Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Romero vs Canizares
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.#CL2#
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.#R2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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!#T3#
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.#T4#
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!#R3#
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. #T1#
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!#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.'.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Barrels
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Bizihwaile throws a body shot but no joy.
Ducreux throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ducreux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ducreux.
Ducreux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaile moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body kick there by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a kick to the body
and Ducreux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ducreux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ducreux on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ducreux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ducreux fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile is out of range.
Ducreux throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile moved away.
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 wild body shot. #T1#
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Ducreux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ducreux moves away.
Nice cross by Bizihwaile.
Ducreux throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bizihwaile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ducreux.
Bizihwaile thuds a left hand into Ducreux's body.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Ducreux.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Bizihwaile.#CUT#It looks like Joseph Ducreux has been cut.
Bizihwaile pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ducreux back to the cage. Bizihwaile follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but Ducreux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ducreux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bizihwaile with a body shot.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook to the body
and Bizihwaile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.#T2#
Ducreux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile fakes the leg kick and cracks Ducreux in the body.
Ducreux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ducreux moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bizihwaile feints and then cracks Ducreux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ducreux down.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
Bizihwaile pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot.
Ducreux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ducreux throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Ducreux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
Bizihwaile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ducreux.#T3#
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Bizihwaile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ducreux misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
Bizihwaile defending well as Ducreux loads up on a big left hand.
Ducreux looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range.
Ducreux throws a head kick that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Ducreux misses with a low kick.
Ducreux misses with a hook. Bizihwaile ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaile fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ducreux just manages to avoid it.
Ducreux just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile scores with a jab. Ducreux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ducreux throws a combination. Bizihwaile tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bizihwaile misses with a double jab.
Bizihwaile digs a good hook to Ducreux's body. #T4#
Bizihwaile getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaile pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ducreux back to the cage. Bizihwaile follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ducreux lands with a straight right. Bizihwaile didn't see that one coming.
Bizihwaile throws a one two combo.
Ducreux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaile.
Ducreux with the inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile misses with a lunging right hand
and Ducreux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bizihwaile slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ducreux misses the jab.
Bizihwaile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bizihwaile clobbers Ducreux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaile throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Ducreux's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Ducreux.
Ducreux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ducreux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
A punch lands to the side of Ducreux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ducreux scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ducreux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile lands with an uppercut that bounces Ducreux off the cage and back into range.
Ducreux avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but Ducreux moves out of range easily. #T1#
Ducreux throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a wild body kick that Ducreux sees coming a mile off.
Ducreux swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a leg kick.
Ducreux throws a series of punches but Bizihwaile avoids them all with ease.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is winning the standup battle so far.
Bizihwaile will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy head kick
and Ducreux counters with a straight right hand.
Ducreux connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Bizihwaile. That snapped Ducreux's head back.
Bizihwaile misses with a leg kick.
Ducreux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ducreux.
Bizihwaile swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ducreux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ducreux throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ducreux moves away.
Ducreux scores with a punch to the head.
Bizihwaile throws a wild body kick that Ducreux sees coming a mile off.
Ducreux counters with a body kick.
Bizihwaile is looking to chop away at Ducreux's legs.
Bizihwaile lands a body shot.
Ducreux misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bizihwaile to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Ducreux is out of range.
Ducreux is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bizihwaile walks into a straight right hand from Ducreux.
Bizihwaile swings for the body but Ducreux moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ducreux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ducreux fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bizihwaile on the side of the head.#T3#
Bizihwaile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ducreux manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ducreux! But no joy.
Ducreux thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bizihwaile if he has to take too many more of those.
Bizihwaile misses with a leg kick.
Ducreux throws out a counter right but Bizihwaile avoids it with no problem.
Bizihwaile swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ducreux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizihwaile uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ducreux moves out of range as Bizihwaile strikes.
A little jabbing left from Ducreux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ducreux is looking to chop away at Bizihwaile's legs.
Nice jab there from Ducreux.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bizihwaile swings widly with a right hand
and Ducreux counters with a right hand to the body.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ducreux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bizihwaile takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Bizihwaile tries to land a body kick
and Ducreux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Bizihwaile.
Ducreux is looking to land body kicks.
Bizihwaile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ducreux.
Bizihwaile tries to land a leg kick but Ducreux saw it coming and moves away.
Bizihwaile throws an overhand right that lands on Ducreux's shoulder, as Ducreux tries to avoid the shot.
Ducreux is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ducreux dodges the punch combination from Bizihwaile.
Joseph Ducreux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaile slips a jab from Ducreux.
Ducreux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joseph Ducreux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joseph Ducreux's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ducreux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Ducreux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ducreux staying out of range there.
As Bizihwaile backs off Ducreux throws a huge counter combo but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it all.
Bizihwaile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ducreux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Bizihwaile does no damage.
Bizihwaile throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bizihwaile shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ducreux eats them both and turns towards Bizihwaile to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducreux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ducreux moves out of range as Bizihwaile strikes.
A shot to the body from Ducreux misses
enabling Bizihwaile to counter with a crisp jab.
Ducreux misses with a straight right. #T1#
Bizihwaile misses with a wild combination.
Ducreux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bizihwaile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the body kick from Ducreux.
Bizihwaile appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ducreux connects with a right hand. Bizihwaile shakes it off.
Nice body punch from Ducreux.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Ducreux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ducreux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaile.
A jab from Ducreux misses.
Ducreux connects with a body shot that sends Bizihwaile's belly button to the back.
Bizihwaile scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#That has opened up Joseph Ducreux's cut even more.
Ducreux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Bizihwaile slips a jab from Ducreux.
Ducreux sizes up Bizihwaile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ducreux moves away.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy right hand but Ducreux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ducreux!
Bizihwaile will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick
and Ducreux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick lands for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile jabs Ducreux to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Bizihwaile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ducreux.
Some wild striking there from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bizihwaile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ducreux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Bizihwaile.
Ducreux sizes up Bizihwaile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bizihwaile throws a looping overhand right but Ducreux ducks down to avoid it.
Ducreux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bizihwaile throws a series of punches but Ducreux moves out of range. #T4#
Bizihwaile takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ducreux misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ducreux moves away.
Ducreux misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ducreux looks to land a left hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range nicely.
Bizihwaile checks a leg kick.
Ducreux misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ducreux really felt that one!
Ducreux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Bizihwaile coming out on top.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bizihwaile.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Penkosip Bizihwaile.
Well Bizihwaile has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Penkosip Bizihwaile!
A very excited looking Penkosip Bizihwaile 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.

Event: SMASH: Dankovich vs Bonaparte
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Bizihwaile misses with a leg kick.
Bizihwaile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bizihwaile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Spratt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Spratt.
Spratt throws a leg kick which misses Bizihwaile's front leg but catches the back leg as Bizihwaile tries to avoid it.
Bizihwaile misses with the combination.
Bizihwaile moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Jack Spratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spratt looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range.
Bizihwaile checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spratt throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaile throws a nice looking combination but Spratt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bizihwaile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Spratt avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaile was well out of range. Poor timing from Spratt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spratt. That's going to slow Bizihwaile down.
Bizihwaile takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bizihwaile thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spratt if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but Spratt sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spratt. Bizihwaile shrugs it off though.
Nice defenses there by Spratt.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the leg kick from Spratt.
Spratt throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Spratt lands a lovely overhand right.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Spratt scores with a decent looking hook.
Spratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaile was well out of range. Poor timing from Spratt.
Bizihwaile misses with a series of wild punches.
Spratt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bizihwaile.
It looked like Bizihwaile wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Bizihwaile - just one landing.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab.
Bizihwaile thuds his right hand into Spratt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bizihwaile fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spratt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 misses with a double jab
letting Spratt counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaile throws a jab when Spratt was well out of range.#T2#
Spratt throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spratt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bizihwaile to score with a decent uppercut.
Bizihwaile lands a jab-cross combination.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that Spratt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bizihwaile checks a leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spratt avoids it.
Bizihwaile misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile moves out of range as Spratt throws a body kick.
That kick from Spratt tenderised Bizihwaile's leg. Bizihwaile is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spratt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spratt throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Spratt throws a chopping leg kick but Bizihwaile manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spratt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bizihwaile swinging wildly here.
Spratt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bizihwaile has time to react.
Bizihwaile throws a right hand that misses
and Spratt counters with a stiff right hand.
Spratt misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Spratt throws an off balance right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut
and Spratt counters with a thumping low kick.
Bizihwaile connects with a looping right hand.
Spratt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaile went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bizihwaile misses with a head kick.
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range nicely.
Bizihwaile throwing a counter right hand but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile throws a nice looking combination but Spratt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bizihwaile is looking to land body kicks.
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spratt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spratt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bizihwaile's hands.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
Bizihwaile stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spratt.
Spratt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bizihwaile had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Spratt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bizihwailes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bizihwaile misses with a head kick.
Bizihwaile does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the side of Spratt's head but Spratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spratt lands the left hand.
Spratt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Spratt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spratt throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile misses with a few strikes there.
Spratt throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Spratt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spratt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bizihwaile in his tracks.
Spratt checks a low kick from Bizihwaile.
Spratt misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Bizihwaile lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spratt doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Spratt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A head kick by Bizihwaile misses
and Spratt counters with a thumping low kick.
Spratt throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Bizihwaile was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spratt scores with a body shot.
Bizihwaile stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spratt.
Spratt throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head but Bizihwaile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bizihwaile is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bizihwaile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaile.
Spratt slips a jab from Bizihwaile.
Spratt scores with a jab. Bizihwaile acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spratt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick but Spratt moves out of range.
Bizihwaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spratt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws a series of punches but Spratt moves out of range.
Spratt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spratt throws a right hand that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizihwaile looks for the body kick but Spratt saw that one coming.
Spratt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bizihwaile with a body shot.#T1#
Spratt throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick from Spratt lands but Bizihwaile takes it in his stride.
Bizihwaile connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but Spratt checks it.
Spratt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bizihwaile throws a body kick that misses.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bizihwaile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spratt. Spratt obviously looking to wear him down.
Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spratt.
Spratt scores with a nice right hand.
Bizihwaile closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bizihwaile lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy right hand but Spratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Spratt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
Bizihwaile is looking to chop away at Spratt's legs.
A slow jab from Spratt misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Spratt blocks the leg kick.
Spratt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt scores with a jab.
Bizihwaile is looking to slow Spratt down with leg kicks. #T2#
Bizihwaile misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spratt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bizihwaile takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Spratt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bizihwaile misses with a double jab.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range nicely.
Bizihwaile looks to land a combination but Spratt avoids it well.
Spratt throws a wild body kick that Bizihwaile sees coming a mile off.
Spratt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bizihwaile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spratt.
A big right from Spratt misses.
Bizihwaile throws a nice looking combination but Spratt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spratt scores with a jab to the head.
Spratt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bizihwaile's sensitive parts.
Bizihwaile is looking to score with low kicks.
Spratt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Spratt walks into a stiff left hand from Bizihwaile.
Spratt lands with a nice body punch.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack Spratt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spratt! But no joy.
Spratt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaile is just out of range.
Spratt throws a jab when Bizihwaile was well out of range.
Bizihwaile throws the left hand but Spratt avoids the punch easily.
Bizihwaile checks the leg kick.
Bizihwaile lands with a shot to the body.
Spratt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bizihwaile finds it's way round the side to connect with Spratt's head.
Bizihwaile blocks a low kick nicely.
Spratt thuds his right hand into Bizihwaile's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spratt throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaile moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spratt connects with a body shot.
Bizihwaile looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spratt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Bizihwaile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
Bizihwaile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Spratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a body kick that stops Spratt in his tracks momentarily.
Bizihwaile with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spratt to score with a decent uppercut.
Spratt scores with a three punch combo!
Bizihwaile blocks a jab.
Spratt punishes Bizihwaile's body with a nice straight punch.
Bizihwaile scoring well with a low kick there.
Spratt slips a straight right by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands a leg kick that knocks Spratt off balance momentarily.
Bizihwaile throws a looping overhand right but Spratt ducks down to avoid it.
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Bizihwaile moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaile lands a leg kick that knocks Spratt off balance momentarily.
Bizihwaile pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spratt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
As Spratt looks to move away, Bizihwaile throws a big counter combo but Spratt just gets out of the way.
Bizihwaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spratt throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaile moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Spratt 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Spratt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bizihwaile takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bizihwaile moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spratt lands the left hand.
A shot to the body from Spratt misses
and Bizihwaile counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bizihwaile lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spratt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bizihwaile ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spratt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bizihwaile has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
Spratt avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
A low kick from Bizihwaile is predictable there
and Spratt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile throws a body shot but no joy.
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Spratt avoids it easily.
Spratt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bizihwaile takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spratt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick which misses Spratt's front leg but catches the back leg as Spratt tries to avoid it.
Spratt throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Spratt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bizihwaile. That did some damage!
Spratt throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Bizihwaile moves out of range as Spratt strikes.
Bizihwaile takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spratt throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Spratt misses the target.
Jack Spratt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bizihwaile swinging wildly here.
Bizihwaile is looking to land body kicks.
Bizihwaile takes one on the button.
Spratt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Spratt misses its intended target.
Bizihwaile lands with a good body shot.
Spratt with a jab.
Spratt connects with a body shot that sends Bizihwaile's belly button to the back.
Spratt misses with a left hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bizihwaile might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Bizihwaile does no damage.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bizihwaile turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spratt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bizihwaile under the eye.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but Spratt moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaile misses with a series of wild punches.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Spratt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spratt.
Spratt connects with a solid leg kick.
Spratt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bizihwaile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bizihwaile jabs Spratt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spratt misses with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a left to the body.
Spratt throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaile lands with a straight right. Spratt didn't see that one coming.
Spratt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaile throws out the jab.
Bizihwaile takes a kick to the side of the head.
Spratt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.
Spratt staying out of range there.
Bizihwaile tries to move into range but Spratt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spratt misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spratt, as that shot connected.
Bizihwaile throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spratt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spratt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws a body shot but no joy.
