PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sandy McSouthers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McSouthers comes to the cage accompanied by VNV Nation - Anthem. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

McSouthers
vs
Tjitsteuvfehl

183 cm
29
201 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

182 cm
22
190 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sandy McSouthers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tjitsteuvfehl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

McSouthers darts in and clinches Tjitsteuvfehl up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
McSouthers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tjitsteuvfehls head.
Tjitsteuvfehl blocking some punches.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from McSouthers - that landed with a thud.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries for a takedown but McSouthers manages to get underhooks.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to land knees to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McSouthers walks away with a smile on his face. Tjitsteuvfehl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McSouthers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a straight right hand.
Tjitsteuvfehl's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tjitsteuvfehl duly obliges.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a straight right.
McSouthers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tjitsteuvfehl as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tjitsteuvfehl closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl landing knees to the head.

It looks like Sandy McSouthers has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McSouthers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tjitsteuvfehl slows down the pace here.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to stall.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
McSouthers has a couple of punches blocked by Tjitsteuvfehl.
A short uppercut from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to stall.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with some punches.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers avoiding damage as Tjitsteuvfehl throws knees to the body.
McSouthers lands with a short shot to the head.
McSouthers throws a punch but it's blocked by Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.

Tjitsteuvfehl pulls McSouthers into guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tjitsteuvfehl looks gassed!
McSouthers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to hit a switch here but McSouthers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tjitsteuvfehl there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tjitsteuvfehl is desperately trying to improve his position but McSouthers has a good base and remains in mount.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to hold on but McSouthers postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tjitsteuvfehl bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McSouthers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control from the top but McSouthers keeps moving.
Tjitsteuvfehl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McSouthers is keeping the position for now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control but McSouthers is working from the bottom.

Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McSouthers fails with the takedown

and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandy McSouthers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tjitsteuvfehl lands strikes from half guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl throwing shots but McSouthers is blocking nicely.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Tjitsteuvfehl is working for a kimura but McSouthers is defending it quite comfortably.
Tjitsteuvfehl working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McSouthers's thigh. McSouthers counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control but McSouthers is working from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl throwing strikes from guard but McSouthers blocks nicely.
McSouthers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tjitsteuvfehl is one step ahead there.
McSouthers being controlled here, momentarily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tjitsteuvfehl's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McSouthers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McSouthers misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a single leg into guard. McSouthers didn't expect that.
Tjitsteuvfehl slips nicely into half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl not doing much here.
Tjitsteuvfehl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tjitsteuvfehl moves nicely into side control.
McSouthers prevents Tjitsteuvfehl from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sandy McSouthers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McSouthers misses with a takedown attempt
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McSouthers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tjitsteuvfehl throws out the jab.

McSouthers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tjitsteuvfehl did well to prevent McSouthers getting side control.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to control McSouthers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tjitsteuvfehl avoid being mounted?
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking for a sweep. McSouthers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tjitsteuvfehl slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking for a sweep. Not yet Tjitsteuvfehl, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to hit a scissor sweep but McSouthers is one step ahead there.

