PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micky Ireland (ranked 1154 p4p, 142 weight class) and Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 2221 p4p, 234 weight class). Bizihwaeile has chosen I'M AN ANIMAL! #MATYME as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ireland
vs
Bizihwaeile

193 cm
26
224 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

198 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Arcticus University: London
Condemned

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Ireland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ireland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ireland seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ireland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ireland tries to clinch up.
Bizihwaeile let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Micky Ireland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ireland throws a combination that misses
and Ireland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ireland staying out of range there.
Bizihwaeile throws an overhand right that lands on Ireland's shoulder, as Ireland tries to avoid the shot.
Bizihwaeile looks for the body kick but Ireland saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Bizihwaeile.

Bizihwaeile forces Ireland back against the cage and clinches.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot to the head.
Ireland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ireland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ireland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ireland throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
A body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Ireland.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ireland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ireland working aggressively here.

Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.

Ireland gets a clinch.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Ireland avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile slowing the pace effectively.
Ireland misses with some punches.
Ireland working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ireland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Ireland's ribcage. Ireland let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ireland misses with a punch to the body.
Ireland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ireland tries a body shot but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Ireland misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ireland.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaeile is pushing Ireland up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ireland tries a body shot but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Bizihwaeile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bizihwaeile feints and then cracks Ireland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ireland down.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot.
Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ireland.
A countering left hand to the body from Bizihwaeile misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ireland darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ireland closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Bizihwaeile to counter with a crisp jab.
Ireland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bizihwaeile scores with a jab.
Ireland takes a swing at Bizihwaeile's ribcage but misses.
Ireland tries to clinch but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ireland moves away.
Bizihwaeile walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ireland throws a right hand that misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bizihwaeile misses with a straight right.

Bizihwaeile clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ireland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ireland lands a hook that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ireland defending well as Bizihwaeile loads up on a big left hand.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range of the strikes.
Ireland misses the jab.
Ireland on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ireland misses with a body shot.
A jab from Ireland does it's job there.
A slow jab from Ireland misses its intended target.
Ireland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ireland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ireland takes a swing at Bizihwaeile's ribcage but misses.
Ireland ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ireland lands a nice hook to Bizihwaeile's body. Bizihwaeile takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ireland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bizihwaeile stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bizihwaeile wants it to stay on the feet.
Ireland throws a good cross that connects.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a right hand but Ireland moved out of range.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ireland lunges at Bizihwaeile with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bizihwaeile's hand.
Ireland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaeile was well out of range. Poor timing from Ireland.
Bizihwaeile swats away the attempt to clinch by Ireland.
Bizihwaeile appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ireland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a nice body kick.
Bizihwaeile scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ireland doesn't seem bothered though.
Bizihwaeile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ireland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ireland misses with a combination
and Bizihwaeile counters with a good low kick that Ireland was not able to check.
Ireland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile obviously looking to wear him down.
Bizihwaeile slips a jab and a cross from Ireland.
Bizihwaeile throws a counter combo.
Bizihwaeile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaeile cracks the inside of Ireland's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile lands an overhand right.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ireland lands a nice shot to the body.
Ireland misses with a double jab
and Bizihwaeile counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Bizihwaeile there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Bizihwaeile closes the distance and pushes Ireland back into the cage.
Bizihwaeile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Ireland.
Bizihwaeile scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaeile stalling against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile effectively controlling the action here.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Ireland controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile stalling in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ireland's elbow.
Ireland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ireland has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Ireland is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Ireland controls his hands.
Ireland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ireland misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ireland.
Ireland blocks an uppercut.
Ireland letting Bizihwaeile take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ireland.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ireland's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ireland fails to land.
Bizihwaeile lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ireland backwards.

Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ireland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ireland is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Bizihwaeile there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bizihwaeile on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donk. Bizihwaeile catches Ireland right on the button with a cross.

Bizihwaeile darts in and clinches Ireland up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ireland can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaeile controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ireland.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Micky Ireland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Ireland avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile looking to stall.
Bizihwaeile is trying to maintain a safe position but Ireland gets an underhook and turns Bizihwaeile into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ireland.
Ireland tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile just leaning against Ireland, taking a breather.
Ireland has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Ireland misses with a punch on the inside.
Ireland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ireland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ireland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bizihwaeile throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile takes one to the chin there.
Ireland throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bizihwaeile on the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile sizes up Ireland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ireland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bizihwaeile misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaeile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bizihwaeile cracks a nice hook into Ireland's ribs.
Ireland scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ireland.

Ireland moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ireland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ireland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile slowing the pace effectively.
Bizihwaeile taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ireland fails to land.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ireland's elbow.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ireland's elbow.
Ireland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ireland tries a body shot but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Ireland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Ireland avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Ireland.
Ireland can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaeile controls the action.
Ireland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizihwaeile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizihwaeile cracks Ireland with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ireland scores with a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Bizihwaeile displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ireland up against the cage.
Ireland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Bizihwaeile on the inside.
Ireland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
Ireland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ireland lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Ireland avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch on the inside.
Ireland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile has Ireland pushed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ireland gets through Bizihwaeile's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ireland misses with a body punch.

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
Ireland misses with a right hand
and Bizihwaeile counters with a solid body kick.
Bizihwaeile avoids the body shot from Ireland.
Bizihwaeile's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ireland under the eye.
Bizihwaeile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ireland.
Ireland throws a body shot but no joy.
Ireland tries to clinch but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaeile.
Ireland misses with a hook. Bizihwaeile ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaeile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ireland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ireland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ireland tries to clinch but Bizihwaeile is having none of it.

Bizihwaeile has Ireland up against the cage in a clinch.
Ireland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Ireland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Ireland.
Ireland throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaeile.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ireland as Bizihwaeile tries to tie him up.
Bizihwaeile displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ireland up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ireland closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bizihwaeile counters with a big head kick but Ireland shrugs it off.
Ireland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Ireland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bizihwaeile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bizihwaeile moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ireland tries to clinch there but Bizihwaeile circles away.
Ireland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ireland tries to close the distance and clinch but Bizihwaeile swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ireland swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bizihwaeile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ireland moves away.
Bizihwaeile avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile misses the shot to the body.

Bizihwaeile has managed to clinch.
Ireland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ireland.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bizihwaeile - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Bizihwaeile scores with a nice short uppercut.

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Bizihwaeile there.
Ireland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile scores with a kick to the body.
Bizihwaeile jabs at Ireland's body.
Ireland misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws out a loose jab but Ireland uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile slips under a jab.
Bizihwaeile connects with a jab.
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!
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ireland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ireland.
Ireland thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Bizihwaeile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ireland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bizihwaeile.

Bizihwaeile forces Ireland back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ireland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ireland.
Bizihwaeile stalling against the cage.
Ireland misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ireland throws a head punch that misses.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Ireland blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Ireland throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Ireland wants to get back to striking at distance but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Ireland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.

Bizihwaeile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bizihwaeile smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ireland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bizihwaeile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ireland works Bizihwaeile's body with a nice hook.
Ireland throws a hook but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Bizihwaeile connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ireland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ireland misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that Ireland semi-blocks.

Ireland is rocked!
Ireland throws a right hand that misses
and Bizihwaeile finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Oh Ireland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ireland just misses with a punch to the body.
Ireland misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bizihwaeile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ireland connects with a jab.
Bizihwaeile cracks Ireland with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ireland tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bizihwaeile pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ireland is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Micky Ireland stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry ... Irish Micky will be back and harder than ever. '.