PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Oosthuizen (ranked 652 p4p, 1186 weight class) and Jah Wobble (ranked 90 p4p, 153 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wobble's choice of entrance music: Jimmy Barnes - Working Class Man. 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.

Oosthuizen
vs
Wobble

177 cm
26
166
13 - 2 - 0

166 cm
35
162
24 - 12 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Oosthuizen !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jah Wobble!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oosthuizen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wobble moves away.
Oosthuizen takes a swing at Wobble's ribcage but misses.
Oosthuizen throws a sloppy body shot
and Wobble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oosthuizen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oosthuizen throws a body punch but Wobble moves out of range.
Oosthuizen scores with a sloppy right hand. Wobble should have avoided that one.
Oosthuizen misses with a wild body shot.
Oosthuizen misses with a looping left.
Wobble was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wobble avoids the body shot from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen throws the left hand but Wobble avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Oosthuizen misses.
Wobble appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen throws a poor cross that misses
and Wobble counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oosthuizen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wobble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oosthuizen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oosthuizen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wobble stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wobble takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosthuizen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oosthuizen lands a jab to the head.
Oosthuizen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wobble's head backwards.
Wobble shoots in for a double leg but Oosthuizen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Oosthuizen misses the target.
Wobble sizes up Oosthuizen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wobble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wobble throws a low kick but it's checked well by Oosthuizen .
Francis Oosthuizen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wobble lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oosthuizen at a distance.
Wobble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oosthuizen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oosthuizen throws a hook but Wobble avoids it easily.
Oosthuizen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oosthuizen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wobble. Wobble circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Oosthuizen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wobble takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wobble gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wobble closes the distance and clinches up with Oosthuizen , looking for a takedown. Wobble pushes Oosthuizen against the cage but Oosthuizen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wobble.
Oosthuizen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oosthuizen looks to throw the jab but Wobble is out of range.
Oosthuizen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oosthuizen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wobble is just out of range.
Wobble misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen throws a hook but Wobble blocks it.
Wobble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oosthuizen moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wobble.
Wobble scores with a nice strike.
Oosthuizen scores with a decent looking hook.
Oosthuizen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Wobble counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Oosthuizen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oosthuizen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wobble tries to free his leg and advance position but Oosthuizen is retaining full guard.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Oosthuizen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oosthuizen seems keen to control Wobble's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wobble postures up in Oosthuizen 's guard and throws a big left but Oosthuizen blocks it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oosthuizen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Francis Oosthuizen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oosthuizen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oosthuizen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wobble's head backwards.
Oosthuizen punishes Wobble's body with a nice straight punch.
Wobble misses with a hook
and Oosthuizen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oosthuizen lands a right hook to the body.
Wobble throws a low kick but it's checked well by Oosthuizen .
Wobble takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oosthuizen misses with a right hand

