PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranger Alderidge (ranked 102 p4p, 314 weight class) and Francis Oosthuizen (ranked 18 p4p, 51 weight class). Alderidge comes to the cage accompanied by Portland, Oregon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Alderidge
vs
Oosthuizen

175 cm
31
160
23 - 9 - 0

177 cm
32
166
27 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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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 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranger Alderidge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francis Oosthuizen !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oosthuizen lands a jab to the head.

Oosthuizen gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
Oosthuizen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alderidge controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Alderidge.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosthuizen 's elbow.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the side of Oosthuizen 's head.
Alderidge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Oosthuizen blocks it.
Alderidge tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oosthuizen lands with a right to the head.
Oosthuizen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alderidge throws a punch but it's blocked by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Oosthuizen avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alderidge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oosthuizen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the side of Oosthuizen 's head.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Oosthuizen controls his hands.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen trying to land knees to the body.
Oosthuizen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oosthuizen stalling in the clinch but Alderidge improves position.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Alderidge.
Alderidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oosthuizen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alderidge backwards.
Oosthuizen scores with a shoulder strike.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Oosthuizen blocks it.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge trying to land knees to the body.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderidge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oosthuizen blocking some punches.
Alderidge lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alderidge lands a body punch.
Alderidge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oosthuizen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alderidge tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Oosthuizen blocks it.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Alderidge is working Oosthuizen over against the cage.
Oosthuizen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alderidge is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alderidge.
Oosthuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderidge tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oosthuizen pushes Alderidge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oosthuizen crunches a lovely knee into Alderidge's ribcage.
Oosthuizen lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oosthuizen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosthuizen 's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alderidge.
Oosthuizen lands a shoulder strike.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge pushes Oosthuizen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen lands a nice uppercut.
Alderidge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oosthuizen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alderidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oosthuizen lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alderidge creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oosthuizen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Alderidge.
Oosthuizen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alderidges head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alderidge.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oosthuizen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Oosthuizen .
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Oosthuizen takes a shot to the head.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oosthuizen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alderidge avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a head punch that misses.
Alderidge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosthuizen 's elbow.
Oosthuizen dodges an elbow strike from Alderidge.
Oosthuizen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alderidge presses Oosthuizen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oosthuizen scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alderidge has a couple of punches blocked by Oosthuizen .
Alderidge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oosthuizen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Oosthuizen on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Oosthuizen scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Francis Oosthuizen will probably get the nod.
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.

Oosthuizen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Oosthuizen gets a clinch.
Oosthuizen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oosthuizen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oosthuizen can't find room to land a body shot as Alderidge controls the action.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alderidge lands a body shot.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Oosthuizen prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Oosthuizen controls his hands.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alderidge backwards.
Alderidge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oosthuizen .
Alderidge pushes Oosthuizen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Alderidge - that landed with a thud.
Alderidge avoiding damage as Oosthuizen throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alderidge working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
Alderidge is working Oosthuizen over against the cage.
Alderidge trying to land knees to the body.
Alderidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Oosthuizen fails to land.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oosthuizen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge digs a right hand into Oosthuizen 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oosthuizen 's gas tank.
Oosthuizen working aggressively here.
Alderidge lands a shot to the body.
Oosthuizen is breathing heavily.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Alderidge.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Alderidge.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alderidge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oosthuizen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alderidge is defending well for now.
Alderidge presses Oosthuizen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosthuizen 's elbow.
Alderidge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Oosthuizen avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alderidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the side of Oosthuizen 's head.
Good body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Oosthuizen avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alderidge.
Oosthuizen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alderidge.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alderidge.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oosthuizen .
Nice body punch from Alderidge - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oosthuizen blocks a body shot from Alderidge.
Oosthuizen tries to land knees in the clinch but Alderidge avoids the damage to the body.
Alderidge gets through Oosthuizen 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Francis Oosthuizen has been cut.
Alderidge pushes off an throws an elbow but Oosthuizen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oosthuizen tries to work over Alderidge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oosthuizen or not.
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alderidge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen is trying to stall.
Alderidge presses Oosthuizen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Oosthuizen controls his hands.
Oosthuizen prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
Oosthuizen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alderidge backwards.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oosthuizen tries to land a knee to the head but Alderidge blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alderidge obliges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alderidge blocks a body shot from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oosthuizen s head.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alderidge lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ranger Alderidge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Francis Oosthuizen 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A chopping leg kick lands by Alderidge.
Oosthuizen misses the shot to the body.
Oosthuizen blocks a jab.
Oosthuizen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alderidge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Francis Oosthuizen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alderidge feints and then cracks Oosthuizen 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oosthuizen down.

