2026年4月19日K-1 WORLD MAX 2026 in Utrecht – 战报[赛后视频] K-1 WORLD MAX 荷兰资格赛

On April 19th (Sunday, local time), at the "K-1 WORLD MAX 2026 in Utrecht" held in Utrecht, Netherlands, the [K-1 WORLD MAX 2026 -70kg World's Strongest Tournament - Netherlands Qualifier] took place, and JJ Maurice of the Netherlands emerged victorious. Maurice knocked out the favorite, Mitchell Lamas, in the final, showcasing the emergence of a "supernova."

The qualifying round will be a one-day tournament with eight participants, and the winner will earn the right to participate in the opening round of the FINAL16 of "K-1 WORLD MAX 2026," which will be held on September 12th (Saturday) at the National Stadium No. 2 in Tokyo.

The match reports from the quarter-finals to the final of the Dutch qualifying tournament are as follows.

In the first round, Ramas attacked with a right low kick and a right hook. He then showed a variety of attacks with a one-two combination followed by a left high kick and a right body shot. Kazantsev retaliated with a right low kick, but was damaged in return by a low kick. However, Kazantsev landed a right hook to the face and attacked with a combination of left body shots. Ramas threw a powerful right hook. Kazantsev countered this punch with a low kick. A high-level exchange of blows unfolded right from the start.

In the second round, Ramas inflicted damage with low kicks and tried to unsettle Kazantsev with high kicks. Kazantsev returned low kicks, but was met with a counter left. Ramas accurately landed inside and outside low kicks while changing his stance. Kazantsev threw punches, but there were also moments when he was on the defensive. Although Ramas took some hits, he gave the impression of showing skill.

In the third round, Ramasu threw low kicks and countered with right punches. Kazantsev moved forward and returned low kicks, then a left body shot. Ramasu stopped with front kicks and built up his attacks with low and high kicks. Kazantsev counterattacked with jabs followed by low kicks. Kazantsev's offensive was slightly more noticeable, but there was no significant difference. The judges' decision was 3-0 in favor of Ramasu.

[K-1 WORLD MAX 2026 -70kg Netherlands Qualifying Tournament - Quarterfinals (2) / 3 minutes x 3 rounds, 1 extra round]
Manoel dos Santos (Brazil/Team LGT)
KO 3rd Round 2:59 ※Right crescent kick● Francesco Carbotti (Italy/Authentic Gym/ST FIGHT MANAGEMENT)

35-year-old Brazilian Santos, with a record of 3 wins (2 KOs), 1 loss, and 1 draw in 5 fights, is a formidable opponent despite his limited experience. His opponent, Italy's Carbotti, is a towering 184cm tall WFC Italy -70kg champion. Which of them will advance to the semi-finals?

In the first round, Santos applied pressure, connecting low kicks with left and right hooks. Carbotti used jabs to create rhythm with back-and-forth movements, then landed a right high kick. Santos also showed a combination of a left hook followed by a right low kick. The round featured a battle of wits between Santos, who wanted to engage in close-range fighting, and Carbotti, who tried to maintain distance and build his attacks from there.

In the second round, Carbotti attempts a high kick. Santos throws a middle kick while aiming for a knockout with a right hook. Santos's front kick also lands as a low blow. Carbotti throws a sharp left hook followed by a right straight. Then a flying knee kick. Santos dodges and lands a right hand. Both fighters are starting to show signs of fatigue.

In the third round, Carbotti threw a one-two combination followed by a left high kick. Santos's right hand was also on guard. Santos landed a crescent kick to the body. Carbotti's output was decreasing and he seemed to be struggling. Santos gained momentum and continued with crescent kicks followed by a flying knee kick. Santos aimed for the body and landed a knee kick. Then Santos scored a knockdown with a right crescent kick. Santos won by KO.

[K-1 WORLD MAX 2026 -70kg Netherlands Qualifying Tournament - Quarterfinals (3) / 3 minutes x 3 rounds, 1 extra round]
〇 Semi Keskin (Türkiye/All Fit Gym)
Judgment 2-1 *29-28 x 2, 28-29
● Hakim Tat (Morocco/Team MMA)

Turkey's Keskin is the FIGHT CLUB European -68kg champion with experience fighting in the WFL and Enfusion. His record is 37 wins (1 KO) and 5 losses in 42 fights, and his weapon is a powerful right hand. His opponent, Morocco's Tato, is the IBF World -72kg champion, standing at 183cm tall. Can Keskin pull off an upset against such a formidable opponent in his first fight?

