PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandy McSouthers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McSouthers is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by VNV Nation - Anthem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Tjitsteuvfehl
vs
McSouthers

182 cm
22
190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

183 cm
29
201 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sandy McSouthers!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tjitsteuvfehl shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McSouthers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control the position but McSouthers is working away.
Tjitsteuvfehl creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McSouthers stops Tjitsteuvfehl from passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to lay and pray for a moment but McSouthers keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tjitsteuvfehl in side control, throwing shots but McSouthers defends.
McSouthers is looking to reverse the position.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Tjitsteuvfehl crashes against the mat.
Tjitsteuvfehl 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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tjitsteuvfehl controls the position from side control.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws an elbow but McSouthers slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control the action but McSouthers is working from the bottom.
Tjitsteuvfehl throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McSouthers works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tjitsteuvfehl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pass to full mount but McSouthers defends it.
McSouthers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tjitsteuvfehl throwing shots but McSouthers is blocking nicely.

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.
Tjitsteuvfehl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to take a breather but McSouthers is having none of it.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to free his trapped foot but McSouthers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tjitsteuvfehl is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control the pace.
Tjitsteuvfehl passes to side control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control the position but McSouthers is working away.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control for a moment but McSouthers uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to control the action in half guard but McSouthers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's six 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.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to advance position but McSouthers won't allow it.
Tjitsteuvfehl controlling the action here.
Tjitsteuvfehl with the ground and pound but McSouthers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McSouthers keeping full guard, as Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pass.
Tjitsteuvfehl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McSouthers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers keeping full guard, as Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pass.
Tjitsteuvfehl controlling from the top position.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws and elbow that misses. McSouthers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tjitsteuvfehl's guard. Nice move by McSouthers!
McSouthers is standing up over Tjitsteuvfehl. Tjitsteuvfehl looks to escape but McSouthers dives into side control.

That's eight 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.
Tjitsteuvfehl manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control from McSouthers's half guard. McSouthers has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control the position from guard on top but McSouthers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tjitsteuvfehl is working McSouthers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McSouthers pulls Tjitsteuvfehl in close to his closed guard and prevents Tjitsteuvfehl from doing any damage or advancing position.
McSouthers keeping full guard, as Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tjitsteuvfehl's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tjitsteuvfehl scores with a jab to the head.

