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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Underhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Hobbin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Underhill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henri Hobbin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underhill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hobbin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Underhill as he jumps to the side.
Hobbin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hobbin shoots for a double leg takedown but Underhill sprawls well. He's pushed Hobbin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Max Underhill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Hobbin.
Underhill looks for a takedown but Hobbin sprawls well.
Hobbin misses with a takedown
and Underhill counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Underhill wants to control from the top but Hobbin keeps moving.
Underhill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hobbin looking for a guillotine here but Underhill defends easily.
Hobbin looks gassed!
Hobbin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Underhill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Underhill lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Underhill fails with the takedown
and Hobbin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Underhill won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Underhill is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hobbin tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobbin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Underhill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Underhill is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hobbin grinds an elbow into Underhill's temple.
Hobbin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hobbin stands up and beckons Underhill to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobbin shoots for a double leg takedown but Underhill sprawls well. He's pushed Hobbin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Underhill moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Underhill. No joy for Hobbin on that attempt.
Hobbin fails with the takedown
and Underhill counters with a body kick.
Hobbin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hobbin darts in and clinches Underhill up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hobbin wants a takedown.
Underhill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hobbin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Underhill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hobbin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Underhill wants to break free but Hobbin has control.
Hobbin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Underhill tries to pull guard but Hobbin won't allow it.
Underhill tries to break the clinch but Hobbin is controlling the position.
Underhill stops a takedown attempt from Hobbin.
Underhill gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hobbin.
Hobbin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Underhill avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hobbin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Underhill avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henri Hobbin will probably get the nod.
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.
Hobbin looks for a takedown but Underhill sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Hobbin as Underhill shoots in.
Hobbin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Underhill.
Horrible takedown by Underhill or perhaps it was just good defense by Hobbin which made him look bad.
Hobbin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Underhill wants to control but Hobbin passes into side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hobbin lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Underhill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hobbin counters with a single leg into guard. Underhill didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Underhill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underhill is trying to keep Hobbin in close.
Hobbin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hobbin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Underhill's guard.
Hobbin throwing strikes but missing.
Hobbin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underhill keeping moving, preventing Hobbin from controlling successfully.
Henri Hobbin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hobbin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Underhill looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Underhill looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Underhill!
You can see the frustration on Hobbin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hobbin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hobbin is trying to control Underhill's posture but Underhill avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underhill wants to stand but Hobbin has his arm trapped.
Underhill fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Underhill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hobbin on the ground.
Hobbin wants to control but Underhill postures up.
Hobbin gets back to half guard.
Hobbin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Underhill is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hobbin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Underhill but Underhill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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.
Hobbin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Underhill but Underhill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Max Underhill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobbin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Underhill counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hobbin!
Hobbin tries to hold on but Underhill postures up.
Hobbin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Underhill kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Underhill throws some wild stikes that Hobbin manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Hobbin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hobbin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hobbin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Underhill shoots in for a takedown but Hobbin shows good takedown defense.
Underhill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hobbin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Underhill fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Max Underhill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Hobbin.
Hobbin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hobbin working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Underhill is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbin tries for a kimura but Underhill is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hobbin is staying tight to Underhill's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Underhill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hobbin wants to take a breather but Underhill is having none of it.
Hobbin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Underhill defends it well.
Underhill is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Underhill wants to control the action here but instead Hobbin manages to pass to full mount!
Underhill is trying desperately to improve position.
Hobbin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Underhill is surviving well by controlling Hobbin's body position as best he can.
Hobbin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Underhill is working to get back to half guard.
Hobbin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Underhill's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobbin with shots to the head and body - Underhill looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hobbin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hobbin controlling from mount.
Hobbin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Underhill has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Underhill avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hobbin.
Hobbin trying to control but Underhill is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Hobbin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hobbin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Underhill is surviving well by controlling Hobbin's body position as best he can.
Underhill wants to hold on but Hobbin pushes him away.
Hobbin with good strikes from the mount here!
Hobbin controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Underhill tries to hold on but Hobbin pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henri Hobbin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hobbin 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Hobbin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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