In the first round, the speedy Keskin unleashed a sharp combination of punches. Tat narrowly dodged them, connecting a right punch with a knee strike. Keskin was leading the fight, but there were moments in the exchanges when Tat managed to land a left hook.

In the second round, Keskin started aggressively, pressing Tat with a flurry of right and left punches. But Tat seemed to be urging him to keep fighting. Keskin landed a front kick followed by left and right hooks. Tat countered with a right punch. Neither fighter backed down, but Keskin seemed to be the one more aggressively attacking, hitting Tat's body.

In the third round, Keskin continued to attack aggressively, throwing punches and high kicks without stopping. However, Tat also fought back with left and right body shots. Keskin landed a crescent kick to the body to inflict damage. Tat showed his fighting spirit with a right high kick. There was no significant difference between the two fighters, and they continued to exchange blows until the end. The judges' decision was also very close, with Keskin winning 2-1.

[K-1 WORLD MAX 2026 -70kg Netherlands Qualifying Tournament - Quarterfinals (4) / 3 minutes x 3 rounds, 1 extra round]
● Joey Klienburg (Netherlands/Ser's Gym)
TKO 1st Round 3 minutes *Doctor's stoppage due to cut ○JayJay Maurice (Netherlands/Gym One/Team Morris)

Maurice is a promising newcomer from the Netherlands and the WFL Netherlands -67kg champion. He has a record of 6 wins (1 KO), 5 losses, and 1 draw in 12 fights and is aiming to win this tournament. His opponent, Kleinburg from the Netherlands, is a 26-year-old with a record of 4 wins (2 KO) and 4 losses in 8 fights and is looking to make a name for himself.

In the first round, Maurice pressed forward and pursued Kreinburg, landing a powerful low kick as he stepped in. Kreinburg retaliated with a one-two combination but was pushed back. Maurice showed off a left high kick and a right cross, giving the impression that he was going for the win from the start.

Kraienburg moved in a circle. Maurice landed a left hook, causing Kraienburg to bleed above his right eye. The fight resumed after a doctor's check. Kraienburg unleashed a flurry of punches. The round ended, but due to the heavy bleeding, the doctor stopped the fight, giving Maurice the victory.

[K-1 WORLD MAX 2026 -70kg Netherlands Qualifying Tournament - Semifinal (2) / 3 minutes x 3 rounds, 1 extra round]
● Semi Keskin (Türkiye/All Fit Gym)
Rating 0-3 ※27-30×3
〇JayJay Morris (Netherlands/Gym One/Team Morris)

In the other semi-final, Semi Keskin, who defeated Tat in the quarter-finals, faced Jay-Jay Maurice, who had beaten Kleinburg.

In the first round, Maurice moved forward, landing punches and knee strikes. Maurice scored an immediate knockdown with a knee strike. However, the knockdown was overturned due to a foul for a knee strike from a clinch. Although there were concerns about Keskin's condition, he continued to land sharp punches. Maurice landed left and right hooks, but Keskin withstood them.

In the second round, Keskin went on the offensive, landing a right punch. However, Maurice dodged the punch and landed a left high kick. Keskin withstood the kick to the neck. Maurice landed left and right body straights, and a left to the face. He then landed left and right hooks to the face, but the tough Keskin counterattacked with a low kick.

In the third round, Keskin, who was on the defensive, targeted the body. Maurice calmly mixed in low kicks and high kicks. But the tough Keskin fought back with left and right body blows. Maurice focused entirely on Keskin's legs with low kicks. He also showed his skill by not forcing a punch exchange. The judges' decision was 3-0 in favor of Maurice, and he advanced to the final.

Maurice has earned the right to participate in the opening round of the FINAL16 of 'K-1 WORLD MAX 2026', which will be held on Saturday, September 12th at the National Stadium No. 2 in Tokyo.

