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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Godoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felipe Arona has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Godoy
vs
Arona

188 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Godoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felipe Arona!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godoy lands a jab-cross combination.
Arona fails to land the takedown.
Arona will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Godoy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carlos Godoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Arona.
Godoy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arona looks gassed!
Arona takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Godoy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Godoy lands an overhand right.
Godoy connects with a nice looking jab.
Godoy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Godoy rushes Arona and presses him up against the ropes.

Godoy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Arona is trying to keep an underhook but Godoy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Godoy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Godoy wants to control but Arona is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona wants to control but Godoy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Godoy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Godoy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Godoy is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Arona is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Arona flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Godoy anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Arona and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Godoy slips an arm under Arona chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Godoy has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Godoy is squeezing on Arona like an anaconda would it's prey. Arona fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Godoy!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hameed Al Maktoum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Engels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johan Engels has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hameed Al Maktoum's chin.

Al Maktoum
vs
Engels

225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hameed Al Maktoum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Engels!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Engels closes the distance and pushes Al Maktoum back into the ropes.
Al Maktoum is trying to force a seperation but Engels has the dominant position.

Engels manages to break the clinch.
Al Maktoum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Al Maktoum. No joy for Engels on that attempt.
Engels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Engels misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Maktoum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Engels circles away quickly and effectively.
Engels throws a nice looking combination but Al Maktoum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Engels does no damage.
Al Maktoum misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body kick there by Engels.
Engels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Engels throws a nice looking combination but Al Maktoum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al Maktoum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Engels counters with a two punch combo.
Al Maktoum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Engels counters with a one-two to the body.
Engels scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Maktoum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Engels counters with a two punch combo.
Al Maktoum is breathing heavily.
Engels lands with a nice combination. Al Maktoum backs away looking to recover.
Al Maktoum throws a left and a right that both miss

and Engels counters by moving into the clinch.
Al Maktoum tries to circle away but Engels has him pinned against the ropes.
Engels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Engels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Engels has taken the fight to the clinch.

Engels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Engels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Engels is working the combinations to good effect here.
Engels misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Maktoum misses with a double jab
and Engels counters with a one-two to the body.
Al Maktoum slips a jab and a cross from Engels.
Engels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Engels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Maktoum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Engels finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Engels looks to land a combination. Al Maktoum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Hameed Al Maktoum has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Engels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Engels.
A punch combination from Engels misses.
Engels misses with a few strikes there.
Engels throws a series of punches but Al Maktoum avoids them all with ease.
Al Maktoum misses with a combination
and Engels counters with a series of strikes. Al Maktoum will be more careful next time no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Engels.
Engels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Maktoum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Engels drops Al Maktoum with a nice combination! Engels dives into Al Maktoum's guard, looking to finish!

Al Maktoum is rocked!
Al Maktoum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Maktoum tries to get out of the position.

Engels gets to his feet. Al Maktoum looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Al Maktoum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Engels swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Maktoum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Engels has Al Maktoum pressed against the ropes, preventing Al Maktoum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Engels lands a nice uppercut.

Engels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Engels lands a jab-cross combination.
Engels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Al Maktoum backs up against the ropes.
Engels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Engels.
Al Maktoum throws a nice looking combination but Engels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Engels looks to land a combination. Al Maktoum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Engels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Engels closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Engels looks to land a combination but Al Maktoum avoids it well.
Al Maktoum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Engels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Maktoum throws a left and a right that both miss

and Engels moves into the clinch.

Engels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Engels scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Engels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Maktoum, pushing him back against the ropes.
Engels stalling in the clinch but Al Maktoum improves position.
Engels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Maktoum backwards.

Engels breaks from the clinch.
Engels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Maktoum throws a combination that misses
and Engels counters with a one-two to the body.
Engels scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Engels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Engels drives through and clinches with Al Maktoum against the ropes.
Engels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Engels lands a left hand.

Engels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al Maktoum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Engels.
Engels misses with the combination.
Engels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Engels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Engels misses with a double jab.
Al Maktoum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Engels counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Engels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Maktoum.

