage by De Noteboom. De Noteboom maintains the clinch.
Guilmette is looking to break free of the clinch but De Noteboom has double underhooks.
De Noteboom lands a shoulder strike.
De Noteboom lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
De Noteboom turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Guilmette bucks up and tries to throw De Noteboom off but instead De Noteboom has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
De Noteboom has the hooks in. Guilmette is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
De Noteboom lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
De Noteboom lands punches and elbows. #ROC#
Guilmette is rocked!
De Noteboom lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guilmette is still in real trouble! Can De Noteboom finish him?
De Noteboom scores with punches to the body. #T1#
I would not like to be Guilmette right now.
Guilmette seems to have recovered his senses.
De Noteboom is landing with strikes from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. De Noteboom controlling the positon.
Guilmette really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Noteboom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Noteboom lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Guilmette hold on?!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom controlling from the back.
De Noteboom lands shots from the back. #T2#
De Noteboom controlling from the back.
De Noteboom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
De Noteboom landing with strikes.
De Noteboom lands with a hammerfist to the side of Guilmette's head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
De Noteboom is loading up with his shots from the back and Guilmette is in big trouble! Guilmette taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2017

#R1#
De Noteboom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rage throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and De Noteboom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rage is looking to stand back up but De Noteboom counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rage. #REVB#
De Noteboom tries to pass to full mount but Rage defends it.
Rage wants to get back to his feet.
De Noteboom scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Noteboom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Rage is rocked!
De Noteboom lands a big elbow - Rage is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for De Noteboom!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert De Noteboom!
Our winner, Robert De Noteboom, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2017

#R1#
Jigsawz wants to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Noteboom, as that shot connected.
Jigsawz wants to clinch up but De Noteboom keeps it at a distance.
Jigsawz closes the distance but De Noteboom moves to the side #TD#
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jigsawz!
De Noteboom lands a decent elbow from side control.
De Noteboom prevents Jigsawz from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom misses with the ground and pound.
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.
Sloppy strikes there by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jigsawz parries the strikes from De Noteboom easily there. De Noteboom is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jigsawz to escape. #T1#
Jigsawz is trying to escape the position but De Noteboom is controlling the position.
De Noteboom in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Noteboom sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jigsawz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
De Noteboom scores with a couple of short elbows.
De Noteboom throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
De Noteboom looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jigsawz is avoiding damage well.
Jigsawz dodges the ground and pound from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom fails to land a wild elbow strike.
De Noteboom scoring with punches from side control.
De Noteboom taking a breather here.
Jigsawz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
De Noteboom throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jigsawz wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
De Noteboom controlling the position.
Jigsawz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by De Noteboom.
Jigsawz is being controlled here.
De Noteboom in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
De Noteboom content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but De Noteboom moves away #TD#
and De Noteboom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jigsawz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jigsawz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Noteboom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Noteboom scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jigsawz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Noteboom controls the pace.
Jigsawz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert De Noteboom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Jigsawz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jigsawz doesn't manage to clinch there - De Noteboom circles away.
De Noteboom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jigsawz is looking to clinch but De Noteboom is avoiding it.
De Noteboom feinted with a counter takedown.
Jigsawz fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Noteboom swats away the attempt to clinch by Jigsawz.
Jigsawz is looking to clinch but De Noteboom is avoiding it.
Jigsawz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jigsawz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but De Noteboom moves away #TD#
and De Noteboom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Noteboom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jigsawz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
De Noteboom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Jigsawz blocks nicely.
De Noteboom lands a couple of digs.
De Noteboom trying to control but Jigsawz is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing.
Jigsawz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jigsawz keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jigsawz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but De Noteboom moves out of range.
De Noteboom keeps the fight on the outside.
Jigsawz closes the distance but De Noteboom moves to the side #TD#
and De Noteboom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Noteboom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jigsawz keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
Jigsawz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
De Noteboom is stalling in the full guard.
De Noteboom trying to control but Jigsawz is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jigsawz wants to stand but De Noteboom is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Noteboom swats away the attempt to clinch by Jigsawz.
De Noteboom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buzzard Jigsawz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jigsawz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jigsawz is looking to clinch but De Noteboom is avoiding it.
De Noteboom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jigsawz moves to clinch but De Noteboom breaks away #TD#
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Noteboom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jigsawz can do to turn this around?