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

Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Tjitsteuvfehl moves into the clinch.
McSouthers managing to block the knees to the body from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tjitsteuvfehl's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
Nice body punch from McSouthers.
A nice left hand lands by McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
McSouthers scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
Tjitsteuvfehl is breathing heavily.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tjitsteuvfehl stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McSouthers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McSouthers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McSouthers is working Tjitsteuvfehl over against the cage.
McSouthers is leaning against Tjitsteuvfehl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McSouthers pushes Tjitsteuvfehl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McSouthers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tjitsteuvfehls head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Tjitsteuvfehl's ribcage. Tjitsteuvfehl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McSouthers pushes Tjitsteuvfehl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from McSouthers.
A short uppercut from McSouthers.
A short uppercut from McSouthers.
Nice body punch from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl goes for a takedown in the clinch but McSouthers prevents it.
Sandy McSouthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, McSouthers scores with a nice short uppercut.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
McSouthers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McSouthers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McSouthers blocks a body shot from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl missing with knees to the body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from McSouthers.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Tjitsteuvfehl's ribcage. Tjitsteuvfehl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tjitsteuvfehl.
Sandy McSouthers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McSouthers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
McSouthers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to stall.
Tjitsteuvfehl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
McSouthers gets through Tjitsteuvfehl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Tjitsteuvfehl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McSouthers gets through Tjitsteuvfehl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, McSouthers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, McSouthers scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McSouthers.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tjitsteuvfehl.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McSouthers gets through Tjitsteuvfehl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from McSouthers.
A head punch on the inside from Tjitsteuvfehl fails to land.
McSouthers works on Tjitsteuvfehl's body with a couple of short punches.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with the head strike.
McSouthers lands an uppercut.
McSouthers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
A short uppercut from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands an uppercut.
Tjitsteuvfehl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Tjitsteuvfehl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tjitsteuvfehl's gas tank.
McSouthers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
McSouthers works on Tjitsteuvfehl's body with a couple of short punches.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to drag McSouthers to the mat but McSouthers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McSouthers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tjitsteuvfehls head.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers scores with a shot to the side of Tjitsteuvfehl's head.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McSouthers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to throw knees to the head but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
McSouthers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tjitsteuvfehl or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes a shot to the head.
McSouthers gets through Tjitsteuvfehl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Tjitsteuvfehl's ribcage. Tjitsteuvfehl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a nice shot to the body.
McSouthers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tjitsteuvfehl or not.
Tjitsteuvfehl is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control the position but instead, McSouthers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tjitsteuvfehl into the cage.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from McSouthers.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
McSouthers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McSouthers gets through Tjitsteuvfehl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
Tjitsteuvfehl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McSouthers is defending well for now.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pull guard but McSouthers holds him up against the cage and eventually Tjitsteuvfehl drops back down to his feet.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSouthers avoids it.
McSouthers presses Tjitsteuvfehl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
McSouthers lands a nice shot to the body.
McSouthers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandy McSouthers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sandy McSouthers's cut.
That's time! McSouthers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McSouthers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tjitsteuvfehl defends it nicely.
Sandy McSouthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McSouthers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tjitsteuvfehl.
A swing and a miss from Tjitsteuvfehl.
McSouthers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSouthers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a nice double leg into side control. McSouthers won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandy McSouthers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control but McSouthers is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tjitsteuvfehl controlling from side mount.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to control but instead McSouthers has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McSouthers reverses the position - he's now on top in Tjitsteuvfehl's guard.
McSouthers trying to control but Tjitsteuvfehl is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to keep a closed guard but McSouthers is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McSouthers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Tjitsteuvfehl misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Tjitsteuvfehl forces McSouthers back against the cage and clinches.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tjitsteuvfehl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McSouthers throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for McSouthers.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Tjitsteuvfehl's ribcage. Tjitsteuvfehl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tjitsteuvfehl blocking some punches.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McSouthers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McSouthers swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
McSouthers lands with a right to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land knees in the clinch but McSouthers avoids the damage to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSouthers blocks it with crossed arms.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McSouthers presses Tjitsteuvfehl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
McSouthers lands with a left to the head.
McSouthers lands a nice shot to the body.
McSouthers lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
McSouthers is leaning against Tjitsteuvfehl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McSouthers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
McSouthers works on Tjitsteuvfehl's body with a couple of short punches.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
McSouthers lands a body shot.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSouthers presses Tjitsteuvfehl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McSouthers works on Tjitsteuvfehl's body with a couple of short punches.
McSouthers is working Tjitsteuvfehl over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tjitsteuvfehl or not.
A short uppercut from McSouthers.
McSouthers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tjitsteuvfehl can do to turn this around?
McSouthers lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
A short uppercut from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike.
McSouthers lands a nice shot to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McSouthers's elbow.
McSouthers is leaning against Tjitsteuvfehl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McSouthers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McSouthers walks away with a smile on his face. Tjitsteuvfehl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl stuffs the takedown.
Tjitsteuvfehl avoids the body shot from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl stuffs the takedown attempt from McSouthers. McSouthers gets slowly back to his feet.
McSouthers with a poor takedown
and McSouthers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McSouthers moves away from the strike by Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McSouthers's head backwards.