Engels rushes Al Maktoum and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Engels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al Maktoum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Engels counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Maktoum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Engels counters with a three punch combo that has Al Maktoum backing up. Al Maktoum nods at Engels to acknowledge the strikes.
Engels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hameed Al Maktoum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Engels.
Al Maktoum has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Engels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Engels lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Engels throws a right and a left that Al Maktoum avoids nicely.
Engels dives in and grabs Al Maktoum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Maktoum pushes down on Engels's head and hops out.
Engels lands with a nice combination. Al Maktoum backs away looking to recover.
Engels slips a jab and a cross from Al Maktoum.
Engels lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Engels rushes Al Maktoum and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Engels gets through Al Maktoum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Engels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Engels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Maktoum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Engels counters with a series of strikes. Al Maktoum will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hameed Al Maktoum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engels fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Engels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Maktoum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Engels counters with a left and a right that stings Al Maktoum.
Al Maktoum avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Engels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hameed Al Maktoum's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Al Maktoum throws a combination that misses
and Engels counters with a nice kick to the body.
Engels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Maktoum but Al Maktoum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Al Maktoum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Engels counters with a left and a right that stings Al Maktoum.
Al Maktoum swinging wilding here.
Engels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Engels.
Engels displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Engels fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Engels or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Maktoum which made him look bad.
Engels fails to land with a series of punches.
Johan Engels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Engels slips a jab and a cross from Al Maktoum.
Engels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Engels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Engels throws a series of punches but Al Maktoum avoids them all with ease.

Engels pushes Al Maktoum up against the ropes in a clinch.
Engels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Maktoum backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Maktoum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Engels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Maktoum backwards.
Engels drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Maktoum gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hameed Al Maktoum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Engels.
Engels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Engels scores with a nice short uppercut.
Engels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Maktoum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Engels lands a nice uppercut.
Engels pushes Al Maktoum back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Maktoum is trying to break the clinch but Engels has him pressed against the ropes.

Engels manages to break the clinch.
Engels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Maktoum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Engels somewhat.
Al Maktoum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Engels counters with a series of strikes. Al Maktoum will be more careful next time no doubt.
Engels misses with a wild combination.
Engels lands with a nice combination. Al Maktoum backs away looking to recover.
Al Maktoum takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Engels misses with a few strikes there.
Al Maktoum misses with the combination.
Al Maktoum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Engels moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Engels.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Engels.
Engels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Maktoum backwards.
Engels prevents Al Maktoum from breaking the clinch.

Engels breaks from the clinch.
Engels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Maktoum misses with a combination
and Engels counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Engels misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Maktoum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Engels counters with a three punch combo that has Al Maktoum backing up. Al Maktoum nods at Engels to acknowledge the strikes.
Engels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Maktoum takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Engels tries to bum rush Al Maktoum with a series of wild strikes but Al Maktoum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Engels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Al Maktoum throws a combination that misses
and Engels counters with a series of strikes. Al Maktoum will be more careful next time no doubt.
Engels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Maktoum sprawls well. Al Maktoum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Engels gets slowly back to his feet.
Engels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Engels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Al Maktoum misses.
Al Maktoum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Engels counters with a two punch combo.
Al Maktoum has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Engels.
Al Maktoum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Engels displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hameed Al Maktoum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Engels misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Maktoum misses with a double jab
and Engels counters with a left and a right that stings Al Maktoum.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Engels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Engels misses with a two punch combination.
Engels misses with a wild combination.

Engels gets a clinch.
Engels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Engels breaks the clinch.
Engels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Engels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Maktoum throws a left and a right that both miss

and Engels counters by moving into the clinch.

Engels manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Al Maktoum misses.
Al Maktoum has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hameed Al Maktoum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Engels!
Engels lands a two punch combo.
Engels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Maktoum swivels and escapes.
Al Maktoum misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Engels lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Engels throws a one two combo.
Al Maktoum dodges the punch combination from Engels.
Al Maktoum throws a series of punches but Engels moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engels throws a one two combo.
Engels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Maktoum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Engels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Engels misses with the combination.
Al Maktoum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Engels misses with the combination.
Engels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Engels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Engels misses with a double jab.
Al Maktoum misses with a double jab
and Engels counters with a series of strikes. Al Maktoum will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Engels both land. Nice combination.
Engels fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Engels misses.
A right-left combo lands from Al Maktoum.
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!
Engels throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Al Maktoum throws a combination that misses

