PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wandy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandy McSouthers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by U Know. McSouthers comes into a darkened arena with his song building. VNV Nation - Anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sandy McSouthers told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Silva
vs
McSouthers

185 cm
23
200 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

183 cm
28
201 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™
Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wandy Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sandy McSouthers!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSouthers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva moves to clinch but McSouthers breaks away
and McSouthers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but McSouthers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva wants to clinch up but McSouthers keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by McSouthers.
A swing and a miss from McSouthers.
McSouthers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. McSouthers moves away and avoids it.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at McSouthers's knee but McSouthers avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands a high kick!

It looks like Sandy McSouthers has been cut.

McSouthers instigates a clinch.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McSouthers fails to land.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McSouthers.
McSouthers misses with a short punch on the inside.
McSouthers misses with some punches.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McSouthers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
McSouthers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McSouthers has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
McSouthers misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of McSouthers backwards.
McSouthers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McSouthers working aggressively here.
McSouthers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but McSouthers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McSouthers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
McSouthers avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva pushes McSouthers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McSouthers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
McSouthers looks gassed!
A knee to the head by Silva.
McSouthers avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
McSouthers blocking some punches.
Silva pushes McSouthers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva is struggling to control the position.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but McSouthers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McSouthers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McSouthers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for McSouthers.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
McSouthers blocking some punches.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McSouthers throws a head punch that misses.
McSouthers tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing McSouthers back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva is working McSouthers over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McSouthers.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Silva.
Silva misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McSouthers misses with the head strike.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but McSouthers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva blocks a body shot from McSouthers.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McSouthers.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva lands a left hand.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McSouthers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McSouthers gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva misses with some punches.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but McSouthers won't allow it.
McSouthers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a body punch.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McSouthers.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McSouthers is defending well for now.
McSouthers cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
McSouthers misses with a hook to the ribs.
McSouthers blocks the elbow strike.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as McSouthers controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but McSouthers avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but McSouthers avoids the damage to the body.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by McSouthers.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McSouthers's elbow.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McSouthers gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
Silva digs a right hand underneath McSouthers's ribcage. McSouthers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSouthers avoids it.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but McSouthers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McSouthers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
Silva 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.
Silva pushes McSouthers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McSouthers scores with a shoulder strike.
McSouthers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
McSouthers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McSouthers has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
McSouthers cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
McSouthers blocking some punches.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
McSouthers avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
McSouthers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McSouthers lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for McSouthers.
McSouthers misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
A right hook to the body lands for McSouthers.
Silva blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McSouthers lands a nice uppercut.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McSouthers is defending well for now.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
McSouthers pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva tries a body shot but McSouthers blocks it.
McSouthers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McSouthers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Still in the clinch, McSouthers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McSouthers.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
McSouthers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McSouthers scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
McSouthers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McSouthers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to McSouthers's face.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.
McSouthers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McSouthers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McSouthers.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers scores with a shoulder strike.
McSouthers avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
McSouthers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
A right hook to the body lands for McSouthers.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a body shot in the clinch.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McSouthers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wandy Silva 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.

McSouthers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Silva closes the distance but McSouthers moves to the side
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McSouthers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

McSouthers rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva stalling in the clinch but McSouthers improves position.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
McSouthers lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McSouthers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
McSouthers gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McSouthers lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
McSouthers lands with a left to the head.
A short left from McSouthers.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McSouthers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva misses with some punches.
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.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

