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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Engelbreckt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Vredenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Engelbreckt comes to the cage accompanied by If I had a heart. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Engelbreckt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Vredenburg!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engelbreckt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vredenburg at a distance.
A head kick misses from Vredenburg.
Engelbreckt wants to clinch
and Vredenburg counters with a head kick. That will keep Engelbreckt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Engelbreckt forces Vredenburg back against the cage and clinches.
Engelbreckt tries to circle away but Vredenburg has him pinned against the cage.
Vredenburg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vredenburg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Engelbreckt blocks it with crossed arms.
Engelbreckt is looking to break free of the clinch but Vredenburg has double underhooks.
Vredenburg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Engelbreckt.
Engelbreckt tries to pull guard but Vredenburg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vredenburg effectively controlling the action here.
Engelbreckt tries to land knees in the clinch but Vredenburg avoids the damage to the body.
Engelbreckt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Engelbreckt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vredenburg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch but Vredenburg moves away
and Vredenburg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vredenburg enables Engelbreckt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vredenburg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Engelbreckt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vredenburg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Engelbreckt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vredenburg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Engelbreckt controls the pace.
Engelbreckt won't allow Vredenburg to sweep him here.
Vredenburg wants to stand but Engelbreckt is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexander Engelbreckt.
Vredenburg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Engelbreckt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vredenburg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Engelbreckt on the side of the head.
Engelbreckt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vredenburg finds it's way round the side to connect with Engelbreckt's head.
Dante Vredenburg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch up but Vredenburg circles away and keeps his distance.
Engelbreckt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vredenburg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vredenburg enables Engelbreckt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vredenburg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Engelbreckt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engelbreckt works over Vredenburg with some ground and pound from guard.
Engelbreckt throws an elbow that misses. Vredenburg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Engelbreckt's guard. Nice move by Vredenburg!
Vredenburg won't allow Engelbreckt to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Engelbreckt's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vredenburg manages to get himself to full guard.
Vredenburg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vredenburg is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vredenburg trying to stall but Engelbreckt improves his position.
Vredenburg tries to land a knee to the head but Engelbreckt blocks with his arms.
Vredenburg tries to land a knee to the head but Engelbreckt blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vredenburg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vredenburg has Engelbreckt pushed against the cage.
Vredenburg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Engelbreckt avoids it.
Vredenburg lands a knee to the body.
Vredenburg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vredenburg gets underhooks to prevent Engelbreckt's takedown attempt.
Engelbreckt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vredenburg smiles and moves away.
No luck for Engelbreckt with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vredenburg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Engelbreckt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vredenburg throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vredenburg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dante Vredenburg will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vredenburg stuffs the takedown.
Alexander Engelbreckt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engelbreckt tries to close the distance and clinch but Vredenburg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Engelbreckt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vredenburg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Engelbreckt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vredenburg with a hook.
Engelbreckt shoots in for a takedown but Vredenburg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Engelbreckt tries to score with a low kick but Vredenburg moves his leg out of the way.
Vredenburg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vredenburg.
Vredenburg checks a leg kick.
Vredenburg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Engelbreckt.
Vredenburg misses with a double jab.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch but Vredenburg moves away
and Vredenburg counters with a left to the body.
Engelbreckt darts in looking for a takedown but Vredenburg gets double underhooks and turns Engelbreckt into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Engelbreckt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vredenburg is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vredenburg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vredenburg connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Alexander Engelbreckt has been cut.
Vredenburg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Engelbreckt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vredenburg smiles and moves away.
Vredenburg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Engelbreckt's calf.
Engelbreckt fails with a takedown attempt.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch there but Vredenburg circles away.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vredenburg counters with a big head kick but Engelbreckt shrugs it off.
Vredenburg connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vredenburg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch
and Vredenburg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Engelbreckt darts in and clinches Vredenburg up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Engelbreckt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vredenburg walks away with a smile on his face. Engelbreckt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Engelbreckt clinches up against the cage.
Vredenburg misses with a knee to the head.
Vredenburg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Engelbreckt blocks it with crossed arms.
Engelbreckt jumps guard and drags Vredenburg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vredenburg gets to his feet - Engelbreckt follows without any prompting.
Engelbreckt swings for the body but Vredenburg moves out of range.
Engelbreckt is looking to clinch.
Vredenburg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vredenburg misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt dodges the punch combination from Vredenburg.
Vredenburg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vredenburg counters with a nice body shot.
Engelbreckt tries to close the distance and clinch but Vredenburg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch up but Vredenburg circles away and keeps his distance.
Engelbreckt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Engelbreckt darts in trying to clinch
and Vredenburg counters with a straight right hand.
Engelbreckt darts in trying to clinch
and Vredenburg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt clinches up against the cage.
Engelbreckt working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Engelbreckt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Engelbreckt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vredenburg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vredenburg tries to stall but Engelbreckt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Engelbreckt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vredenburg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vredenburg lands a nice looking kick to the body. Engelbreckt takes a step back to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Engelbreckt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dante Vredenburg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Engelbreckt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Engelbreckt blocks a head kick by Vredenburg.
Vredenburg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vredenburg scores with a head kick. Engelbreckt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Engelbreckt avoids the head kick by Vredenburg.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vredenburg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Engelbreckt dives in and scores a takedown into Vredenburg's guard.
Vredenburg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vredenburg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Engelbreckt!
Vredenburg controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engelbreckt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vredenburg tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Engelbreckt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vredenburg is working away from the top position though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dante Vredenburg hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Donk. Vredenburg catches Engelbreckt right on the button with a cross.
Vredenburg throws a nice looking combination but Engelbreckt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vredenburg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Engelbreckt under the eye.
Vredenburg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Engelbreckt instigates a clinch.
Engelbreckt looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vredenburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Engelbreckt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vredenburg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Engelbreckt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Engelbreckt shoots for a takedown but Vredenburg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vredenburg missing with a left hand there. Engelbreckt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Engelbreckt is looking to clinch.
Vredenburg keeps the fight on the outside.
Engelbreckt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vredenburg. Vredenburg obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Engelbreckt does no damage.
Vredenburg keeps the fight on the outside.
Vredenburg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Engelbreckt circles away quickly and effectively.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vredenburg misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt drives through and clinches with Vredenburg against the cage.
Vredenburg is trying to maintain a safe position but Engelbreckt gets an underhook and turns Vredenburg into the cage.
Engelbreckt looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Engelbreckt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vredenburg trying to land knees to the body.
Vredenburg is pressed up against the cage. Engelbreckt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vredenburg down to the mat. Vredenburg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vredenburg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Engelbreckt in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vredenburg feints and then cracks Engelbreckt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Engelbreckt down.
Vredenburg connects with a leg kick. Engelbreckt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alexander Engelbreckt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vredenburg misses with a wild body shot.
Engelbreckt tries to bum rush Vredenburg with a series of wild strikes but Vredenburg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vredenburg scores with a nice right hand.
Dante Vredenburg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Engelbreckt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vredenburg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Vredenburg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vredenburg 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Vredenburg!
An out of breath Dante Vredenburg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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