Oosthuizen moves into range and clinches up with Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge pushes Oosthuizen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
Alderidge works on Oosthuizen 's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge blocks a body shot from Oosthuizen .
A right hand to the body from Alderidge.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
Alderidge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oosthuizen can do to turn this around?
Oosthuizen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
Alderidge tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Alderidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Ranger Alderidge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge digs a right hand into Oosthuizen 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oosthuizen 's gas tank.
Alderidge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alderidge landing knees to the head.
Alderidge lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands with a left to the head.
Oosthuizen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oosthuizen blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Oosthuizen fails to land.
Alderidge lands a body shot.
Alderidge tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Alderidge.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderidge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oosthuizen swings wildly with an uppercut but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen tries a knee to the head but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oosthuizen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Alderidge throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Oosthuizen avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Alderidge tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Oosthuizen blocks it.
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a nice uppercut.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
Alderidge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oosthuizen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderidge blocking some punches.
Alderidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oosthuizen landing knees to the head.
Alderidge presses Oosthuizen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oosthuizen throws a head punch that misses.
Alderidge avoiding damage as Oosthuizen throws knees to the body.
Oosthuizen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alderidge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Alderidge lands with a short shot to the head.
Oosthuizen tries to stall but Alderidge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Alderidge lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oosthuizen misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Alderidge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alderidge lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alderidge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Oosthuizen is rocked!
Oosthuizen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alderidge avoids it.
Oosthuizen is still on wobbly legs! Can Alderidge finish him?
Alderidge lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Alderidge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alderidge gets through Oosthuizen 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen stalling in the clinch but Alderidge improves position.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Oosthuizen controls his hands.
Oosthuizen seems to have recovered his senses.
Oosthuizen misses with a knee strike.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Oosthuizen avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch on the inside.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Alderidge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alderidge lands a left hand.
Oosthuizen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oosthuizen misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ranger Alderidge clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Francis Oosthuizen 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Oosthuizen thuds a left hand into Alderidge's body.
Good shot there by Oosthuizen .
Alderidge throws a body punch but Oosthuizen moves out of range.
Alderidge misses with a left hand
and Alderidge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oosthuizen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Oosthuizen pushes Alderidge up against the cage in a clinch.
Alderidge misses with some punches.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oosthuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alderidge lands a shot to the body.
Oosthuizen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Alderidge.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Alderidge - that landed with a thud.
Alderidge digs a right hand underneath Oosthuizen 's ribcage. Oosthuizen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alderidge lands a right hand.
Alderidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Alderidge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Alderidge lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oosthuizen working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Alderidge.
Alderidge trying to land knees to the body.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Oosthuizen throws a head punch that misses.
Oosthuizen throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alderidge misses with a punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oosthuizen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oosthuizen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
Alderidge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Alderidge cracks Oosthuizen with a nice body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alderidge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oosthuizen 's brow.
Alderidge misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Alderidge fails to land.
Oosthuizen blocks a body shot from Alderidge.
Oosthuizen trying to land knees to the body.
Oosthuizen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alderidge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
A short left from Alderidge.
Oosthuizen misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alderidge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alderidge lands a body shot.
Oosthuizen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alderidge.
Oosthuizen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alderidge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Oosthuizen blocks it.
Oosthuizen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oosthuizen taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen tries to land knees in the clinch but Alderidge avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen dodges an elbow strike from Alderidge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderidge lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alderidge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alderidge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alderidge works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alderidge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderidge lands with a right to the head.
Oosthuizen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oosthuizen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alderidge is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Alderidge.
A short right from Alderidge on the inside.
Alderidge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alderidge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oosthuizen is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Alderidge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ranger Alderidge had his way with Francis Oosthuizen in that round.
The cut man is working on Francis Oosthuizen 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oosthuizen .

Alderidge tries to keep at a distance but Oosthuizen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge gets through Oosthuizen 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oosthuizen .
Alderidge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alderidge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oosthuizen blocks a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oosthuizen .
Alderidge takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Ranger Alderidge has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oosthuizen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosthuizen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alderidge controls his hands.
Alderidge is leaning against Oosthuizen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oosthuizen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oosthuizen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oosthuizen has a couple of punches blocked by Alderidge.
Oosthuizen blocks an uppercut.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alderidge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alderidge digs a right hand into Oosthuizen 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oosthuizen 's gas tank.
Oosthuizen has a couple of punches blocked by Alderidge.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oosthuizen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alderidge is defending well for now.
Alderidge scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oosthuizen blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hand to the body from Alderidge.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Alderidge.
Alderidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alderidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oosthuizen prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
A body shot lands from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands with a light punch inside.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the side of Oosthuizen 's head.
Alderidge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alderidge presses Oosthuizen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the side of Oosthuizen 's head.
Oosthuizen trying to land knees to the body.
Alderidge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
Alderidge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alderidge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alderidge misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Alderidge.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oosthuizen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alderidge is defending well for now.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike.
Alderidge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alderidge is leaning against Oosthuizen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a right hand.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Alderidge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oosthuizen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alderidge controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Alderidge.
Alderidge lands an elbow inside that Oosthuizen shrugs off.
Alderidge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderidge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Alderidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alderidge lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Alderidge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oosthuizen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alderidge blocks it with crossed arms.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderidge misses with some punches.
Oosthuizen misses with a knee to the head.
Alderidge lands a left hand.
Alderidge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
Alderidge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oosthuizen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oosthuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch on the inside.
Alderidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Francis Oosthuizen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ranger Alderidge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosthuizen 's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ranger Alderidge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alderidge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranger Alderidge!
Ranger Alderidge is the new lightweight champion!
Ranger Alderidge thanked the fans post fight for their support.