Tjitsteuvfehl instigates a clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McSouthers tries to work over Tjitsteuvfehl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McSouthers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tjitsteuvfehl's elbow.
Tjitsteuvfehl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McSouthers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land knees in the clinch but McSouthers avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to slow down the pace here.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSouthers blocks it with crossed arms.
McSouthers lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.
Tjitsteuvfehl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McSouthers lands with a short shot to the head.
McSouthers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McSouthers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Tjitsteuvfehl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tjitsteuvfehl's gas tank.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McSouthers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tjitsteuvfehls head.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to stall but McSouthers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McSouthers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
McSouthers throws a head punch that misses.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pull guard but McSouthers holds him up against the cage and eventually Tjitsteuvfehl drops back down to his feet.
Tjitsteuvfehl is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes a shot to the head.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from McSouthers.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McSouthers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tjitsteuvfehl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSouthers blocks it with crossed arms.
McSouthers pushes Tjitsteuvfehl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandy McSouthers clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sandy McSouthers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McSouthers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking for a sweep. Not yet Tjitsteuvfehl, not yet.
Tjitsteuvfehl bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McSouthers's guard.
McSouthers seems keen to control Tjitsteuvfehl's posture.
Tjitsteuvfehl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McSouthers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl passes McSouthers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSouthers gets back to full guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control from the top but McSouthers keeps moving.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tjitsteuvfehl passes McSouthers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control from half guard but McSouthers is working away.
Tjitsteuvfehl stalling away here and it's allowed McSouthers to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to lay and pray for a moment but McSouthers keeps working.
McSouthers scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tjitsteuvfehl manages to mount him!
Tjitsteuvfehl controlling from mount.
Tjitsteuvfehl with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to control but McSouthers wriggling away.
McSouthers avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to control but McSouthers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns McSouthers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl has got the better of the ground game so far.
McSouthers is squirming around, avoiding Tjitsteuvfehl's attempts to control the action.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control but McSouthers has made it back to half guard. Nice work.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl not doing much here.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to pass to mount but McSouthers is defending the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl is keen to just control but McSouthers is a slippery customer.
McSouthers tries to get to full guard but Tjitsteuvfehl has control of the leg.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Tjitsteuvfehl has managed to clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pull guard but McSouthers won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Tjitsteuvfehl.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A short uppercut from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSouthers blocks it with crossed arms.
McSouthers cracks Tjitsteuvfehl with a nice body shot.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McSouthers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
Tjitsteuvfehl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McSouthers smiles and moves away.
Sandy McSouthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl.
McSouthers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McSouthers misses with a takedown attempt
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tjitsteuvfehl slips a straight right by McSouthers.
McSouthers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tjitsteuvfehl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tjitsteuvfehl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and McSouthers counters with a single leg into guard. Tjitsteuvfehl didn't expect that.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tjitsteuvfehl working a defensive guard but McSouthers passes into half guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tjitsteuvfehl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sandy McSouthers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sandy McSouthers's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice defenses there by Tjitsteuvfehl.
McSouthers with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tjitsteuvfehl decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McSouthers's guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl is pushing down on McSouthers's leg trying to pass to half guard. McSouthers is fighting to maintain full guard but Tjitsteuvfehl has managed to sneak the leg through.
McSouthers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McSouthers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tjitsteuvfehl throwing shots but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
Tjitsteuvfehl has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws some wild stikes that McSouthers manages to avoid easily.
Tjitsteuvfehl controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Tjitsteuvfehl has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to control but McSouthers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl content just to control the position here.
McSouthers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl thowing shots but they're missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McSouthers because Tjitsteuvfehl loaded up on that one.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control the pace but McSouthers is squirming around nicely.
Tjitsteuvfehl scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McSouthers?
McSouthers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control the pace but McSouthers is squirming around nicely.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to ground and pound but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control the pace but McSouthers is squirming around nicely.
Tjitsteuvfehl throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tjitsteuvfehl lands a heavy elbow.
Tjitsteuvfehl putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tjitsteuvfehl scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to finish McSouthers with some ground and pound. This is bad for McSouthers!
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to control but McSouthers wriggling away.
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandy McSouthers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl controlling from mount.
Tjitsteuvfehl can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McSouthers is looking to escape.
Tjitsteuvfehl controlling from mount.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control the pace but McSouthers is squirming around nicely.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McSouthers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McSouthers throws a body punch but Tjitsteuvfehl moves out of range.
McSouthers slips under a jab.
Tjitsteuvfehl slaps away a takedown attempt from McSouthers, before circling back to the center of the mat.

McSouthers has closed the distance and engaged Tjitsteuvfehl in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tjitsteuvfehl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl with an attempt at a knee that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McSouthers 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 48:46
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 47:47

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