and Engels holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Engels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hameed Al Maktoum's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Engels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Maktoum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Maktoum dodges the punch combination from Engels.
Al Maktoum misses with a double jab
and Engels counters with a series of strikes. Al Maktoum will be more careful next time no doubt.
Al Maktoum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Engels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Maktoum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Engels counters with a one-two to the body.
Engels tries to bum rush Al Maktoum with a series of wild strikes but Al Maktoum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al Maktoum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Engels.
Al Maktoum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Engels counters by clinching up.
Engels looking to slow down the pace here.
Al Maktoum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Engels breaks from the clinch.
Engels lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Engels closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some wild striking there from Engels.
Engels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Maktoum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Engels.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Engels fails to land with a series of punches.
Engels throws a nice looking combination but Al Maktoum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Engels misses with a double jab.
Al Maktoum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Engels counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Engels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Engels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Al Maktoum backs up against the ropes.
Al Maktoum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Engels counters with a left and a right that stings Al Maktoum.
Al Maktoum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Engels.
Al Maktoum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Engels counters with a two punch combo.
Engels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Maktoum sprawls well. Al Maktoum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Engels gets slowly back to his feet.
A left and a right from Engels both land. Nice combination.
Engels has a takedown stuffed.
Al Maktoum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Engels counters with a left and a right that stings Al Maktoum.
Engels misses with a double jab.
Engels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Maktoum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Engels lands a two punch combo.
Al Maktoum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Engels counters with a three punch combo that has Al Maktoum backing up. Al Maktoum nods at Engels to acknowledge the strikes.

Engels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Maktoum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Engels manages to break the clinch.
Al Maktoum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Engels has managed to clinch.

Engels manages to break the clinch.
Al Maktoum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Engels circles away quickly and effectively.
Engels throws a nice looking combination but Al Maktoum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al Maktoum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Engels counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Engels.
Engels lands a hook to the side of the head.

Engels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Maktoum misses with a double jab.
Engels lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Engels throws a series of punches but Al Maktoum moves out of range.
Engels lands a two punch combo.
Al Maktoum throws a series of punches but Engels avoids them all with ease.
Al Maktoum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Engels counters with a two punch combo.
Engels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Maktoum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Maktoum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Engels counters with a two punch combo.
Engels scores with a three punch combo!
Al Maktoum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Engels counters with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engels closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Engels doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Maktoum circles away.
A combination from Engels does no damage.
Al Maktoum slips a jab and a cross from Engels.
Engels throws a series of punches but Al Maktoum moves out of range.
Engels misses with a two punch combination.
Al Maktoum throws a nice looking combination but Engels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Engels.
Al Maktoum throws a combination that misses
and Engels counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Maktoum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Engels.
Engels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Al Maktoum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Maktoum misses with a combination

and Engels counters by clinching up.
Al Maktoum working hard to break the clinch.
Engels lands an uppercut.

Engels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Engels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Engels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Maktoum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Maktoum falls off balance throwing a combination

and Engels holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hameed Al Maktoum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Al Maktoum as Engels tries to tie him up.
Al Maktoum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Engels.
Hameed Al Maktoum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Engels.
Al Maktoum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Engels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al Maktoum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Al Maktoum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Al Maktoum blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Engels scores with a nice short uppercut.
Al Maktoum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Engels breaks from the clinch.
Al Maktoum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Engels counters with a series of strikes. Al Maktoum will be more careful next time no doubt.
Engels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Al Maktoum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Engels counters with a one-two to the body.
Al Maktoum misses with a double jab
and Engels counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Engels throws a series of punches but Al Maktoum moves out of range.
Al Maktoum slips a jab and a cross from Engels.
Engels tries to clinch there but Al Maktoum circles away.
Engels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Maktoum.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Engels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Engels has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Engels!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between av erage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). av erage has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

erage
vs
Logan

180 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Hell's Balls Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, av erage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabe Logan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan misses with a body kick.
Logan thumps erage with a low kick.
Logan looks for the body kick but erage saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Logan as erage shoots in.
erage fails with a takedown attempt.
Logan throws a quick inside leg kick.
erage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for av erage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Logan.

