PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Seedorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Engelbreckt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Engelbreckt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: If I had a heart. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Seedorf
vs
Engelbreckt

178 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clarence Seedorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Engelbreckt!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seedorf misses with a takedown attempt - Engelbreckt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Seedorf has a takedown stuffed.
Engelbreckt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Seedorf misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Engelbreckt with that takedown attempt.

Engelbreckt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Engelbreckt showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Seedorf is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Engelbreckt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Seedorf is trying to control but can't.
Seedorf wants to get back to full guard.
Seedorf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Engelbreckt.
Seedorf trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Clarence Seedorf just wasn't active enough.
Seedorf tries to clinch but Engelbreckt is having none of it.

Engelbreckt drives through and clinches with Seedorf against the cage.
Engelbreckt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Seedorf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Engelbreckt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Seedorf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Engelbreckt is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clarence Seedorf. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Engelbreckt pulls guard effortlessly.
Seedorf landing with the ground and pound.
Seedorf with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seedorf trying to control the position from guard on top but Engelbreckt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Engelbreckt working for submissions but it's allowed Seedorf to get to half guard.
Seedorf is pressing down on Engelbreckt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Engelbreckt is holding on for now.
Engelbreckt trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seedorf takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Seedorf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seedorf working over Engelbreckt with some ground and pound. Engelbreckt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Seedorf throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Engelbreckt to regain full guard.
Seedorf lands a couple of elbows.
Seedorf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Seedorf works over Engelbreckt with some ground and pound from guard.
Seedorf 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.

Engelbreckt working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Seedorf has passed into half guard!
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!
Seedorf is trying to control the action in half guard but Engelbreckt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clarence Seedorf dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Seedorf fails to land with a series of punches.
Engelbreckt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Engelbreckt tries for a takedown but Seedorf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A combination from Seedorf does no damage.
Engelbreckt tries to bum rush Seedorf with a series of wild strikes but Seedorf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Engelbreckt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Seedorf tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Engelbreckt is in Seedorf's guard.
Seedorf trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Engelbreckt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Clarence Seedorf.
Seedorf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seedorf stuffs the takedown.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch there but Seedorf circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Seedorf.
Seedorf misses with an attempted mid kick.
Engelbreckt goes for a double leg but Seedorf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seedorf continues to drive forward.
Clarence Seedorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Engelbreckt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Seedorf up against the cage.
Seedorf is looking to control Engelbreckt's arms but Engelbreckt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Seedorf has his back to the cage.
Engelbreckt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Engelbreckt pulls guard effortlessly.
Engelbreckt keeping moving, preventing Seedorf from controlling successfully.
Engelbreckt punching from the bottom.
Seedorf not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Engelbreckt keeping moving, preventing Seedorf from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Seedorf is trying desperately to improve position.
Seedorf is working hard here to advance position.
Seedorf wants to hold on but Engelbreckt pushes him away.

Engelbreckt with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seedorf is trying desperately to improve position.
Engelbreckt wants to control the pace but Seedorf is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Engelbreckt controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Engelbreckt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Seedorf fails with a takedown attempt.
Seedorf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Engelbreckt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Engelbreckt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seedorf avoids it really well and circles away.
Seedorf misses with a body shot
and Engelbreckt counters with a nice uppercut.
Engelbreckt lands with a kick to the temple. Seedorf shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Clarence Seedorf has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Engelbreckt as Seedorf shoots in.

Engelbreckt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Engelbreckt working over Seedorf with some ground and pound. Seedorf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Seedorf manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Engelbreckt keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Engelbreckt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Engelbreckt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Seedorf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Engelbreckt landing strikes.
Engelbreckt is looking to take a break and control but Seedorf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seedorf tries to bench press Engelbreckt off him but Engelbreckt keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seedorf gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Engelbreckt wants to take a breather but Seedorf is having none of it.
Engelbreckt prevents Seedorf from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Seedorf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelbreckt pulls his head out easily.
Engelbreckt prevents Seedorf from improving his position.
Engelbreckt trying to pass the guard but Seedorf defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seedorf is trying to stand.

Engelbreckt is working for a kimura here but Seedorf manages to reverse the position and he's now in Engelbreckt's guard.

Engelbreckt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seedorf is aware though and is defending well.
Seedorf trying to control the position from guard on top but Engelbreckt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engelbreckt managing to control the position.
Seedorf trying to control but Engelbreckt is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Seedorf tries to free his leg and advance position but Engelbreckt is retaining full guard.
Engelbreckt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Clarence Seedorf wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Seedorf misses with a two punch combination.
Seedorf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Engelbreckt.
Seedorf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Engelbreckt.
Clarence Seedorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Engelbreckt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Engelbreckt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Engelbreckt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Engelbreckt 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Engelbreckt!
An out of breath Alexander Engelbreckt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.