PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Kapaldi (ranked 228 p4p, 23 weight class) and Noob Saibot (ranked 324 p4p, 33 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kapaldi
vs
Saibot

158 cm
34
155 lbs
25 - 7 - 1

168 cm
40
146 lbs
37 - 14 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Kapaldi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapaldi is looking to chop away at Saibot's legs.
Kapaldi scores with a body shot.
Saibot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kapaldi blocks a jab.
Kapaldi slips under a jab from Saibot.
Kapaldi is looking to counter punch.
Kapaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kapaldi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapaldi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kapaldi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saibot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kapaldi staying out of range there.
Saibot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saibot slips under a jab.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saibot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Saibot with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot lands a lovely overhand right.
Kapaldi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapaldi slips under a jab.
Kapaldi throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Kapaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saibot goes for a double leg but Kapaldi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kapaldi continues to drive forward.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi misses the jab.
Kapaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Kapaldi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saibot doesn't seem phased though.
Saibot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot throws the left hand but Kapaldi avoids the punch easily.
Kapaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pedro Kapaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Kapaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kapaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Saibot. Beautiful body shot.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Kapaldi is out of range.
Kapaldi looks to throw a body kick
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Kapaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kapaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kapaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kapaldi misses with a wild body shot.

Saibot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kapaldi is trying to defend but Saibot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saibot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kapaldi's head.
Saibot thows a huge punch but Kapaldi dodges it nicely.
Saibot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kapaldi's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kapaldi is looking to improve his position.
Saibot is trying to control the action in half guard but Kapaldi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saibot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kapaldi has hold of Saibot's hands but Saibot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
My spies in Phoenix Fight Team inform me that Saibot has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saibot wants to free his trapped foot but Kapaldi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saibot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saibot misses with a head shot. Kapaldi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Saibot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kapaldi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saibot trying to control but Kapaldi is working from the bottom.
Saibot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kapaldi managing to control the position.
Saibot throws a big elbow that misses.
Saibot trying to control but Kapaldi is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Saibot lands with a shot to the body.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kapaldi misses with a wild body shot.

Saibot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kapaldi is trying to defend but Saibot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saibot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saibot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saibot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saibot throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kapaldi to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kapaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saibot is looking to work some ground and pound but Kapaldi has wrist control.
Kapaldi keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Saibot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saibot pushing down on Kapaldi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saibot with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saibot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kapaldi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saibot working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saibot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kapaldi defending well though.
Saibot working Kapaldi over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saibot thows a huge punch but Kapaldi dodges it nicely.
Saibot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kapaldi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saibot with the ground and pound but Kapaldi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kapaldi keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saibot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kapaldi is keeping the position for now.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses.
Saibot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Kapaldi gets caught flat footed, as Saibot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Kapaldi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Saibot presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saibot.
Kapaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Kapaldi lands with a left to the head.
Kapaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saibot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Kapaldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kapaldi throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kapaldi.

Kapaldi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Saibot is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kapaldi to the mat. Kapaldi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Saibot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saibot trying to control but Kapaldi is working from the bottom.
Saibot throws an elbow that misses. Kapaldi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saibot's guard. Nice move by Kapaldi!

