PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank The Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figueroa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ride the Lighting. This should be a great matchup!

Figueroa
vs
The Blade

165 cm
22
150 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
145 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

XTREME PWNAGE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Figueroa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank The Blade!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Blade misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Blade throws a leg kick
and Figueroa counters with a good low kick that The Blade was not able to check.
The Blade misses with a lunging right hand
and Figueroa counters with a body kick that stops The Blade in his tracks momentarily.
Frank The Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Blade throws a sloppy head kick
and Figueroa counters with an inside leg kick.
Figueroa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Blade.

Figueroa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Blade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Figueroa is defending well for now.
Figueroa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Blade's defenses.
Figueroa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Figueroa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Blade with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Blade tries to land knees in the clinch but Figueroa avoids the damage to the body.
Figueroa just leaning against The Blade, taking a breather.
The Blade is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Figueroa scores a nice knee to the body.
The Blade looks gassed!
Figueroa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figueroa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Blade avoids a wild elbow strike from Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Blades head.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside that The Blade shrugs off.
The Blade throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Blade missing with knees to the body.
The Blade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Figueroa throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Blade managing to block the knees to the body from Figueroa.
Figueroa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Figueroa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Figueroa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Blade's defenses.
Figueroa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Figueroa on the inside.
Figueroa throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
Figueroa lands with a light punch inside.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Figueroa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside that The Blade shrugs off.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Figueroa.
Figueroa lands a shoulder strike.
Figueroa pushes off an throws an elbow but The Blade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Blade takes an elbow to the temple.
The Blade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Figueroa.
Figueroa unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Blade lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Blade can't find room to land a body shot as Figueroa controls the action.
The Blade takes an elbow to the temple.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside that The Blade shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa scores with a shot to the side of The Blade's head.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside that The Blade shrugs off.
Figueroa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Figueroa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Figueroa lands an elbow that stopped The Blade in his tracks for a moment.
Figueroa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Figueroa lands a damaging elbow.
Figueroa avoiding damage as The Blade throws knees to the body.
Figueroa lands a damaging elbow.
The Blade tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Figueroa lands a nice knee to the body.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside that The Blade shrugs off.
Figueroa lands a right hand.
The Blade takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Figueroa tries a knee to the head but The Blade blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The Blade takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Blade with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Figueroa.
Figueroa landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Figueroa lands an elbow that stopped The Blade in his tracks for a moment.
Figueroa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Figueroa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Blade's defenses.
Figueroa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
The Blade throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The Blade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Figueroa is defending well for now.
Figueroa stalling the fight.
Figueroa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Figueroa lands a nice elbow.
Figueroa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Figueroa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Figueroa lands a nice uppercut.
Figueroa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The Blade managing to block the knees to the body from Figueroa.
Figueroa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Figueroa crunches a lovely knee into The Blade's ribcage.
The Blade takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Figueroa.
Figueroa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Blade's defenses.
The referee calls for Figueroa to work.
Figueroa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Blade blocks it with crossed arms.
Figueroa stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Blade misses with a knee strike.
Figueroa lands a damaging elbow.
Figueroa crunches a lovely knee into The Blade's ribcage.
Figueroa lands an elbow that stopped The Blade in his tracks for a moment.
Figueroa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Figueroa.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside that The Blade shrugs off.
The Blade takes an elbow to the temple.
The Blade misses with an elbow over the top.
Knees in the clinch landing for Figueroa.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside that The Blade shrugs off.
Figueroa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Figueroa lands an elbow just above The Blade 's eye.
Figueroa controlling the action here for a moment.
Figueroa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Figueroa lands a knee to the body.
Figueroa lands a nice elbow.
Figueroa lands a nice elbow.
Figueroa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Blade pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Figueroa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Figueroa lands a nice hook to The Blade's body. The Blade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Figueroa catches The Blade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Figueroa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Blade checks it well.