◆ Participant Profiles

Mitchell Lammers (Netherlands/Bien Fitness/Bien Fighters)
Born June 15, 1997 / From Amsterdam, Netherlands / 28 years old / 178cm / Switch-fighting / 60 fights, 55 wins (20 KOs), 5 losses <Major titles>
WFL World-70kg Champion
Instagram: @mitchelllammers

Stanislav Kazantsev (Ukraine/Mike's Gym)
Born July 25, 1990 / From Odessa, Ukraine / 35 years old / 176cm / Orthodox stance / 40 fights, 31 wins (9 KOs), 8 losses, 1 draw / Instagram: @st_kazantsev

Manoel Dos Santos (Brazil/Team LGT)
Born June 27, 1990 / From Maranhão, Brazil / 35 years old / 174cm / Orthodox stance / 5 fights, 3 wins (2 KOs), 1 loss, 1 draw
instagram:@manoel_maranhaobjjmma

Francesco Carbotti (Italy/Authentic Gym/ST FIGHT MANAGEMENT)
Born August 20, 2004 / From Fasano, Italy / 21 years old / 184cm / Orthodox stance / 6 fights, 4 wins (2 KOs), 1 loss, 1 draw <Major titles>
WFC Italy -70kg Champion
instagram:@francesco_carbotti_

Semih Kezkin (Türkiye/All Fit Gym)
Born August 13, 2001 / From Uden, Netherlands / 24 years old / 178cm / Orthodox stance / 42 fights, 37 wins (1 KO), 5 losses <Major titles>
FIGHT CLUB European -68kg Champion
Instagram: @semihkeskin__

Hakim Tato (Morocco/Team MMA)
Born October 13, 2001 / From Brussels, Belgium / 24 years old / 183cm / Orthodox stance / 5 fights, 3 wins (1 KO), 2 losses <Major titles>
IBF World-72kg Champion
Instagram: @officieltato

Jayjay Morris (Netherlands/Gym One/Team Morris)
Born December 22, 1999 / From Amsterdam, Netherlands / 26 years old / 179cm / Orthodox stance / 12 fights, 6 wins (1 KO), 5 losses, 1 draw <Major titles>
WFL Netherlands -67kg Champion
Instagram: @jayjaymorriss

Joey Klijenburg (Netherlands/Ser's Gym)
Born February 28, 2000 / From Hoon, Netherlands / 26 years old / 180cm / Orthodox stance / 8 fights, 4 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses
Instagram: @joeyklijenburg_

On April 19th (Sunday, local time), at the "K-1 WORLD MAX 2026 in Utrecht" held in Utrecht, Netherlands, the [K-1 WORLD MAX 2026 -70kg World's Strongest Tournament - Netherlands Qualifier] took place, and JJ Maurice from the Netherlands emerged victorious.

WFL producer Melvin Manhoef, who organized the tournament in cooperation with K-1, declared, "Maurice will become a legend too!" After winning, Maurice announced, "It's not a matter of 'it would be nice if I could become one.' I will join the ranks of the legends."

K-1 legend Remy Bonjasky, who also watched the tournament, was excited about the emergence of a new star.

Maurice, the winner, has earned the right to participate in the FINAL16 of "K-1 WORLD MAX 2026," which will be held on September 12th (Saturday) at the National Stadium No. 2 in Tokyo, where he will aim to become the world champion.

Below are comments from producer Manhoef and winners Maurice and Bonjasky.

■ Manhoef & Maurice

—That was a fantastic performance. Maurice, the winner, is now heading to Japan. Mr. Manhoef, the producer who organized the tournament, what are your thoughts on the match?

Manhoef: "I think Maurice is a very promising fighter representing the Netherlands, and I'm really proud of him. He's a very talented fighter who can do anything, and he has the mental fortitude of a warrior who won't give up in any situation. So I have high expectations for him. I'm sure he'll surprise many Japanese fans in the Final 16."

-- It's amazing that Maurice fought three matches and has not a single scratch on his face.

Manhoef: "That's right. He's very talented. I've felt his potential ever since he started playing in the WFL. Playing in Japan is a great opportunity for him, and I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do."

-- Do you have any advice for Maurice, who will be competing in Japan?