Tjitsteuvfehl darts in and clinches McSouthers up against the cage.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
Tjitsteuvfehl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McSouthers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McSouthers misses with some punches.
Tjitsteuvfehl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to slow down the pace here.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
McSouthers cracks Tjitsteuvfehl with a nice body shot.
Tjitsteuvfehl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McSouthers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tjitsteuvfehl or not.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to stall but McSouthers improves his position.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from McSouthers.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McSouthers is leaning against Tjitsteuvfehl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a punch on the inside.
McSouthers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tjitsteuvfehl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers presses Tjitsteuvfehl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to throw knees to the head but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.
McSouthers is working Tjitsteuvfehl over against the cage.
McSouthers lands a nice uppercut.
McSouthers lands a body shot in the clinch.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
McSouthers lands a right hand.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSouthers blocks it with crossed arms.
McSouthers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
McSouthers managing to block the knees to the body from Tjitsteuvfehl.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands with a right to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McSouthers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McSouthers blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tjitsteuvfehl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSouthers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Tjitsteuvfehl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tjitsteuvfehl's gas tank.
Nice body punch from McSouthers - that landed with a thud.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a short shot to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSouthers blocks it with crossed arms.
McSouthers lands with a left to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McSouthers is working Tjitsteuvfehl over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McSouthers.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
Sandy McSouthers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tjitsteuvfehl.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McSouthers.
McSouthers is leaning against Tjitsteuvfehl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McSouthers lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tjitsteuvfehl.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Tjitsteuvfehl's ribcage. Tjitsteuvfehl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Tjitsteuvfehl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tjitsteuvfehl's gas tank.
McSouthers scores with a shot to the side of Tjitsteuvfehl's head.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McSouthers.
A shot in the inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands a right hand.
McSouthers lands an uppercut.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
McSouthers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from McSouthers.
Still in the clinch, McSouthers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tjitsteuvfehl goes for a takedown attempt but McSouthers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Tjitsteuvfehl tries to keep at a distance but McSouthers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McSouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McSouthers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McSouthers gets through Tjitsteuvfehl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tjitsteuvfehl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McSouthers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tjitsteuvfehl.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McSouthers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
McSouthers pushes Tjitsteuvfehl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McSouthers is working Tjitsteuvfehl over against the cage.
McSouthers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McSouthers lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McSouthers scores with a shot to the side of Tjitsteuvfehl's head.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Tjitsteuvfehl's ribcage. Tjitsteuvfehl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to maintain a safe position but McSouthers gets an underhook and turns Tjitsteuvfehl into the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from McSouthers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSouthers lands with a short shot to the head.
McSouthers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McSouthers is defending well for now.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Tjitsteuvfehl's ribcage. Tjitsteuvfehl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
A right hook to the body lands for McSouthers.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Tjitsteuvfehl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tjitsteuvfehl's gas tank.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a hook that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
McSouthers pushes Tjitsteuvfehl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to throw knees to the head but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
McSouthers works on Tjitsteuvfehl's body with a couple of short punches.
McSouthers is leaning against Tjitsteuvfehl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.
Still in the clinch, McSouthers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSouthers blocks it with crossed arms.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Tjitsteuvfehl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tjitsteuvfehl's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from McSouthers.
Still in the clinch, McSouthers scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers works on Tjitsteuvfehl's body with a couple of short punches.
McSouthers scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
McSouthers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tjitsteuvfehls head.
McSouthers managing to block the knees to the body from Tjitsteuvfehl.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
A short right from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
McSouthers is working Tjitsteuvfehl over against the cage.
McSouthers lands a right hand.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McSouthers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSouthers cracks Tjitsteuvfehl with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to control McSouthers's arms but McSouthers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tjitsteuvfehl has his back to the cage.
McSouthers lands with a left to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tjitsteuvfehl.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.
McSouthers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers works on Tjitsteuvfehl's body with a couple of short punches.
Tjitsteuvfehl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Tjitsteuvfehl's ribcage. Tjitsteuvfehl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from McSouthers - that landed with a thud.
McSouthers pushes Tjitsteuvfehl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McSouthers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McSouthers lands with a short shot to the head.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
McSouthers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
McSouthers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McSouthers is working Tjitsteuvfehl over against the cage.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McSouthers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tjitsteuvfehls head.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a nice uppercut.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McSouthers smiles and moves away.
McSouthers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandy McSouthers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tjitsteuvfehl moves into range and clinches up with McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl with a knee to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to throw knees to the head but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
McSouthers gets underhooks to prevent Tjitsteuvfehl's takedown attempt.
Tjitsteuvfehl blocks an uppercut.
Tjitsteuvfehl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McSouthers cracks Tjitsteuvfehl with a nice body shot.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McSouthers cracks Tjitsteuvfehl with a nice body shot.
McSouthers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
McSouthers pushes Tjitsteuvfehl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
McSouthers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McSouthers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McSouthers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSouthers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
McSouthers lands a nice uppercut.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
McSouthers lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McSouthers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSouthers avoids it.
Tjitsteuvfehl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McSouthers smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McSouthers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tjitsteuvfehl was covering up waiting for the punch and McSouthers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McSouthers puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tjitsteuvfehl actively working from the bottom here.
Tjitsteuvfehl looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers prevents Tjitsteuvfehl from improving his position.
Tjitsteuvfehl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McSouthers is working away from the top position though.
Tjitsteuvfehl is holding on to half guard well.

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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McSouthers staying out of range there.
McSouthers ducks under a wild hook from Tjitsteuvfehl.
A combination from Tjitsteuvfehl does no damage.
Tjitsteuvfehl missing with a left hand there. McSouthers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tjitsteuvfehl shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McSouthers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a right hand that misses

and McSouthers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tjitsteuvfehl keeping full guard, as McSouthers tries to pass.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl working a defensive guard here.

Tjitsteuvfehl throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McSouthers escapes and throws Tjitsteuvfehl's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McSouthers just content to control the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking for a sweep.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers takes a little break here. Tjitsteuvfehl wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws an off balance right hand

and McSouthers counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tjitsteuvfehl's guard now.

Tjitsteuvfehl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McSouthers defends it easily.
McSouthers won't allow Tjitsteuvfehl to sweep him here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl working a defensive guard here.

