Round 1 Dubandlela throws a push kick. "Philly Phanatic" shucks it and strikes with a overhand that crashes into Thys Dubandlelas nose.
Both fighters begin to exchange "Philly Phanatic" catches Thys Dubandlela with an eye poke. The referee calls time and lets Thys Dubandlela gather himself. Thys Dubandlela says he is ok and the fight continues. Thys Dubandlela hits an uppercut to the head of "Philly Phanatic" followed by a hard hook. Dubandlela takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
Round 2 Soroush hits an uppercut to the head of Thys followed by a hard hook. Dubandlela throws a flurry connecting with the final punch. Kazmi is rocked and stumbles to the ground but quickly shakes it off. Soroush connects with jab cross combination. Round 2 comes to a close.
Round 3 Kazmi is on the receiving end of a good punching combination from Dubandlela. Soroush connects with a hard punch making Thys Dubandlela bring him in to a tight clinch. Soroush drops to a knee and attempts a takedown from the clinch. Thys Dubandlela sets a guillotine choke but Soroush slips out at the last moment. Soroush is now caught in guard. Dubandlela works to the butterfly guard. "Philly Phanatic" tries to throw a punch but is off balance and Dubandlela shoots up to a standing position. Kazmi throws a flurry connecting with the final punch. Thys is rocked and stumbles to the ground but quickly shakes it off. Soroush Kazmi eats a jab,jab, then a hook from Dubandlela. Thys lands a stiff jab and inside-leg kick. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
Round 4 Soroush dives in for a takedown but the momentum of the attempt ends in a scramble back to their feet. Thys Dubandlela winds up a heavy straight but is countered by a hard counter knee to the body. Thys attempts a lazy shot, which "Philly Phanatic" sprawls, eventually taking Thys back. Giving up his back, Dubandlela panics and gives up mount instead. Soroush Kazmi throws some outside strikes at Dubandlela. Thys Dubandlela gives his back up trying to escape the mount. Round 4 is finished.
Round 5 The fighters circle one another hopping in and out trying to find their range. "Philly Phanatic" stuffs a shot from Thys Dubandlela and hits him with a hard hook to the temple and pushes him to take his guard. Kazmi attempts to set in a hammer lock from being caught in the guard. Thys Dubandlela slips out of it at the last moment. An heel strike attempt is dodged by Kazmi and he traps Thyss extended leg to move to half guard. Dubandlela holds the head of "Philly Phanatic" close to avoid shots. "Philly Phanatic" slams shots to his opponents ribs and throws hard elbows to the thighs. Kazmi tries to pull his leg out of half guard, but no luck. Soroush tries to pull his leg out of half guard, but no luck. The bell signals the end of round 5.
Soroush "Philly Phanatic" Kazmi wins by Split Decision