and Wobble counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oosthuizen is controlling Wobble's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Wobble is trying to work for a kimura but Oosthuizen is defending well.
Oosthuizen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Oosthuizen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Oosthuizen misses with a few strikes there.
Oosthuizen swings for the body but Wobble moves out of range.
Oosthuizen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oosthuizen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oosthuizen throws a shot from downtown. Wobble moves away and avoids it.
Wobble with the counter takedown but Oosthuizen avoids it easily.
Wobble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oosthuizen manages to avoid it.
Oosthuizen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Francis Oosthuizen is winning the standup battle so far.
Oosthuizen dips to his left and cracks Wobble with an uppercut!
Oosthuizen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oosthuizen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wobble can do to turn this around?
Wobble misses with a low kick as Oosthuizen jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oosthuizen throws a series of punches but Wobble avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and Wobble releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wobble slips under a jab.
Wobble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wobble was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oosthuizen throws a looping overhand right but Wobble ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wobble ducks under a wild hook from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen takes a swing at Wobble's ribcage but misses.
Wobble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oosthuizen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wobble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oosthuizen defends it well.
Oosthuizen thuds his right hand into Wobble's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oosthuizen just misses with a punch to the body.
Oosthuizen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wobble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oosthuizen lands with an uppercut that bounces Wobble off the cage and back into range.
Oosthuizen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wobble's head.
Wobble is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Oosthuizen rather than just go for the knockout.
Oosthuizen lands an overhand right.
Wobble scoring well with a low kick there.
Wobble swings for the body but Oosthuizen moves out of range.
Oosthuizen connects with a nice looking jab.
Oosthuizen slips a straight right by Wobble.
Oosthuizen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oosthuizen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen lands a jab-cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Oosthuizen .
Wobble scores with a jab.
Wobble cracks Oosthuizen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen throws a body punch but Wobble moves out of range.
Wobble throws a series of punches but Oosthuizen moves out of range.
Oosthuizen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oosthuizen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wobble was well out of range. Poor timing from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen lands with a hook. Wobble tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Oosthuizen does it's job there.
Oosthuizen throws a lazy uppercut
and Oosthuizen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oosthuizen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oosthuizen missing with a left hand there. Wobble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oosthuizen lands an overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen digs a good hook to Wobble's body.
Oosthuizen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wobble tries to score with a low kick but Oosthuizen moves his leg out of the way.
Oosthuizen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Wobble tries to counter it with a takedown but Oosthuizen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Oosthuizen missing with a left hand there. Wobble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oosthuizen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Wobble as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Wobble.
Wobble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen clobbers Wobble with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oosthuizen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oosthuizen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wobble. Wobble circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wobble takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Wobble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oosthuizen throws a nice looking combination but Wobble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oosthuizen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wobble.
Wobble lands a nice shot to the body.
Wobble scores with a leg kick.
Wobble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oosthuizen avoids the body shot from Wobble.
Nice uppercut lands for Oosthuizen . That snapped Wobble's head back.
Oosthuizen throws a looping overhand right but Wobble ducks down to avoid it.
Wobble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oosthuizen defends it well.
Wobble works Oosthuizen 's body with a nice hook.
Wobble slips under a jab from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oosthuizen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wobble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oosthuizen . Wobble does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Oosthuizen dominated that second round.
That's time! Oosthuizen 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Oosthuizen works Wobble's body with a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Oosthuizen blocks the low kick.
Oosthuizen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wobble.
Oosthuizen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wobble throws out the jab.
Wobble takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oosthuizen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oosthuizen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wobble has time to react.
Oosthuizen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wobble attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oosthuizen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wobble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oosthuizen but Oosthuizen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oosthuizen takes a swing at Wobble's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Wobble was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oosthuizen throws out a loose jab but Wobble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wobble misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wobble defending well as Oosthuizen loads up on a big left hand.
Wobble throws a good cross that connects.
Oosthuizen misses with a combination

and Wobble counters with a single leg into guard. Oosthuizen didn't expect that.
Oosthuizen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Oosthuizen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wobble lands a couple of elbows.
Oosthuizen pulls Wobble in close to prevent any damage.
Wobble trying to control but Oosthuizen is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen trying to control the position here.
Wobble throwing strikes but missing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wobble chips away with some ground and pound.
Wobble trying to control but Oosthuizen is working from the bottom.
Oosthuizen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oosthuizen controls Wobble momentarily but Wobble frees himself.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen takes a swing at Wobble's ribcage but misses.
Oosthuizen catches Wobble with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wobble is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oosthuizen looks to throw the jab but Wobble is out of range.
Oosthuizen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wobble.
Oosthuizen lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Oosthuizen . Beautiful body shot.
Oosthuizen throws a left and a right that both miss

and Wobble counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oosthuizen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wobble dives into side control.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wobble throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Oosthuizen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wobble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oosthuizen trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wobble is trying to control. Oosthuizen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wobble thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oosthuizen 's head.

Wobble seems to be working for a kimura but Oosthuizen defends the submission attempt.
Oosthuizen controlling the position for now.
Wobble drops an elbow to the side of Oosthuizen 's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Francis Oosthuizen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Danga de danga de dang - Oosthuizen scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Oosthuizen misses.
Oosthuizen misses with a looping right.
Wobble looks to land a right hand but Oosthuizen moved out of range.
Oosthuizen just misses with a punch to the body.
Wobble misses with a straight right.
Oosthuizen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oosthuizen looks to land a right hand but Wobble moved out of range.
Wobble walks into a straight right hand from Oosthuizen .
Wobble walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen throws a right hand that misses

