PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Zeldenthuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flashlighter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ocoai - La Main d'Electrique . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Flashlighter
vs
Zeldenthuis

181 cm
29
175 lbs
28 - 11 - 1

172 cm
26
180 lbs
18 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Zeldenthuis!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flashlighter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zeldenthuis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Flashlighter.
Zeldenthuis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Flashlighter throws a front kick that sends Zeldenthuis stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flashlighter. Zeldenthuis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flashlighter blocks a head kick by Zeldenthuis.
A low kick from Zeldenthuis misses

and Flashlighter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zeldenthuis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flashlighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Zeldenthuis backwards.
Zeldenthuis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zeldenthuis blocking some punches.

Zeldenthuis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zeldenthuis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zeldenthuis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flashlighter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flashlighter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flashlighter checks a leg kick.
Zeldenthuis misses with a leg kick
and Flashlighter counters with a thumping low kick.
Zeldenthuis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Flashlighter has time to react.
Zeldenthuis throws a hook but Flashlighter avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zeldenthuis.
Flashlighter thuds his shin into the meat of Zeldenthuis's side.
Flashlighter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zeldenthuis's head backwards.
Zeldenthuis shoots in and drives through. Flashlighter sprawls well.
Zeldenthuis misses with a low kick.
Flashlighter lands a leg kick that knocks Zeldenthuis off balance momentarily.

Zeldenthuis feints and as Flashlighter raises his hands in defense, Zeldenthuis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flashlighter wants to sweep here but Zeldenthuis controlling him for the moment.
Flashlighter keeping moving, preventing Zeldenthuis from controlling successfully.
Zeldenthuis's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter pulls Zeldenthuis in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dirk Zeldenthuis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zeldenthuis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Flashlighter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flashlighter misses with a low kick.
Flashlighter tries to land a front kick but Zeldenthuis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zeldenthuis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zeldenthuis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Flashlighter throws a shot from downtown. Zeldenthuis moves away and avoids it.
Zeldenthuis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flashlighter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Flashlighter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Felix Flashlighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Zeldenthuis misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Flashlighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flashlighter cracks Zeldenthuis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zeldenthuis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Flashlighter.
A shot to the liver by Flashlighter. Beautiful body shot.
Zeldenthuis misses with a lunging right hand
and Flashlighter counters with a good low kick that Zeldenthuis was not able to check.
Flashlighter looks to land a body kick but Zeldenthuis moved away.
Flashlighter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zeldenthuis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flashlighter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zeldenthuis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Flashlighter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zeldenthuis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zeldenthuis.
Flashlighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Flashlighter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zeldenthuis, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeldenthuis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zeldenthuis pushes Flashlighter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flashlighter misses with an elbow strike.

Zeldenthuis gets control of Flashlighter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zeldenthuis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zeldenthuis is pulling down on Flashlighter's head to control his posture.
Zeldenthuis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Flashlighter!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flashlighter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Zeldenthuis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Zeldenthuis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Flashlighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeldenthuis.
Flashlighter avoids the head kick by Zeldenthuis.
Flashlighter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Flashlighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flashlighter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zeldenthuis. That did some damage!
Flashlighter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Flashlighter closes the distance and clinches.
Zeldenthuis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flashlighter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flashlighter missing with knees to the body.
Zeldenthuis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flashlighter prevents Zeldenthuis from breaking the clinch.
Zeldenthuis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Flashlighter lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeldenthuis misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Zeldenthuis pulls guard effortlessly.
Zeldenthuis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter wants to control from the top but Zeldenthuis keeps moving.
Flashlighter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Felix Flashlighter wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Flashlighter throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Flashlighter finds it's target.
Zeldenthuis looks for the body kick but Flashlighter saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis misses the jab.
Zeldenthuis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flashlighter's calf.
Zeldenthuis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zeldenthuis thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter throws a front kick aimed at Zeldenthuis's knee but Zeldenthuis avoids it well.
Zeldenthuis looks to land a right hand but Flashlighter moved out of range.
Flashlighter missing with a left hand there. Zeldenthuis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zeldenthuis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zeldenthuis.
Flashlighter cracks Zeldenthuis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Felix Flashlighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Zeldenthuis jabs at Flashlighter's body.
Flashlighter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flashlighter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Flashlighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zeldenthuis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Flashlighter lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zeldenthuis.
Flashlighter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Flashlighter misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flashlighter rushes Zeldenthuis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zeldenthuis stalling in the clinch but Flashlighter improves position.
Zeldenthuis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Zeldenthuis.
Flashlighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Zeldenthuis controls his hands.
Zeldenthuis misses with a body punch.
Zeldenthuis misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Flashlighter.
Zeldenthuis misses with a punch to the body.
Flashlighter taking a breather.
Zeldenthuis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flashlighter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Flashlighter prevents a body shot from Zeldenthuis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flashlighter.