Bizihwaile feints a jab promting Spratt to slip. Bizihwaile then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spratt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spratt thuds a left hand into Bizihwaile's body.
Bizihwaile takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spratt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Spratt.
Jab, jab by Spratt - just one landing. #T4#
Bizihwaile misses with a right hand
and Spratt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spratt connects with a leg kick.
Spratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Spratt.
Spratt lands a glancing blow to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
Spratt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bizihwaile will feel that in the morning.
Bizihwaile walks into a jab.
Bizihwaile throws a right and a left that Spratt avoids nicely.
Spratt connects with a right hand. Bizihwaile shakes it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Bizihwaile.
Spratt moves away from the strike by Bizihwaile.
Spratt lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bizihwaile takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Spratt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spratt 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Spratt!
Jack Spratt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Penkosip Bizihwaile stepped up to the mic, saying 'Time to rethink my career.'.

Event: SMASH: Bispen vs Thai
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly shoots for a double leg takedown but Bizihwaile sprawls well. He's pushed Kelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bizihwaile defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kelly.
Kelly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly shoots in and drives through. Bizihwaile sprawls well.
Bizihwaile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt - Bizihwaile sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bizihwaile 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelly misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Bizihwaile misses.#TD#
Bizihwaile gets caught napping as Kelly dives in and scores a takedown. Bizihwaile manages to retain guard.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizihwaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bizihwaile is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Kelly postures up in Bizihwaile's guard and throws a big left but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Bizihwaile trying to control the position here.
Kelly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bizihwaile has control of Kelly's left arm, preventing Kelly from doing any damage.
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Bizihwaile.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kelly trying to move into half guard but instead Bizihwaile has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck.
Bizihwaile postures up in Kelly's guard and throws a big left but Kelly blocks it.
Bizihwaile controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Kelly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bizihwaile defends it easily.
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Kelly controls Bizihwaile momentarily but Bizihwaile frees himself.
Bizihwaile seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kelly wants to stand but Bizihwaile is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kelly or perhaps it was just good defense by Bizihwaile, which made it look bad.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bizihwaile stuffs the takedown attempt from Kelly. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet.
Bizihwaile now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Bizihwaile gets caught napping as Kelly dives in and scores a takedown. Bizihwaile manages to retain guard.
Bizihwaile 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.
Kelly being controlled here momentarily.
Bizihwaile keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Penkosip Bizihwaile will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Kelly with that takedown attempt.
Kelly doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bizihwaile counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bizihwaile sprawls well. Bizihwaile wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches up with Bizihwaile, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes Bizihwaile against the cage but Bizihwaile circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Kelly drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bizihwaile working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kelly.
Bizihwaile is pulling down on Kelly's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly trying to control but Bizihwaile is working from the bottom.
Kelly landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizihwaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bizihwaile not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kelly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kelly is fighting to break Bizihwaile's control of his arms but Bizihwaile is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kelly.
Kelly doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kelly thinking.
Nice takedown defense from Bizihwaile. No joy for Kelly on that attempt. #T3#
Kelly has his takedown stuffed
and Bizihwaile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Bizihwaile circles away easily
and Bizihwaile counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Kelly out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Bizihwaile is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
After winning the bout, Penkosip Bizihwaile thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Barkley
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Bizihwaile throws a poor cross that misses
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bizihwaile takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dredd looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaile is just out of range.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter punch.
Dredd misses with an uppercut
and Bizihwaile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dredd scores with a nice right hand.
Dredd scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dredd! Bizihwaile lets Dredd back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Brock Dredd has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bizihwaile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Dredd thuds his right hand into Bizihwaile's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dredd throws a body kick that misses.
Dredd scores with a shot to the body.
Bizihwaile throws the left hand but Dredd avoids the punch easily.
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Dredd avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bizihwaile moves away from the strike by Dredd. #T2#
Dredd loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaile slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Bizihwaile misses its target.
Dredd scores with a jab to the head.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but Dredd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dredd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaile throws out the jab.
Dredd throws out a counter right but Bizihwaile avoids it with no problem.
Dredd misses with a head kick.
Bizihwaile avoids the body shot from Dredd.
Brock Dredd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dredd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bizihwaile is out of range and Dredd settles back down.
Bizihwaile cracks Dredd with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Dredd dodges the punch combination from Bizihwaile.
Dredd misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bizihwaile moves out of range as Dredd throws a body kick.
Dredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Dredd.
A head kick by Bizihwaile misses
and Dredd counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Dredd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bizihwaile throws a body punch but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dredd loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaile slips the punch.
Dredd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
A little jabbing left from Dredd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dredd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bizihwaile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Bizihwaile misses its intended target.
Dredd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bizihwaile with a body shot.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaile wants to slow Dredd down by chopping away at his legs.
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 cut man is working on Brock Dredd's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bizihwaile misses the shot to the body.
Dredd throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Dredd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bizihwaile throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.
Dredd feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dredd staying out of range there.#T1#
Bizihwaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dredd feints a counter leg kick.
Dredd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Dredd lands.
Bizihwaile checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bizihwaile walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bizihwaile connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dredd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dredd thows a leg kick but Bizihwaile checks it
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
A big right from Dredd misses.
It looked like Bizihwaile was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dredd.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Dredd.
Dredd misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Bizihwaile was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dredd.
A big left from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brock Dredd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.#T3#
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Dredd moves out of range easily.
Dredd misses with a body punch
enabling Bizihwaile to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Bizihwaile misses its intended target.
Bizihwaile checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Bizihwaile finds it's way through Dredd's defenses.
Bizihwaile misses the shot to the body.
Dredd blocks a head kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dredd. #T4#
Nice body kick from Dredd.
Dredd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Dredd misses with a body punch
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand.
Dredd wants to land a leg kick but Bizihwaile is out of range.
Dredd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Penkosip Bizihwaile will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brock Dredd's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dredd throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bizihwaile misses with a head kick.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy head kick
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand.
Dredd throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dredd, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile misses the body punch
and Dredd scores with a counter punch that sends Bizihwaile to the canvas! Dredd smells blood - he's punishing Bizihwaile with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bizihwaile has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.
The defeated Penkosip Bizihwaile had this to say: 'Time to rethink my career.'.

Event: SMASH: Dennison vs Torsten
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Osiris defending well as Bizihwaile loads up on a big left hand.
Osiris throws a solid leg kick but Bizihwaile takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Osiris.
Osiris slips under a jab from Bizihwaile.
And Osiris counters with a quick kick to the body but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Bizihwaile misses with a combination
and Osiris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Osiris's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Osiris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bizihwaile.
Osiris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##KD2#
Bizihwaile lands a big head kick that sends Osiris tumbling to the mat! Bizihwaile takes a step backwards and waves Osiris back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Osiris is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Eric Osiris has been cut.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Bizihwaile! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
After winning the bout, Penkosip Bizihwaile thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Hall
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
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.#CL#
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. #BC#
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.#CL#
Bizihwaile has Tenryu up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Bizihwaile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tenryu misses the jab.#T1#
Bizihwaile swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tenryu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
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. #BC#
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.#CL#
Bizihwaile drives through and clinches with Tenryu against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaile. #BC#
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. #T2#
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!#T3#
A low kick from Bizihwaile is predictable there #KD2#
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?!#ROC2#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. #CL#
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. #T4#
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.#R2#
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. #KD2#
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.#T1#
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 #KD2#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#KD2#
Tenryu lands a big right hand that sends Bizihwaile crashing to the mat! Tenryu stays standing though and waves Bizihwaile back to his feet!#T4#
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.#CL#
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!#R3#
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.#CL#
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.#T1#
Tenryu working aggressively here. #BC#
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. #CL#
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. #BC#
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!#T2#
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#KD2#
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.'.

Event: SMASH: Obama vs Boomer
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the side of Osiris's head but Osiris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bizihwaile connects with a jab.
Bizihwaile is looking to score with low kicks.
Bizihwaile misses with a lunging right hand
and Osiris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
Bizihwaile lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Eric Osiris has been cut.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile connects with a good right hand that stumbles Osiris. Osiris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bizihwaile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Osiris slips a straight right by Bizihwaile.#T1#
Jab, jab by Bizihwaile - just one landing.
We've been informed that Osiris has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut
letting Osiris counter with a right hand.
Osiris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bizihwaile lands with a straight right. Osiris didn't see that one coming.
Bizihwaile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Osiris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Osiris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bizihwaile avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bizihwaile. #T2#
Bizihwaile throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Osiris on the side of the head.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy right hand but Osiris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Osiris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bizihwaile.
Osiris slips under a jab from Bizihwaile.
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!
Osiris checks a low kick from Bizihwaile.
Osiris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bizihwaile wants to clinch up but Osiris keeps it at a distance.
Osiris flicks out a counter leg kick but Bizihwaile steps away.
Osiris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaile lands with a straight right. Osiris didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Osiris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Osiris is looking to land body kicks.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter punch.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD#
Bizihwaile feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Osiris sprawling to the canvas! Osiris rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bizihwaile finish him?! #ROC#Osiris is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Eric Osiris's cut even more.
Bizihwaile sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Osiris's defenses. It connects perfectly with Osiris's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
A victorious Penkosip Bizihwaile thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Osiris vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Ducreux scores with a jab.
Ducreux works the jab nicely.
Ducreux misses with a body kick.
Ducreux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ducreux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Ducreux misses with a hook
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Joseph Ducreux has been cut.
Joseph Ducreux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ducreux misses with a leg kick.
Bizihwaile throwing a counter right hand but Ducreux manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducreux misses with the body kick
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Ducreux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A big left from Ducreux misses.
Ducreux scores with a jab to the body.
Ducreux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a body punch but Ducreux moves out of range.
Ducreux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ducreux throws a body shot but no joy.
Ducreux avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Ducreux scores with a jab. Bizihwaile acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ducreux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bizihwaile throwing a counter right hand but Ducreux manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ducreux ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Ducreux throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Ducreux scores with a nice head shot.
Bizihwaile tries a head kick but it misses.
Ducreux lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ducreux throws a sloppy body shot
and Ducreux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bizihwaile lands with a kick to the temple. Ducreux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bizihwaile jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by Bizihwaile.#CUT#That has opened up Joseph Ducreux's cut even more.
Ducreux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Bizihwaile takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ducreux throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Bizihwaile scores with a punch to the head.
Bizihwaile looks to land a combination but Ducreux avoids it well.
Ducreux follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bizihwaile lands a jab to the nose.
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.
Good standup being displayed there by Ducreux as he connects with a hook.
Ducreux is looking to score with low kicks.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter punch.
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Ducreux is out of range.
Ducreux swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Joseph Ducreux's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Ducreux scores with a punch to the head.
Bizihwaile is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ducreux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab.
Bizihwaile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ducreux throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bizihwaile, as that shot connected.
Bizihwaile has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bizihwaile there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bizihwaile takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Penkosip Bizihwaile will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joseph Ducreux's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bizihwaile tries a head kick but it misses.
Ducreux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bizihwaile takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ducreux punishes Bizihwaile's body with a nice straight punch.
Ducreux walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducreux swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#Joseph Ducreux's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ducreux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bizihwaile tries to move into range but Ducreux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Bizihwaile takes one on the button.
Ducreux connects with a jab.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ducreux throws out a counter right but Bizihwaile avoids it with no problem.
Ducreux tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizihwaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph Ducreux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ducreux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bizihwaile to score with a decent uppercut.
Ducreux misses with a body punch #KD#
and Bizihwaile counters with a head kick that drops Ducreux to the mat! Ducreux scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Ducreux is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joseph Ducreux's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Boomer vs Lima
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Erdogan lands a nice shot to the body.
Bizihwaile lands with an overhand left.
Erdogan scores with a nice head shot.
Erdogan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Erdogan.
The fighters circling - Erdogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Erdogan looks to move away, Bizihwaile throws a big counter combo but Erdogan just gets out of the way.
Erdogan misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erdogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Erdogan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bizihwaile throws a jab but it's blocked by Erdogan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Bizihwaile catches Erdogan right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Erdogan.
Good shot there by Erdogan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erdogan scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Erdogan misses with a hook.
Erdogan throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Erdogan.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick
and Erdogan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Erdogan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaile misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Erdogan counters with a nice uppercut.
Mustafa Erdogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erdogan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bizihwaile moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter punch.
Erdogan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bizihwaile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bizihwaile missing with a left hand there. Erdogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erdogan walks into a stiff left hand from Bizihwaile.#T2#
Bizihwaile loads up on a big right hand but Erdogan slips the punch.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Bizihwaile was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Erdogan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Erdogan.
A left lands for Erdogan.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erdogan. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bizihwaile lands a head kick. Erdogan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Erdogan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bizihwaile misses with a two punch combination.
Erdogan throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Bizihwaile scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Erdogan moves out of range easily.
Erdogan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Erdogan throws a poor cross that misses
and Erdogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bizihwaile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Erdogan.
Erdogan tests Bizihwaile's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Erdogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick but Erdogan moves out of range. #T4#
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the body kick.
Erdogan just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
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 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erdogan lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Erdogan.
Erdogan scores with a punch to the head.
Erdogan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Erdogan looks to move away, Bizihwaile throws a big counter combo but Erdogan just gets out of the way.
Bizihwaile takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Erdogan dips to his left and cracks Bizihwaile with an uppercut!
Erdogan misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Erdogan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Erdogan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Erdogan drops his hands momentarily and Bizihwaile takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bizihwaile misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erdogan.
Bizihwaile moves out of range as Erdogan strikes.
Bizihwaile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Erdogan lands a big head kick that sends Bizihwaile tumbling to the mat! Erdogan takes a step backwards and waves Bizihwaile back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erdogan connects with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Erdogan.
Erdogan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Erdogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaile.
Erdogan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#Bizihwaile is rocked!
Erdogan throws a chopping leg kick but Bizihwaile manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Bizihwaile wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bizihwaile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Erdogan misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bizihwaile might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Erdogan misses with a body shot
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Erdogan.
As Erdogan backs away, Bizihwaile returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Erdogan throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Erdogan avoids it easily.
Erdogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erdogan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Erdogan misses with a head kick. #T2#
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the leg kick from Erdogan.
