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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Zeldenthuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Mutanaama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Zeldenthuis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Mutanaama!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeldenthuis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zeldenthuis is controlling the pace.
Zeldenthuis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mutanaama wants to control but Zeldenthuis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mutanaama won't allow Zeldenthuis to pass to mount.
Zeldenthuis passes to full mount!
Zeldenthuis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zeldenthuis lands a big shot there that rocks Mutanaama but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mutanaama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutanaama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mutanaama tries to hold on but Zeldenthuis postures up.
Mutanaama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zeldenthuis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mutanaama is looking to improve his position but Zeldenthuis isn't that keen on the idea.
Mutanaama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mutanaama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeldenthuis working the ground and pound effectively.
Zeldenthuis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mutanaama taking some punishment here, with Zeldenthuis in his half guard.
Zeldenthuis is working for a submission of some sort.
Zeldenthuis works his way into full mount!
Mutanaama gets back to half guard.
Zeldenthuis trying to mount his opponent but Mutanaama defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama is refusing to be controlled, as Zeldenthuis sits in half guard.
Mutanaama wants to improve his position but Zeldenthuis is controlling well.
Zeldenthuis seems to be looking for submissions.
Zeldenthuis is trying to control the action in half guard but Mutanaama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutanaama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zeldenthuis tries to free his leg and advance position but Mutanaama is retaining full guard.
Mutanaama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zeldenthuis defends well.
Zeldenthuis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Zeldenthuis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mutanaama wants to sweep but no luck.
Zeldenthuis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zeldenthuis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mutanaama is trying to keep Zeldenthuis in close.
Mutanaama looking for a sweep. Not yet Mutanaama, not yet.
Zeldenthuis trying to control but Mutanaama is working from the bottom.
Zeldenthuis is really struggling to control Mutanaama but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Zeldenthuis dominated that round.
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.
Mutanaama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mutanaama misses with a takedown
and Zeldenthuis counters with a nice leg kick.
Mutanaama misses with a takedown attempt
and Zeldenthuis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mutanaama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mutanaama avoids the head kick by Zeldenthuis.
Mutanaama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zeldenthuis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dirk Zeldenthuis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Mutanaama.
Zeldenthuis scores with a hook to the body.
Zeldenthuis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeldenthuis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mutanaama with a lazy takedown attempt
so Zeldenthuis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mutanaama is on top in guard.
Mutanaama wants to control from the top but Zeldenthuis keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis is trying to keep Mutanaama in close.
Mutanaama stopping the sweep attempt from Zeldenthuis.
Mutanaama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zeldenthuis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mutanaama throwing strikes from guard but Zeldenthuis blocks nicely.
Zeldenthuis pulls Mutanaama in close to his closed guard and prevents Mutanaama from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mutanaama postures up.
Mutanaama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mutanaama landing some decent shots from guard.
Dirk Zeldenthuis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mutanaama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zeldenthuis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mutanaama is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mutanaama moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Zeldenthuis has worked his arm free - good work by Zeldenthuis!
Zeldenthuis is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zeldenthuis, who protects the arm well.
Mutanaama working away.
Zeldenthuis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mutanaama.
Mutanaama misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mutanaama taking a break here but Zeldenthuis is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mutanaama with the ground and pound but Zeldenthuis uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four 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.
Zeldenthuis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mutanaama is one step ahead there.
Mutanaama has gone for a leg lock! Zeldenthuis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mutanaama's guard.
Mutanaama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zeldenthuis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mutanaama wants to sweep here but Zeldenthuis controlling him for the moment.
Zeldenthuis wants to control from the top but Mutanaama keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Zeldenthuis dominated that second round.
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.
Mutanaama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zeldenthuis was covering up waiting for the punch and Mutanaama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mutanaama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zeldenthuis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mutanaama tries to free his leg and advance position but Zeldenthuis is retaining full guard.
Zeldenthuis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mutanaama trying to control but Zeldenthuis is working from the bottom.
Zeldenthuis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mutanaama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mutanaama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutanaama looking to pass the guard.
Mutanaama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zeldenthuis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutanaama.
Mutanaama trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeldenthuis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutanaama throws a strike but Zeldenthuis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mutanaama wants to sweep but no luck.