Tjitsteuvfehl isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McSouthers stacks Tjitsteuvfehl on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McSouthers!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tjitsteuvfehl can't do much from the bottom here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to regain half guard here but McSouthers keeps moving and retains side control.
McSouthers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tjitsteuvfehl keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandy McSouthers really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tjitsteuvfehl rushes McSouthers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to stall but McSouthers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tjitsteuvfehl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSouthers blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to throw knees to the head but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
Tjitsteuvfehl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McSouthers prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSouthers stops a takedown attempt from Tjitsteuvfehl.
McSouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tjitsteuvfehl drops down looking for an ankle pick but McSouthers pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from McSouthers. Those never looked like landing.
Tjitsteuvfehl stuffs the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tjitsteuvfehl!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and McSouthers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McSouthers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control but McSouthers postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws an ugly left hook that misses

and McSouthers counters with a single leg into guard. Tjitsteuvfehl didn't expect that.
Tjitsteuvfehl 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.
Tjitsteuvfehl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl.

Tjitsteuvfehl clinches up with McSouthers and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from McSouthers.
McSouthers cracks Tjitsteuvfehl with a nice body shot.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tjitsteuvfehl scores with a shot to the side of McSouthers's head.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to drag McSouthers to the mat but McSouthers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McSouthers is leaning against Tjitsteuvfehl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McSouthers lands a nice uppercut.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to score a body lock takedown but McSouthers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pull guard but McSouthers holds him up against the cage and eventually Tjitsteuvfehl drops back down to his feet.
McSouthers is pressed up against the cage. Tjitsteuvfehl has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McSouthers down to the mat. McSouthers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws an off balance right hand

and McSouthers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tjitsteuvfehl!
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to get to half guard.
McSouthers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sandy McSouthers has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers prevents Tjitsteuvfehl from getting the reversal.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to lock up and control but McSouthers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tjitsteuvfehl taking shots to the head.
McSouthers wants to control the pace but Tjitsteuvfehl is squirming around nicely.

That's six 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.
BOOM! McSouthers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to improve his position but McSouthers isn't that keen on the idea.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McSouthers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a right hand
and McSouthers counters with a left to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and McSouthers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tjitsteuvfehl's guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers won't allow Tjitsteuvfehl to sweep him here.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control the position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl.

Tjitsteuvfehl closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McSouthers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tjitsteuvfehl.
McSouthers tries to work over Tjitsteuvfehl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSouthers blocks it with crossed arms.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McSouthers is defending well for now.
McSouthers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tjitsteuvfehl lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tjitsteuvfehl lands a knee to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Tjitsteuvfehl's ribcage. Tjitsteuvfehl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Tjitsteuvfehl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tjitsteuvfehl's gas tank.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
McSouthers is working Tjitsteuvfehl over against the cage.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandy McSouthers dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Tjitsteuvfehl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McSouthers scores a takedown into full mount!
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to lock up and control but McSouthers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tjitsteuvfehl is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl just wasn't active enough.

McSouthers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tjitsteuvfehl to the mat! Tjitsteuvfehl manages to get full guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Tjitsteuvfehl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McSouthers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tjitsteuvfehl has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McSouthers has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McSouthers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl sneaks back into half guard.
McSouthers prevents Tjitsteuvfehl from improving his position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Sandy McSouthers hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McSouthers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a hook

and McSouthers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McSouthers stalling.
Sandy McSouthers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sandy McSouthers.
Jab, jab by Tjitsteuvfehl - just one landing.

Tjitsteuvfehl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tjitsteuvfehl stalling against the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl goes for a takedown attempt but McSouthers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tjitsteuvfehl swings widly with a right hand
and McSouthers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

McSouthers tries to keep at a distance but Tjitsteuvfehl has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to score a body lock takedown but McSouthers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McSouthers avoiding damage as Tjitsteuvfehl throws knees to the body.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
Tjitsteuvfehl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSouthers avoids it.
McSouthers lands with a right to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
Tjitsteuvfehl missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSouthers avoids it.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McSouthers pushes Tjitsteuvfehl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from McSouthers.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers prevents the takedown attempt.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.
McSouthers lands an uppercut.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to stall but McSouthers improves his position.
A right hand to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers cracks Tjitsteuvfehl with a nice body shot.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to throw knees to the head but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
McSouthers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McSouthers lands an uppercut.
McSouthers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
Nice body punch from McSouthers - that landed with a thud.
McSouthers managing to block the knees to the body from Tjitsteuvfehl.
A shot in the inside from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to throw knees to the head but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
McSouthers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.

Tjitsteuvfehl is rocked!
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pull guard but McSouthers holds him up against the cage and eventually Tjitsteuvfehl drops back down to his feet.
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sandy McSouthers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McSouthers 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:49
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandy McSouthers!