It looks like Wandy Silva has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a right to the head.
McSouthers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from McSouthers.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by McSouthers.
McSouthers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McSouthers gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a right to the head.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McSouthers misses with the head strike.
McSouthers avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from McSouthers fails to land.
Silva is trying to drag McSouthers to the mat but McSouthers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McSouthers is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McSouthers is working Silva over against the cage.
McSouthers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McSouthers.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers misses with the head strike.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from McSouthers - that landed with a thud.
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!
Nice body punch from McSouthers.
McSouthers gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McSouthers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
McSouthers lands a right hand.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McSouthers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
McSouthers lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
McSouthers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sandy McSouthers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McSouthers scores with a nice hook to the head.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike.
Silva misses with a body punch.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McSouthers fails to land.
McSouthers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
McSouthers cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
McSouthers pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from McSouthers - that landed with a thud.
McSouthers blocks a body shot from Silva.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McSouthers lands a body shot in the clinch.
McSouthers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McSouthers lands a right hand.
McSouthers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McSouthers.
Silva trying to stall but McSouthers improves his position.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McSouthers lands with a left to the head.
McSouthers lands with a left to the head.
McSouthers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McSouthers pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McSouthers is working Silva over against the cage.
McSouthers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McSouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
McSouthers lands a nice shot to the body.
McSouthers lands with a short shot to the head.
McSouthers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
McSouthers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McSouthers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
McSouthers has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
McSouthers presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McSouthers scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McSouthers.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but McSouthers uses good head movement to avoid it.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McSouthers lands a nice shot to the body.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McSouthers lands with a short shot to the head.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers lands with a short shot to the head.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
McSouthers throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva blocking some punches.
McSouthers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by McSouthers.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands with a right to the head.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as McSouthers controls the action.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
McSouthers throws a head punch that misses.
McSouthers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but McSouthers avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McSouthers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
McSouthers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McSouthers.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McSouthers.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McSouthers lands with a right to the head.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McSouthers's elbow.
McSouthers misses with some punches.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McSouthers.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, McSouthers scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
McSouthers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McSouthers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McSouthers scores with a nice hook to the head.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
McSouthers gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McSouthers misses with a hook from the clinch.
McSouthers pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva digs a right hand into McSouthers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McSouthers's gas tank.
McSouthers scores with a nice hook to the head.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
Good body shot from McSouthers.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands with a right to the head.
McSouthers is working Silva over against the cage.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McSouthers cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
McSouthers prevents a body shot from Silva.
McSouthers lands with a right to the head.
McSouthers presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McSouthers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McSouthers is working Silva over against the cage.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McSouthers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McSouthers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McSouthers lands an uppercut.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McSouthers's elbow.
A short left from McSouthers.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McSouthers lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandy McSouthers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McSouthers scores with a nice strike.

McSouthers has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
McSouthers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McSoutherss head.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McSouthers backwards.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by McSouthers.
McSouthers gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by McSouthers.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
McSouthers blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McSouthers pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McSouthers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McSouthers lands with a short shot to the head.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSouthers throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
McSouthers misses with a punch on the inside.
McSouthers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but McSouthers avoids the damage to the body.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
McSouthers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.
A short left from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McSouthers lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
McSouthers scores with a nice hook to the head.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
McSouthers blocks an uppercut.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
McSouthers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for McSouthers.
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!
A short right from McSouthers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McSouthers.
Still in the clinch, McSouthers scores with a nice short uppercut.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
McSouthers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
McSouthers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
McSouthers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but McSouthers uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a short shot to the head.
McSouthers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McSouthers working aggressively here.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
McSouthers lands a nice shot to the body.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
A right hook to the body lands for McSouthers.
McSouthers works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
McSouthers is working Silva over against the cage.
McSouthers lands with a left to the head.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
Silva blocking some punches.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
McSouthers swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but McSouthers avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
A short left from McSouthers.
McSouthers works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
McSouthers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
McSouthers working aggressively here.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McSouthers lands a body shot in the clinch.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McSouthers misses with a hook from the clinch.
McSouthers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
A short left from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McSouthers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSouthers lands a nice shot to the body.
McSouthers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McSouthers.
McSouthers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands a nice uppercut.
McSouthers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McSouthers's elbow.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McSouthers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McSouthers presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McSouthers blocks an uppercut.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McSouthers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McSouthers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Silva.
McSouthers lands a body shot in the clinch.
McSouthers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McSouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McSouthers - that landed with a thud.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
McSouthers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McSouthers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McSouthers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
McSouthers misses with the head strike.
McSouthers misses with a punch on the inside.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McSouthers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McSouthers managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McSouthers is working Silva over against the cage.
McSouthers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
McSouthers blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from McSouthers.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McSouthers.
A short right from McSouthers.
Nice body punch from McSouthers - that landed with a thud.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva misses with a body punch.
McSouthers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
McSouthers scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
A right hand to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from McSouthers - that landed with a thud.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McSouthers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by McSouthers.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McSouthers misses with some punches.
McSouthers lands a right hand.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McSouthers fails to land.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from McSouthers.
McSouthers takes a shot to the head.
McSouthers throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
McSouthers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McSouthers lands a nice uppercut.
Silva blocking some punches.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McSouthers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McSouthers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
A right hand to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McSouthers lands an uppercut.
McSouthers pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McSouthers is working Silva over against the cage.
McSouthers pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McSouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McSouthers managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as McSouthers controls his hands.
McSouthers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandy McSouthers really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McSouthers tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McSouthers slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and McSouthers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from McSouthers does no damage.
McSouthers lands a nice looking body shot.
Wandy Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McSouthers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from McSouthers - that landed with a thud.
McSouthers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but McSouthers avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva misses with some punches.
McSouthers blocks the elbow strike.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McSouthers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McSouthers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McSouthers scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
A right hook to the body lands for McSouthers.
McSouthers lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but McSouthers avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
McSouthers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McSouthers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McSouthers presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McSouthers pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McSouthers managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McSouthers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for McSouthers.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
A right handed body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McSouthers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McSouthers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva tries to work over McSouthers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McSouthers presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands an uppercut.
McSouthers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McSouthers lands with a right to the head.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Good body shot from McSouthers.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from McSouthers.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McSouthers is defending well for now.
McSouthers is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McSouthers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McSouthers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
McSouthers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McSouthers scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
A short right from McSouthers.
A shot in the inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McSouthers pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McSouthers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by McSouthers.
McSouthers is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McSouthers.
McSouthers scores with a shoulder strike.
McSouthers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva trying to stall but McSouthers improves his position.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
McSouthers scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers is working Silva over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McSouthers.
McSouthers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
McSouthers scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McSouthers.
McSouthers avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McSouthers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McSouthers pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.
McSouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but McSouthers gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
McSouthers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from McSouthers.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McSouthers pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McSouthers lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from McSouthers.
McSouthers is working Silva over against the cage.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSouthers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McSouthers scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McSouthers - that landed with a thud.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McSouthers lands a nice uppercut.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
McSouthers pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McSouthers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
McSouthers misses with a punch on the inside.
McSouthers managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
McSouthers lands a body shot in the clinch.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McSouthers.
McSouthers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from McSouthers.
McSouthers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
McSouthers is working Silva over against the cage.
McSouthers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
McSouthers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but McSouthers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a right to the head.
McSouthers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McSouthers.
Silva tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
McSouthers lands with a short shot to the head.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by McSouthers.
McSouthers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McSouthers managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers scores with a shoulder strike.
McSouthers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
McSouthers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from McSouthers fails to land.
McSouthers works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
McSouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McSouthers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McSouthers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
McSouthers is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McSouthers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McSouthers gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandy McSouthers dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McSouthers gets the takedown into side control.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva tries to escape but McSouthers is in control.
McSouthers trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to escape the position but McSouthers is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Wandy Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McSouthers.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McSouthers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
McSouthers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.