and Wobble counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wobble tries to free his leg and advance position but Oosthuizen is retaining full guard.
Wobble throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wobble tries to free his leg and advance position but Oosthuizen is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosthuizen controlling the position.
Wobble trying to control but Oosthuizen is working from the bottom.
Wobble content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wobble working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oosthuizen 's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oosthuizen holds on and takes a little breather.
Wobble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oosthuizen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two 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.
Wobble passes Oosthuizen 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wobble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oosthuizen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wobble might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oosthuizen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wobble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oosthuizen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut there from Wobble.
Wobble misses with a leg kick.
Oosthuizen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oosthuizen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oosthuizen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oosthuizen misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen just misses with a punch to the body.
Oosthuizen throws a jab but it's blocked by Wobble.
Oosthuizen throws a lazy right hand but Wobble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oosthuizen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wobble throws a poor cross that misses
and Oosthuizen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wobble pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oosthuizen throwing a counter right hand but Wobble manages to avoid it.
Oosthuizen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wobble moves away.
Wobble looks to score with a jab to the body but Oosthuizen is just out of range.
Wobble lands with an overhand left.
Wobble walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wobble misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oosthuizen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oosthuizen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wobble just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oosthuizen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oosthuizen works the jab nicely.
Wobble looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oosthuizen is fending him off so far but Wobble persists. Nope, Oosthuizen circles away and we're back to standing.
Wobble has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wobble misses with a low kick.
Oosthuizen throwing a counter right hand but Wobble manages to avoid it.
Oosthuizen looks to land a left hand but Wobble moved out of range nicely.
Oosthuizen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wobble.
Oosthuizen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wobble.
A jab lands there for Oosthuizen .
Wobble shoots in and drives through. Oosthuizen sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Wobble.
Wobble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen is looking to counter punch.
Oosthuizen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Oosthuizen had his way with Jah Wobble in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Oosthuizen misses with a right hand
and Wobble counters with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen throws a hook but Wobble blocks it.
Wobble throws out a loose jab but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oosthuizen throws a big shot that misses.
Oosthuizen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wobble moves away.
Oosthuizen takes a swing at Wobble's ribcage but misses.
Wobble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wobble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oosthuizen digs a good body shot into Wobble's ribs.
Wobble takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wobble is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oosthuizen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wobble was well out of range. Poor timing from Oosthuizen .

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Oosthuizen misses.
A jab from Wobble finds it's way through Oosthuizen 's defenses.
Wobble swings for the body but Oosthuizen moves out of range.
Wobble staying out of range there.
Wobble with the counter takedown but Oosthuizen avoids it easily.
Wobble looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oosthuizen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oosthuizen digs a good body shot into Wobble's ribs.
Wobble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oosthuizen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wobble.
Oosthuizen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wobble looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Oosthuizen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oosthuizen looks to land a left hand but Wobble moved out of range nicely.
Oosthuizen connects with a right hand. Wobble shakes it off.
Oosthuizen looks to land a right hand but Wobble moved out of range.
Wobble looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wobble with a nice cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen with a jab.
Oosthuizen throws a shot from downtown. Wobble moves away and avoids it.
Wobble feints a counter leg kick.
Wobble misses with a hook.
Oosthuizen thuds a left hand into Wobble's body.
Oosthuizen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wobble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oosthuizen .
Francis Oosthuizen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wobble stuns Oosthuizen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen scores with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Oosthuizen . No joy for Wobble on that attempt.
Oosthuizen looks to land a left hand but Wobble moved out of range nicely.
Wobble swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Oosthuizen to counter with a crisp jab.
Oosthuizen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oosthuizen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wobble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wobble takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy body kick from Wobble
and Oosthuizen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wobble thinking.
Oosthuizen throws a lazy uppercut

and Wobble counters with a takedown into side control.

Oosthuizen throws Wobble to one side and escapes!
Jah Wobble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oosthuizen misses the shot to the body.
Wobble drops his hands momentarily and Oosthuizen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Wobble.
Wobble takes a swing at Oosthuizen 's ribcage but misses.
Oosthuizen lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen connects with a jab.
Wobble tries to move into range but Oosthuizen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oosthuizen misses with an uppercut.
Oosthuizen moves out of range of the strikes.
Oosthuizen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oosthuizen connects with a body shot.
Wobble jabs Oosthuizen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oosthuizen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Oosthuizen .
A jab lands there for Oosthuizen .
Wobble looks for a takedown but Oosthuizen sprawls well.
Wobble misses with a body shot.
Wobble doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Oosthuizen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oosthuizen , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Oosthuizen !
Francis Oosthuizen is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Francis Oosthuizen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.