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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Penkosip Bizihwaile (ranked 304 p4p, 245 weight class) and Brock Dredd (ranked 36 p4p, 28 weight class). Dredd has chosen Wake up the Town as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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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 29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Penkosip Bizihwaile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Watson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
Bizihwaile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dredd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bizihwaile swinging wildly here.
Dredd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dredd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bizihwaile throws a combination that misses
and Dredd counters with a good low kick that Bizihwaile was not able to check.
Dredd avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile misses the body punch
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dredd has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bizihwaile connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dredd staying out of range there.
Bizihwaile lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaile scoring well with a low kick there.
Dredd with a nice cross.
Dredd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick
and Dredd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dredd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dredd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bizihwaile on the side of the head.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut
and Dredd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dredd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dredd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaile.
Dredd avoids the body shot from Bizihwaile.
Dredd slips a jab from Bizihwaile.
Nice defenses there by Bizihwaile.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.
Dredd feints a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
Dredd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dredd throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Bizihwaile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dredd throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaile moves out of range easily.
Dredd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bizihwaile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dredd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaile.
Dredd feints and then cracks Bizihwaile's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bizihwaile down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd scores with a jab.
Bizihwaile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dredd manages to avoid it.
That kick from Bizihwaile tenderised Dredd's leg. Dredd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bizihwaile's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dredd under the eye.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Dredd.
Dredd takes one to the side of the head.
Dredd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bizihwaile finds it's way round the side to connect with Dredd's head.
A good leg kick by Dredd.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dredd.
Dredd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bizihwaile's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaile lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dredd circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Dredd.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile misses with a hook to the body
and Dredd counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dredd. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Bizihwaile both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Dredd looks to land a body kick but Bizihwaile moved away.
Dredd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Dredd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dredd presses Bizihwaile against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the head.
Bizihwaile lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brock Dredd will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dredd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bizihwaile throws a body punch but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dredd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dredd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile needs to keep his hands up - Dredd had a free shot at his head there.
Dredd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile obviously looking to wear him down.
Dredd avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Dredd throws out a counter right but Bizihwaile avoids it with no problem.
Dredd walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick
and Dredd finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bizihwaile closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dredd moves out of range of the leg kick from Bizihwaile.
Both fighters circling a little - Dredd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaile checks a leg kick.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Dredd.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dredd thuds his shin into the meat of Bizihwaile's side.
Bizihwaile explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bizihwaile scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dredd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaile checks a low kick from Dredd.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dredd scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile tries to bum rush Dredd with a series of wild strikes but Dredd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bizihwaile throws an off balance right hand
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick
and Dredd counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Bizihwaile misses
and Dredd counters with a good, hard body kick but Bizihwaile shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dredd throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Dredd is predictable there
and Bizihwaile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bizihwaile is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dredd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaile.
Dredd scores with a nice strike.
Dredd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bizihwaile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the side of Dredd's head but Dredd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dredd throws a body kick that misses.
Bizihwaile dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dredd. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut
and Dredd counters with a nice body kick.
Bizihwaile tries to land a leg kick but Dredd saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Dredd misses.
Dredd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dredd throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Bizihwaile misses the target.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bizihwaile just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile swings widly with a right hand
and Dredd counters with a nice body kick.
A cross from Dredd lands.
Brock Dredd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dredd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bizihwaile throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dredd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Dredd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaile with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Bizihwaile 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Dredd.
Dredd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dredd throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile throws a solid leg kick but Dredd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bizihwaile.
Dredd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Dredd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dredd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bizihwaile lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dredd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dredd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dredd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bizihwaile counters with a series of strikes. Dredd will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bizihwaile throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile throws a jab but it's blocked by Dredd.
Dredd feints and then cracks Bizihwaile's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bizihwaile down.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dredd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dredd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaile throws out the jab.
Dredd moves away from the strike by Bizihwaile.
Good leg kick by Bizihwaile.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaile tries to score with a low kick but Dredd moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Dredd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bizihwaile lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dredd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dredd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dredd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dredd blocks a low kick nicely.
Bizihwaile's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bizihwaile duly obliges.
Dredd looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range.
Bizihwaile scores with a jab to the body.
Dredd misses with a low kick.
Bizihwaile thumps Dredd with a low kick.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Dredd there.
Bizihwaile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bizihwaile misses with the combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Bizihwaile blocks the leg kick.
Bizihwaile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dredd manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile avoids the head kick by Dredd.
Bizihwaile will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dredd tries to score with a low kick but Bizihwaile moves his leg out of the way.
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.
Dredd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That kick from Dredd tenderised Bizihwaile's leg. Bizihwaile is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dredd connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile looks to land a combination but Dredd avoids it well.
Dredd unleashes a big counter combination but Bizihwaile bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.
Dredd scores with a hook.
Dredd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bizihwaile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dredd misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bizihwaile lands with a good body shot.
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Dredd avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile swings widly with a right hand
and Dredd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dredd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bizihwaile with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaile misses with a right hand
letting Dredd counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaile throws a jab but it's blocked by Dredd.
Dredd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dredd lands a nice shot to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a combination that misses
and Dredd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dredd lands a front kick.
Dredd jabs at Bizihwaile's body.
Nice jab there from Dredd.
A low kick lands for Dredd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Dredd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dredd 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Dredd!
During a confident post fight interview, Brock Dredd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Penkosip Bizihwaile spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to rethink my career.'.
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energy
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hype
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