Logan pushes erage up against the ropes in a clinch.
Logan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Logan connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like av erage has been cut.
erage is breathing heavily.
Logan crunches a lovely knee into erage's ribcage.
Logan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
erage wants to get back to striking at distance but Logan won't allow it.
Logan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from erage.

erage lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan tries to roll over but erage keeps him under control.
Logan misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
erage is just content to waste time from the top position. Logan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Logan tries to strike from the bottom.
Logan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with erage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
erage won't allow Logan to sweep him here.
Logan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

erage rushes Logan and presses him up against the ropes.
Logan crunches a lovely knee into erage's ribcage.
Logan landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Logan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Logan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt erage.
Logan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Logan, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Logan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan scores with a push kick.

Logan clinches.
Logan connects with a knee to the head.
Logan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning erage up against the ropes.
erage wants to break free but Logan has control.
Logan connects with a nasty looking knee right to erage's face.

Logan manages to break the clinch.
Logan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from erage.
Logan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Logan counters with a good low kick that erage was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Logan darts in and clinches erage up against the ropes.
Logan crunches a lovely knee into erage's ribcage.
Logan scores with a knee to the head.
Logan scores a nice knee to the body.
Logan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and erage avoids it.
Logan misses with a knee strike.
Logan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Logan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Logan lands a knee to the head.
Logan misses with a knee strike.
Logan lands a knee to the body.
Logan connects with a knee to the head.
Logan unloads a knee to the mid-section. erage lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Logan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Logan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Logan throws a sloppy head kick and erage moves out of range easily.
Logan scores with a push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan throws a head kick that half lands.
Logan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan lands a nice looking kick to the body. erage takes a step back to recover.
Logan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Logan throws a front kick that sends erage stumbling back into the ropes.
Logan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Logan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
erage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Logan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. erage is defending well for now.

Logan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Logan lands a head kick. erage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Logan lands with a kick to the temple. erage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

av erage's cut is getting worse.
Gabe Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
erage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Logan.
erage closes the distance but Logan moves to the side
and Logan counters with a big head kick but erage shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabe Logan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on av erage's cut.
That's time! erage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Logan throws a sloppy head kick and erage moves out of range easily.
erage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gabe Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Logan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Logan tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as erage blocks the leg kick.
erage has a takedown stuffed.
erage fails with the takedown.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Logan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
erage takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
av erage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan throws a nice inside leg kick.

Logan clinches up with erage and pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Logan crunches a lovely knee into erage's ribcage.
Logan scores a nice knee to the body.
Logan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Logan with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Logan unloads a knee to the mid-section. erage lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Logan lands a good knee to the midsection. erage won't want to take too many of those.
erage stalling in the clinch but Logan improves position.

Logan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Logan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Logan throws a quick inside leg kick.
erage will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

Logan has erage up against the ropes in a clinch.
Logan working erage over with knees to the body.
Logan connects with a nasty looking knee right to erage's face.
Logan landing knees to the head.
erage is working for takedown but Logan is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for av erage. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Logan manages to break the clinch.
Logan throws a front kick that sends erage stumbling back into the ropes.

Logan gets a clinch.

Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan tries to clinch but erage moves out of range.
Logan scores with a nice body kick.
Logan tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Logan.
Logan feints and then cracks erage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow erage down.

Logan drives through and clinches with erage against the ropes.

Logan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Logan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Logan.
Logan misses with a body kick.
Logan misses with a head kick.
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch up but erage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Logan throws a nice head kick!
Logan throws a wild body kick that erage sees coming a mile off.
erage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
erage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan tries to clinch but fails miserably

and erage counters with a nice double leg into side control. Logan won't be happy with that.
erage wants to stand but Logan has his arm trapped.
Logan struggling a bit here.
Logan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Logan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Logan manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
erage wants to take a breather but Logan is having none of it.
Logan is looking to improve his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Logan tries to land a front kick but erage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Logan pushes erage away with a front kick.
Logan lands a high kick!
Logan thows a body kick. erage tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gabe Logan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Logan throws a sloppy head kick and erage moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan wants to clinch up but erage keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Logan.
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan throws a leg kick which misses erage's front leg but catches the back leg as erage tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabe Logan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on av erage's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Logan cracks the inside of erage's front leg.
Logan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Logan cracks the inside of erage's front leg.
erage takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Logan is looking to slow erage down with leg kicks.
Logan feints and then cracks erage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow erage down.
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan thumps erage with a low kick.
Logan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
erage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Logan can pounce on him.
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch but erage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Logan lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Logan tries a head kick but it misses.
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

