PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 811 p4p, 100 weight class) and Jaycen Solo (ranked 2013 p4p, 201 weight class). Bizihwaeile comes to the cage accompanied by I'M AN ANIMAL! #MATYME. Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bizihwaeile
vs
Solo

198 cm
20
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
230 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaycen Solo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile slaps away a takedown attempt from Solo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaeile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Bizihwaeile gets caught napping as Solo dives in and scores a takedown. Bizihwaeile manages to retain guard.
Solo postures up in Bizihwaeile's guard and throws a big left but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Solo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Solo connects with a couple of short punches.
Solo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Solo prevents Bizihwaeile from getting back to his feet.
Solo chips away with some ground and pound.
Solo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Solo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bizihwaeile works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Solo connects with a couple of short punches.
Solo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bizihwaeile looking to control.
Solo is in close to Bizihwaeile's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo is pushing down on Bizihwaeile's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bizihwaeile is fighting to maintain full guard but Solo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Solo thows a huge punch but Bizihwaeile dodges it nicely.
Bizihwaeile is trying to maintain the position but Solo is very close to passing his half guard.
Bizihwaeile blocking the ground and pound attempt from Solo.
Solo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Solo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Solo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Solo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Solo tries to pass to full mount but Bizihwaeile defends it.
Solo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Solo tries to pass to full mount but Bizihwaeile defends it.
Bizihwaeile has hold of Solo's hands but Solo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Solo.
Bizihwaeile flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Solo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bizihwaeile's coaches at The Race have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Solo connects with a nice short shot to Bizihwaeile's temple.

Bizihwaeile looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Solo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Solo is nestled in close to Bizihwaeile, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bizihwaeile avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Solo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bizihwaeile is looking to control Solo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bizihwaeile avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Solo there.
Solo is nestled in close to Bizihwaeile, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bizihwaeile tries to kick Solo off but Solo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Bizihwaeile is rocked!
Solo is looking to advance position but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Solo lands a nice short elbow.
Bizihwaeile trying to control here.
Solo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Solo there.
Solo working Bizihwaeile over with strikes.
Bizihwaeile on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bizihwaeile tries to get out of the position.
Solo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bizihwaeile is looking to escape.
Solo working Bizihwaeile over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bizihwaeile is trying to maintain the position but Solo is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile has hold of Solo's hands but Solo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Solo working the head and body with strikes.
Bizihwaeile knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Solo on the ground.
Solo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Solo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Solo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to full guard.
Solo thows a huge punch but Bizihwaeile dodges it nicely.
Bizihwaeile is positioning himself well to prevent Solo advancing to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Solo connects with a nice short shot to Bizihwaeile's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bizihwaeile keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Solo throws a strike but Bizihwaeile avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaycen Solo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Solo misses with a takedown
and Bizihwaeile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bizihwaeile dips to his left and cracks Solo with an uppercut!
Solo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bizihwaeile's waist but Bizihwaeile gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Solo off to one side.
Solo fails with the takedown.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaycen Solo.
Solo with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Bizihwaeile counter with a right hand.

Solo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bizihwaeile quickly recovers to half guard.
Solo is thwarting Bizihwaeile's attempts to control the position.
Bizihwaeile taking some punishment here, with Solo in his half guard.
Bizihwaeile keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Solo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Solo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Solo not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bizihwaeile defending well though.
Solo drops an elbow to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Solo lands a nice short elbow.
Solo is breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile gets back to full guard.

Bizihwaeile has his foot on Solo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Solo works his way back into a safe position though.
Bizihwaeile is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Solo landing with the ground and pound.
Solo throwing strikes but missing.
Solo scoring with some ground and pound.
Solo throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solo connects with a couple of short punches.
Solo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bizihwaeile is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Solo is controlling him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Solo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bizihwaeile as he avoids it easily.
Solo misses with a takedown
letting Bizihwaeile counter with a right hand.
Solo shoots in but no luck this time.
Bizihwaeile lands with a straight right. Solo didn't see that one coming.
Bizihwaeile lands a jab to the head.
Solo fails with a takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile scores with a jab. Solo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo shoots in for a takedown but Bizihwaeile shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Solo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bizihwaeile uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bizihwaeile works the jab nicely.
Bizihwaeile lands a head shot.
Solo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Solo is rocked!
Bizihwaeile ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Solo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bizihwaeile finish him?
Solo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bizihwaeile to score with a decent uppercut.
Solo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bizihwaeile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Solo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Solo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Solo seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaeile is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bizihwaeile is looking to reverse the position.
Solo working the ground and pound.
Solo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bizihwaeile some visible discomfort.
Solo is working Bizihwaeile over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bizihwaeile is trying to control Solo's posture but Solo avoids it.
Solo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jaycen Solo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Solo working the head with strikes.
Solo with the ground and pound but Bizihwaeile regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand up here but Solo is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bizihwaeile stuffs the takedown attempt from Solo. Solo gets slowly back to his feet.
Bizihwaeile leaves Solo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Solo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Solo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bizihwaeile swivels and escapes.
Bizihwaeile is looking to counter punch.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaycen Solo.
Solo looks for a takedown but Bizihwaeile sprawls well.
Bizihwaeile defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Solo.
Bizihwaeile lands with a right hand.
Solo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Solo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bizihwaeile counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bizihwaeile drops Solo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Solo looks back up at him and smiles so Bizihwaeile waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Solo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solo misses with a takedown
and Bizihwaeile counters with a big right hand! Oh Solo is in trouble here! Bizihwaeile follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.