Erdogan misses with a kick to the body.
Erdogan throws a right hand that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Erdogan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Erdogan.
Erdogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaile.
Erdogan throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Erdogan misses with a head kick.
Bizihwaile tried to counter with a leg kick but Erdogan avoided it.
Erdogan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand.
Erdogan lands a body shot. #T3#
Erdogan misses with an uppercut.
Mustafa Erdogan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erdogan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bizihwaile will feel that in the morning.
Bizihwaile blocks a leg kick.
Erdogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaile.
It looked like Bizihwaile was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Erdogan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Erdogan. Beautiful body shot.
Erdogan looks to land a body kick but Bizihwaile moved away.
Erdogan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Erdogan thumps Bizihwaile with a low kick.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Erdogan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Erdogan. #T4#
Bizihwaile avoids a wild elbow strike from Erdogan.#BC#
Bizihwaile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bizihwaile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erdogan.
Bizihwaile blocks a leg kick.
Bizihwaile checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Erdogan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bizihwaile lands a nice hook to Erdogan's body. Erdogan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Erdogan
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaile lands an overhand right.
Erdogan avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Erdogan.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaile misses the target.
Erdogan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Erdogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bizihwaile misses with a hook to the body
and Erdogan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Erdogan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Erdogan misses with an uppercut
and Bizihwaile makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Erdogan does it's job there.
Erdogan misses with a body kick.
Erdogan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Erdogan is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the body kick.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Erdogan misses with a kick to the body.
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Erdogan is out of range.
Erdogan misses with a right hand
and Bizihwaile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bizihwaile is looking to score with low kicks.
Erdogan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bizihwaile blocks it well.
Erdogan avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Erdogan loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaile slips the punch.
Erdogan throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile checks it.
Bizihwaile tries a head kick but it misses.
Erdogan tries to clinch up.
Erdogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erdogan lands a glancing blow to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
That kick from Erdogan tenderised Bizihwaile's leg. Bizihwaile is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bizihwaile goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Erdogan lands a brutal head kick. Bizihwaile looks out on his feet and Erdogan throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mustafa Erdogan!
After the big win, Mustafa Erdogan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Penkosip Bizihwaile stepped up to the mic, saying 'Time to rethink my career.'.

Event: SMASH: Schrodinger vs Donovan
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Bizihwaile connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bizihwaile misses with a looping right.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Bizihwaile's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bizihwaile.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Lee.#CL2#
Lee instigates a clinch.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Lee.
A nice left hand lands by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Bizihwaile avoids the damage to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a head punch that misses.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bizihwaile avoids it.
Bizihwaile softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Bizihwaile working aggressively here.
Bizihwaile throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bizihwaile misses with some punches.
Bizihwaile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaile misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bizihwaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
A short left from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaile lands an uppercut.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bizihwaile is defending well for now.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bizihwailes head.
Lee blocks a body shot from Bizihwaile.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Bizihwaile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Bizihwaile working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bizihwaile is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bizihwaile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaile lands a right hand.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bizihwaile backwards.
Bizihwaile takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Bizihwaile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Bizihwaile is breathing heavily.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Bizihwaile on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Bizihwaile lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bizihwaile avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body. #T3#
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the head.
Lee pushes Bizihwaile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Bizihwaile takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bizihwaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee presses Bizihwaile against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaile tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Bizihwaile back against the cage.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bizihwaile is defending well for now.
Bizihwaile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaile misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bizihwaile blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Bizihwaile clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bizihwaile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaile fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Bizihwaile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Bizihwaile scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bizihwaile lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bizihwaile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaile fails to land.
Bizihwaile throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee blocks a body shot from Bizihwaile.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Bizihwaile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bizihwaile cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bizihwaile.#CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bizihwaile tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Bizihwaile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Bizihwaile is wise to it.
Bizihwaile misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Lee cracks Bizihwaile with an open hand slap.
Bizihwaile misses the jab.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab.
Bizihwaile looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
Lee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Donk. Lee catches Bizihwaile right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
Lee cracks Bizihwaile with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee 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 lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bizihwaile lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bizihwaile throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a good low kick that Bizihwaile was not able to check.
Jimmy Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Bizihwaile is out of range.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bizihwaile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Bizihwaile does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaile turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee is looking for the big counter here.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Bizihwaile counters with a right hand to the body.
Bizihwaile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
Lee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bizihwaile momentarily. #CL2#
Lee rushes Bizihwaile and presses him up against the cage.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Bizihwaile lands a left hand.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bizihwaile is defending well for now.
Bizihwaile blocking some punches.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bizihwaile avoids it.
Lee presses Bizihwaile against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaile blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Bizihwaile takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bizihwaile in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Lee tries a knee to the head but Bizihwaile blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Bizihwaile lands a shoulder strike.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Bizihwaile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Bizihwaile is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Bizihwaile into the cage.
Bizihwaile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Bizihwaile avoids the damage to the body.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jimmy Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC#
Bizihwaile manages to break the clinch.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.#T4#
Lee misses with the body kick
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Bizihwaile takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee misses with a hook. Bizihwaile ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaile misses with a leg kick.
Bizihwaile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee cracks Bizihwaile with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee slips a straight right by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
Lee misses with a hook. Bizihwaile ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bizihwaile slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Lee slips a jab from Bizihwaile.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bizihwaile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee moves away from the strike by Bizihwaile.
Lee throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaile misses the target.
Bizihwaile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.#T1#
Bizihwaile takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bizihwaile slips a jab from Lee.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Bizihwaile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee slips a jab from Bizihwaile.
Lee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Bizihwaile off balance momentarily.
Bizihwaile blocks a jab.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bizihwaile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2##CL#
Bizihwaile forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile blocking some punches.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bizihwaile avoids it.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Bizihwaile manages to break the clinch.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaile tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Bizihwaile lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Bizihwaile takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Bizihwaile saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Bizihwaile was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
An inside leg kick lands from Bizihwaile. #T3#
Lee walks into a jab.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Lee.
Bizihwaile ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.
Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bizihwaile scores with a jab to the body.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile obviously looking to wear him down.
Bizihwaile connects with a looping right hand.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bizihwaile is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Bizihwaile.#T4#
Bizihwaile throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bizihwaile crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lee - the referee stops the clock and Bizihwaile gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lee. Bizihwaile manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Bizihwaile avoids the body shot from Lee.
Bizihwaile cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaile throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee moves out of range as Bizihwaile strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Bizihwaile misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bizihwaile throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Bizihwaile takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Bizihwaile misses with the body kick
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile blocks a head kick by Lee.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Bizihwaile.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bizihwaile fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee wants to slow Bizihwaile down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee wants to counter the offense by Bizihwaile and move into the clinch position.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaile takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bizihwaile throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bizihwaile.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaile slips the punch.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
Lee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
Bizihwaile looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bizihwaile takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Bizihwaile blocks the low kick.
Bizihwaile tried to counter with a leg kick but Lee avoided it.
Lee slips a jab from Bizihwaile.
Lee flicks out a counter leg kick but Bizihwaile steps away.
A big right from Lee misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bizihwaile can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bizihwaile.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee lands a high kick!
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bizihwaile lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee slips a straight right by Bizihwaile.#CL#
Bizihwaile closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bizihwaile avoids it.
Bizihwaile misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bizihwaile throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Bizihwaile avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Bizihwaile misses with some punches.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Bizihwaile avoids the damage to the body.
Lee working aggressively here.
Bizihwaile lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bizihwaile misses with the head strike.
A short left from Bizihwaile.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaile fails to land.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaile backwards.
Bizihwaile lands with a right to the head.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Bizihwaile trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bizihwaile into the cage.
Bizihwaile has a couple of punches blocked by Lee. #T4#
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bizihwaile or not.
Bizihwaile managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Bizihwaile blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bizihwaile wants to stall.
Bizihwaile avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaile as the two fighters clinch.
Bizihwaile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee with a knee to the head.
Bizihwaile is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Bizihwaile gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bizihwaile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bizihwaile thows a leg kick but Lee checks it
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Bizihwaile misses.
Lee stuns Bizihwaile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bizihwaile shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lee eats them both and turns towards Bizihwaile to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bizihwaile is able to avoid easily.
Bizihwaile fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lee just manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Bizihwaile steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bizihwaile wants to clinch.
Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Bizihwaile is wise to it.#T1#
Bizihwaile misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaile moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaile lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bizihwaile with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee throws a series of punches but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile motions for Lee to come forward. Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Bizihwaile's shoulder, as Bizihwaile tries to avoid the shot.
Bizihwaile chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bizihwaile throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
Bizihwaile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bizihwaile finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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!
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bizihwaile has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Bizihwaile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bizihwaile motions for Lee to come forward. Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaile is just out of range.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bizihwaile is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Bizihwaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bizihwaile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bizihwaile misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bizihwaile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bizihwaile thinking.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bizihwaile throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bizihwaile.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Lee is rocked!
Bizihwaile takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Bizihwaile finish him?
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bizihwaile throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Bizihwaile only half commits.
And Lee responds with a good body kick, but Bizihwaile manages to step out the way in time.
Bizihwaile moves away from the strike by Lee. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee slips a jab from Bizihwaile.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bizihwaile misses the target.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaile needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Bizihwaile misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Lee with the inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Lee.
Well Lee 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 46:50
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 45:50
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Lee!
Jimmy Lee is the new middleweight champion!
Jimmy Lee decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
Penkosip Bizihwaile was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to rethink my career.'.

Event: SMASH: Black Terror vs Boomer
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Bizihwaile defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
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.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall slips a straight right by Bizihwaile.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
Hall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hall misses with a leg kick.
Bizihwaile lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bizihwaile jabs at Hall's body.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jab by Hall.
Hall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hall slips a jab from Bizihwaile.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.#T1#
Hall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick which misses Hall's front leg but catches the back leg as Hall tries to avoid it.
Bizihwaile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
As Hall backs away, Bizihwaile returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hall misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Bizihwaile tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Bizihwaile gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hall up against the cage.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Bizihwaile breaks from the clinch.
Bizihwaile checks a low kick from Hall.
Bizihwaile lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaile misses the target.
A jab from Bizihwaile finds it's way through Hall's defenses. #T2#
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Hall misses with a hook. Bizihwaile ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall misses with a looping right.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bizihwaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall slips under a jab.
Hall throws a big counter head kick but Bizihwaile avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hall.
Bizihwaile is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Bizihwaile has Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bizihwaile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Bizihwaile - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bizihwaile stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Bizihwaile just leaning against Hall, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bizihwaile.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizihwaile prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bizihwaile.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaile is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaile blocks an uppercut.
Hall throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizihwaile blocks a body shot from Hall.
A nice left hand lands by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hall or not.
Bizihwaile stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bizihwaile.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall works on Bizihwaile's body with a couple of short punches.
Bizihwaile lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
A short body shot lands from Hall as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bizihwaile's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bizihwaile blocking some punches.
Hall throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Penkosip Bizihwaile 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.#R2#
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Hall swings for the body but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Hall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hall with a hook.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
Bizihwaile scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hall counters with a right hand to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall throws a push kick but Bizihwaile slaps the foot to one side.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.#T1#
Bizihwaile throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Hall throws out a counter right but Bizihwaile avoids it with no problem.
Hall throws a shot to the body.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bizihwaile throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Hall scores with a jab.
Bizihwaile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaile.
Hall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bizihwaile connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hall momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hall.
Bizihwaile takes one on the button.
Bizihwaile misses with a lunging right hand
and Hall counters with a right hand to the body.
Hall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall throws out a counter right but Bizihwaile avoids it with no problem.
Hall lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaile has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hall.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall lands a head shot.
Henry Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bizihwaile stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bizihwaile throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Hall.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Bizihwaile moves away from the strike by Hall.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bizihwaile has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bizihwaile there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hall scores with a hook to the body. Bizihwaile takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but Hall moves away
and Hall counters with a nice body shot.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Hall is looking to slow Bizihwaile down with leg kicks.
Hall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Bizihwaile darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Bizihwaile tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaile lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Bizihwaile.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hall up against the cage.
Bizihwaile is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hall is keeping busy.#T4#
Bizihwaile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaile lands a body shot.
Bizihwaile lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Bizihwaile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hall up against the cage.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hall blocks a body shot from Bizihwaile.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Hall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaile takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Hall takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bizihwaile wants to slow Hall down by chopping away at his legs.
Hall misses with a right hand
enabling Bizihwaile to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile swings widly with a right hand
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
Good exchange - Bizihwaile coming out on top.#ROC#Hall is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bizihwaile tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
Bizihwaile throws a front kick aimed at Hall's knee but Hall avoids it well.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight left.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Bizihwaile misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook
and Hall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bizihwaile can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from Hall.
Bizihwaile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
It seemed like Hall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Bizihwaile misses with a jab to the body
and Hall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bizihwaile connects with a leg kick.
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!
Jab, jab by Hall - just one landing.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall with a jab.#CL#
Bizihwaile rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
Hall misses with a body punch. #BC#
Bizihwaile manages to break the clinch.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bizihwaile shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hall cracks Bizihwaile with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall throws a front kick that sends Bizihwaile stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Hall connects with an inside leg kick.
Hall tries a low kick but Bizihwaile avoids it.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bizihwaile throws a front kick that sends Hall stumbling back into the cage.
Crunch! Hall slams his shin into Bizihwaile's torso.
Hall's corner calls for a 1-2. Hall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hall misses the jab.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Hall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bizihwaile with a body shot.
Hall throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Bizihwaile's shoulder, as Bizihwaile tries to avoid the shot.
Hall throws a push kick but Bizihwaile slaps the foot to one side.
Hall misses with a hook
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaile walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.
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!
A left lands for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hall with a nice cross.
Bizihwaile checks a leg kick nicely.
Bizihwaile throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile throws an off balance right hand
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bizihwaile will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall scores with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Henry Hall just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaile looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hall takes a swing at Bizihwaile's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaile's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bizihwaile scrambles back to his feet.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
Bizihwaile moves out of range as Hall strikes.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Bizihwaile looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Bizihwaile throws a push kick but Hall slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaile was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall works Bizihwaile's body with a nice hook.