Flashlighter breaks the clinch.
Zeldenthuis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zeldenthuis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flashlighter throws a low kick but Zeldenthuis avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flashlighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zeldenthuis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flashlighter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zeldenthuis needs to keep his hands up - Flashlighter had a free shot at his head there.
Zeldenthuis misses with a straight left.
Zeldenthuis misses with a hook
and Flashlighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zeldenthuis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter tries to clinch but Zeldenthuis moves away

and Zeldenthuis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flashlighter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flashlighter keeping moving, preventing Zeldenthuis from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zeldenthuis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Felix Flashlighter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Zeldenthuis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zeldenthuis throws a lazy right hand but Flashlighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zeldenthuis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flashlighter.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zeldenthuis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Flashlighter - the referee stops the clock and Zeldenthuis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Flashlighter. Zeldenthuis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zeldenthuis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flashlighter.
Zeldenthuis tries a low kick but Flashlighter avoids it.
A jab from Zeldenthuis misses.
Zeldenthuis blocks a head kick by Flashlighter.
Zeldenthuis throws a push kick but Flashlighter slaps the foot to one side.
Zeldenthuis throws a body punch but Flashlighter moves out of range.
Zeldenthuis tries to clinch but Flashlighter moves out of range.
Zeldenthuis throws out a leg kick but Flashlighter moves out of range and Zeldenthuis only half commits.
Flashlighter throws a low kick but Zeldenthuis avoids it.
Flashlighter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zeldenthuis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Flashlighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter misses with a low kick as Zeldenthuis jumps back.
Zeldenthuis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Zeldenthuis clinches up with Flashlighter and pushes him back against the cage.
Zeldenthuis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Flashlighter fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Zeldenthuis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flashlighter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zeldenthuis tries a body shot but Flashlighter blocks it.
Flashlighter lands with a left to the head.
Zeldenthuis digs a right hand into Flashlighter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flashlighter's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Flashlighter as Zeldenthuis tries to tie him up.
Flashlighter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flashlighter wants to break free but Zeldenthuis has control.
Zeldenthuis lands a left hand.
Flashlighter blocks a body shot from Zeldenthuis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flashlighter tries a body shot but Zeldenthuis blocks it.
Zeldenthuis fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter blocking some punches.

Flashlighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeldenthuis misses with a head kick.
Zeldenthuis checks a leg kick.
Flashlighter throws a big shot that misses.
Zeldenthuis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flashlighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeldenthuis.
Dirk Zeldenthuis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flashlighter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Flashlighter darts in and clinches Zeldenthuis up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zeldenthuis fails to land.
Flashlighter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Flashlighter is pushing Zeldenthuis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zeldenthuis lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zeldenthuis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zeldenthuis gets through Flashlighter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flashlighter scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flashlighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zeldenthuis breaks the clinch.
Flashlighter misses with a leg kick.
Flashlighter misses with a straight left.
Zeldenthuis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Flashlighter misses
and Flashlighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zeldenthuis misses with a combination
and Flashlighter counters with a two punch combo.
Zeldenthuis scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Zeldenthuis misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flashlighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeldenthuis.
Flashlighter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Zeldenthuis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flashlighter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee asks Zeldenthuis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zeldenthuis prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Flashlighter is looking for a sweep.
Flashlighter is not content to let Zeldenthuis control the position.

