PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Penkosip Bizihwaile (ranked 192 p4p, 193 weight class) and Gen Tenryu (ranked 26 p4p, 27 weight class). Tenryu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. piri & tommy - on & on kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Penkosip Bizihwaile has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bizihwaile
vs
Tenryu

184 cm
37
191
26 - 21 - 0

182 cm
30
189
20 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Northern Zombie

Brooklyn Apothecary
Brooklyn Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Penkosip Bizihwaile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gen Tenryu!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaile misses with a head kick.
Tenryu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bizihwaile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Tenryu gets tackled into the cage by Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile maintains the clinch.
Tenryu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bizihwaile up against the cage.
Tenryu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bizihwaile lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Bizihwaile breaks from the clinch.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Bizihwaile's head coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Bizihwaile has Tenryu up against the cage in a clinch.

Bizihwaile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tenryu misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaile swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tenryu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Bizihwaile has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bizihwaile misses with a body punch.
Tenryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.

Bizihwaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Tenryu moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Tenryu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tenryu counters with a straight right hand.
Good work by Tenryu as he checks the leg kick.
Bizihwaile fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tenryu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tenryu lands the left hand.

Bizihwaile drives through and clinches with Tenryu against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaile.

Bizihwaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tenryu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bizihwaile has time to react.
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!
An inside leg kick from Bizihwaile misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses
and Tenryu counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizihwaile defending well as Tenryu loads up on a big left hand.
Bizihwaile misses with a body kick.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick which misses Tenryu's front leg but catches the back leg as Tenryu tries to avoid it.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.
Tenryu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bizihwaile's head backwards.
Bizihwaile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tenryu needs to keep his hands up - Bizihwaile had a free shot at his head there.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick but Tenryu moves out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tenryu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bizihwaile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bizihwaile throws an overhand right that lands on Tenryu's shoulder, as Tenryu tries to avoid the shot.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tenryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Bizihwaile is predictable there

and Tenryu counters with a nice right hand that sends Bizihwaile toppling to the canvas! Bizihwaile scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tenryu finish him?!

Bizihwaile is rocked!
Bizihwaile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Bizihwaile is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tenryu tries to move into range but Bizihwaile moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bizihwaile paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bizihwaile seems to have got his legs back now.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tenryu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu misses with a looping right.
A jab from Tenryu misses.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
Bizihwaile throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.

Bizihwaile drives through and clinches with Tenryu against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tenryu.
Bizihwaile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile blocks an uppercut.
Bizihwaile blocks an uppercut.
Bizihwaile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaile blocking some punches.
Bizihwaile throws a head punch that misses.
Bizihwaile lands a left hand.
Tenryu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tenryu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bizihwaile is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Tenryu is trying to stall.
Tenryu presses Bizihwaile against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaile fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tenryu tries a body shot but Bizihwaile blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenryu.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Tenryu on the inside.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gen Tenryu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A clash of legs there as Tenryu blocks the low kick.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick, looking for Tenryu's leg but Tenryu calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like Tenryu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bizihwaile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tenryu misses with a straight left.
A head kick by Bizihwaile misses
and Bizihwaile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tenryu misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaile lands with a slapping head kick.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses
and Tenryu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Tenryu drops Bizihwaile with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bizihwaile looks back up at him and smiles so Tenryu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Tenryu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tenryu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but Tenryu checks it.
Bizihwaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gen Tenryu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizihwaile scores with a head kick. Tenryu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenryu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bizihwaile lands a leg kick that knocks Tenryu off balance momentarily.
Tenryu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tenryu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tenryu throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile misses with a right hand
and Tenryu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bizihwaile thows a leg kick but Tenryu checks it

and Tenryu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bizihwaile! Tenryu lets Bizihwaile back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
Bizihwaile misses with a left hand
and Tenryu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bizihwaile thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Tenryu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bizihwaile darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tenryu throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head but Bizihwaile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bizihwaile takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenryu. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tenryu loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaile slips the punch.
Tenryu blocks a low kick nicely.
Bizihwaile misses with a kick to the body.
Bizihwaile tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tenryu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left lands for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tenryu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bizihwaile lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good leg kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaile listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tenryu throws an overhand right that lands on Bizihwaile's shoulder, as Bizihwaile tries to avoid the shot.
Tenryu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Tenryu checks a low kick from Bizihwaile.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tenryu! But no joy.
Bizihwaile throws a combination that misses
enabling Tenryu to counter with a crisp jab.
Tenryu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile thumps Tenryu with a low kick.
Tenryu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bizihwaile has time to react.
Sloppy strikes from Bizihwaile. Those never looked like landing.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses
and Tenryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizihwaile doesn't manage to clinch there - Tenryu circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Tenryu misses the target.
Bizihwaile misses with a double jab
and Tenryu counters with a nice body shot.
Tenryu lands with an overhand left.

Tenryu lands a big right hand that sends Bizihwaile crashing to the mat! Tenryu stays standing though and waves Bizihwaile back to his feet!

That's four 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!
Bizihwaile scores with the left hand. Tenryu knows he should have avoided that one.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
Bizihwaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizihwaile misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Tenryu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Bizihwaile drives through and clinches with Tenryu against the cage.
Bizihwaile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tenryu or not.
Tenryu working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaile.
Tenryu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the head.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaile tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bizihwaile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gen Tenryu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bizihwaile comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses
and Tenryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tenryu.
Bizihwaile lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bizihwaile tries to close the distance and clinch but Tenryu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tenryu.
Bizihwaile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tenryu.

Bizihwaile gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tenryu is keeping busy.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaile controls his hands.
Bizihwaile gets through Tenryu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Bizihwaile prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenryu working aggressively here.

Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizihwaile fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tenryu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bizihwaile missing with a left hand there. Tenryu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Bizihwaile rushes Tenryu and presses him up against the cage.
Bizihwaile is trying to push Tenryu away but Tenryu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Bizihwaile.
Tenryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Bizihwaile breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Tenryu.
Bizihwaile lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tenryu walks into a straight right hand from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but Tenryu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tenryu throws a right hand that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with an outside leg kick.
Bizihwaile wants to clinch
and Tenryu counters with a nice body shot.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile wants to clinch but Tenryu slips to the side

and Tenryu counters with a nice right hand that sends Bizihwaile toppling to the canvas! Bizihwaile scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tenryu finish him?!
Tenryu avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tenryu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bizihwaile lands a leg kick that knocks Tenryu off balance momentarily.
Bizihwaile misses with a left hand
enabling Tenryu to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bizihwaile tried to score with a low kick but Tenryu checks it.
Tenryu throws out a counter right but Bizihwaile avoids it with no problem.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick
and Tenryu counters with a crisp right that sends Bizihwaile to the canvas! Tenryu follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gen Tenryu!
A very excited looking Gen Tenryu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Penkosip Bizihwaile was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to rethink my career.'.