Bizihwaile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Hall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Bizihwaile connects with a single shot there.
Bizihwaile scores with a jab. Hall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bizihwaile is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bizihwaile throws a body kick that misses
and Hall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
Bizihwaile throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bizihwaile throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Bizihwaile bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall walks into a stiff left hand from Bizihwaile.
Hall with a hook.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall takes a swing at Bizihwaile's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.#T2#
Hall jabs at Bizihwaile's body.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.
Hall appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bizihwaile connects with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
Hall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hall misses with a hook
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall misses with a shot to the body
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile backing away here, and Hall unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bizihwaile moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bizihwaile throws a quick counter head kick but Hall was just out of range.
A solid body kick from Hall.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bizihwaile - the referee stops the clock and Hall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bizihwaile. Hall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hall is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bizihwaile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy head kick
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws the kick towards the body but Hall avoids it.
Hall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bizihwaile scores with a hook.
Bizihwaile misses with a body kick.
Hall throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Bizihwaile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall defending well as Bizihwaile loads up on a big left hand.
Bizihwaile is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Bizihwaile looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaile avoids the body shot from Hall.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Hall misses the body punch
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile thuds his shin into the meat of Hall's side.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Bizihwaile slams his shin into Hall's torso.
Bizihwaile looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Bizihwaile rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile has Hall pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Bizihwaile.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Penkosip Bizihwaile will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Bizihwaile lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall thumps Bizihwaile with a low kick.
Hall misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bizihwaile just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Hall throws a wild body kick that Bizihwaile sees coming a mile off.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Bizihwaile wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bizihwaile throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range. #T1#
Bizihwaile lands with a nice body kick.
Bizihwaile lands with a good body shot.
Hall is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bizihwaile misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Bizihwaile scores with a jab.
Hall cracks Bizihwaile with an open hand slap.
Hall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hall's knee momentarily.
Bizihwaile misses with a right hand
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall lands with a kick to the temple. Bizihwaile shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Hall gets tackled into the cage by Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile maintains the clinch.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaile controls his hands. #T2#
Hall misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall tries a body shot but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Bizihwaile prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaile digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bizihwaile has Hall pushed against the cage.
Bizihwaile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaile lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Bizihwaile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bizihwaile.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
A low kick lands for Bizihwaile.
Hall throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Hall moves out of range of the body kick from Bizihwaile.
Hall moves out of range as Bizihwaile throws a body kick.
A jab from Bizihwaile finds it's way through Hall's defenses.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizihwaile lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall lunges at Bizihwaile with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bizihwaile's hand.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Bizihwaile.
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall digs a good body shot into Bizihwaile's ribs.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile throws a push kick but Hall slaps the foot to one side.
Bizihwaile's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hall under the eye.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Hall.
Hall avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile checks a low kick from Hall.
Bizihwaile throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hall on the side of the head.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Bizihwaile finish him?
Hall connects with a body shot that sends Bizihwaile's belly button to the back.
Bizihwaile misses the jab.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.
Bizihwaile wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hall scores with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Penkosip Bizihwaile showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bizihwaile has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 47:49
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile is the new middleweight champion!
Penkosip Bizihwaile thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Bizihwaile
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Menezes misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice body shot.
Menezes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Menezes checks a low kick from Bizihwaile.#CL2#
Bizihwaile drives through and clinches with Menezes against the cage.
Bizihwaile struggles to land a body shot inside as Menezes controls his hands.
Menezes scores with a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaile content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bizihwaile pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Bizihwaile.
Menezes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Menezes tries to pull guard but Bizihwaile forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Menezes prevents a body shot from Bizihwaile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Menezes scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Bizihwaile manages to break the clinch.
Bizihwaile connects with a good right hand that stumbles Menezes. Menezes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bizihwaile avoids the body shot from Menezes.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Menezes.
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!
Menezes lands a nice looking body shot.
Bizihwaile 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.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Menezes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
Menezes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bizihwaile, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Menezes successfully pulls guard.
Bizihwaile tries to free his leg and advance position but Menezes is retaining full guard.
Bizihwaile must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Menezes looking for a guillotine here but Bizihwaile defends easily.
Bizihwaile tries to free his leg and advance position but Menezes is retaining full guard.
Bizihwaile is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Bizihwaile avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bizihwaile preventing the sweep. #T2#
Bizihwaile trying to control the position from guard on top but Menezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes keeping full guard, as Bizihwaile tries to pass. #SUB#
Menezes looking for a guillotine here but Bizihwaile defends easily. #SUB#
Menezes is looking for a triangle but Bizihwaile pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Menezes is on top in guard. #REVR#
Menezes trying to control but Bizihwaile is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menezes tries to free his leg and advance position but Bizihwaile is retaining full guard.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizihwaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bizihwaile looking to hit a scissor sweep but Menezes is one step ahead there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Menezes looking to sit in guard and control but Bizihwaile gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Menezes wants to sweep here but Bizihwaile controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bizihwaile got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menezes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bizihwaile has managed to get both his arms back between Menezes's legs - danger averted.
Bizihwaile controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menezes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Penkosip Bizihwaile will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bizihwaile misses the jab.
Menezes checks a leg kick nicely.
Menezes digs a good hook to Bizihwaile's body.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menezes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but Menezes moved away.
Menezes stuns Bizihwaile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but Bizihwaile shows good takedown defense.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Menezes.
Menezes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menezes is looking to wear down Bizihwaile with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Menezes drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile wants to sweep here but Menezes controlling him for the moment.
Menezes forces his way into half guard.
Menezes wants to free his trapped foot but Bizihwaile is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Menezes wants to advance to full mount but Bizihwaile doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Menezes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bizihwaile swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bizihwaile controls Menezes momentarily but Menezes frees himself.
Menezes tries to free his leg and advance position but Bizihwaile is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizihwaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menezes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Menezes tries to free his leg and advance position but Bizihwaile is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bizihwaile keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch up but Menezes circles away and keeps his distance.
Menezes attempts a counter takedown but Bizihwaile avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Menezes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bizihwaile walks away with a smile on his face. Menezes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Menezes avoids it easily.
Menezes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bizihwaile sprawls and moves away.
Menezes cracks Bizihwaile with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Menezes cracks a nice hook into Bizihwaile's ribs.
Menezes avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Menezes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bizihwaile momentarily.
Menezes connects with a body shot.
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Menezes connects with a nice looking jab.
Menezes shoots for a double leg takedown but Bizihwaile sprawls well. He's pushed Menezes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizihwaile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes.
Menezes tests Bizihwaile's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Menezes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bizihwaile missing with a left hand there. Menezes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Menezes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Menezes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4##SUB#
Menezes is trying to work for a kimura but Bizihwaile is defending well.
Menezes throwing shots but Bizihwaile is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Menezes seems to be looking for submissions.
Bizihwaile is looking for a sweep. Menezes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Menezes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Menezes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bizihwaile misses with a head kick. #TD#
Menezes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bizihwaile!
The ground and pound from Menezes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bizihwaile tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Menezes has knee on belly momentarily but Bizihwaile bucks him off and regains half guard.
Arthur Menezes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bizihwaile is not content to let Menezes control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Menezes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bizihwaile sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Menezes is looking for a kimura here.
Menezes wants to take a breather but Bizihwaile is having none of it.
Menezes is really struggling to control Bizihwaile but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Menezes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bizihwaile doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Menezes.
Menezes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Menezes is keen to just control but Bizihwaile is a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bizihwaile fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Menezes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bizihwaile's hands.
Menezes connects with a right hand. Bizihwaile shakes it off.#CL2#
Bizihwaile closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Menezes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bizihwaile tries a body shot but Menezes blocks it.
Menezes works on Bizihwaile's body with a couple of short punches.
Menezes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bizihwaile smiles and moves away.
Menezes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaile can do to turn this around?
Bizihwaile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Menezes misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bizihwaile tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizihwaile swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Menezes works the jab nicely.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Menezes moves out of range easily.
Menezes attempts a counter takedown but Bizihwaile avoids it well and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bizihwaile. That's going to slow Menezes down.
Menezes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menezes goes for a double leg but Bizihwaile avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bizihwaile continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizihwaile is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Menezes is keeping busy.
Menezes swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Menezes has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaile.
Menezes goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Menezes pulls Bizihwaile into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Menezes looking for subs off his back but Bizihwaile has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bizihwaile prevents Menezes from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menezes is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Arthur Menezes did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Bizihwaile dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Menezes. That did some damage!
Menezes misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Menezes scores with a jab. Bizihwaile acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Bizihwaile darts in and clinches Menezes up against the cage.
Menezes struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaile controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Menezes.
Menezes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bizihwaile is keeping busy.#TD#
Menezes drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Menezes working for a triangle but Bizihwaile defends it easily.
Bizihwaile controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bizihwaile's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Menezes has an active guard here but Bizihwaile has managed to pass into half guard.
Menezes gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Menezes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Menezes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bizihwaile uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Menezes can't do much from the bottom here.
Bizihwaile wants to control but Menezes is keeping him busy.
Bizihwaile taking a breather here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Menezes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bizihwaile pulls his head out easily.
Bizihwaile is thwarting Menezes's attempts to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Menezes is looking for a sweep. Bizihwaile is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab, jab by Menezes - just one landing.
Menezes connects with a right hand. Bizihwaile shakes it off.
Bizihwaile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menezes throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Menezes had his way with Penkosip Bizihwaile in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Bizihwaile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes.
Bizihwaile counters with a body kick.
Menezes blocks a low kick nicely.
Bizihwaile fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Menezes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bizihwaile does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bizihwaile displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Menezes.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Menezes.
Bizihwaile throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Menezes's head.
Menezes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Bizihwaile darts in and clinches Menezes up against the cage.
Bizihwaile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Menezes lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile lands a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaile stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Bizihwaile manages to break the clinch.
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Menezes avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Menezes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Menezes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Menezes tries to clinch but Bizihwaile is having none of it.
Bizihwaile appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab by Bizihwaile.
Menezes avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Menezes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bizihwaile momentarily.
Bizihwaile lands with a kick to the temple. Menezes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD#
Menezes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Menezes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bizihwaile defends it well.
Bizihwaile trying to control here. #T2#
Menezes is looking to take a break and control but Bizihwaile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Menezes is working for a submission of some sort.
Menezes is looking to take a break and control but Bizihwaile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bizihwaile is trying to maintain the position but Menezes is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Menezes wants to work for an arm triangle but Bizihwaile is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Menezes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bizihwaile knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Menezes lands a nice hook to Bizihwaile's body. Bizihwaile takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bizihwaile wants to slow Menezes down by chopping away at his legs.
Menezes shoots in looking for a takedown but Bizihwaile manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menezes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Menezes misses with a hook. Bizihwaile ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaile buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Menezes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but Menezes moved away.
Menezes feinted with a counter takedown.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Menezes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menezes lands a jab-cross combination.
Bizihwaile dodges the punch combination from Menezes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bizihwaile.
Arthur Menezes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Menezes connects with a right hand. Bizihwaile shakes it off.
Bizihwaile takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Menezes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bizihwaile's half guard.
Bizihwaile wants to get back to full guard.
Menezes is thwarting Bizihwaile's attempts to control the position.
Menezes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Menezes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Menezes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Menezes!
Arthur Menezes retains his middleweight title!
Penkosip Bizihwaile spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to rethink my career.'.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Bartz 2
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Borgia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizihwaile throws a fast counter high kick but Borgia manages to duck under it in time.
Bizihwaile lands a head kick. Borgia smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Bizihwaile throws a jab but it's blocked by Borgia.
Borgia dives in and grabs Bizihwaile's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bizihwaile pushes down on Borgia's head and hops out.
Bizihwaile misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Borgia.
A slow jab from Bizihwaile misses its intended target.
Borgia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Borgia avoids the body shot from Bizihwaile. #CL#
Borgia moves into the clinch successfully.
Borgia is looking for a takedown.
Borgia wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borgia can't get the takedown.
Bizihwaile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile working aggressively here. #BC2#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but Bizihwaile shows good takedown defense.
We've been informed that Bizihwaile has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bizihwaile lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bizihwaile sizes up Borgia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Borgia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick which misses Borgia's front leg but catches the back leg as Borgia tries to avoid it. #T1#
Borgia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bizihwaile is fending him off so far but Borgia persists. Nope, Bizihwaile circles away and we're back to standing.
Borgia scores with a hook.
Borgia looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bizihwaile lands a right hand from hell, dropping Borgia. Bizihwaile pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Bizihwaile does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good leg kick by Selvatico.
Selvatico blocks the body kick.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Selvatico takes a kick to the side of the head.
Selvatico has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bizihwaile finds it's way round the side to connect with Selvatico's head.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bizihwaile loads up on a big right hand but Selvatico slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Selvatico.
Selvatico scores with a punch to the head.
Bizihwaile moves out of range as Selvatico throws a body kick.
Bizihwaile appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bizihwaile. Selvatico shrugs it off though.
Bizihwaile dips to his left and cracks Selvatico with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Selvatico throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bizihwaile buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
Selvatico chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Selvatico does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Bizihwaile lands with a nice body punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bizihwaile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Selvatico.
Selvatico throws a head kick that Bizihwaile semi-blocks.
Selvatico throws a right hand that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with an inside leg kick.
Selvatico throws a sloppy body shot
and Bizihwaile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bizihwaile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Selvatico throws a low kick but Bizihwaile moves out of range easily.
Selvatico scores with a hook to the body. Bizihwaile takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Selvatico with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Selvatico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bizihwaile takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bizihwaile misses the jab.
Bizihwaile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Selvatico.#T2#
Selvatico fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bizihwaile on the side of the head.
Bizihwaile looks to land a body kick but Selvatico moved away.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bizihwaile loads up on a big right hand but Selvatico slips the punch.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses.
Bizihwaile throws a looping overhand right but Selvatico ducks down to avoid it.
Selvatico throws a leg kick
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Selvatico.
Bizihwaile scores with a spinning back kick!