Jigsawz is trying to stand back up but De Noteboom is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert De Noteboom dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jigsawz tries to clinch up but De Noteboom circles away and keeps his distance.
De Noteboom circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jigsawz!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Noteboom landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jigsawz parries the strikes from De Noteboom easily there. De Noteboom is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jigsawz to escape.
Jigsawz parries the strikes from De Noteboom easily there. De Noteboom is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jigsawz to escape.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jigsawz keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom working the body and head with strikes.
Robert De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Noteboom postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
De Noteboom creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Jigsawz is letting De Noteboom control him for a moment.
Sloppy strikes there by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jigsawz keeps working.
Check out the look on De Noteboom's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
De Noteboom in side control, throwing shots but Jigsawz defends.
The ground and pound from De Noteboom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jigsawz taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2#
De Noteboom sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jigsawz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
De Noteboom grinds an elbow into Jigsawz's temple.
Jigsawz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Noteboom with the ground and pound but Jigsawz regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
De Noteboom is controlling the pace.
Jigsawz has hold of De Noteboom's hands but De Noteboom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Noteboom controlling the pace. #T3#
De Noteboom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jigsawz defending well though.
De Noteboom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Robert De Noteboom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Noteboom stops Jigsawz from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
De Noteboom changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jigsawz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
De Noteboom staying calm.#T4#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jigsawz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buzzard Jigsawz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
De Noteboom clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert De Noteboom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Noteboom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.

Event: RFL 021 Aperitif
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1#
Yakovchenko lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for De Noteboom.
De Noteboom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Yakovchenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yakovchenko swinging wildly here.
Yakovchenko sets himself, and De Noteboom steps forward looking for the clinch! Yakovchenko avoids it this time.
Yakovchenko with a jab.#CL2#
De Noteboom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Noteboom has Yakovchenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yakovchenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yakovchenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Noteboom or not.
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!
Yakovchenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Yakovchenko controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
De Noteboom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yakovchenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
De Noteboom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yakovchenko is defending well.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
De Noteboom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Yakovchenko.
De Noteboom has Yakovchenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yakovchenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Igor Yakovchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
De Noteboom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko gets underhooks to prevent De Noteboom's takedown attempt.
Yakovchenko is stalling here.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yakovchenko prevents it. #T2#
De Noteboom blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakovchenko.
De Noteboom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yakovchenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Noteboom backwards.
Yakovchenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Noteboom backwards.
Yakovchenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Noteboom backwards. #ROC#
De Noteboom is rocked!
Yakovchenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Noteboom is still on wobbly legs! Can Yakovchenko finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Yakovchenko fails to land.
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
De Noteboom blocking some punches.
De Noteboom wants a takedown.
De Noteboom has a couple of punches blocked by Yakovchenko.
De Noteboom working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
Yakovchenko has a couple of punches blocked by De Noteboom.
Yakovchenko blocking some punches.
A short right from Yakovchenko on the inside.
Yakovchenko blocking some punches.
Yakovchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom blocks an uppercut.
Yakovchenko creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends De Noteboom's eyes rolling into the back of his head! De Noteboom drops to his knees and Yakovchenko pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Yakovchenko!
Our winner, Igor Yakovchenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RFL 017 Pate vs Mabogo
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
LaBrie throws a series of punches but De Noteboom moves out of range.
LaBrie scores with a shot to the body.
LaBrie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Noteboom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LaBrie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
De Noteboom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Noteboom blocks a body shot from LaBrie.
LaBrie misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Noteboom swings wildly with an uppercut but LaBrie uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom tries to stall but LaBrie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
De Noteboom throws a punch but it's blocked by LaBrie.
De Noteboom lands with a left to the head. #BC#
LaBrie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaBrie scores with a jab.#T1#
De Noteboom throws a poor cross that misses
and LaBrie counters with a left to the body.
De Noteboom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Noteboom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Noteboom tries to move into range but LaBrie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
LaBrie loads up on a big right hand but De Noteboom slips the punch.
De Noteboom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Robert De Noteboom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaBrie tries to bum rush De Noteboom with a series of wild strikes but De Noteboom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Noteboom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
LaBrie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from LaBrie misses. #T2#
LaBrie connects with a jab.#CL2#
De Noteboom darts in and clinches LaBrie up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Noteboom misses with some punches.
LaBrie blocking some punches.
LaBrie lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Noteboom backwards.
