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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Zeldenthuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalema Kirunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirunda has chosen The Hellacopters - In The Sign of Octopus as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kalema Kirunda will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Good wrestler
World class 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
11 - 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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalema Kirunda!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirunda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zeldenthuis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zeldenthuis gets a double leg takedown into Kirunda's guard.
Zeldenthuis looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeldenthuis looking to sit in guard and control but Kirunda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kirunda wants to stand and escape but instead Zeldenthuis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zeldenthuis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zeldenthuis passes Kirunda's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kirunda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zeldenthuis throwing shots but Kirunda is blocking nicely.
Zeldenthuis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kirunda defending well though.
Kirunda wants to get back to his feet.
Zeldenthuis is pressing down on Kirunda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirunda is holding on for now.
Kirunda is trying to stand up here but Zeldenthuis is controlling him well.
That's two 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 not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zeldenthuis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirunda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zeldenthuis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zeldenthuis trying to pass the guard but Kirunda defending well.
Zeldenthuis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kirunda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis thows a huge punch but Kirunda dodges it nicely.
Zeldenthuis is looking to take a break and control but Kirunda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirunda wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zeldenthuis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kirunda!
Kirunda is bucking up trying to escape but Zeldenthuis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zeldenthuis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Kalema Kirunda has been cut.
Zeldenthuis won't let Kirunda get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Zeldenthuis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirunda is looking to escape.
Zeldenthuis is really struggling to control Kirunda 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.
The cut man is working on Kalema Kirunda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kirunda throws a lazy right hand but Zeldenthuis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zeldenthuis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zeldenthuis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Kirunda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dirk Zeldenthuis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeldenthuis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeldenthuis wants to clinch but Kirunda slips to the side
enabling Kirunda to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirunda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zeldenthuis.
Some wild striking there from Kirunda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zeldenthuis misses with a kick to the body
and Kirunda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Zeldenthuis is predictable there
and Kirunda counters with a leg kick.
Kirunda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zeldenthuis fails with the takedown.
No luck for Zeldenthuis with that takedown attempt.
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.
Jab by Zeldenthuis.
That has opened up Kalema Kirunda's cut even more.
Zeldenthuis throws a hook but Kirunda blocks it.
Kirunda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zeldenthuis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Zeldenthuis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zeldenthuis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kirunda circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Kirunda.
Zeldenthuis looks to throw a body kick
and Kirunda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zeldenthuis thinking.
Zeldenthuis is looking to clinch.
Zeldenthuis misses with a leg kick
and Kirunda counters with a thumping low kick.
Zeldenthuis moves away from the strike by Kirunda.
Kirunda throws a hook but Zeldenthuis avoids it easily.
Zeldenthuis misses with a takedown attempt - Kirunda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirunda.
Zeldenthuis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kirunda misses with a kick to the body.
Kirunda misses with a lunging right hand
and Zeldenthuis counters with a head kick. That will keep Kirunda thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kirunda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zeldenthuis throws a sloppy head kick
and Kirunda counters with a low kick, right behind Zeldenthuis 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalema Kirunda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kalema Kirunda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zeldenthuis throws a head kick that misses
and Kirunda counters with a body kick that stops Zeldenthuis in his tracks momentarily.
Kirunda misses with a left hand
and Zeldenthuis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zeldenthuis throws a sloppy head kick
and Kirunda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zeldenthuis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Zeldenthuis is predictable there
and Kirunda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zeldenthuis thinking.
Kirunda checks the leg kick.
Zeldenthuis shoots in looking for a takedown. Kirunda tries to sprawl out of it but Zeldenthuis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kirunda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zeldenthuis throws a leg kick
and Kirunda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis thows a leg kick but Kirunda checks it
and Kirunda counters with an inside leg kick.
Zeldenthuis misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirunda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zeldenthuis misses the body punch
and Kirunda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirunda connects with a looping right hand.
Kirunda throws a head kick that misses
and Zeldenthuis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirunda thinking.
Kirunda leaves Zeldenthuis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zeldenthuis throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis throws a nice head kick!
Zeldenthuis thows a leg kick but Kirunda checks it
and Kirunda counters with a two punch combo.
Zeldenthuis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kirunda throws a body kick that misses.
Zeldenthuis throws a hook to the side of Kirunda's head but Kirunda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirunda scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zeldenthuis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirunda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kirunda looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kirunda is staying active underneath Zeldenthuis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zeldenthuis is trying to control the action in half guard but Kirunda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dirk Zeldenthuis just wasn't active enough.
Zeldenthuis connects with a looping right hand.
Zeldenthuis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kirunda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zeldenthuis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kirunda will feel that in the morning.
A head kick by Kirunda misses
and Zeldenthuis counters with a body kick.
Kirunda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zeldenthuis throws a front kick aimed at Kirunda's knee but Kirunda avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalema Kirunda really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalema Kirunda'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.
Zeldenthuis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zeldenthuis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kirunda misses with a lunging right hand
and Zeldenthuis counters with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zeldenthuis. That's going to slow Kirunda down.
Kirunda gets caught napping as Zeldenthuis dives in and scores a takedown. Kirunda manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeldenthuis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirunda is keeping the position for now.
Kirunda keeping moving, preventing Zeldenthuis from controlling successfully.
Kirunda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zeldenthuis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirunda is retaining full guard.
Zeldenthuis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zeldenthuis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kirunda's guard.
Zeldenthuis is trying to control. Kirunda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zeldenthuis is controlling the pace.
That's two 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 is trying to control the action in half guard but Kirunda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zeldenthuis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zeldenthuis throwing shots but Kirunda is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zeldenthuis is trying to work for a kimura but Kirunda is defending well.
Kirunda tries to kick Zeldenthuis off but Zeldenthuis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirunda can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis is taking a breather. Kirunda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zeldenthuis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kirunda!
Zeldenthuis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirunda is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zeldenthuis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis looking to finish with strikes here!
Zeldenthuis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zeldenthuis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zeldenthuis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Zeldenthuis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kirunda?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Zeldenthuis had his way with Kalema Kirunda in that round.
The cut man is working on Kalema Kirunda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zeldenthuis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zeldenthuis showed some decent athleticism there.
Kirunda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zeldenthuis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zeldenthuis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis trying to pass the guard but Kirunda defending well.
Kirunda pushes Zeldenthuis off looking to stand but Zeldenthuis dives back in and keeps control.
Zeldenthuis with the ground and pound but Kirunda uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zeldenthuis passes into half guard.
Kirunda is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Zeldenthuis seems to be looking for submissions.
Zeldenthuis trying to pass the guard but Kirunda defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zeldenthuis works his way into full mount!
Zeldenthuis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kirunda is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Zeldenthuis wants to control the pace but Kirunda is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 Kirunda's face.
Zeldenthuis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kirunda in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zeldenthuis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirunda is looking to escape.
Dirk Zeldenthuis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirunda is looking to escape.
Kirunda wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zeldenthuis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Zeldenthuis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zeldenthuis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Zeldenthuis!
Dirk Zeldenthuis retains his welterweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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