Selvatico throws a head kick but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Selvatico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bizihwaile misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Selvatico with a jab.
Selvatico looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaile jabs Selvatico to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Selvatico moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaile throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut. Selvatico saw that one coming.
Bizihwaile tries to land a leg kick but Selvatico saw it coming and moves away.
Selvatico cracks Bizihwaile with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bizihwaile lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Selvatico at a distance.
Bizihwaile takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bizihwaile throws a jab when Selvatico was well out of range.
Bizihwaile cracks Selvatico with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Bizihwaile finds it's way through Selvatico's defenses.
Selvatico throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile sees it coming and moves out of range.
Selvatico throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Selvatico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Selvatico misses with a looping right.
Selvatico takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selvatico moves out of range as Bizihwaile strikes.
Bizihwaile looks for the body kick but Selvatico saw that one coming.
Selvatico moves out of range of the strikes.
Selvatico misses with a kick to the body.
Selvatico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile lands a jab to Selvatico's midsection.
Selvatico throws a wild body kick that Bizihwaile sees coming a mile off.
Selvatico is looking to chop away at Bizihwaile's legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile misses with a jab to the body
and Selvatico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bizihwaile connects with a good right hand that stumbles Selvatico. Selvatico circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Selvatico throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Selvatico listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaile is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Selvatico connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Selvatico.
Selvatico needs to keep his hands up - Bizihwaile had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bizihwaile lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bizihwaile scores with a nice right hand.
Selvatico tried to score with a low kick but Bizihwaile checks it.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy right hand but Selvatico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Selvatico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Selvatico.
Bizihwaile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Selvatico.
Bizihwaile missing with a left hand there. Selvatico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Selvatico lands a jab.
A leg kick checked by Bizihwaile.
Selvatico takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Selvatico misses the target.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizihwaile's corner calls for a 1-2. Bizihwaile obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #KD2#
Bizihwaile lands a big right hand that sends Selvatico crashing to the mat! Bizihwaile stays standing though and waves Selvatico back to his feet!#ROC2#Selvatico is rocked!
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 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oh Selvatico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Selvatico throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Selvatico does no damage. #T1#
Bizihwaile cracks Selvatico with a hook to the temple - Selvatico is on wobbly legs here! Bizihwaile swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Selvatico falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bizihwaile wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
A very excited looking Penkosip Bizihwaile 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.
In defeat, Vino Selvatico stepped up to the mic, saying 'The better man won. I'll get back to the drawing board and work my ass off to get back to this spot. Thank you all. '.

Event: SMASH: Wayne vs Lomax
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Jab from Vermeulen.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut. Vermeulen saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaile scores with a nice right hand.
Vermeulen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Bizihwaile loads up on a big right hand but Vermeulen slips the punch.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Vermeulen throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Vermeulen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bizihwaile swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bizihwaile lands a jab to Vermeulen's midsection.
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 looping right.
Bizihwaile 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.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeulen slips under a jab.
Vermeulen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bizihwaile can pounce on him. #T1#
Bizihwaile swings for the body but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bizihwaile throws a jab but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen slips a jab from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a nice head kick!
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vermeulen.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot.
Vermeulen lands a glancing blow to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
Bizihwaile throws out a leg kick but Vermeulen moves out of range and Bizihwaile only half commits.
Vermeulen throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaile looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Vermeulen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vermeulen misses the jab.
Bizihwaile throws out a counter right but Vermeulen avoids it with no problem.
Vermeulen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaile throws a lazy right hand but Vermeulen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bizihwaile connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Vermeulen misses.
Bizihwaile's corner calls for a 1-2. Bizihwaile obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick #TD#
and Vermeulen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bizihwaile's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vermeulen throwing strikes but missing.
Vermeulen scoring with some ground and pound.
Vermeulen trying to control but Bizihwaile is working from the bottom.
Bizihwaile is controlling Vermeulen's posture.
Vermeulen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vermeulen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vermeulen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vermeulen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vermeulen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vermeulen throws a big elbow that misses.
Vermeulen cracks Bizihwaile with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vermeulen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bizihwaile is controlling Vermeulen's posture.
Vermeulen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizihwaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vermeulen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bizihwaile connects with a right hand. Vermeulen shakes it off.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.
Vermeulen feinted with a counter takedown.
Bizihwaile lands with an uppercut that bounces Vermeulen off the cage and back into range.
Vermeulen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaile is just out of range.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook. Vermeulen ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaile does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Vermeulen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bizihwaile lands with a right hand. #TD#
Vermeulen gets a double leg takedown into Bizihwaile's guard.
Vermeulen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bizihwaile utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vermeulen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bizihwaile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vermeulen stopping the sweep attempt from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile is controlling Vermeulen's posture.
Vermeulen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bizihwaile works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile keeping moving, preventing Vermeulen from controlling successfully.
Vermeulen is looking to work some ground and pound but Bizihwaile has wrist control.#T1#
Bizihwaile preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vermeulen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vermeulen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bizihwaile working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vermeulen.
Bizihwaile preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A shot to the liver by Bizihwaile. Beautiful body shot.
Bizihwaile ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vermeulen throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
Bizihwaile throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeulen's shoulder, as Vermeulen tries to avoid the shot.
Vermeulen tries to counter with a takedown but Bizihwaile is quick to defend against it.
Vermeulen lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bizihwaile stuns Vermeulen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Vermeulen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaile is just out of range.
Vermeulen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bizihwaile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bizihwaile moves forwards but Vermeulen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaile lands a jab to Vermeulen's midsection.
Vermeulen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Bizihwaile. Those never looked like landing.
Vermeulen throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile lands an overhand right.
Bizihwaile throws the left hand but Vermeulen avoids the punch easily.
Vermeulen throws an overhand right that lands on Bizihwaile's shoulder, as Bizihwaile tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Bizihwaile takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vermeulen misses with a hook
and Bizihwaile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
Vermeulen misses the jab.
Bizihwaile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaile.
Vermeulen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bizihwaile sprawls and moves away.
Bizihwaile sizes up Vermeulen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bizihwaile swings for the body but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Bizihwaile strikes.
Vermeulen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bizihwaile sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vermeulen somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Bizihwaile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head but Bizihwaile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bizihwaile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Bizihwaile fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bizihwaile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.
Vermeulen throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeulen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bizihwaile throws a body shot but no joy.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vermeulen misses with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vermeulen thinking.
Bizihwaile moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bizihwaile avoids the body shot from Vermeulen.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile 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!#R3#
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Vermeulen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bizihwaile looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
Bizihwaile works the jab nicely.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Vermeulen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile wants to land a leg kick but Vermeulen is out of range.
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vermeulen needs to keep his hands up - Bizihwaile had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
Vermeulen jabs at Bizihwaile's body.
Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bizihwaile throws a right hand that Vermeulen ducks under and follows up with a left that Vermeulen also avoids with ease.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Vermeulen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bizihwaile moves away from the strike by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bizihwaile sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaile connects with an inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizihwaile punishes Vermeulen's body with a nice straight punch.
Bizihwaile scores with a nice strike.
Vermeulen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
Bizihwaile paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Vermeulen slips under a jab.
Vermeulen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bizihwaile tests Vermeulen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bizihwaile.
Nice straight punches there by Bizihwaile. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bizihwaile.#ROC2#Vermeulen is rocked!
Vermeulen tries to move into range but Bizihwaile moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Vermeulen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bizihwaile measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Vermeulen! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs Cuntmara 3
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Bizihwaile tried to score with a low kick but Edmonds checks it.
Edmonds tries to counter by clinching up but Bizihwaile breaks away and moves out of range.
Bizihwaile avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bizihwaile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmonds lands with a hook. Bizihwaile tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bizihwaile. That's going to slow Edmonds down.
Edmonds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaile was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmonds.
Bizihwaile blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edmonds is defended easily by Bizihwaile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Bizihwaile is out of range.
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Bizihwaile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Edmonds lands a jab to Bizihwaile's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edmonds. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaile looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Edmonds stuns Bizihwaile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Edmonds avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Edmonds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Edmonds's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts ðŸ† that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bizihwaile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmonds.
Bizihwaile now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Edmonds scores with a takedown into Bizihwaile's guard.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bizihwaile is keeping the position for now.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizihwaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bizihwaile is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edmonds trying to control but Bizihwaile is working from the bottom.
Bizihwaile pulls Edmonds in to control the position.
Edmonds tries to free his leg and advance position but Bizihwaile is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Edmonds postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy uppercut
and Edmonds counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but Edmonds sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bizihwaile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Edmonds.
Edmonds just misses with a punch to the body.
Edmonds scores with a sloppy right hand. Bizihwaile should have avoided that one.
Edmonds swings for the body but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Bizihwaile counters with an inside leg kick.
Edmonds blocks a head kick by Bizihwaile.
Edmonds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bizihwaile moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bizihwaile was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Edmonds jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Bizihwaile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Edmonds there.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
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!
Edmonds misses with a looping right.
Bizihwaile raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Edmonds misses with a double jab
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Edmonds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bizihwaile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Bizihwaile throws out a counter right but Edmonds avoids it with no problem.
Bizihwaile takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Edmonds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Edmonds jabs at Bizihwaile's body.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Edmonds misses.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds swings for the body but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile moves out of range as Edmonds strikes.
It seemed like Bizihwaile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edmonds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmonds bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile is looking to slow Edmonds down with leg kicks.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Bizihwaile appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edmonds takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
Edmonds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaile can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Edmonds misses with a series of wild punches.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Bizihwaile counters with an inside leg kick.
Edmonds looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range.
Edmonds throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
John Edmonds is winning the standup battle so far.
Edmonds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmonds misses with a looping left.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edmonds getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Edmonds slips a jab from Bizihwaile.#T2##TD#
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds trying to control but Bizihwaile is working from the bottom.
Bizihwaile bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edmonds's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaile controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Edmonds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bizihwaile gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bizihwaile engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Edmonds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bizihwaile is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bizihwaile preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Edmonds is predictable there
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Edmonds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bizihwaile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmonds fails with a takedown attempt.
Edmonds tries for a takedown but Bizihwaile circles away easily
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Edmonds shoots in looking for a takedown but Bizihwaile manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edmonds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the head.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Edmonds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmonds fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Edmonds lands a jab-cross combination.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaile thumps Edmonds with a low kick.
Edmonds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice leg kick.
Edmonds moves into range and connects with a jab.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Edmonds lands with a straight right. Bizihwaile didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Edmonds fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bizihwaile sprawls well initially but Edmonds persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Edmonds is trying to work for a kimura but Bizihwaile is defending well.
Bizihwaile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Edmonds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Edmonds is working for a kimura but Bizihwaile is defending it quite comfortably.
Edmonds slows the pace down in half guard.
Edmonds works his way into side control. #T3#
Bizihwaile is looking to regain half guard here but Edmonds keeps moving and retains side control.
Bizihwaile manages to work his way to half guard, despite Edmonds's best efforts.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bizihwaile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edmonds is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Edmonds passes the guard and advances to mount!
Edmonds prevents Bizihwaile from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edmonds has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
After winning the bout, John Edmonds thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Penkosip Bizihwaile spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to rethink my career.'.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Boomer
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Selvatico dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bizihwaile. That did some damage!
Selvatico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bizihwaile works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bizihwaile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Selvatico.
Selvatico buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vino Selvatico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Selvatico throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bizihwaile crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Selvatico - the referee stops the clock and Bizihwaile gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Selvatico. Bizihwaile manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the leg kick from Selvatico.
We've been informed that Bizihwaile has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Selvatico throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Selvatico throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Selvatico throws the kick towards the body but Bizihwaile avoids it.
Bizihwaile throws a fast counter high kick but Selvatico manages to duck under it in time.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Selvatico misses.
Selvatico throws a chopping leg kick but Bizihwaile manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Selvatico misses with the combination.
Selvatico will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bizihwaile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Selvatico tries to land a body kick
and Bizihwaile counters with an inside leg kick.
Selvatico swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Selvatico swinging wildly here.
Selvatico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Selvatico moves out of range as Bizihwaile strikes.
Selvatico throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaile moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Selvatico throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile tries a quick counter leg kick but Selvatico is wise to it.
Selvatico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Selvatico throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Selvatico misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Selvatico takes a swing at Bizihwaile's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Bizihwaile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Selvatico was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bizihwaile is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Selvatico.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Selvatico lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Selvatico misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bizihwaile jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Selvatico.
Selvatico throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizihwaile misses with a head kick.
Selvatico wants to land a leg kick but Bizihwaile is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaile! But no joy.
Selvatico moves forwards but Bizihwaile connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Selvatico misses its target.
Selvatico scores with a leg kick.
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Selvatico is out of range. #T4#
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Bizihwaile walks into a jab.
Selvatico throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Selvatico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Selvatico looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bizihwaile stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Selvatico.
Selvatico misses the jab.
Selvatico fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bizihwaile checks it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Selvatico.
Bizihwaile checks a leg kick.
Selvatico misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vino Selvatico dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Selvatico scores with a head kick.
Bizihwaile has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Selvatico.
Selvatico slips under a jab from Bizihwaile.
Selvatico lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bizihwaile backs up against the cage.
Selvatico lands with a thumping leg kick.
Selvatico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Selvatico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Selvatico moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBizihwaile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Selvatico.
Selvatico tries a low kick but Bizihwaile avoids it.
Selvatico scores with a jab to the head.
Selvatico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vino Selvatico is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Selvatico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Bizihwaile releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Bizihwaile.
A nice side step and Bizihwaile releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Selvatico throws a body kick that misses.
Bizihwaile was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Selvatico misses with a hook
and Bizihwaile counters with a right hand to the body.
Selvatico throws a body kick that misses.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick
and Selvatico counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bizihwaile's knee momentarily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bizihwaile might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Selvatico has got the better of the exchanges.
Selvatico throws a low kick but Bizihwaile avoids it.
Bizihwaile only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Selvatico throws a nice head kick!
Bizihwaile feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Selvaticos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Selvatico with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Selvatico throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick from Selvatico lands but Bizihwaile takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Selvatico with the inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bizihwaile there as he acknowledges the shot.