Kapaldi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saibot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saibot is pulling down on Kapaldi's head. It's preventing any offense from Kapaldi, at least for the moment.
Kapaldi preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kapaldi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kapaldi moves forwards but Saibot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kapaldi connects with a body shot.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Kapaldi's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kapaldi misses the target.
Kapaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Kapaldi.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Kapaldi blocks a jab.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi jabs Saibot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saibot throws a hook but Kapaldi blocks it.
Saibot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Kapaldi ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Saibot misses.
It appears Kapaldi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Saibot lands with a good body shot.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Kapaldi moves away and avoids it.
Kapaldi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kapaldi there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot swings for the body but Kapaldi moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi connects with a crisp jab.
Saibot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pedro Kapaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapaldi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kapaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Saibot throws a solid leg kick but Kapaldi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saibot.
Saibot takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapaldi throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
A big right from Saibot misses.
Kapaldi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saibot thuds his right hand into Kapaldi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saibot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kapaldi walks into a stiff left hand from Saibot.
Saibot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Kapaldi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kapaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot shoots in and drives through. Kapaldi sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kapaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws a wild body kick that Saibot sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Kapaldi tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saibot scores with a shot to the body.
Kapaldi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kapaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kapaldi.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Kapaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kapaldi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kapaldi moves away.
Kapaldi cracks the inside of Saibot's front leg.
Saibot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kapaldi blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Kapaldi misses its target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saibot.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Kapaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saibot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kapaldi under the eye.
Saibot blocks the body kick.
Saibot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kapaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kapaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kapaldi is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kapaldi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saibot is out of range and Kapaldi settles back down.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Kapaldi saw that one coming.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kapaldi. Saibot shrugs it off though.
Saibot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throwing a counter right hand but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Kapaldi misses with a hook to the body
and Saibot counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot blocks a low kick nicely.
Kapaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
A little feinted left hand from Kapaldi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kapaldi circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Kapaldi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Saibot finds it's way through Kapaldi's defenses.
Kapaldi throws a lazy uppercut
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saibot connects with a single shot there.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapaldi is just out of range.
Kapaldi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saibot's calf.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kapaldi throws a low kick but Saibot moves out of range easily.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Kapaldi moved out of range.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saibot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Kapaldi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Noob Saibot just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kapaldi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters circling a little - Kapaldi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kapaldi tries to land a front kick but Saibot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saibot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kapaldi tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Kapaldi.
Nice straight punches there by Saibot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saibot.
Kapaldi misses with an uppercut
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Kapaldi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saibot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kapaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kapaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Saibot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saibot tests Kapaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi works Saibot's body with a nice hook.
Kapaldi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saibot.
Saibot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saibot lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Kapaldi.
Saibot swings for the body but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi walks into a stiff left hand from Saibot.
Saibot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kapaldi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kapaldi scores with a leg kick.
Saibot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Kapaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapaldi.
Saibot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kapaldi on the side of the head.
Kapaldi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Kapaldi throws a lazy uppercut

and Saibot counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Kapaldi keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saibot preventing the sweep.
Saibot advances position into side control!
Kapaldi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kapaldi parries the strikes from Saibot easily there. Saibot is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kapaldi to escape.
Kapaldi can't do much from the bottom here.
Saibot throws a strike aimed at the side of Kapaldi's head but Kapaldi avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kapaldi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kapaldi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Saibot has a hand on Kapaldi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kapaldi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Saibot is looking to improve his position but Kapaldi isn't that keen on the idea.
Kapaldi avoids the attempt from Saibot to control.
Kapaldi blocks Saibot's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot wants to hold on but Kapaldi pushes him away.
Kapaldi controlling the pace for now.
Saibot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saibot tries to hold on but Kapaldi postures up.
Saibot is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kapaldi moves away.
A head kick misses from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saibot.
Saibot throws a hook but Kapaldi blocks it.
Kapaldi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapaldi misses with a body kick.
Kapaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Kapaldi throws an overhand right that lands on Saibot's shoulder, as Saibot tries to avoid the shot.
Kapaldi tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Kapaldi misses the jab.
Kapaldi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kapaldi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saibot misses with a low kick.
Kapaldi lands a really nice looking cross but Saibot seems unphased.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kapaldi moves away.
Kapaldi jabs Saibot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saibot throws a hook but Kapaldi avoids it easily.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kapaldi manages to avoid it.
Saibot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kapaldi is fending him off so far but Saibot persists. Nope, Kapaldi circles away and we're back to standing.
Kapaldi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saibot throws a leg kick
and Kapaldi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Saibot really felt that one!
Saibot swings for the body but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saibot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kapaldi scrambles back to his feet.
Saibot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saibot scores with a sloppy right hand. Kapaldi should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kapaldi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kapaldi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saibot has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kapaldi.
Saibot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Kapaldi. That snapped Saibot's head back.
Saibot throws a body punch but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Saibot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Noob Saibot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saibot scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Saibot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kapaldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saibot darts in looking for a takedown but Kapaldi gets double underhooks and turns Saibot into the cage.
Kapaldi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kapaldi throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
Kapaldi jabs at Saibot's body.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi throws a quick counter head kick but Saibot was just out of range.
Saibot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Saibot looking to score a takedown here. Kapaldi is defending well but Saibot drives through and ends up in Kapaldi's guard.
Saibot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Saibot 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.
Saibot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saibot trying to control but Kapaldi is working from the bottom.
Saibot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Saibot.
Kapaldi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saibot controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kapaldi throws the left hand but Saibot avoids the punch easily.
Kapaldi lands with an uppercut that bounces Saibot off the cage and back into range.
Pedro Kapaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kapaldi throws a leg kick that misses.
Kapaldi swings widly with a right hand
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Saibot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Noob Saibot.
I've got Saibot winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot is the new featherweight champion!
Noob Saibot thanked the fans post fight for their support.