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Round 1

Women’s strawweights kick off festivities in South Africa, as Mugo
(5-2-1, 0-0 PFL) toes the line against Kiiza (3-1, 0-0 PFL) to open
the event. Ferdinand Basson draws the officiating assignment. Kiiza
refuses to touch gloves, and they get to work. Kiiza throws in
combination, both with kicks and punches, but fails to control
distance. Mugo clinches and secures a takedown, moving immediately
to the back. Kiiza rolls but winds up in full mount. She sweeps
into top position and drops ground-and-pound, mostly right hands.
Mugo sets off a scramble and maneuvers into full mount once more.
She transitions to the back. Absolutely frenetic pace here. Mugo
flirts with a face crank and moves to full mount. They scramble to
their feet. Mugo clinches and secured a body lock. They trade
punches at close range while jockeying for position. Ninety seconds
to go. Mugo pins her counterpart to the fence and unleashes a few
left hands before they separate. Kiiza connects with a spinning
backfist and backs it up with punches from both hands. Mugo
clinches and shoots a series of knees to the body. Another takedown
for Mugo, who lands in half guard and climbs to full mount. Kiiza
explodes into another sweep in the waning seconds.

Sherdog Scores

Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Kiiza
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Mugo
Mike Pendleton scores the round: 10-9 Mugo

Round 2

Off they go for Round 2. They trade in the center of the cage. Mugo
close the distance and clinches. She secures a brief takedown but
cannot control Kiiza on the ground. Mugo gets another takedown and
mounts, only to get swept again. Kiiza snatches a headlock and
lands a series of right hands to the head. Mugo scrambles to the
back, mounts and gets reversed. Kiiza sets up in full guard. Mugo
scrambles into full mount and widens her hips. She rolls for an
armbar but loses position. She makes another pass at an armbar,
this one much closer, but fails to procure the submission. Kiiza
settles in full guard with roughly 90 seconds to go. She hammers
away with left hands, encouraged by her cornermen nearby. Mugo
sweeps into full mount and drops punches. Kiiza bucks but cannot
free herself. More punches from Mugo, who mixes in elbows and
hammerfists. She closes with a burst of punches.

Sherdog Scores

Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Mugo
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Mugo
Mike Pendleton scores the round: 10-9 Mugo

Round 3

Anyone’s fight at the start of the third round. Strong leg kick
from Kiiza. Mugo counters a wild spinning backfist with a powerful
right hook. She lands a succession of follow-up shots and drives
Kiiza to the ground, where she unleashes more punches. Mugo in side
control. She grinds away with elbows. Kiiza seems to be fading.
Mugo thinks about mount, nearly gets reversed and settles back into
side control. Hammerfists to the body mixed in with elbows to the
head. Mugo transitions to the back and hunts the choke before
slipping back to side control. Midway through the final round. Mugo
lands hammerfists to the face and continues to control her
opponent. Kiiza claims full guard but continues to eat punishment.
She kicks off Mungo and gets to her feet. Mugo clinches. Ninety
seconds on the clock. Mugo completes a takedown and climbs to
mount, withstands a scramble and takes a break. She drops punches
with both hands but gets reversed. Kiiza in top position with 10
seconds to go. Time runs out.

Sherdog Scores

Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Mugo (29-28 Mugo)
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Mugo (30-27 Mugo)
Mike Pendleton scores the round: 10-9 Mugo (30-27 Mugo)

The Official Result

Felista Mugo def. Annet Kiiza—Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27,
30-26)

Round 1

Bantamweights are next to the stage, where Van Tonder (7-3, 0-1
PFL) collides with Tshitamba (6-5, 0-1 PFL) at 135 pounds. Rich
Mitchell administers the law and order. They greet each other with
a customary glove touch. Tshitamba commands the center and delivers
a hard low kick. Van Tonder circles on the outside. He lands a leg
kick of his own. Tshitamba answers with a body kick, then connects
with a one-two. Heavy body kick from Tshitamba. He follows a front
kick with a leg kick, then mixes in a jab. Front kick to the body
from Van Tonder. Tshitamba cuts off a takedown attempt and clinches
along the fence. Midway through the first round. Tshitamba shoots a
few knees to the body, then successfully defends a takedown.
Tshitamba lands an elbow and breaks into open space. He stomps the
thigh and flicks out his jab. Eye poke from Tshitamba gives Van
Tonder a respite and offers him a chance to reset. Mitchell issues
the warning and restarts them. Tshitamba far busier here. He
counters a leg kick with a one-two. Tshitamba follows a left hook
with a body kick, then a side kick to the solar plexus.