Selvatico takes a swing at Bizihwaile's ribcage but misses.
Selvatico tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bizihwaile is able to avoid easily.
Bizihwaile scores with a push kick.
Selvatico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Selvatico misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Selvatico scores with a decent looking hook.
Selvatico throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Selvatico scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Selvatico throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile checks it.
Bizihwaile throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Selvatico on the side of the head.
Selvatico gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bizihwaile counters with a leg kick.
Selvatico is looking to slow Bizihwaile down with leg kicks.
Selvatico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Selvatico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick by Selvatico misses
and Bizihwaile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Bizihwaile tries to move into range but Selvatico moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Selvatico throws a push kick but Bizihwaile slaps the foot to one side.
Bizihwaile only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Selvatico.
Bizihwaile has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Selvatico.
Nice cross by Selvatico.
Selvatico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaile can do to turn this around?
Selvatico delivers a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Selvatico - that will leave a mark!
Selvatico connects with a crisp jab.
Selvatico swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bizihwaile doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bizihwaile checks a low kick from Selvatico.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vino Selvatico dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bizihwaile swings widly with a right hand
and Selvatico finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Selvatico fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bizihwaile checks it well.
Bizihwaile let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Selvatico goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Selvatico misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand.
Selvatico tries a low kick but Bizihwaile avoids it.
Selvatico throws a lazy body kick
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Selvatico throws a head kick that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selvatico pushes Bizihwaile away with a front kick.
Selvatico tried to score with a low kick but Bizihwaile checks it.
Bizihwaile's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Selvatico scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Selvatico throws a push kick but Bizihwaile slaps the foot to one side.
Selvatico throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Bizihwaile. That snapped Selvatico's head back.
Selvatico tries to land a front kick but Bizihwaile steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Selvatico throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Selvatico misses with a kick to the body
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Selvatico slips a jab and a cross from Bizihwaile.
Selvatico lands with a slapping head kick.
Selvatico throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Selvatico scores with a push kick.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bizihwaile looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Selvatico throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bizihwaile only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD2#
Bizihwaile lands a big head kick that sends Selvatico tumbling to the mat! Bizihwaile takes a step backwards and waves Selvatico back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Selvatico is rocked!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Selvatico!
Oh Selvatico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Selvatico misses with a hook. Bizihwaile ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Selvatico throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bizihwaile misses with a left hand
and Selvatico counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bizihwaile thinking.
Bizihwaile takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Selvatico connects with a body shot that sends Bizihwaile's belly button to the back.
Selvatico throws a low kick, looking for Bizihwaile's leg but Bizihwaile calmly moves out of range.
Selvatico seems to have got his legs back now.
Bizihwaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Selvatico appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bizihwaile has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Selvatico.#T3#
Selvatico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaile.
It seemed like Bizihwaile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bizihwaile has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Selvatico finds it's way round the side to connect with Bizihwaile's head.
Bizihwaile avoids a kick to the body.
Selvatico misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Bizihwaile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Selvatico as he connects with a hook.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice side step and Bizihwaile releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bizihwaile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Selvatico throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Bizihwaile blocks the leg kick.
Selvatico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Selvatico will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bizihwaile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vino Selvatico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Bizihwaile misses the target.
Bizihwaile takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Selvatico throws a body shot but no joy.
Selvatico scores with a decent looking hook.
Good leg kick by Selvatico.
Selvatico throws a head kick but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook. Selvatico ducked under it nicely.
Selvatico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bizihwaile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Selvatico throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vino Selvatico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Selvatico has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vino Selvatico!
Vino Selvatico thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Penkosip Bizihwaile stepped up to the mic, saying 'Time to rethink my career.'.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Boomer
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Atunes throws a jab when Bizihwaile was well out of range.
A head kick by Atunes misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Atunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaile throwing a counter right hand but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy uppercut
and Atunes counters with a nice body kick.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Atunes misses with a low kick as Bizihwaile jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Atunes is predictable there
and Bizihwaile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Edison Atunes has been cut.
Bizihwaile's jab looks to have found its range, popping Atunes under the eye.#T1#
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a big left hand that crumples Atunes! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Our winner, Penkosip Bizihwaile, 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.
Edison Atunes spoke after the fight, saying 'Who the fuck let Karter into my camp again? '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 208
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Po throws a jab when Bizihwaile was well out of range.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Po.
It seemed like Bizihwaile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Po listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Bizihwaile has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Po.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Po.
A slow jab from Po misses its intended target.
Po slips under a jab from Bizihwaile.
Po connects with a body shot that sends Bizihwaile's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile lands a two punch combo.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
Shen Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Po throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bizihwaile counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Po throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Po shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Po is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bizihwaile has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Po's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Po wants to pass the guard but Bizihwaile is defending well.
Bizihwaile is trying to maintain the position but Po is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Po is trying to work for a kimura but Bizihwaile is defending well. #T2#
Po thows a huge punch but Bizihwaile dodges it nicely.
Po is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bizihwaile!
Bizihwaile prevents Po from taking his back.
Po looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB#
Po wants to finish this one by submission but Bizihwaile is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Po.
Po trying to control but Bizihwaile is having none of it.
Po seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bizihwaile is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Po content just to control the position here.
Po tries to control but Bizihwaile wriggling away.
Po misses with a head shot.#SUB#
Po working for a guillotine from mount but Bizihwaile is in no mood to give up.
Po looking to ground and pound but Bizihwaile is blocking nicely.
Po controlling from the full mount.
Po can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bizihwaile is looking to escape.
Po is looking to work his way around to Bizihwaile's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Bizihwaile is squirming around, avoiding Po's attempts to control the action.
Po controlling the pace for now.
Bizihwaile manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Po is trying to control. Bizihwaile wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bizihwaile is defending against the submission attempts here by Po. #SUB#
Po wants to work for an arm triangle but Bizihwaile is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shen Po dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Po throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaile counters with a right hand to the body.
Po shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bizihwaile to counter with a crisp jab.
Po lands with a straight right. Bizihwaile didn't see that one coming.
Po swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Po scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bizihwaile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bizihwaile unleashes a big counter combination but Po bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bizihwaile swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bizihwaile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Po shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bizihwaile sprawls well. Bizihwaile wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Po gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaile! But no joy.#T1#
Po thuds a left hand into Bizihwaile's body.
Po throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Bizihwaile misses.
Po fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Po is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaile can do to turn this around?
Po tries to clinch but Bizihwaile moves away
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Po misses with a hook
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand. #CL#
Po fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bizihwaile, pushing him back against the cage.
Bizihwaile prevents a body shot from Po.
Bizihwaile lands a right hand that snaps the head of Po backwards.
Bizihwaile scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Po takes a shot to the head.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaile doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaile tries to throw a body punch but Po avoids it by throwing Bizihwaile back against the cage.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaile controls the action.
A short left from Bizihwaile.
Po lands a right hand.
Bizihwaile scores with a shoulder strike.
Po scores with a shot to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
A shot in the inside from Bizihwaile.
Nice body punch from Po.
A hook to the body from Po.
Po lands an uppercut.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaile controls his hands. #BC2#
Bizihwaile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Po clinches.
Bizihwaile has had enough of the clinch but Po keeps him there for the moment.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Po backwards. #TD#
Po pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Po has his foot on Bizihwaile's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bizihwaile works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Bizihwaile won't allow Po to sweep him here.
Bizihwaile must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Po isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bizihwaile stacks Po on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bizihwaile!
Bizihwaile content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Po tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bizihwaile wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Po is working hard here to advance position.
Bizihwaile trying to control the action but Po is working from the bottom.
Bizihwaile controlling from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bizihwaile throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shen Po overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Po tries to improve position but can't.
Po wants to control but Bizihwaile postures up.
Po is looking for a sweep.
Po gets back to half guard.
Po wants to get back to full guard.
Po is looking to control Bizihwaile's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Po avoid being mounted?
Po tries to get to full guard but Bizihwaile has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Po throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Po works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Po scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Po is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bizihwaile has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Po 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 under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Bizihwaile drops Po with a beautiful combination! Po stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bizihwaile is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Po is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Shen Po has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Po misses with a left hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 200
Date: Nov 02, 2022

#R1##TD#
McGuire feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bizihwaile avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire being controlled here momentarily.
Bizihwaile working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire is looking to work some ground and pound but Bizihwaile has wrist control.
Bizihwaile pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
McGuire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Bizihwaile blocks the leg kick.
McGuire is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bizihwaile sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGuire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bizihwaile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bizihwaile.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaile takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bizihwaile loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Bizihwaile takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Landon McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Bizihwaile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire misses with a low kick.#T3#
Bizihwaile takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from McGuire lands.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGuire keeps Bizihwaile at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire tries a body shot but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Bizihwaile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile letting McGuire take a breather here.
Bizihwaile tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaile's elbow.
Bizihwaile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire wants to slow Bizihwaile down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Bizihwaile should have avoided that one.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaile counters with a body kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bizihwaile. #CL#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Bizihwaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bizihwaile lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
McGuire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bizihwaile throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bizihwaile drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile moved away.
Bizihwaile let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab by McGuire.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
Bizihwaile checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bizihwaile checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Bizihwaile misses its intended target.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid body kick from McGuire.
A low kick from McGuire misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bizihwaile takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Landon McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Bizihwaile feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
McGuire jabs Bizihwaile to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bizihwaile scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bizihwaile tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
Bizihwaile's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Bizihwaile circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaile circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
McGuire clinches up with Bizihwaile and pushes him back against the cage.
Bizihwaile lands a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaile misses with some punches.
Bizihwaile digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Bizihwaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire slips a straight right by Bizihwaile.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaile lands with a cross.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bizihwaile walks into a jab.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
McGuire throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
It looks like McGuire has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bizihwaile lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bizihwaile sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bizihwaile darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bizihwaile walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bizihwaile blocks a leg kick.
Bizihwaile doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
McGuire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bizihwaile circles away.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Bizihwaile counters with a leg kick.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuire misses with a body kick. #CL#
Bizihwaile tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaile.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Bizihwaile improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire tries to work over Bizihwaile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaile.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaile controls his hands.
McGuire takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Bizihwaile manages to break the clinch. #CL#
McGuire clinches up with Bizihwaile and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bizihwaile breaks from the clinch.
McGuire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Bizihwaile lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaile can do to turn this around?
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaile controls his hands.
Bizihwaile misses with the head strike.
McGuire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bizihwaile walks away with a smile on his face. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice body shot.
Bizihwaile scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bizihwaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body
enabling Bizihwaile to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from McGuire lands.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A big left from Bizihwaile misses.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - McGuire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely. #TD#
McGuire scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bizihwaile is pressing down on McGuire's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bizihwaile pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
Bizihwaile is controlling McGuire's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGuire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bizihwaile keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.
Bizihwaile is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
McGuire trying to control but Bizihwaile is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bizihwaile takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bizihwaile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire moves out of range as Bizihwaile strikes.
Bizihwaile swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.#T4#
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bizihwaile manages to circle out of the way.
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaile! But no joy.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Bizihwaile is predictable there
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
McGuire shoots in and drives through. Bizihwaile sprawls well.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaile stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Bizihwaile.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Penkosip Bizihwaile.
Well McGuire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!
A victorious Landon McGuire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Penkosip Bizihwaile was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to rethink my career.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 192
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Bizihwaile takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Gracie rushes Bizihwaile and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bizihwaile looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizihwaile avoids the body shot from Gracie.
We've been informed that Bizihwaile has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gracie goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bizihwaile now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizihwaile wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Bizihwaile avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Bizihwaile. #CL2#
Bizihwaile clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Bizihwaile holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bizihwaile stalling.
Bizihwaile tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Bizihwaile misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie lands with a right hand.
Bizihwaile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gracie.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie lands a head kick!
Bizihwaile throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaile.
A lazy left from Gracie finds it's target.#CL2#
Bizihwaile has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Bizihwaile lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Gracie darts in and clinches Bizihwaile up against the cage.#T2#
Bizihwaile lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Gracie.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Bizihwaile.
Gracie 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 throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Bizihwaile pushes him off.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from Gracie.#ROC#Bizihwaile is rocked!
Bizihwaile walks straight into a right hand from Gracie - that's dropped him! Gracie jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bizihwaile from any more punishment! Bizihwaile complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Holden Gracie!
The defeated Penkosip Bizihwaile had this to say: 'Time to rethink my career.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 181
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1##TD#
Matsuda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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. Matsuda connects with a nice short shot to Bizihwaile's temple.
Bizihwaile on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bizihwaile keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bizihwaile trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Matsuda.
Matsuda thows a huge punch but Bizihwaile dodges it nicely.
Matsuda works his way into side control.
Matsuda trying to control the action but Bizihwaile is working from the bottom. #T1#
Matsuda scoring with punches and elbows.
Bizihwaile is working to avoid the ground and pound but Matsuda connects with a decent elbow.
Bizihwaile is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Matsuda cracks Bizihwaile with a big right hand but Bizihwaile just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bizihwaile prevents Matsuda from moving into mount.
Matsuda throws a strike aimed at the side of Bizihwaile's head but Bizihwaile avoids it well.
Matsuda working the ground and pound.
Matsuda tries to advance to mount but Bizihwaile instead regains half guard.
Matsuda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bizihwaile is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizihwaile tries to get to full guard but Matsuda has control of the leg. #T3#
Bizihwaile blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matsuda.
Bizihwaile is looking to improve his position.
Bizihwaile keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bizihwaile tries to roll over but Matsuda keeps him under control.
Matsuda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matsuda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bizihwaile tries to get to full guard but Matsuda has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matsuda is thwarting Bizihwaile's attempts to control the position.
Matsuda thows a huge punch but Bizihwaile dodges it nicely.
Bizihwaile is looking to improve his position.
Matsuda is pressing down on Bizihwaile's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bizihwaile is holding on for now.
Matsuda lands strikes from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bizihwaile makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bizihwaile.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bizihwaile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuda.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaile! But no joy.
Bizihwaile takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.
Matsuda scores with a shot to the body.
Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bizihwaile throws a body punch but Matsuda moves out of range.
Matsuda jabs at Bizihwaile's body.
Matsuda loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaile slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matsuda is looking to counter punch.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
Matsuda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bizihwaile is fending him off so far but Matsuda persists. Nope, Bizihwaile circles away and we're back to standing.
Bizihwaile drops his hands momentarily and Matsuda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Bizihwaile as Matsuda shoots in.
Bizihwaile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuda lands with a good body shot.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuda.
Bizihwaile doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bizihwaile takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaile can do to turn this around?
Matsuda misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bizihwaile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bizihwaile cracks Matsuda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
Matsuda throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuda moves out of range easily.
Tanaka Matsuda is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Bizihwaile throws a head kick but Matsuda moves out of range.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuda.
Matsuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bizihwaile throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuda's shoulder, as Matsuda tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuda misses with a body shot
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizihwaile stuffs the takedown attempt from Matsuda. Matsuda gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuda moves out of range easily.
Tanaka Matsuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuda throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Matsuda getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matsuda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsuda throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile feints a counter leg kick.
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bizihwaile blocks a jab.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Matsuda.#T4#
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick as Matsuda jumps back.
Matsuda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Matsuda misses.
Matsuda misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsuda cracks Bizihwaile with a good jab.
Matsuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuda blocks a head kick by Bizihwaile.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuda misses the jab.
Bizihwaile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsuda is looking to wear down Bizihwaile with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bizihwaile defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsuda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bizihwaile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuda.
Matsuda sizes up Bizihwaile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matsuda misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuda.
Matsuda lands with a hook. Bizihwaile tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaile is just out of range.
Bizihwaile connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Matsuda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bizihwaile has Matsuda pulled in close to control his posture.
Matsuda preventing the sweep. #T1#
Matsuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bizihwaile swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bizihwaile has Matsuda pulled in close to control his posture.
Matsuda trying to control but Bizihwaile is working from the bottom.
Matsuda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matsuda looking to sit in guard and control but Bizihwaile gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Matsuda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Matsuda working for a triangle but Bizihwaile defends it easily.
Tanaka Matsuda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bizihwaile with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matsuda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bizihwaile is one step ahead there.
Matsuda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Matsuda has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bizihwaile doesn't defend quickly enough and Matsuda has managed to lock this one up! Can Bizihwaile escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Matsuda on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tanaka Matsuda!
During a confident post fight interview, Tanaka Matsuda 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.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 168
Date: Aug 08, 2022

#R1#
Bosanac connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bizihwaile's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bosanac under the eye.
Bizihwaile fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bosanac.
Bizihwaile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bosanac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bizihwaile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Bosanac throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Bosanac throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Bosanac.
Bizihwaile misses with a body kick.
Bizihwaile lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bosanac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bosanac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bizihwaile keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been informed that Bizihwaile has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bizihwaile takes a swing at Bosanac's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaile was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bosanac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bizihwaile lands with a right hand.
Bosanac on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bosanac moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bizihwaile comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bosanac scores with a sloppy right hand. Bizihwaile should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Bizihwaile. That snapped Bosanac's head back.
Bizihwaile tries a low kick but Bosanac avoids it.
Bizihwaile stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bizihwaile dips to his left and cracks Bosanac with an uppercut!
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!
Bosanac thuds his right hand into Bizihwaile's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bizihwaile is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bosanac had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bizihwaile connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bizihwaile lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Bosanac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaile lands a jab.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab.
Bosanac takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bosanac.
Bizihwaile dips to his left and cracks Bosanac with an uppercut!
Bosanac checks a leg kick.
Bosanac takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bosanac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bosanac misses the jab.
Bosanac goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
Bosanac goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Bizihwaile scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bosanac misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
Bizihwaile throws a looping overhand right but Bosanac ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Bosanac gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bosanac gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bizihwaile holds on and takes a little breather.
Bosanac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bosanac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bizihwaile looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bosanac is one step ahead there.
Bosanac postures up in Bizihwaile's guard and throws a big left but Bizihwaile blocks it. #T4#
Bosanac being controlled here momentarily.
Bizihwaile utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bizihwaile keeping moving, preventing Bosanac from controlling successfully.
Bosanac slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bizihwaile is trying to get back to half guard.
Bizihwaile regains half guard, as Bosanac was trying to land strikes.
Bosanac thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bizihwaile thumps Bosanac with a low kick.
Bizihwaile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Bosanac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bosanac throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaile scores with a nice head shot.
Bizihwaile connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bosanac throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bizihwaile lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bizihwaile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but Bosanac avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosanac lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bizihwaile looks to land a combination but Bosanac avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bosanac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T1#
Bosanac connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bizihwaile connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bizihwaile digs a good hook to Bosanac's body.
Bosanac throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile checks it.
Bosanac staying out of range there.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizihwaile takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Bizihwaile, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bosanac misses with a body kick.
Bosanac's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bizihwaile connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bosanac scrambles back to his feet.
Bosanac on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bosanac throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bizihwaile scores with a sloppy right hand. Bosanac should have avoided that one. #T2#
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 misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaile slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bosanac avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bizihwaile lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bosanac doesn't seem phased though.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick which misses Bosanac's front leg but catches the back leg as Bosanac tries to avoid it.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook. Bosanac ducked under it nicely.
Bosanac is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bosanac throws a shot from downtown. Bizihwaile moves away and avoids it.
Bosanac moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick as Bosanac jumps back.
Bosanac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook. Bosanac ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaile tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizihwaile rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bosanac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bosanac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bosanac has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bizihwaile avoids the head kick by Bosanac.
Bizihwaile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bosanac lands with a nice body kick.
Bizihwaile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Bosanac gets a clinch.
Bosanac throws an elbow that misses.
Bizihwaile working aggressively here.
Bizihwaile trying to stall but Bosanac improves his position.
Bosanac is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bosanac lands a nice uppercut.
Bosanac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bizihwaile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
Bosanac prevents a body shot from Bizihwaile.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bosanac. #BC2#
Bizihwaile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bizihwaile. Bosanac shrugs it off though.
Bizihwaile with the inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick
and Bosanac finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bizihwaile tries to land a front kick but Bosanac steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bizihwaile looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosanac is just out of range.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bizihwaile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bosanac looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bosanac throws an overhand right that lands on Bizihwaile's shoulder, as Bizihwaile tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bosanac is looking to counter punch.
Bosanac throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Bosanac.
Bizihwaile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bosanac.
Bosanac backing away here, and Bizihwaile unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bizihwaile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bosanac.
Bizihwaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bosanac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bizihwaile sizes up Bosanac with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bizihwaile throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bosanac lands with a hook. Bizihwaile tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bizihwaile scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bosanac in his tracks.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A good leg kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosanac throws out the jab.
Bizihwaile lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bizihwaile stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Bizihwaile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch
and Bosanac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bizihwaile scores with a spinning back kick!
Bizihwaile misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bizihwaile lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Bosanac misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bosanac.
Bizihwaile thumps Bosanac with a low kick.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bosanac tries for a takedown but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bizihwaile goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bosanac misses with a two punch combination.
Bizihwaile throws a nice looking combination but Bosanac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Bosanac moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaile connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile connects with a high kick. #T2#
Bosanac throws a series of strikes that have Bizihwaile backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosanac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizihwaile throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bizihwaile thuds a left hand into Bosanac's body.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Bosanac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bizihwaile swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bosanac misses with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile throws a wild body kick that Bosanac sees coming a mile off.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick that misses.
Bosanac throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bosanac connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bizihwaile feints and then cracks Bosanac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bosanac down. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaile.
Bosanac shoots in looking for a takedown. Bizihwaile tries to sprawl out of it but Bosanac keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bizihwaile manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Bosanac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bosanac throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile tries a quick counter leg kick but Bosanac is wise to it.
Bosanac walks into a stiff left hand from Bizihwaile.
Jab by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick which misses Bosanac's front leg but catches the back leg as Bosanac tries to avoid it.
Bosanac swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bizihwaile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bosanac lands a nice shot that snaps Bizihwaile's head back.
Bizihwaile clobbers Bosanac with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bosanac backing away here, and Bizihwaile unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Bosanac dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bizihwaile. That did some damage!
Bosanac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bosanac throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bosanac.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bosanac stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bizihwaile.
Bosanac lands a jab-cross combination.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but Bosanac moves out of range.
Bosanac tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bizihwaile manages to circle out of the way.
Bosanac slips a straight right by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Bosanac moves out of range easily.
Leo Bosanac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penkosip Bizihwaile is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bizihwaile takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Bizihwaile - just one landing.
Bizihwaile cracks Bosanac with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Bizihwaile rushes Bosanac and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Penkosip Bizihwaile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bizihwaile winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Penkosip Bizihwaile!
After winning the bout, Penkosip Bizihwaile thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 494: IsMore v Inarritu 2
Date: Jun 22, 2022

#R1#
Bizihwaile attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pinochet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bizihwaile connects with a looping right hand.
Pinochet looks to land a combination but Bizihwaile avoids it well.
Pinochet thuds a left hand into Bizihwaile's body.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinochet.
Pinochet misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
Bizihwaile throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Pinochet to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile moves out of range as Pinochet strikes.
A slow jab from Bizihwaile misses its intended target.
Pinochet scores with a nice body kick.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinochet's head backwards.
Pinochet looks to land a combination but Bizihwaile avoids it well.
Pinochet lands with an overhand left.
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 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinochet.
Pinochet slips a straight right by Bizihwaile.
Pinochet looks to throw the jab but Bizihwaile is out of range. #T1#
Pinochet misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Pinochet.
Bizihwaile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight left.
Augusto Pinochet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinochet lands with a hook. Bizihwaile tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bizihwaile takes one to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses.
Pinochet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bizihwaile checks it well.
Pinochet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook. Pinochet ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Pinochet misses.
Pinochet is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pinochet scores with a leg kick.
Pinochet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bizihwaile. That did some damage!
Pinochet lands with an uppercut that bounces Bizihwaile off the cage and back into range.
Bizihwaile tries to work over Pinochet's front leg with a kick but Pinochet checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinochet! But no joy.
Pinochet lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinochet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.#T2#
Bizihwaile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinochet.
Bizihwaile connects with a crisp jab.
Pinochet digs a good body shot into Bizihwaile's ribs.
Pinochet throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinochet misses the target.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick, looking for Pinochet's leg but Pinochet calmly moves out of range.
Bizihwaile pounces like a tiger and cracks Pinochet with a vicious hook! Pinochet is down but not out! Bizihwaile follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 488: Chestner v Tsuruta
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
Tama Ginty throws a chopping leg kick but Bizihwaile manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tama Ginty with the inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Tama Ginty has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tama Ginty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bizihwaile.
Jab, jab by Tama Ginty - just one landing.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tama Ginty.
A nice leg kick from Tama Ginty, right into the meat of the thigh.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tama Ginty avoids a kick to the body.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch up.
Bizihwaile finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tama Ginty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bizihwaile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tama Ginty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy head kick
and Tama Ginty counters with a nice body shot.
Bizihwaile's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tama Ginty connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bizihwaile scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Bizihwaile gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bizihwaile lands a hook that snaps the head of Tama Ginty backwards. #T1#
Tama Ginty misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Tama Ginty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tama Ginty avoiding damage. #BC#
Bizihwaile breaks from the clinch.
Tama Ginty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tama Ginty with a jab.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Tama Ginty tries to clinch but Bizihwaile is having none of it.
Bizihwaile looks to land a left hand but Tama Ginty moved out of range nicely.
Bizihwaile works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Tama Ginty moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaile pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tama Ginty walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bizihwaile.
Tama Ginty wants to land a leg kick but Bizihwaile is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Bizihwaile blocks the leg kick.
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Tama Ginty, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tama Ginty throws a solid leg kick but Bizihwaile takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tama Ginty.
It looked like Bizihwaile wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bizihwaile throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Bizihwaile's head coaches at Duranto Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tama Ginty digs a good body shot into Bizihwaile's ribs.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
Tama Ginty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tama Ginty bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bizihwaile's head backwards.
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaile is just out of range.
Bizihwaile misses the jab.
Bizihwaile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
Nice uppercut lands for Bizihwaile. That snapped Tama Ginty's head back.
Nice defenses there by Bizihwaile.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tama Ginty with a jab.
Bizihwaile misses with a kick to the body
and Tama Ginty counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tama Ginty throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaile takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Bizihwaile tries to clinch up.
Tama Ginty is looking to chop away at Bizihwaile's legs.
The fighters circling - Tama Ginty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bizihwaile walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bizihwaile pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tama Ginty is out of range and Bizihwaile settles back down.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy right hand but Tama Ginty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tama Ginty was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tama Ginty slips under a jab.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy body shot
letting Tama Ginty counter with a right hand. #CL#
Bizihwaile darts in and clinches Tama Ginty up against the cage.#BC#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch.
Tama Ginty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tama Ginty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but Tama Ginty is having none of it.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but Tama Ginty sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tama Ginty - that will leave a mark!
Tama Ginty looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a jab but it's blocked by Tama Ginty.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy body shot
and Tama Ginty counters with a good low kick that Bizihwaile was not able to check. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tama Ginty avoids the body shot from Bizihwaile.
Tama Ginty throws a series of punches but Bizihwaile avoids them all with ease.
Bizihwaile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tama Ginty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bizihwaile throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Tama Ginty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tama Ginty throws a series of punches but Bizihwaile avoids them all with ease.
Bizihwaile pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tama Ginty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tama Ginty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaile takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaile avoids the head kick by Tama Ginty.
Bizihwaile ducks right into an uppercut from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty keeps the fight on the outside.
Tama Ginty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tama Ginty is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bizihwaile had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch up but Tama Ginty circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tama Ginty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bizihwaile on the side of the head.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Conrad Tama Ginty has been cut.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the strikes.
Tama Ginty missing with a left hand there. Bizihwaile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tama Ginty throws a poor cross that misses
and Tama Ginty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Tama Ginty.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick but Bizihwaile avoids it.
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tama Ginty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bizihwaile in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tama Ginty is out of range.