That's two 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.
McSouthers scores with a punch to the head.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McSouthers throws a good cross that connects.
McSouthers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silva misses with a right hand
letting McSouthers counter with a right hand.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but McSouthers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wandy Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McSouthers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McSouthers counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and McSouthers counters with a lovely straight right hand!

McSouthers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
McSouthers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A knee to the head by Silva.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McSouthers.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
McSouthers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McSouthers.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by McSouthers.
A short right from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a nice shot to the body.
McSouthers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from McSouthers.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from McSouthers - that landed with a thud.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from McSouthers - that landed with a thud.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but McSouthers avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
McSouthers lands a right hand.
McSouthers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McSouthers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McSouthers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McSouthers scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
McSouthers pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McSouthers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from McSouthers.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands a body shot in the clinch.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from McSouthers.
McSouthers working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
McSouthers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McSouthers lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McSouthers lands a nice uppercut.
Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McSouthers is working Silva over against the cage.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva blocking some punches.
McSouthers blocks an uppercut.
McSouthers throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McSouthers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from McSouthers.
A short left from McSouthers.
McSouthers swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
McSouthers avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
McSouthers is working Silva over against the cage.
McSouthers misses with a punch on the inside.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as McSouthers controls his hands.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from McSouthers.
Good body shot from McSouthers.
Sandy McSouthers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva 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.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
McSouthers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McSouthers misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
McSouthers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McSouthers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSouthers blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, McSouthers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
McSouthers is working Silva over against the cage.
McSouthers throws a head punch that misses.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. McSouthers won't want to take too many of those.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McSouthers as Silva tries to tie him up.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
McSouthers lands an uppercut.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as McSouthers controls the action.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McSouthers's elbow.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as McSouthers controls the action.
Silva 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.
Silva misses with some punches.
McSouthers scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by McSouthers.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
McSouthers blocking some punches.
Wandy Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from McSouthers.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sandy McSouthers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McSouthers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 43:50
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 43:50
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 43:49

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