Sherdog Scores

Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Tshitamba
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Tshitamba
Mike Pendleton scores the round: 10-9 Tshitamba

Round 2

Van Tonder needs to switch gears if he wants to keep this
competitive. Tshitamba steps forward, jabs and connects with a
one-two. Van Tonder returns fire. No discernible advantage gained.
Front kick to the body from Tshitamba, followed by another. Van
Tonder counters a leg kick with a right hand over the top.
Tshitamba continues to attack the lead leg. Sharp jab from
Tshitamba followed by a body kick. Van Tonder goes nowhere with a
takedown attempt. Tshitamba lets his hands go and pins his opponent
to the fence. Van Tonder secures a takedown and hunts a guillotine.
Tshitamba gets back to his feet and starts swinging with both
hands. Leg kick from Tshitamba. Ninety seconds to go. Tshitamba
steps into a straight left. Van Tonder circles to the center of the
cage and dodges a left hook. Tshitamba upping the pressure late in
the round, retreats and jabs the body. Mult-strike volley from
Tshitamba. Van Tonder tries to fire back but finds only open
air.

Sherdog Scores

Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Tshitamba
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Tshitamba
Mike Pendleton scores the round: 10-9 Tshitamba

Round 3

Tshitamba seems to have a commanding lead entering the third round.
He shows no signs of playing it safe, though. He steps forward with
a body kick and eats one in returns. Van Tonder fails on a takedown
attempt and absorbs a series of power punches as a result.
Tshitamba clinches and lands punches and elbows upstairs. They
jockey for position along the fence. Tshitamba leans on Van Tonder,
forcing him to carry his weight. Fatigue a real issue for Van
Tonder. Mitchell warns them for inaction. Midway through the round.
Tshitamba fires knees to the legs and maneuvers behind his
opponent. More knees to the legs from Tshitamba. He then shoots one
to the head. Van Tonder rolls into a kimura and takes top position.
Tshitamba remains seated and reverses with a minute left on the
clock. Might be the last gasp for Van Tonder. Tshitamba drops
elbows and punches. Van Tonder hunts another kimura but goes
nowhere. Tshitamba postures, maintains position and bleeds the
remaining time off the clock.

Sherdog Scores

Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Tshitamba (30-27 Tshitamba)
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Tshitamba (30-27 Tshitamba)
Mike Pendleton scores the round: 10-9 Tshitamba (30-27
Tshitamba)

The Official Result

Asiashu Tshitamba def. Shannon Van Tonder—Unanimous Decision
(30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Round 1

They keep the undercard line moving with a featherweight tilt
pitting Lubaya (9-2, 0-1 PFL) against Yemba (5-1, 0-1 PFL) at 145
pounds. Bobby Karriginidis steps in as the third man in the cage.
Lubaya active with kicks at the start. He works his way into the
clinch behind a near-trip and presses Yemba to the fence before
securing a takedown. Yemba gets to his feet without much trouble,
clinches and lands a few knees. Beautiful foot sweep from Lubaya.
Again, Yemba rises to his feet. Lubaya connects with an elbow over
the top as the jockey in the clinch. Midway through the first
round. Lubaya executes a throw and lands in top position. He stands
and whiffs on a right hand, allowing Yemba to return to a standing
position. Lubaya connects with a few left hands. Back they go to
the clinch. Ninety seconds left. Lubaya separates and delivers a
low kick, then another. Yemba answers with a jab, only to eat
another leg kick. He snatches the Thai clinch and scores with a
knee up the middle. Lubaya clinches with time running down. They
trade knees before the bell sounds.

Sherdog Scores

Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Lubaya
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Lubaya
Mike Pendleton scores the round: 10-9 Lubaya

Round 2

They meet in the middle and trade. Yemba lands a low kick and
evades the return fire. Lubaya operating at a slower pace and
missing on the majority of his punches. Leg kick from Yemba. Lubaya
connects with a right hook and a low kick. Yemba answers with an
inside leg kick. Low kick from Lubaya. Not much rhythm from either
man. Yemba lands a knee from the clinch and separates. Lubaya
counters with a pair of rights, then swings and misses on a left
hook. He lands a knee to the body. Two minutes to go. Front kick to
the body from Yemba, followed by a few leg kicks. Lubaya responds
with an inside leg kick. They trade jabs. Yemba mixes in a jab and
a few knees to the body, followed by a leg kick. He snaps back
Lubaya’s head with a left hand. Inside leg kick from Yemba. They
clinch as the round closes.

Sherdog Scores

Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Yemba
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Yemba
Mike Pendleton scores the round: 10-9 Yemba