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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Idriss Bizihwaeile (ranked 1635 p4p, 215 weight class) and Nig Nig (ranked 1287 p4p, 175 weight class). Bizihwaeile comes to the ring accompanied by Waka Flocka Flame - Workin. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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208 lbs
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210 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Idriss Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nig Nig!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Nig misses.
Bizihwaeile has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nig - that landed with a thud.
Bizihwaeile tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Nig.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile pulls guard.
Bizihwaeile keeping moving, preventing Nig from controlling successfully.
Bizihwaeile tries to strike from the bottom.
Bizihwaeile thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile trying to keep a closed guard but Nig is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bizihwaeile looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nig puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bizihwaeile. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to full guard.
Bizihwaeile flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bizihwaeile tries to get to full guard but Nig has control of the leg.
Bizihwaeile trying to control here.
Nig wants to free his trapped foot but Bizihwaeile is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to full guard.
Nig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Donk. Nig catches Bizihwaeile right on the button with a cross.
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Bizihwaeile saw it coming and moves away.
Nig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Nig throws a low kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range easily.
Nig throws a hook but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab but it's blocked by Nig.
Bizihwaeile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nig.
Nig getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Nig misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a big counter combination but Nig scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bizihwaeile needs to keep his hands up - Nig had a free shot at his head there.
Bizihwaeile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
A jab lands there for Nig.
Bizihwaeile takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaeile ducks down to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile moves forwards but Nig connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bizihwaeile on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bizihwaeile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nig was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaeile.
Nig scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nig.
Nig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bizihwaeile checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bizihwaeile takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Nig misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaeile misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nig is looking to score with low kicks.
Nig swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bizihwaeile counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nig. Nig obviously looking to wear him down.
Bizihwaeile dodges the punch combination from Nig.
Nig scores with a nice head shot.
Bizihwaeile has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nig finds it's way round the side to connect with Bizihwaeile's head.
Nig scores with a nice strike.
Nig stuns Bizihwaeile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nig moves away from the strike by Bizihwaeile.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaeile was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Nig connects with a solid leg kick.
Nig connects with a single shot there.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from Nig misses.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig throws a solid leg kick but Bizihwaeile takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nig.
A big left from Bizihwaeile misses.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Bizihwaeile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nig.
Bizihwaeile misses with a looping right.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaeile attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bizihwaeile with a body shot.
Nig lands a leg kick that knocks Bizihwaeile off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nig appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaeile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nig lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range of the strikes.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaeile ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Nig.
Nig closes the distance and clinches.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Nig won't allow it.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Nig has him pressed against the ropes.
Nig scores with a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Nig to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idriss Bizihwaeile. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Nig forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Nig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Nig turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Nig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard and drags Nig to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bizihwaeile controls Nig momentarily but Nig frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile pulls Nig in to control the position.
Bizihwaeile throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bizihwaeile is trying to keep Nig in close.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Bizihwaeile is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nig is aware though and is defending well.
Bizihwaeile throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nig 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nig moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nig darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
Nig attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch.
Bizihwaeile loads up on a big right hand but Nig slips the punch.
Nig drives through and clinches with Bizihwaeile against the ropes.
Nig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bizihwaeile ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bizihwaeile no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bizihwaeile swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bizihwaeile looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nig looking to pass the guard.
Bizihwaeile is trying to keep Nig in close.
Bizihwaeile has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nig wants to stand but Bizihwaeile is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bizihwaeile will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bizihwaeile misses with a low kick as Nig jumps back.
Bizihwaeile lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nig circles away quickly and effectively.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Nig has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bizihwaeile fails to pull guard.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Nig turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Nig landing knees to the body.
Nig missing with knees to the body.
Nig lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
A short left from Nig.
Bizihwaeile fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idriss Bizihwaeile. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nig walks away with a smile on his face. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nig, as that shot connected.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nig lands a jab to Bizihwaeile's midsection.
Nig lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig cracks Bizihwaeile with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Nig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nig wants to counter with a clinch but Bizihwaeile pushes him away.
Nig instigates a clinch.
Nig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nig Nig seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nig scores with a shoulder strike.
Nig pushes Bizihwaeile back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile is rocked!
Bizihwaeile fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nig lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Bizihwaeile is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nig just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile seems to have got his legs back now.
Nig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Nig forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nig walks away with a smile on his face. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bizihwaeile's sensitive parts.
Nig has managed to clinch.
Bizihwaeile is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile fails to pull guard.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Nig stands there with Bizihwaeile around his waist. Bizihwaeile gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile jumps into guard, dragging Nig to the mat.
Nig stays in close to Bizihwaeile's body and controls the position.
Nig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bizihwaeile has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nig has managed to get both his arms back between Bizihwaeile's legs - danger averted.
Nig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nig decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bizihwaeile, up you get!
Idriss Bizihwaeile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nig slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nig Nig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bizihwaeile on the side of the head.
Nig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Nig to keep the fight standing.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nig just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Nig turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Bizihwaeile looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nig is working Bizihwaeile over against the ropes.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Nig forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Bizihwaeile tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nig smiles and moves away.
Nig scores with a decent looking hook.
Nig lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nig lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Nig.
Nig works the jab nicely.
Nig catches Bizihwaeile with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nig connects with a nice looking jab.
Bizihwaeile gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nig gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bizihwaeile is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nig Nig!
Nig Nig decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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