Manhoef: "Before going to Tokyo, the most important thing is to train hard. That's the most important thing. To go into Japan's 'big league' and win, tough training is essential. K-1 was once the largest organization in the world of stand-up martial arts. Ernesto Hoost, Badr Hari, Alistair Overeem...the list goes on and on. K-1 MAX has had Andy Souwer and Albert Kraus from the Netherlands...and Maurice might be the next one. We'll find out in December. We'll support him wholeheartedly. We want to see what he does for the Netherlands."

-- Maurice! Producer Manhoef has mentioned the names of K-1 legends and has high expectations for you. How do you feel about that?

Maurice: "It's great. I feel absolutely fantastic. I've trained hard my whole life. Intensely hard training. My father supported and trained me for 19 years. And now I'm here. I'm going to do it. It's not a 'it would be nice if I could' moment. I'm going to join the ranks of those legends."

--Mr. Morris's father is Jerry Morris, who once defeated the legend Ramon Dekker. You fought in the tournament three times, but which match stands out in your memory?

Maurice: "The match against Mitchell in the final is definitely the one I remember most. I expected the match against him to be a fierce 'war.' When we faced each other in the ring, I could tell by looking into his eyes that he was trying to take me down. He had the look in his eyes that he was serious about knocking me out. So I knew I had to finish him off quickly. If I didn't end it quickly, it would be a very long night for me. But I did it."

Manhoef: "There's a little-known story behind this, but Mitchell and Maurice actually trained together at the same gym for four years. That's why this fight was so emotionally charged. They knew each other well and pushed each other to improve. There was respect, but only one of them can go to Japan. One will get the ticket to Japan, and the other will go home. Maurice won today, but we don't know what will happen next. But for now, Maurice has won."

—It was the most intense battle for tickets to Tokyo.

Manhoef: "It was a very successful night. The fights were great, the crowd was hyped, and the atmosphere in the arena was fantastic. I feel that we have built a very good working relationship with K-1. In the future, we are planning to do something with WFL and K-1 in Portugal, Munich, and England. It's going to be busy from now on. I will keep you updated as we go along, but we will take it one step at a time. That is our plan for the future. It will be an amazing journey for us."

--I'm looking forward to it. So, what are your aspirations for Japan?

Maurice: "I'm going to take them all down!"

Manhoef: "Hey, say that in Japanese!"

Maurice: "People of Japan, I will become the champion!"

Manhoef: "Great!"

■ Remy Bonjasky

--The Dutch qualifiers were an incredible event. What are your thoughts on them?

Bonjasky: "It was fantastic. I was particularly impressed and excited by Maurice's KO in the tournament final."

—What were your overall impressions of the tournament?

Bonjasky: "The one who particularly impressed me was Mitchell Lamas. He had a very tough fight from the quarterfinals onwards. Perhaps the damage from the calf kicks prevented him from winning the final. After taking the calf kicks, he was hit with a knee to the face and lost by knockout. Maurice's performance in that fight was fantastic. Maurice did a great job winning every match and ending it all by knockout. It was perfect, including the entire tournament and the final finish."

—What are your impressions of the winner, Maurice?

Bonjasky: "He's the son of Jerry Morris. Jerry Morris was a great fighter and a champion. He even beat the legend Ramon Dekker. He seems to have inherited his father's strength. I think that's because he's been training since he was little."

And then he won his first tournament. The reason for that lies with his father. He declared, "My dad has won every tournament, so now it's my turn to win every tournament." He's still young, and I'm excited to see this promising young fighter grow.

—This time, we watched the K-1 qualifying tournaments in the Netherlands and Romania. What were your impressions as a legend?

Bonjasky: "In cooperation with K-1, the WFL in the Netherlands and the DFS in Romania have each held successful tournaments. I think that in the future, they will probably grow to be on the same scale as GLORY. To achieve that, it is important to discover talented young fighters. You can't grow a big tree without planting the seeds. If we hold tournaments like this and nurture young stars, they will become the next generation of stars in four or five years."

--What are your thoughts on a collaboration between K-1 and WFL?

Bonjasky: "This collaboration is very meaningful. I hope that opportunities like this will continue and that more talented fighters will be nurtured. I believe that if all the great organizations cooperate, it will become bigger and stronger than ever before. I look forward to the next time."