PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom's entrance music is Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

De Noteboom
vs
Riseman

185 cm
42
253 lbs
39 - 20 - 1

189 cm
37
280 lbs
31 - 25 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Royston De Noteboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riseman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Riseman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Noteboom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Noteboom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
De Noteboom stops Riseman from getting back to his feet.
De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riseman taking some punishment here, with De Noteboom in his half guard.
Riseman is trying to maintain the position but De Noteboom is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riseman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Noteboom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Riseman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Riseman tries to get to full guard but De Noteboom has control of the leg.
Riseman tries to kick De Noteboom off but De Noteboom keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
De Noteboom lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De Noteboom connects with a nice short shot to Riseman's temple.
De Noteboom trying to mount his opponent but Riseman defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman is staying active underneath De Noteboom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Noteboom working over Riseman with some ground and pound. Riseman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riseman regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Noteboom chips away with some ground and pound.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riseman wants to stand up but De Noteboom is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Riseman misses with a double jab.
De Noteboom tries to counter with a takedown but Riseman is quick to defend against it.
De Noteboom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riseman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riseman looks to score with a jab to the body but De Noteboom is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riseman.
Riseman throws a right and a left that De Noteboom avoids nicely.
Riseman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Riseman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Noteboom tries to counter with a takedown but Riseman is quick to defend against it.
Riseman misses with a double jab.
Riseman misses with a double jab
and De Noteboom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riseman throws a combination that misses

and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Riseman!
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!
Riseman tries to escape but De Noteboom is in control.
Riseman dodges the ground and pound from De Noteboom.
Riseman wants to get back to his feet but De Noteboom drags him back down.
De Noteboom throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Riseman 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 sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Riseman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
De Noteboom sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Riseman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
De Noteboom fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royston De Noteboom 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.

Riseman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riseman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Noteboom is able to avoid easily.
Riseman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.
De Noteboom tries to counter with a takedown but Riseman is quick to defend against it.
Riseman lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Riseman does no damage.
Riseman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Noteboom.
Riseman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Royston De Noteboom has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riseman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Noteboom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Riseman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arne Riseman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom attempts a counter takedown but Riseman avoids it well and moves away.
De Noteboom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riseman.
A nice combination there by Riseman.
The crowd cheers as Riseman lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Noteboom doesn't seem phased though.
Royston De Noteboom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riseman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Noteboom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riseman.
A punch combination from Riseman misses.
De Noteboom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the leg kick from Riseman.
De Noteboom attempts a counter takedown but Riseman avoids it well and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as De Noteboom backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riseman swinging wildly here.
De Noteboom is looking for a counter combo.
Riseman throws a hook to the side of De Noteboom's head but De Noteboom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arne Riseman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Riseman misses.
De Noteboom moves out of range as Riseman strikes.
Riseman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Noteboom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like De Noteboom was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Riseman. Those never looked like landing.
De Noteboom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman misses with an uppercut. De Noteboom saw that one coming.
De Noteboom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Riseman sprawls and moves away.
Riseman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.
De Noteboom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Riseman fails to land with a series of punches.
Riseman misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Riseman misses.
De Noteboom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Riseman sprawls and moves away.
Riseman throws a jab but it's blocked by De Noteboom.
Riseman works over De Noteboom's head and body with a nice combination.
Riseman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Riseman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces De Noteboom back to the cage. Riseman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riseman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riseman throws a nice looking combination but De Noteboom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Noteboom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riseman.
It looked like De Noteboom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Riseman misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Riseman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Noteboom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Riseman sprawls and moves away.
Riseman fails to land with a series of punches.
De Noteboom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Riseman looks to score with a jab to the body but De Noteboom is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arne Riseman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Riseman tries to bum rush De Noteboom with a series of wild strikes but De Noteboom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riseman throws a nice looking combination but De Noteboom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riseman lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Noteboom takes a step back to recover.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Riseman!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Riseman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Noteboom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Noteboom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sloppy strikes from Riseman. Those never looked like landing.
De Noteboom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Riseman. Those never looked like landing.
Riseman throws a leg kick that is checked

and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom lands an elbow.
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.
Riseman dodges the ground and pound from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom misses with the ground and pound.
Riseman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
De Noteboom tries to score with some ground and pound. Riseman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Royston De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riseman dodges the ground and pound from De Noteboom.
Sloppy strikes there by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom prevents Riseman from escaping the position.
The ground and pound from De Noteboom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
De Noteboom misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman is trying to buck De Noteboom off.
De Noteboom misses with the ground and pound.
De Noteboom throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Riseman works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Riseman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Riseman tries to roll over but De Noteboom keeps him under control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
De Noteboom not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arne Riseman seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riseman misses with a combination

and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
De Noteboom working the ground and pound but Riseman is defending the strikes.
De Noteboom lands a few punches from side control.
De Noteboom in side control, throwing shots but Riseman defends.
De Noteboom misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Riseman is looking for a sweep.
Riseman is trying to control De Noteboom's posture but De Noteboom avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from De Noteboom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
De Noteboom prevents Riseman from escaping the position.
De Noteboom landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from De Noteboom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
De Noteboom misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
De Noteboom working the ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Noteboom tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Riseman is looking to regain half guard here but De Noteboom keeps moving and retains side control.
Riseman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of De Noteboom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royston De Noteboom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Noteboom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!