De Noteboom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LaBrie misses with the head strike.
De Noteboom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaBrie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Noteboom has LaBrie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. LaBrie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
LaBrie prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Noteboom.
LaBrie blocks an uppercut.
LaBrie gets underhooks to prevent De Noteboom's takedown attempt.
James LaBrie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
De Noteboom lands with a right to the head.
LaBrie fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3##TD2#
De Noteboom turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
LaBrie dodges the ground and pound from De Noteboom.
LaBrie wants to control but De Noteboom postures up.
The ground and pound from De Noteboom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
De Noteboom fails to land a wild elbow strike.
LaBrie is looking to reverse the position.
De Noteboom working the ground and pound from side control.
De Noteboom throwing shots but missing, from side control.
De Noteboom creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
LaBrie 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.
De Noteboom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LaBrie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Noteboom off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Noteboom is trying to break free.
LaBrie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of De Noteboom's body. #T4#
De Noteboom wants to escape the position.
De Noteboom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
LaBrie doesn't have the hooks in and De Noteboom manages to turn into his guard.
LaBrie pulls De Noteboom in to control the position.
LaBrie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 James LaBrie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
De Noteboom is looking to clinch but LaBrie is avoiding it.
LaBrie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Noteboom throws out the jab.
De Noteboom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Noteboom throws a poor cross that misses
and LaBrie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaBrie looks to land a right hand but De Noteboom moved out of range.
LaBrie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Noteboom manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom tries to close the distance and clinch but LaBrie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Noteboom misses with a looping right.
De Noteboom tries to close the distance and clinch up but LaBrie swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
LaBrie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.
LaBrie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Noteboom can do to turn this around?
LaBrie swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
De Noteboom forces LaBrie back against the cage and clinches.
De Noteboom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
LaBrie lands a shoulder strike.
De Noteboom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. LaBrie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
De Noteboom avoiding damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
LaBrie gets through De Noteboom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robert De Noteboom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown in the clinch but LaBrie prevents it.
James LaBrie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
De Noteboom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LaBrie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaBrie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaBrie.#T2#
LaBrie blocking some punches. #TD2#
De Noteboom has picked LaBrie up - he's going for a ride! De Noteboom dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Noteboom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks LaBrie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
LaBrie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
De Noteboom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but LaBrie keeps working.
Robert De Noteboom has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Noteboom misses with a head shot. LaBrie uses the momentum to regain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as LaBrie holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
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.
LaBrie managing to control the position.
LaBrie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LaBrie pulls De Noteboom in to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
LaBrie lands with a shot to the body.
De Noteboom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaBrie drops his hands momentarily and De Noteboom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Noteboom misses with a looping right.
De Noteboom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
De Noteboom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaBrie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Noteboom throws a right hand that misses
and LaBrie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaBrie throws a shot from downtown. De Noteboom moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James LaBrie dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
LaBrie misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and De Noteboom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Noteboom.
LaBrie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Noteboom manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
LaBrie preventing the sweep.
LaBrie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Noteboom wants to sweep here but LaBrie controlling him for the moment.
LaBrie is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
LaBrie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Noteboom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
De Noteboom throws a strike but LaBrie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
LaBrie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Noteboom is keeping the position for now.
LaBrie stopping the sweep attempt from De Noteboom.
Robert De Noteboom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
LaBrie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
De Noteboom wants to take a breather but LaBrie is having none of it.
LaBrie is trying to get back to full guard.
De Noteboom winds up and cracks LaBrie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
LaBrie is controlling De Noteboom's position as best he can from this difficult position.
De Noteboom throwing shots but LaBrie is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
De Noteboom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
LaBrie regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but LaBrie blocks nicely.
James LaBrie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Noteboom with a nice head shot there.
LaBrie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Noteboom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Noteboom postures up. #T4#
De Noteboom landing with the ground and pound.
LaBrie looking for a sweep. Not yet LaBrie, not yet.
De Noteboom loads up on a big left hand. LaBrie felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - De Noteboom looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! LaBrie can't hide his disappointment, as De Noteboom celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert De Noteboom!
Robert De Noteboom thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFL 013 Gatsby vs Pate
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Lucassen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucassen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Noteboom's head backwards.
De Noteboom slips a jab from Lucassen.
De Noteboom tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lucassen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lucassen misses with a right hand #TD2#
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lucassen!
