PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom comes to the cage accompanied by Erika - I Don't Know. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

De Noteboom
vs
Spencer

178 cm
36
182 lbs
33 - 20 - 1

177 cm
30
170 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Underworld Clothing
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert De Noteboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spencer throws out the jab.
De Noteboom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spencer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Noteboom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer 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 wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Spencer blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom looking to pass the guard.
Spencer trying to keep a closed guard but De Noteboom is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom throws an elbow that misses. Spencer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Noteboom's guard. Nice move by Spencer!
Spencer won't allow De Noteboom to sweep him here.
Spencer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Noteboom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spencer throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spencer misses with the combination.
Spencer misses with a takedown attempt

and De Noteboom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spencer looking for a sweep. Not yet Spencer, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is trying to keep De Noteboom in close.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Noteboom chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that De Noteboom has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spencer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spencer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Noteboom trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Noteboom passes Spencer's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer wants to get back to full guard.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Noteboom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spencer is staying active underneath De Noteboom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Noteboom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Noteboom working the head and body with strikes.
De Noteboom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
De Noteboom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Noteboom thows a huge punch but Spencer dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Noteboom wants to pass to mount but Spencer is defending the position.
Spencer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom throws a strike but Spencer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Spencer looking to sit in guard and control but De Noteboom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
De Noteboom lands a couple of digs.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spencer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spencer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Noteboom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Noteboom stopping the sweep attempt from Spencer.
De Noteboom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spencer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Noteboom looking to pass the guard.
De Noteboom distracts Spencer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert De Noteboom dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

De Noteboom slips a jab from Spencer.
Spencer misses with a takedown

and De Noteboom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Noteboom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Noteboom postures up and lands a big shot to Spencer's brow.
Spencer trying to keep a closed guard but De Noteboom is proving a slippery customer.
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 lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom is in close to Spencer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spencer is trying to keep De Noteboom in close.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spencer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spencer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Noteboom lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Robert De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spencer keeping full guard, as De Noteboom tries to pass.
Spencer pulls De Noteboom in close to prevent any damage.
Spencer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Noteboom working some strikes from top position.
Spencer pulls De Noteboom in close to prevent any damage.
Spencer trying to control the position.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Noteboom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom throws a strike but Spencer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Spencer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spencer trying to control but De Noteboom is working from the bottom.
Spencer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Noteboom keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Spencer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spencer won't allow De Noteboom to sweep him here.
Spencer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Noteboom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Noteboom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spencer being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Noteboom is on top in guard.

De Noteboom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spencer managing to control the position.
De Noteboom throws a big elbow that misses.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spencer 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Spencer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Noteboom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Noteboom landing with the ground and pound.
Spencer 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 makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

It looks like Joe Spencer has been cut.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spencer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Noteboom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Noteboom with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Noteboom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert De Noteboom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Spencer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Spencer throws out a loose jab but De Noteboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spencer tries to get to full guard but De Noteboom has control of the leg.
De Noteboom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Noteboom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spencer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spencer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spencer 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 throws a strike but Spencer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Spencer is looking to work some ground and pound but De Noteboom has wrist control.
De Noteboom keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Spencer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom wants to sweep here but Spencer controlling him for the moment.
Spencer is stalling in the full guard.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but De Noteboom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Noteboom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spencer is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spencer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spencer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spencer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spencer throws a left and a right that both miss

and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown. Spencer fights it but they end up in guard.
De Noteboom cracks Spencer with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Noteboom with a nice head shot there.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
De Noteboom throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom chips away with some ground and pound.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Noteboom is working Spencer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joe Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spencer has momentary wrist control but De Noteboom slips an elbow through the middle.
Spencer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spencer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Spencer throws a big right hand that misses.
Spencer distracts De Noteboom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robert De Noteboom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Noteboom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

De Noteboom landing with the ground and pound.
Spencer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Noteboom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Spencer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Noteboom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Noteboom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Spencer working for a triangle but De Noteboom defends it easily.

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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Robert De Noteboom!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Robert De Noteboom!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Robert De Noteboom!

Robert De Noteboom wins by unanimous decision!
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.