Mutanaama throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mutanaama keeping moving, preventing Zeldenthuis from controlling successfully.
Mutanaama looking for a sweep. Not yet Mutanaama, not yet.
Zeldenthuis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zeldenthuis works his way into side control.
Mutanaama wants to control but Zeldenthuis postures up.
Zeldenthuis is looking to take a break and control but Mutanaama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Zeldenthuis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mutanaama is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zeldenthuis lands a few punches from side control.
Zeldenthuis sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mutanaama is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mutanaama managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zeldenthuis.
Mutanaama is looking for a sweep.
Zeldenthuis is staying tight to Mutanaama's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mutanaama is not content to let Zeldenthuis control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama controls the position for a moment.
Zeldenthuis trying to control the position but Mutanaama is working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mutanaama is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Zeldenthuis clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zeldenthuis clinches up with Mutanaama and pushes him back against the cage.
Zeldenthuis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zeldenthuis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mutanaama. That did some damage!
Mutanaama tries for a takedown but Zeldenthuis circles away easily
and Zeldenthuis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zeldenthuis passes into half guard.
Zeldenthuis content to control rather than advance.
Mutanaama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mutanaama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutanaama trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mutanaama is squirming around, avoiding Zeldenthuis's attempts to control the action.
Mutanaama tries to lock up and control but Zeldenthuis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zeldenthuis unloading with bombs!
Mutanaama can't escape the position.
Zeldenthuis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zeldenthuis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mutanaama is looking to escape.
BOOM! Zeldenthuis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama is trying desperately to improve position.
Zeldenthuis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mutanaama?
Mutanaama slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zeldenthuis works his way into full mount!
Mutanaama is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zeldenthuis tries to control but Mutanaama wriggling away.
Zeldenthuis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mutanaama can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zeldenthuis avoids the attempt from Mutanaama to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis lands a heavy elbow.
Zeldenthuis controlling the pace for now.
Zeldenthuis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mutanaama's face.
Zeldenthuis scoring with strikes but Mutanaama is staying in there.
Zeldenthuis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Zeldenthuis has hold of Mutanaama's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mutanaama manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mutanaama can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis with good strikes from the mount here!
Mutanaama sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutanaama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zeldenthuis pulls his head out easily.
Zeldenthuis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mutanaama keeps working.
Zeldenthuis works his way into full mount!
Zeldenthuis with the ground and pound from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeldenthuis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Zeldenthuis had his way with Pelle Mutanaama in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Zeldenthuis throws a wild body kick that Mutanaama sees coming a mile off.
Mutanaama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zeldenthuis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mutanaama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mutanaama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mutanaama has momentary wrist control but Zeldenthuis slips an elbow through the middle.
Zeldenthuis looking to pass the guard.
Zeldenthuis is in close to Mutanaama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mutanaama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zeldenthuis defends it easily.
Zeldenthuis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mutanaama is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis trying to control but Mutanaama is working from the bottom.
Zeldenthuis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mutanaama keeping moving, preventing Zeldenthuis from controlling successfully.
Zeldenthuis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zeldenthuis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mutanaama rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zeldenthuis's guard! Nice work there by Mutanaama!
Mutanaama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama with a nice head shot there.
Mutanaama won't allow Zeldenthuis to sweep him here.
Mutanaama wants to pass the guard but Zeldenthuis is keeping the position.
Mutanaama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zeldenthuis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zeldenthuis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zeldenthuis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutanaama wants to control from the top but Zeldenthuis keeps moving.
Zeldenthuis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mutanaama can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutanaama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mutanaama is pushing down on Zeldenthuis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zeldenthuis is fighting to maintain full guard but Mutanaama has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zeldenthuis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zeldenthuis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mutanaama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Zeldenthuis keeping moving, preventing Mutanaama from controlling successfully.
Dirk Zeldenthuis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zeldenthuis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mutanaama is one step ahead there.
Mutanaama throwing strikes from guard but Zeldenthuis blocks nicely.
Pelle Mutanaama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mutanaama lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zeldenthuis controlling Mutanaama's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Zeldenthuis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zeldenthuis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Zeldenthuis!
Dirk Zeldenthuis retains his welterweight title!
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