De Noteboom throws an elbow but Lucassen slips to the side and avoids it well.
De Noteboom wants to control but Lucassen is keeping him busy.
De Noteboom fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lucassen tries to improve position but can't.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lucassen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by De Noteboom. #T1#
De Noteboom working the strikes but Lucassen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lucassen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lucassen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom is pressing down on Lucassen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucassen is holding on for now.
De Noteboom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Noteboom wants to control but Lucassen is keeping him busy.
De Noteboom thows a huge punch but Lucassen dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucassen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lucassen continues to stall.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Noteboom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
De Noteboom misses with a head shot. Lucassen uses the momentum to regain guard.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Lucassen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A big left from Lucassen misses.
De Noteboom defending well as Lucassen loads up on a big left hand.
De Noteboom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Noteboom tries to clinch up but Lucassen circles away and keeps his distance.
De Noteboom throws an overhand right that lands on Lucassen's shoulder, as Lucassen tries to avoid the shot.
De Noteboom scores with a nice head shot.
Lucassen lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
De Noteboom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lucassen, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Noteboom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucassen counters with a straight right hand.
Lucassen scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#
De Noteboom is rocked!#T4#
De Noteboom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Noteboom is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucassen finish him?
Lucassen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks De Noteboom right on the button. De Noteboom goes down! Lucassen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lucassen gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjen Lucassen!

Event: RFL 006 Jones vs Divers
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
De Noteboom cracks Blazing with a good jab.
Blazing throws a front kick aimed at De Noteboom's knee but De Noteboom avoids it well.
A big left from Blazing misses.
Some wild striking there from Blazing.
De Noteboom fails to land the takedown.
Blake Blazing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blazing blocks a jab.
Blazing is looking for a counter combo.
De Noteboom ducks under a wild hook from Blazing.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blazing defends it well.
Blazing looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Noteboom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazing will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Noteboom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Noteboom walks into a straight right hand from Blazing.#T1#
Blazing misses with a head kick.
Blazing pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Noteboom throws a hook to the side of Blazing's head but Blazing sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Noteboom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blazing.
Blazing throws a push kick but De Noteboom slaps the foot to one side.
Blake Blazing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Noteboom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blazing but Blazing pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Noteboom avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Noteboom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De Noteboom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blazing swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blazing misses with a few strikes there.
Blazing missing with a left hand there. De Noteboom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Blazing misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Blazing.
Blazing throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blazing swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Noteboom.
A punch combination from Blazing misses.
And De Noteboom tries to counter it with a takedown but Blazing pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blazing lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
De Noteboom drives through and clinches with Blazing against the cage.
Blazing is pressed up against the cage. De Noteboom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blazing down to the mat. Blazing avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blake Blazing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
De Noteboom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blazing.
De Noteboom misses the jab.
Blazing throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Blazing scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Noteboom lands a jab.
De Noteboom throws a looping overhand right but Blazing ducks down to avoid it.
De Noteboom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blazing tests De Noteboom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blazing throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Blazing.
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Blazing avoids it easily.
Blazing fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blazing thows a leg kick but De Noteboom checks it #TD2#
and De Noteboom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blazing's guard.#ES#
Blazing manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Noteboom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blazing prevents it.
De Noteboom wants a takedown.
Blazing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blazing taking a breather.
De Noteboom misses with some punches.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown attempt but Blazing pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Noteboom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blazing misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blazing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Noteboom drops his hands momentarily and Blazing takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blazing looks to land a left hand but De Noteboom moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Blazing dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
De Noteboom lands with an overhand left.
Blazing throws a body punch but De Noteboom moves out of range.
A cross from Blazing lands.
Blazing throws a leg kick #TD2#
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De Noteboom trying to control the action but Blazing is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from De Noteboom.
Blazing tries to get to full guard but De Noteboom has control of the leg.
Blazing wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Blazing wants to control but De Noteboom is keeping busy.
Blazing taking some punishment here, with De Noteboom in his half guard.
De Noteboom throwing shots but Blazing is blocking nicely.
Blazing keeps control of the position for the meantime.
De Noteboom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Noteboom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Noteboom wants to take a breather but Blazing is having none of it. #T2#
De Noteboom thows a huge punch but Blazing dodges it nicely.
Blazing on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Noteboom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blazing defending well though.
Blazing is refusing to be controlled, as De Noteboom sits in half guard. #ES#
Blazing has one foot on De Noteboom's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Blazing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Noteboom avoids the body shot from Blazing.