The Blade moves into the clinch.
Figueroa lands a good knee to the midsection. The Blade won't want to take too many of those.
Figueroa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside.
The Blade avoiding damage as Figueroa throws knees to the body.
Figueroa lands with a light punch inside.
The Blade is breathing heavily.
Figueroa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Blade avoiding damage as Figueroa throws knees to the body.
Come on Figueroa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside.
Figueroa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside.
A short uppercut from Figueroa.
The Blade lands with a light punch inside.
Figueroa has The Blade pressed against the cage.
Figueroa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Figueroa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Figueroa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Figueroa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Figueroa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kim Figueroa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Figueroa just leaning against The Blade, taking a breather.
The Blade blocks an elbow strike from Figueroa.
Figueroa lands a nice elbow.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside.
Figueroa scores a nice knee to the body.
Figueroa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Figueroa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Figueroa throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Blade being controlled against the cage.
Figueroa lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Blade takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Blade takes an elbow to the temple.
Figueroa lands an elbow that stopped The Blade in his tracks for a moment.
Figueroa has The Blade pushed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Figueroa.
Figueroa lands a body shot.
The Blade misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Figueroa.
Figueroa lands a nice elbow.
A shot in the inside from Figueroa.
The Blade unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Figueroa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Figueroa connects with a knee to the head.
Figueroa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Blade takes an elbow to the forehead.
Figueroa lands a left hand.
The Blade blocks the elbow strike.
The Blade trying to land knees to the body.
The Blade takes an elbow to the temple.
Figueroa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Blade can do to turn this around?
Figueroa stalling against the cage.
The Blade takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Figueroa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Figueroa.
Figueroa misses with an elbow strike.
The Blade avoids a wild elbow strike from Figueroa.
The Blade takes an elbow to the temple.
Figueroa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Blade's defenses.
The Blade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Figueroa avoids it.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Blade avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
Figueroa lands an elbow that stopped The Blade in his tracks for a moment.
Figueroa crunches a lovely knee into The Blade's ribcage.
Figueroa has The Blade pressed against the cage.
Figueroa misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Figueroa.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
The Blade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Figueroa avoids it.
Figueroa lands a nice elbow.
The Blade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Figueroa avoids it.
Figueroa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Blade managing to block the knees to the body from Figueroa.
The Blade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Figueroas head.
Figueroa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Blade misses with a punch to the body.
The Blade misses with a body punch.
The Blade tries to throw a body punch but Figueroa avoids it by throwing The Blade back against the cage.
Figueroa misses with a knee strike.
The Blade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Figueroa is defending well for now.
The Blade throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Figueroa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the head but The Blade blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Figueroa just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Blade's brow.
Figueroa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Figueroa is trying to maintain a safe position but The Blade gets an underhook and turns Figueroa into the cage.
Figueroa avoiding damage as The Blade throws knees to the body.
The Blade scores with a knee to the head.
The Blade trying to land knees to the body.
Figueroa landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Figueroa lands with a short shot to the head.
Figueroa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Blade.
The Blade takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Figueroa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Figueroa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Blade throws a lazy body kick
and Figueroa counters with a good, hard body kick but The Blade shrugs it off.
The Blade misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Blade throws a lazy head kick