erage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Logan sprawls well initially but erage persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan trying to control but erage postures up.
erage wants to stand up but Logan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
erage working the head and body with strikes.
Logan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Logan.
Logan has erage pulled in close to control his posture.
erage looking to sit in guard and control but Logan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Logan stands up from erage's guard - Logan perhaps looking for a knockout.
erage avoids the head kick by Logan.
Logan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
erage checks a low kick from Logan.
Logan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

erage has taken the fight to the clinch.
erage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Logan walks away with a smile on his face. erage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Logan misses with a head kick.
Logan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Logan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from erage.
Logan throws a head kick that misses.

erage drives through with a takedown into guard.
erage wants to stand but Logan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Logan wants to sweep but no luck.
erage passes Logan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Logan is looking for a sweep. erage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
erage is keen to just control but Logan is a slippery customer.
Logan tries to roll over but erage keeps him under control.
Logan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from erage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A chopping leg kick lands by Logan.
Logan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Logan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
erage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Logan.
Logan throws a lazy head kick

and erage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by erage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan 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.
av erage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan is trying to keep erage in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabe Logan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Logan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabe Logan!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Van Hannegem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukkas Levesque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Van Hannegem
vs
Levesque

190 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Van Hannegem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lukkas Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Hannegem tries to clinch but Levesque moves out of range.
Levesque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Hannegem blocks a head kick by Levesque.
Van Hannegem throws a combination. Levesque tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Van Hannegem tries to clinch but Levesque moves out of range.
Levesque takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Van Hannegem tries to clinch there but Levesque circles away.
Van Hannegem tries to clinch but Levesque moves out of range.
Van Hannegem tries to close the distance and clinch but Levesque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Levesque misses with a body shot.
Levesque swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Hannegem.
Levesque tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Hannegem wants to clinch up but Levesque keeps it at a distance.
Levesque misses with a combination
and Van Hannegem counters with a left and a right... And another left! Levesque is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Van Hannegem!

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koenraad Vandenhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Nakutin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Koenraad Vandenhoff has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Vandenhoff
vs
Nakutin

212 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Hell's Balls Fightwear
Hell's Balls Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Koenraad Vandenhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martti Nakutin!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vandenhoff moves into the clinch successfully.
Nakutin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vandenhoff misses with a punch to the body.
Nakutin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vandenhoff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nakutin looking to throw knees to the head but Vandenhoff is blocking nicely.

Nakutin manages to break the clinch.
Nakutin doesn't manage to clinch there - Vandenhoff circles away.

Nakutin moves into the clinch.
Vandenhoff pushes off an throws an elbow but Nakutin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nakutin as Vandenhoff tries to tie him up.

Nakutin breaks from the clinch.
Vandenhoff works over Nakutin's head and body with a nice combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakutin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Nakutin closes the distance and clinches.
Vandenhoff fails to pull guard.
Vandenhoff stalling the fight.

Nakutin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakutin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vandenhoff.
Nakutin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandenhoff jabs at Nakutin's body.
Nakutin tries to clinch but Vandenhoff moves out of range.
Vandenhoff misses with a body shot.

Vandenhoff pushes Nakutin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vandenhoff trying to stall but Nakutin improves his position.

Vandenhoff breaks from the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vandenhoff!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vandenhoff shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakutin tries to sprawl out of it but Vandenhoff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Nakutin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Vandenhoff with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koenraad Vandenhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vandenhoff rushes Nakutin and presses him up against the ropes.

Nakutin has picked Vandenhoff up - he's going for a ride! Nakutin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Vandenhoff is trying to maintain the position but Nakutin is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandenhoff is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Vandenhoff moves into full guard.
Vandenhoff looking to control.
Vandenhoff looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nakutin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandenhoff wants to get back to full guard.
Nakutin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vandenhoff flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Vandenhoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakutin is thwarting Vandenhoff's attempts to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nakutin tries to clinch but Vandenhoff is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vandenhoff misses with a head kick.
Vandenhoff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakutin throws a head kick that misses.
Nakutin has his takedown stuffed
and Vandenhoff counters with a solid body kick.
Nakutin looks gassed!
Vandenhoff fails in his attempt to clinch.