Zeldenthuis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Flashlighter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zeldenthuis's guard! Nice work there by Flashlighter!
Zeldenthuis keeping moving, preventing Flashlighter from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dirk Zeldenthuis just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Flashlighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Zeldenthuis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zeldenthuis throws a strike but Flashlighter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Flashlighter keeping moving, preventing Zeldenthuis from controlling successfully.
Flashlighter tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis trying to control the position from guard on top but Flashlighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dirk Zeldenthuis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Flashlighter takes a swing at Zeldenthuis's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Flashlighter. No joy for Zeldenthuis on that attempt.
Zeldenthuis misses with a looping left.
Flashlighter misses with a low kick.
Zeldenthuis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zeldenthuis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flashlighter.
A solid body kick from Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flashlighter. Flashlighter obviously looking to wear him down.
Flashlighter lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter is looking to slow Zeldenthuis down with leg kicks.
Zeldenthuis slips a straight right by Flashlighter.
Zeldenthuis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zeldenthuis dives in and grabs Flashlighter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flashlighter pushes down on Zeldenthuis's head and hops out.
Zeldenthuis throws out a powerful jab.
Flashlighter tries to clinch there but Zeldenthuis circles away.
Zeldenthuis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter tries to score with a low kick but Zeldenthuis moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flashlighter throws a jab when Zeldenthuis was well out of range.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Flashlighter checks a leg kick nicely.
Flashlighter walks into a jab.
Zeldenthuis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zeldenthuis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter connects with an inside leg kick.
Flashlighter tries to clinch but Zeldenthuis is having none of it.
Flashlighter checks the leg kick.
Flashlighter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zeldenthuis misses with an uppercut. Flashlighter saw that one coming.
Flashlighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flashlighter checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flashlighter. Zeldenthuis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zeldenthuis throws a jab when Flashlighter was well out of range.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick but Zeldenthuis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zeldenthuis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flashlighter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flashlighter cracks Zeldenthuis with an open hand slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis lands a nice hook to Flashlighter's body. Flashlighter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flashlighter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zeldenthuis misses the jab.
Zeldenthuis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flashlighter tried to score with a low kick but Zeldenthuis checks it.
Flashlighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flashlighter cracks Zeldenthuis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Flashlighter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zeldenthuis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zeldenthuis scores with a hook to the body. Flashlighter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeldenthuis cracks Flashlighter with an open hand slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeldenthuis ducks right into an uppercut from Flashlighter.
Zeldenthuis misses with a looping right.
Zeldenthuis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Flashlighter tries to work over Zeldenthuis's front leg with a kick but Zeldenthuis checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dirk Zeldenthuis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 body shot.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick but Zeldenthuis moved away.
Zeldenthuis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flashlighter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Flashlighter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zeldenthuis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flashlighter lands an overhand right.
Flashlighter scores with a shot to the body.
Flashlighter is looking to land body kicks.
Zeldenthuis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flashlighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flashlighter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Flashlighter throws the kick towards the body but Zeldenthuis avoids it.
Zeldenthuis tries to clinch but Flashlighter is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis catches Flashlighter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Flashlighter slaps away a takedown attempt from Zeldenthuis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Flashlighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis throws a sloppy head kick and Flashlighter moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zeldenthuis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Flashlighter - the referee stops the clock and Zeldenthuis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Flashlighter. Zeldenthuis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zeldenthuis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flashlighter throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeldenthuis.
Flashlighter looks for the body kick but Zeldenthuis saw that one coming.
Zeldenthuis throws a leg kick but Flashlighter moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Flashlighter blocks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter connects with a leg kick. Zeldenthuis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter swings for the body but Zeldenthuis moves out of range.
Nice shot by Flashlighter.

Flashlighter gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flashlighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zeldenthuis tries to work over Flashlighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis effectively controlling the action here.
Zeldenthuis blocks an uppercut.
Zeldenthuis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flashlighter.
A body shot lands from Flashlighter.
Zeldenthuis misses with a body punch.
Zeldenthuis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zeldenthuis backwards.
Flashlighter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dirk Zeldenthuis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Flashlighter.
Zeldenthuis can't find room to land a body shot as Flashlighter controls the action.
Flashlighter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zeldenthuis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zeldenthuis has Flashlighter pressed against the cage, preventing Flashlighter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zeldenthuis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zeldenthuis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flashlighter is trying to break free.
Flashlighter just leaning against Zeldenthuis, taking a breather.
Flashlighter prevents a body shot from Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flashlighter's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Zeldenthuis drags the fight down to the ground.
Flashlighter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Felix Flashlighter has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Crunch! Flashlighter slams his shin into Zeldenthuis's torso.
Dirk Zeldenthuis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Flashlighter.
Zeldenthuis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flashlighter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeldenthuis staying out of range there.
Flashlighter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zeldenthuis's calf.
Felix Flashlighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flashlighter throws a leg kick which misses Zeldenthuis's front leg but catches the back leg as Zeldenthuis tries to avoid it.
Flashlighter misses with a wild body shot.
Zeldenthuis throws a head kick that half lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeldenthuis misses with a low kick.
Zeldenthuis scores with a nice head shot.
Zeldenthuis tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Flashlighter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zeldenthuis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dirk Zeldenthuis!
Dirk Zeldenthuis is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Dirk Zeldenthuis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.