De Noteboom lands a jab.
De Noteboom slips a jab and a cross from Blazing. #CL2#
De Noteboom closes the distance and pushes Blazing back into the cage.#T3#
De Noteboom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blazing prevents the takedown attempt.
De Noteboom wants a takedown.
Blake Blazing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
Blazing is trying to break free.
De Noteboom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blazing pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blazing misses with a double jab.
Blazing takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blazing's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Noteboom under the eye.
De Noteboom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Noteboom drops his hands momentarily and Blazing takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#
De Noteboom is rocked!
De Noteboom might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blazing Throws a clean left jab. Blazing Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with De Noteboom's chin! De Noteboom crumbles to the ground and Blazing follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Blazing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blake Blazing!

Event: RFL 001 Games in the Coliseum
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Yakovchenko 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.
Yakovchenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yakovchenko looks to land a right hand but De Noteboom moved out of range.
De Noteboom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Noteboom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Noteboom takes a kick to the side of the head.
De Noteboom walks into a straight right hand from Yakovchenko.
A punch combination from Yakovchenko misses.
Yakovchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but De Noteboom is just out of range.
De Noteboom attempts a counter takedown but Yakovchenko avoids it well and moves away.
Whack! Yakovchenko lands a heavy head kick that drops De Noteboom. The ref tackles Yakovchenko to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because De Noteboom was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Igor Yakovchenko!
An out of breath Igor Yakovchenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LKO22 Saga
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1##CL2#
De Noteboom instigates a clinch.
De Noteboom has Adamson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adamson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Noteboom looking for a takedown.
Adamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Noteboom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adamson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Raphael Adamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
Adamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adamson presses De Noteboom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adamson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Adamson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Adamson - that landed with a thud.
De Noteboom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adamson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Noteboom scores with a shoulder strike.
De Noteboom misses with some punches.
Adamson misses with a body punch.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown attempt but Adamson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adamson defends it well.#TD#
Adamson shoots in and gets a takedown into De Noteboom's guard.
De Noteboom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Adamson drops back looking for a leg! De Noteboom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Noteboom manages to kick Adamson off! Adamson jumps back into De Noteboom's guard.
De Noteboom wants to sweep but no luck.
De Noteboom working a defensive guard but Adamson manages to pass into side control anyway.
De Noteboom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Adamson off and has taken his back!#T2#
De Noteboom is striking from the back but Adamson escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
De Noteboom throws a strike but Adamson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Adamson keeping full guard, as De Noteboom tries to pass.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Noteboom is looking to work some ground and pound but Adamson has wrist control.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Adamson blocks nicely.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Adamson blocks nicely.
De Noteboom throws a strike but Adamson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
De Noteboom managing to control the position. #SUB#
Adamson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Noteboom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Noteboom has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
De Noteboom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Adamson keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
De Noteboom looking to sit in guard and control but Adamson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Adamson preventing the sweep.
De Noteboom has his hands on Adamson's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Adamson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adamson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 Raphael Adamson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Adamson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Adamson has gone for a leg lock! De Noteboom slips out almost immediately though and dives into Adamson's guard.#REVB#
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adamson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adamson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adamson looking to control.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Noteboom throws a big elbow that misses.
Adamson keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
Adamson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adamson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adamson swats away the attempt to clinch by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adamson on the side of the head.
De Noteboom wants to clinch up but Adamson keeps it at a distance.
Adamson tries to counter by clinching up but De Noteboom breaks away and moves out of range.
No luck for Adamson with that takedown attempt.
De Noteboom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Noteboom connects with a looping right hand.
De Noteboom lands a glancing blow to the side of Adamson's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Raphael Adamson has been cut.
Raphael Adamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
De Noteboom lunges at Adamson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adamson's hand.
De Noteboom has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Adamson is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Adamson dives in and scores a takedown into De Noteboom's guard.
Raphael Adamson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Noteboom looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Adamson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
De Noteboom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Noteboom wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Adamson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Adamson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
De Noteboom looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
De Noteboom is controlling Adamson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
De Noteboom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adamson won't allow De Noteboom to sweep him here.
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 cut man is working on Raphael Adamson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
De Noteboom rushes Adamson and presses him up against the cage.
Adamson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adamson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adamson tries a body shot but De Noteboom blocks it.
Adamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adamson tries to work over De Noteboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Noteboom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adamson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Noteboom is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adamson misses with a body punch.
Adamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Noteboom's elbow.
De Noteboom blocks a body shot from Adamson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom blocks a body shot from Adamson.
Adamson tries to work over De Noteboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Noteboom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adamson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Raphael Adamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
De Noteboom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
De Noteboom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adamson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown attempt but Adamson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adamson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Noteboom leaves Adamson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adamson dives in for a single leg takedown but De Noteboom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De Noteboom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adamson is looking to counter the offense by De Noteboom and move into the clinch.
Adamson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Noteboom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adamson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Noteboom loads up on a big right hand but Adamson slips the punch.
De Noteboom throws the left hand but Adamson avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Adamson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Noteboom is fending him off so far but Adamson persists. Nope, De Noteboom circles away and we're back to standing.
De Noteboom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Noteboom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Noteboom stuffs the takedown attempt from Adamson. Adamson gets slowly back to his feet.
Adamson staying out of range there.
De Noteboom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adamson.
De Noteboom sizes up Adamson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adamson tries for a takedown but De Noteboom circles away easily#CL2#
and De Noteboom holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from De Noteboom fails to land.
De Noteboom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adamson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adamson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Noteboom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Noteboom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adamson fails with the takedown.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adamson defends it well.
De Noteboom is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for De Noteboom. That snapped Adamson's head back. #T4#
Adamson looks for a takedown but De Noteboom sprawls well.
De Noteboom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adamson ducks under a wild hook from De Noteboom.#TD2#
De Noteboom shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Adamson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
De Noteboom trying to control the position but Adamson is working away.
Check out the look on De Noteboom's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
De Noteboom is looking to take a break and control but Adamson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Noteboom looks up at the clock and then as Adamson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Noteboom smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert De Noteboom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Noteboom has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert De Noteboom!
After winning the bout, Robert De Noteboom thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: LKO15 Ressurrection
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Jihad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Jihad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jihad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Noteboom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jihad avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Noteboom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jihad scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Jihad rushes De Noteboom and presses him up against the cage.
Jihad prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Noteboom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jihad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Noteboom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
De Noteboom is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
A short right from Jihad.
De Noteboom has Jihad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jihad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mohammed Jihad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
De Noteboom blocks an uppercut.
Jihad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
De Noteboom is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jihad.
De Noteboom is still on wobbly legs! Can Jihad finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Noteboom.
Jihad throws a big uppercut that drops De Noteboom! More strikes from Jihad and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! De Noteboom lies dazed against the cage as Jihad celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Jihad!
Mohammed Jihad retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Mohammed Jihad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: LKO7 The Legends
Date: Jul 04, 2016

#R1##CL#
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Alvarez tries a body shot but De Noteboom blocks it.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the side of De Noteboom's head. #TD2#
De Noteboom tightens his grip and picks Alvarez up, before dumping him to the ground. Alvarez manages to land in guard.
De Noteboom with a nice head shot there.
De Noteboom connects with a couple of short punches.
De Noteboom throws a big elbow that misses.
De Noteboom trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez trying to control the position. #SUB#
Alvarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Noteboom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
De Noteboom lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Noteboom cracks Alvarez with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard. #REVR#
De Noteboom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Noteboom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
De Noteboom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alvarez's guard.
De Noteboom prevents Alvarez from standing back up.
Alvarez won't allow De Noteboom to pass to mount.
Alvarez is looking to control De Noteboom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
Alvarez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T2#
De Noteboom working Alvarez over with strikes.
De Noteboom working the head and body with strikes.
Alvarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Noteboom.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. De Noteboom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard but De Noteboom has mounted him!
De Noteboom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alvarez tries to hold on but De Noteboom pushes him away.
BOOM! De Noteboom connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Noteboom in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
De Noteboom lands a big shot there that rocks Alvarez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
De Noteboom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Noteboom raining down hammerfists from mount.
De Noteboom trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alvarez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
De Noteboom tries to control but Alvarez wriggling away.
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 Alvarez's face.
De Noteboom in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T4#
Alvarez is in a horrible position here. De Noteboom smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
De Noteboom in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.
De Noteboom with a couple of short strikes.
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!
De Noteboom lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alvarez hang on?
De Noteboom looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Alvarez covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert De Noteboom!
An out of breath Robert De Noteboom thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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