Nakutin has managed to clinch.
Nakutin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vandenhoff's efforts to push away.
Vandenhoff tries to break the clinch but Nakutin is controlling the position.
Vandenhoff misses with a knee to the head.
Nakutin scores with a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vandenhoff as Nakutin tries to tie him up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vandenhoff wants to break free but Nakutin has control.
Nakutin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vandenhoff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Vandenhoff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakutin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koenraad Vandenhoff dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Vandenhoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakutin missing with a left hand there. Vandenhoff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koenraad Vandenhoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vandenhoff is looking to clinch.
Nakutin leaves Vandenhoff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vandenhoff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nakutin sprawls well. Nakutin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vandenhoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Vandenhoff circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vandenhoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakutin circles away from the clinch attempt.

Nakutin clinches up with Vandenhoff and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nakutin lands an elbow inside.
Nakutin is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandenhoff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vandenhoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakutin just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koenraad Vandenhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vandenhoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nakutin stalling against the ropes.

Nakutin manages to break the clinch.
Vandenhoff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakutin throws a head kick that misses.
Nakutin is breathing heavily.
Vandenhoff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vandenhoff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakutin is looking to clinch.
Vandenhoff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakutin tries to clinch
and Vandenhoff counters with a one-two to the body.
Vandenhoff throws a series of punches but Nakutin moves out of range.

Vandenhoff gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Vandenhoff pulls guard successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakutin is looking to stand up but Vandenhoff won't let him.
Vandenhoff wants to sweep here but Nakutin controlling him for the moment.
Vandenhoff controls Nakutin momentarily but Nakutin frees himself.
Vandenhoff wants to sweep but no luck.
Vandenhoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vandenhoff pulls Nakutin in to control the position.
Vandenhoff controls Nakutin momentarily but Nakutin frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakutin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nakutin tries to clinch there but Vandenhoff circles away.
Nakutin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Vandenhoff clinches up with Nakutin and pushes him back against the ropes.

Vandenhoff successfully pulls guard.
Vandenhoff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakutin manages to get himself to full guard.
Vandenhoff is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vandenhoff wants to control from the top but Nakutin keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandenhoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Nakutin is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vandenhoff lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nakutin taking a breather.
Vandenhoff tries a knee to the head but Nakutin blocks it.
Vandenhoff tries to throw a body punch but Nakutin avoids it by throwing Vandenhoff back against the cage.
Vandenhoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nakutin as Vandenhoff tries to tie him up.

Vandenhoff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Vandenhoff throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nakutin was covering up waiting for the punch and Vandenhoff finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koenraad Vandenhoff dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nakutin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vandenhoff moves in looking to clinch but Nakutin pushes him off.
Vandenhoff dives in and grabs Nakutin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakutin pushes down on Vandenhoff's head and hops out.
Koenraad Vandenhoff is winning the standup battle so far.

Nakutin drives through and clinches with Vandenhoff against the ropes.
Vandenhoff tries to pull guard but Nakutin won't allow it.
Nakutin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vandenhoff wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vandenhoff as Nakutin tries to tie him up.
Vandenhoff has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nakutin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koenraad Vandenhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandenhoff throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakutin scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Koenraad Vandenhoff has been cut.
Nakutin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Nakutin breaks from the clinch.
Nakutin fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakutin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vandenhoff paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Nakutin clinches up with Vandenhoff and pushes him back against the ropes.

Nakutin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakutin keeps the fight on the outside.
Vandenhoff goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vandenhoff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vandenhoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakutin sprawls well. He's pushed Vandenhoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakutin wants to clinch.
Vandenhoff throws a head kick that misses.
Nakutin misses with a body shot

and Vandenhoff counters by clinching up.
Vandenhoff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nakutin is defending well for now.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vandenhoff lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nakutin breaks the clinch.
Nakutin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vandenhoff lands a head kick!
Vandenhoff misses with a takedown attempt

and Nakutin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vandenhoff has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nakutin content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Nakutin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Nakutin misses
and Vandenhoff counters with a left and a right that stings Nakutin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Vandenhoff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakutin, pushing him back against the ropes.
Nakutin stalling in the clinch but Vandenhoff improves position.
Vandenhoff lands a hook to the side of the head.

Vandenhoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vandenhoff closes the distance looking to clinch

and Nakutin counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakutin misses with the head strike.
Vandenhoff unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nakutin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vandenhoff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Vandenhoff manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nakutin won't allow Vandenhoff to sweep him here.
Nakutin stops Vandenhoff from standing up.
Nakutin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakutin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vandenhoff's guard.
Martti Nakutin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vandenhoff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vandenhoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vandenhoff takes a swing at Nakutin's ribcage but misses.
Nakutin throws a head kick that misses

and Vandenhoff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nakutin's guard.
Koenraad Vandenhoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vandenhoff works over Nakutin with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koenraad Vandenhoff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vandenhoff 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koenraad Vandenhoff!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henri Hobbin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Brugnolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hobbin comes to the ring accompanied by Fight Music. Brugnolo has chosen Culture club - Do you really want to hurt me? as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hobbin
vs
Brugnolo

180 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
23
195 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Red Light Clothing ► Amsterdam!
MMA's Best Nutrition The PIT INC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henri Hobbin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Brugnolo!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobbin blocks a head kick by Brugnolo.
The crowd cheers as Brugnolo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hobbin doesn't seem phased though.

It looks like Henri Hobbin has been cut.

Hobbin clinches.
Nice body punch from Hobbin - that landed with a thud.
Brugnolo misses with a knee strike.
Hobbin wants a takedown.
Brugnolo lands a knee to the head.
Hobbin is trying to break the clinch but Brugnolo is controlling him.
Hobbin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hobbin is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brugnolo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brugnolo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hobbin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hobbin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brugnolo is defending well for now.
Brugnolo tries a knee to the head but Hobbin blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Brugnolo.
Brugnolo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brugnolo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hobbin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Brugnolo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brugnolo drops Hobbin with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hobbin! Brugnolo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Brugnolo!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between EJ Balingit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Mutant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Balingit
vs
Mutant

205 cm
20
304 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

215 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Hell's Balls Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, EJ Balingit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bas Mutant!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balingit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mutant.
A decent looking cross lands there for Balingit.

It looks like Bas Mutant has been cut.
Balingit lands a head shot.
Balingit throws a body punch but Mutant moves out of range.

Mutant closes the distance and pushes Balingit back into the ropes.
Balingit lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Balingit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balingit managing to block the knees to the body from Mutant.
Mutant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balingit has him pressed against the ropes.
Mutant misses with a punch to the body.
Balingit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mutant backwards.
Balingit is stalling here.
Balingit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mutant looks gassed!
A shot in the inside from Balingit.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Balingit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mutant missing with knees to the body.
Balingit scores with a shot to the side of Mutant's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balingit.
Balingit stalling the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mutant.
Balingit stalling against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Balingit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balingit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Balingit.

That has opened up Bas Mutant's cut even more.
Balingit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Balingit lands a shoulder strike.
Balingit avoiding damage as Mutant throws knees to the body.
Balingit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Balingit.
A short left from Balingit.
Balingit wants to stall.
Balingit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Balingit.
Balingit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Balingit.
Balingit taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Balingit trying to control the position but instead, Mutant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Balingit into the ropes.
The is referee keeping an eye on Balingit - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Balingit lands a nice shot to the body.
Balingit lands a nice uppercut.
Mutant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Balingit blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Balingit on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balingit digs a right hand into Mutant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mutant's gas tank.
Balingit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Balingit blocks it with crossed arms.
Balingit stalling in the clinch but Mutant improves position.
Balingit has Mutant pressed against the ropes.
Mutant working hard to break the clinch.
Balingit stalling against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by EJ Balingit.
Balingit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Balingit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mutant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Balingit throws a series of punches but Mutant avoids them all with ease.
Balingit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

The cut above Bas Mutant's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mutant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Balingit.
Mutant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by Balingit.
A left and a right from Balingit both land. Nice combination.

Bas Mutant's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bas Mutant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). EJ Balingit!
EJ Balingit is the new super heavyweight champion!