PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heimo Hulahula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Zeldenthuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeldenthuis has chosen Black Sabbath-Wizard as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hulahula
vs
Zeldenthuis

176 cm
42
240 lbs
46 - 27 - 3

172 cm
39
215 lbs
35 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 46 - 27 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heimo Hulahula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Zeldenthuis!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zeldenthuis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hulahula looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zeldenthuis in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zeldenthuis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hulahula keeps working.
Zeldenthuis throws an elbow but Hulahula slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hulahula tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zeldenthuis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Zeldenthuis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zeldenthuis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hulahula is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeldenthuis wants to control but Hulahula is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula tries to buck Zeldenthuis off but Zeldenthuis is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulahula parries the strikes from Zeldenthuis easily there. Zeldenthuis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hulahula to escape.
You can see the frustration on Hulahula's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zeldenthuis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zeldenthuis tries to score with some ground and pound. Hulahula controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hulahula tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zeldenthuis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hulahula is working hard here to advance position.
Hulahula manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula trying to control but Zeldenthuis postures up.
Hulahula tries to roll over but Zeldenthuis keeps him under control.
Hulahula trying to control but Zeldenthuis postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dirk Zeldenthuis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Hulahula there.
Zeldenthuis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heimo Hulahula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Zeldenthuis scores with a takedown into Hulahula's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulahula keeping full guard, as Zeldenthuis tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zeldenthuis wants to control from the top but Hulahula keeps moving.
Zeldenthuis looking to pass the guard.
Hulahula working a defensive guard here.

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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zeldenthuis lands a couple of digs.
Zeldenthuis is looking to pass into half guard but Hulahula pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hulahula is in guard.

Hulahula controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hulahula trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeldenthuis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hulahula is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zeldenthuis keeping moving, preventing Hulahula from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Zeldenthuis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zeldenthuis dives in and grabs Hulahula's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hulahula pushes down on Zeldenthuis's head and hops out.

Zeldenthuis gets a double leg takedown into Hulahula's guard.
Hulahula controlling Zeldenthuis's posture.
Zeldenthuis trying to control but Hulahula is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulahula seems keen to control Zeldenthuis's posture.
Zeldenthuis won't allow Hulahula to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis passes into half guard.
Hulahula is trying to control but can't.
Zeldenthuis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zeldenthuis is trying to control. Hulahula wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zeldenthuis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hulahula's head.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Zeldenthuis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zeldenthuis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hulahula keeps working.
Zeldenthuis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula wants to control but Zeldenthuis is keeping busy.
Hulahula trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Zeldenthuis throws some wild stikes that Hulahula manages to avoid easily.
Zeldenthuis lands a heavy elbow.
Hulahula tries to control Zeldenthuis's body but Zeldenthuis pushes him off. Hulahula squirms to his side and now Zeldenthuis has his back!
Zeldenthuis trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis cracks Hulahula with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hulahula from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hulahula trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hulahula prevents Zeldenthuis from getting a body triangle.
Zeldenthuis has the hooks in. Hulahula is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Zeldenthuis is striking from the back but Hulahula escapes and manages to recover to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula wants to improve his position but Zeldenthuis is controlling well.
Zeldenthuis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hulahula keeps working.
Zeldenthuis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hulahula is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zeldenthuis throws some wild stikes that Hulahula manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Zeldenthuis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Zeldenthuis misses with a head kick.
Zeldenthuis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zeldenthuis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hulahula drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zeldenthuis sprawls and moves away.
A jab lands there for Hulahula.
A jab from Hulahula misses.
And Zeldenthuis tries to counter it with a takedown but Hulahula pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeldenthuis tries a head kick but it misses.
Zeldenthuis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hulahula's waist but Hulahula gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zeldenthuis off to one side.
Heimo Hulahula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Zeldenthuis.
A shot to the body from Hulahula misses
and Zeldenthuis counters with a series of strikes. Hulahula will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hulahula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zeldenthuis shapes to counter with a head kick.
Zeldenthuis slips under a jab from Hulahula.
Zeldenthuis slips under a jab from Hulahula.
Hulahula keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hulahula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zeldenthuis moves away.
Hulahula blocks a head kick by Zeldenthuis.
Hulahula is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck for Zeldenthuis with that takedown attempt.
Heimo Hulahula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirk Zeldenthuis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hulahula misses.
Hulahula misses with a looping right.
Hulahula throws a jab when Zeldenthuis was well out of range.
Hulahula connects with a looping right hand.
Zeldenthuis dives in and grabs Hulahula's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hulahula pushes down on Zeldenthuis's head and hops out.
No luck for Zeldenthuis with that takedown attempt.
Hulahula looks to land a left hand but Zeldenthuis moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeldenthuis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hulahula counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Zeldenthuis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zeldenthuis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hulahula's waist but Hulahula gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zeldenthuis off to one side.
Zeldenthuis avoids the body shot from Hulahula.
Zeldenthuis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hulahula.
Hulahula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hulahula blocks a head kick by Zeldenthuis.
Hulahula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hulahula throws a body shot but no joy.
Zeldenthuis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zeldenthuis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hulahula counter with a right hand.

It looks like Dirk Zeldenthuis has been cut.
Zeldenthuis throws out a powerful jab.
Heimo Hulahula is winning the standup battle so far.
Zeldenthuis slips under a jab.
Zeldenthuis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hulahula.
Hulahula ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Zeldenthuis out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heimo Hulahula!
Heimo Hulahula thanked the fans post fight for their support.