and Figueroa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Figueroa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Figueroa.
Figueroa lands a damaging elbow.
The Blade throws a knee to the head but misses.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside.
Figueroa lands a hook that snaps the head of The Blade backwards.
The Blade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Figueroa lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from Figueroa.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
Figueroa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Blade tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Figueroa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa tries a knee to the head but The Blade blocks it.
Figueroa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Blade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Blade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Figueroa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Blade's defenses.
Figueroa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside that The Blade shrugs off.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside.
Figueroa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside that The Blade shrugs off.
Figueroa lands a nice knee to the body.
The Blade being controlled against the cage.
Figueroa lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Figueroa.
The Blade avoids the elbow strike from Figueroa, against the cage.
The Blade connects with a nasty looking knee right to Figueroa's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
Figueroa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Blade throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Figueroa.
Figueroa lands a damaging elbow.
Figueroa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Blade misses with a knee to the head.
Figueroa blocking some punches.
Figueroa lands an elbow that stopped The Blade in his tracks for a moment.
Figueroa landing knees to the body.
The Blade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Figueroa's elbow.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside.
Figueroa stalling the fight.
Figueroa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Blade throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Figueroa misses with a knee strike.
The Blade managing to block the knees to the body from Figueroa.
The Blade throws a knee to the head but misses.
Figueroa lands an elbow just above The Blade 's eye.
Figueroa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Blade backwards.
The Blade throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Figueroa blocks it with crossed arms.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside that The Blade shrugs off.
Figueroa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Figueroa lands a damaging elbow.
The Blade throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Figueroa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Figueroa effectively controlling the action here.
Figueroa lands an elbow just above The Blade 's eye.
Figueroa taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Blade misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Blade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Figueroa avoids it.
Figueroa lands a nice shot to the body.
Figueroa is pushing The Blade up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside that The Blade shrugs off.
Figueroa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Blade misses with a knee strike.
Figueroa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Figueroa lands a nice elbow.
Figueroa tries a knee to the head but The Blade blocks it.
Figueroa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Figueroa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The Blade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Figueroa is defending well for now.
Figueroa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Figueroa looking to throw knees to the head but The Blade is blocking nicely.
The Blade trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Figueroa blocks a body shot from The Blade.
The Blade blocks an elbow strike.
The Blade lands a shot to the body.
Figueroa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Blade is defending well for now.
Figueroa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Blade.
The Blade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Figueroa avoids it.
Nice elbow from Figueroa.
Figueroa pushes The Blade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Figueroa lands a nice elbow.
The Blade blocks an elbow strike.
Figueroa is pushing The Blade up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Figueroa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The Blade misses with an elbow over the top.
Figueroa tries a knee to the head but The Blade blocks it.
The Blade dodges an elbow strike from Figueroa.
Figueroa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Figueroa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Figueroa clearly takes that round.
That's time! Figueroa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Figueroa wants to clinch.
The Blade misses with a leg kick

and Figueroa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Figueroa looking to throw knees to the head but The Blade is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Blade throws an elbow but misses.
The Blade missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Figueroa.
The Blade misses with some punches.
Figueroa looking to throw knees to the head but The Blade is blocking nicely.
The Blade landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Figueroa throws an elbow that misses.
Figueroa managing to block the knees to the body from The Blade.
Figueroa is stalling here.
Figueroa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Blade tries to land knees in the clinch but Figueroa avoids the damage to the body.
The Blade avoids a wild elbow strike from Figueroa.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Figueroa just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Blade's brow.
The Blade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Blade with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Figueroa lands an uppercut.
The Blade takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Blade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Figueroa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Blade tries to land knees in the clinch but Figueroa avoids the damage to the body.
Figueroa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Blade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Figueroa is defending well for now.
Figueroa lands an elbow that stopped The Blade in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Figueroa throws an elbow but misses.
The Blade avoiding damage as Figueroa throws knees to the body.
The Blade misses with a punch on the inside.
Figueroa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Blade avoids the elbow strike from Figueroa, against the cage.
The Blade avoiding damage as Figueroa throws knees to the body.
The Blade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Figueroa is defending well for now.
Figueroa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Figueroa tries a knee to the head but The Blade blocks it.
The Blade with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Figueroa misses with some punches.
Figueroa lands an elbow just above The Blade 's eye.
Figueroa lands a damaging elbow.
The Blade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Figueroa lands a damaging elbow.
Figueroa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Figueroa lands a nice elbow.
Figueroa blocks the elbow strike.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Figueroa.
The Blade using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Figueroa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Blade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Figueroa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Blade comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Figueroa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
Figueroa stalling against the cage.
Figueroa avoiding damage as The Blade throws knees to the body.
Figueroa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Figueroa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Figueroa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Figueroa.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside that The Blade shrugs off.
Figueroa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Figueroa misses with an elbow over the top.
Figueroa lands with a short shot to the head.
Figueroa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa lands an elbow that stopped The Blade in his tracks for a moment.
The Blade utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Figueroa managing to block the knees to the body from The Blade.
The Blade is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Blade obliges.
The Blade missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from The Blade.
Figueroa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Figueroa trying to land knees to the body.
The Blade lands a nice elbow.
The Blade tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Figueroa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Blade in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Figueroa working The Blade over with knees to the body.
Figueroa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from The Blade.
Figueroa looking to throw knees to the head but The Blade is blocking nicely.
The Blade tries to land knees in the clinch but Figueroa avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Figueroa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The Blade throws an elbow that misses.
Figueroa lands a damaging elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa taking a breather.
Figueroa avoiding damage as The Blade throws knees to the body.
The Blade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Figueroa.
Figueroa looking to throw knees to the head but The Blade is blocking nicely.
The Blade dodges an elbow strike from Figueroa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Figueroa.
Figueroa blocks the elbow strike.
The Blade takes an elbow to the forehead.
Figueroa trying to stall but The Blade improves his position.
Figueroa looking to throw knees to the head but The Blade is blocking nicely.
Figueroa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Figueroa managing to block the knees to the body from The Blade.
Figueroa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Figueroa misses with a knee strike.
The Blade blocks an elbow strike from Figueroa.
The Blade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Figueroa avoids it.
The Blade creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Figueroa throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Blade tries to land knees in the clinch but Figueroa avoids the damage to the body.
Figueroa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Blade scores with a hook to the body.
Figueroa blocks an uppercut.
The Blade putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Figueroa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Figueroa had his way with Frank The Blade in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

