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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.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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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