The Blade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Blade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Figueroa.
The Blade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Blade takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The Blade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Figueroa counters with a slapping leg kick.
The Blade misses with a combination
and Figueroa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Blade is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Blade.

The Blade has Figueroa up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Blade with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Figueroa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Figueroa lands a nice elbow.
Figueroa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Blade backwards.
Figueroa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Blade's defenses.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it misses.
Figueroa lands a nice elbow.
Figueroa missing with knees to the body.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it misses.
Figueroa pushes The Blade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Figueroa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Blade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Figueroa misses with an elbow over the top.
Figueroa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Figueroa blocks the elbow strike.
Figueroa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Blade throws a punch but it's blocked by Figueroa.
Figueroa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Blade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Blade unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Blade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Figueroa avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Blade obliges.
Figueroa managing to block the knees to the body from The Blade.
The Blade landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Figueroa throws an elbow that misses.
Figueroa managing to block the knees to the body from The Blade.
Figueroa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Figueroa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Blade in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
Figueroa lands a damaging elbow.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside.
The Blade throws an elbow that misses.
Figueroa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Blade blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Figueroa.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside.
The Blade misses with a punch to the body.
Figueroa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Figueroa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Blade is defending well for now.
Figueroa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Blade is leaning against Figueroa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Figueroa misses with a knee strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Figueroa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa landing knees to the body.
Figueroa blocks an uppercut.
Figueroa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Blade.
Figueroa lands a nice elbow.
Figueroa avoiding damage.
Figueroa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Blade's defenses.
Figueroa misses with the head strike.
The Blade avoids a wild elbow strike from Figueroa.
Figueroa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Figueroa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Figueroa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Blade blocks an elbow strike from Figueroa.
The Blade trying to land knees to the body.
The Blade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Figueroa.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Figueroa obliges.
Figueroa trying to land knees to the body.
Figueroa landing knees to the head.
The Blade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Figueroa is defending well for now.
Figueroa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Blade works on Figueroa's body with a couple of short punches.
Figueroa lands an uppercut.
Figueroa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Blade in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Figueroa avoiding damage as The Blade throws knees to the body.
The Blade blocks the elbow strike.
Figueroa looking to stall.
Figueroa avoids a wild elbow strike from The Blade.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the head but The Blade blocks with his arms.
The Blade trying to land knees to the body.
Kim Figueroa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Blade scores a nice knee to the body.
The Blade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Figueroa avoids it.
The Blade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Figueroa avoids it.
The Blade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Blade pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Blade trying to land knees to the body.
Frank The Blade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Figueroa lands an elbow that stopped The Blade in his tracks for a moment.
Figueroa lands a hook that snaps the head of The Blade backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Figueroa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Figueroa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:44
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Figueroa!
Kim Figueroa retains his featherweight title!