Tama Ginty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty moves out of range as Bizihwaile strikes.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tama Ginty in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses. #T1#
Tama Ginty moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tama Ginty.
Bizihwaile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tama Ginty throws out the jab.
Bizihwaile misses with a shot to the body
and Tama Ginty counters with a left and a right that stings Bizihwaile.
Tama Ginty connects with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile wants to clinch up but Tama Ginty keeps it at a distance.
Tama Ginty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws a shot to the body.
Bizihwaile keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tama Ginty.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot
and Tama Ginty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Bizihwaile's ribcage but misses.
Tama Ginty avoids a kick to the body.
Tama Ginty with a nice calf kick.
Bizihwaile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tama Ginty.
Bizihwaile's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tama Ginty under the eye.#T2#
Tama Ginty swats away the attempt to clinch by Bizihwaile.
Tama Ginty misses the shot to the body.
Tama Ginty bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bizihwaile tries to land a leg kick but Tama Ginty saw it coming and moves away.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick
letting Tama Ginty counter with a right hand.
Tama Ginty scores with a shot to the body.
Bizihwaile looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tama Ginty's corner calls for a 1-2. Tama Ginty obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tama Ginty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut. Tama Ginty saw that one coming.
Tama Ginty tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bizihwaile is able to avoid easily.
Bizihwaile is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tama Ginty checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tama Ginty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bizihwaile misses with a right hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Tama Ginty moves into range and clinches up with Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Tama Ginty lands with a left to the head.
Bizihwaile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile working aggressively here.
Tama Ginty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bizihwaile's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Tama Ginty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizihwaile walks into a left hand.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick which misses Tama Ginty's front leg but catches the back leg as Tama Ginty tries to avoid it.
Bizihwaile takes a swing at Tama Ginty's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaile is looking to clinch but Tama Ginty is avoiding it.
Tama Ginty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaile throws out the jab.
Bizihwaile tried to score with a low kick but Tama Ginty checks it.#CL2#
Tama Ginty clinches up against the cage.
Bizihwaile misses with some punches.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty works on Bizihwaile's body with a couple of short punches.#T4##BC2#
Tama Ginty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Bizihwaile misses its intended target.
Bizihwaile scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tama Ginty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bizihwaile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Tama Ginty does it's job there.
Bizihwaile pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tama Ginty is out of range and Bizihwaile settles back down.
Tama Ginty misses with a left hand
and Bizihwaile counters with an inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tama Ginty.
Bizihwaile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tama Ginty misses with a leg kick
enabling Bizihwaile to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Tama Ginty is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tama Ginty finds it's way round the side to connect with Bizihwaile's head.
Bizihwaile tries to land a leg kick but Tama Ginty saw it coming and moves away.
Tama Ginty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conrad Tama Ginty's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tama Ginty scores with a jab to the head.
Tama Ginty tries to work over Bizihwaile's front leg with a kick but Bizihwaile checks it.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Tama Ginty moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Tama Ginty's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bizihwaile dodges the punch combination from Tama Ginty.
Bizihwaile appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bizihwaile just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile steps in with a hook that catches Tama Ginty right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Bizihwaile follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Tama Ginty looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 484: IsMore v Xe
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
Bizihwaile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yarborough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yarborough lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bizihwaile just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile is looking to land body kicks.
Yarborough looks to land a left hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range nicely.
Yarborough throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
Bizihwaile misses with a right hand
and Yarborough counters with an inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yarborough turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yarborough.
Bizihwaile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yarborough.
Yarborough has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bizihwaile is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yarborough misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile walks into a jab.
Bizihwaile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bizihwaile blocks the body kick.
Bizihwaile throws an off balance right hand
and Yarborough counters with a nice kick to the body.
A jab from Yarborough finds it's way through Bizihwaile's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yarborough lands a nice looking body kick.
A swing and a miss from Yarborough.
Some wild striking there from Bizihwaile. #T1#
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Yarborough avoids it easily.
Yarborough looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yarborough will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bizihwaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yarborough throws a front kick that sends Bizihwaile stumbling back into the cage.
Bizihwaile throws a jab but it's blocked by Yarborough.
Yarborough swings for the body but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Yarborough throws a low kick but Bizihwaile avoids it.
Bizihwaile throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yarborough counters with a good, hard body kick but Bizihwaile shrugs it off.
Yarborough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bizihwaile.
Yarborough takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like James Yarborough has been cut.
Yarborough lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yarborough throws an overhand right that lands on Bizihwaile's shoulder, as Bizihwaile tries to avoid the shot.
Yarborough bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yarborough.
Yarborough connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Yarborough as he checks the leg kick.
Yarborough throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaile counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Bizihwaile turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yarborough lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yarborough does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yarborough misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaile misses the target.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile throws a jab but it's blocked by Yarborough.
Bizihwaile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yarborough.
Nice defenses there by Bizihwaile.
Yarborough's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bizihwaile under the eye.
Bizihwaile swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bizihwaile moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Yarborough ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick as Yarborough jumps back.
Bizihwaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bizihwaile uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yarborough has time to react.
Bizihwaile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yarborough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Yarborough.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yarborough. #T3#
Bizihwaile misses with a jab to the body
and Yarborough counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yarborough.
Bizihwaile is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by Bizihwaile.
Yarborough comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bizihwaile works Yarborough's body with a nice hook.
Yarborough scores with a spinning back kick!
Yarborough throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Yarborough, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yarborough moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaile will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but Yarborough moves out of range easily.
Yarborough moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but Yarborough avoids it.
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yarborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaile is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yarborough. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Bizihwaile misses with a shot to the body
and Yarborough makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yarborough's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bizihwaile connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yarborough scrambles back to his feet.
Bizihwaile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yarborough. Yarborough obviously looking to wear him down.
Yarborough jabs Bizihwaile to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James Yarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yarborough uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bizihwaile with a nice calf kick.
Yarborough shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yarborough connects with the punch.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
Yarborough slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yarborough avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bizihwaile is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab, jab by Yarborough - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yarborough.
Nice defenses there by Yarborough.
Bizihwaile fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yarborough.
Yarborough chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Yarborough dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Yarborough's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Yarborough finds it's way through Bizihwaile's defenses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bizihwaile might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bizihwaile tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bizihwaile moves forwards but Yarborough connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yarborough takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yarborough slips a straight right by Bizihwaile.
James Yarborough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarborough.
Yarborough has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yarborough.
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaile changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yarborough throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Yarborough sizes up Bizihwaile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yarborough throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yarborough lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaile lands a nice hook to Yarborough's body. Yarborough takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yarborough throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bizihwaile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
Yarborough swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yarborough.#T1#
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yarborough is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yarborough blocks a low kick nicely.
Yarborough scores with a spinning back kick!
Yarborough avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Yarborough misses with a hook.
Yarborough lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yarborough thuds his right hand into Bizihwaile's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yarborough in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Yarborough looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bizihwaile checks a leg kick.
Bizihwaile dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yarborough. That did some damage!
Bizihwaile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Yarborough, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yarborough swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bizihwaile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bizihwaile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yarborough manages to avoid it.#T2#
Yarborough attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bizihwaile's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yarborough connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bizihwaile scrambles back to his feet.
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 tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizihwaile lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bizihwaile takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yarborough fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yarborough misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Bizihwaile misses
and Bizihwaile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yarborough has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bizihwaile finds it's way round the side to connect with Yarborough's head.
Yarborough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bizihwaile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bizihwaile scoring well with a low kick there.
Yarborough is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Bizihwaile misses.
Yarborough connects with a body shot.
Yarborough lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Yarborough throws a good cross that connects.
Yarborough throws a body shot but no joy.
Yarborough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yarborough.
Bizihwaile takes a swing at Yarborough's ribcage but misses.
Yarborough stuns Bizihwaile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yarborough works Bizihwaile's body with a nice hook.
Bizihwaile takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick which misses Yarborough's front leg but catches the back leg as Yarborough tries to avoid it.
Bizihwaile needs to keep his hands up - Yarborough had a free shot at his head there.
Yarborough turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yarborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaile is just out of range.
Yarborough takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bizihwaile throws the left hand but Yarborough avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Yarborough slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bizihwaile uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yarborough has time to react.
Yarborough shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#That has opened up James Yarborough's cut even more.
Yarborough with the inside leg kick.
Yarborough thumps Bizihwaile with a low kick.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick
and Yarborough counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yarborough connects with a single shot there.
Yarborough is looking to slow Bizihwaile down with leg kicks.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaile looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bizihwaile throws a shot from downtown. Yarborough moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
Yarborough looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaile lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yarborough is looking to slow Bizihwaile down with leg kicks.
Bizihwaile misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile moves away from the strike by Yarborough.
Bizihwaile throwing a counter right hand but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Yarborough will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Yarborough's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Bizihwaile fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yarborough just manages to avoid it.
Yarborough rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yarborough lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bizihwaile will feel that in the morning.
Bizihwaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yarborough misses with a hook
and Bizihwaile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yarborough throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Yarborough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Yarborough as he checks the leg kick.
Yarborough looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarborough moves away from the strike by Bizihwaile.
Yarborough pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bizihwaile scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#The cut above James Yarborough's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yarborough feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bizihwailes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yarborough scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Jab by Yarborough.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Yarborough scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bizihwaile in his tracks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yarborough 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 Bizihwaile has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bizihwaile and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yarborough lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bizihwaile will feel that in the morning.
Bizihwaile looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yarborough avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yarborough.
Yarborough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bizihwaile chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yarborough can pounce on him.
Bizihwaile doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yarborough connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Yarborough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaile will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yarborough connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yarborough throws a jab when Bizihwaile was well out of range.
Bizihwaile just misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough throws a push kick but Bizihwaile slaps the foot to one side.
Yarborough looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Yarborough. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yarborough.
Yarborough avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Nice shot lands for Yarborough.
Yarborough throws out a leg kick but Bizihwaile moves out of range and Yarborough only half commits.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaile misses the target.
Bizihwaile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yarborough keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.#T3#
A good leg kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough is looking to slow Bizihwaile down with leg kicks.
Good work by Bizihwaile as he checks the leg kick.
Yarborough throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bizihwaile fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yarborough is out of range.
Yarborough throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yarborough motions for Bizihwaile to come forward. Yarborough throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yarborough just misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bizihwaile fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yarborough just manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yarborough misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile just misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Yarborough avoids it easily.
Yarborough throws a nice outside leg kick.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Yarborough keeps Bizihwaile at a distance using the push kick.
Bizihwaile rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yarborough counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile swings widly with a right hand
and Yarborough makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Yarborough.
Yarborough fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bizihwaile stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Yarborough is out of range.
Yarborough chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yarborough looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range.
Yarborough avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yarborough fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yarborough fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bizihwaile has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James Yarborough is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bizihwaile cracks Yarborough with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Yarborough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yarborough 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Yarborough!
A relieved looking James Yarborough thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Penkosip Bizihwaile spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to rethink my career.'.

Event: CFC 472: Tiotio v Chukwuma
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Spence throws a nice head kick!
We've been informed that Bizihwaile has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
Bizihwaile's corner calls for a 1-2. Bizihwaile obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut. Spence saw that one coming.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight left.
Spence misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bizihwaile takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spence moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Spence misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizihwaile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spence definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Bizihwaile takes a swing at Spence 's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaile missing with a left hand there. Spence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook
and Spence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spence takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Alan Spence has been cut.
Alan Spence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spence has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bizihwaile tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spence swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Spence misses the target.
Spence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Bizihwaile 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaile throws out the jab.
Bizihwaile rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spence moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spence lands with a right hand.
Bizihwaile throws a poor cross that misses
and Spence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Spence misses.
Bizihwaile misses with a lunging right hand
and Spence counters with a nice uppercut.
Spence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spence backing away here, and Bizihwaile unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bizihwaile takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses. #T3#
Bizihwaile misses with a shot to the body
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile throws an off balance right hand
and Spence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spence 's head backwards.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaile now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spence is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spence lands a right hook to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy uppercut
and Spence counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bizihwaile thinking.
Bizihwaile scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spence in his tracks.
Spence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.#T4#
Spence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses.
Bizihwaile blocks a jab.
Bizihwaile moves away from the strike by Spence .
Bizihwaile was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#KD2#
Bizihwaile lands a big head kick that sends Spence tumbling to the mat! Bizihwaile takes a step backwards and waves Spence back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Spence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile feints and then cracks Spence 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spence down.
Bizihwaile swings widly with a right hand
and Spence counters with a straight right hand.
Spence lands with an uppercut that bounces Bizihwaile off the cage and back into range.
A clash of legs there as Spence blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Spence avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alan Spence will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alan Spence 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spence moves away.
Spence uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bizihwaile has time to react.
Spence throws a sloppy body shot
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile misses with a looping right.
Spence lands with a good body shot.
Spence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bizihwaile is looking for the big counter here.
Bizihwaile thumps Spence with a low kick.
Spence walks into a straight right hand from Bizihwaile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook. Spence ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaile stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Spence throws a head kick that misses.
Bizihwaile thuds a left hand into Spence 's body.
Bizihwaile throws a looping overhand right but Spence ducks down to avoid it.
Spence misses with a hook
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Bizihwaile does no damage.
Spence fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spence lands with a kick to the temple. Bizihwaile shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizihwaile turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spence misses the shot to the body.
Spence takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spence has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Spence checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spence takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
Spence throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Spence .
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spence swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizihwaile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spence was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaile.
Spence is looking to counter the offense by Bizihwaile and move into the clinch.
Bizihwaile lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spence at a distance.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch up.#T3#
Spence loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaile slips the punch.
Spence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.
Spence thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bizihwaile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spence takes a swing at Bizihwaile's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Bizihwaile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spence takes one to the chin there.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but Spence avoids it.
Bizihwaile will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spence throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Spence looks to throw the jab but Bizihwaile is out of range.
Bizihwaile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Spence gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that half lands.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Spence might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Spence moves out of range as Bizihwaile strikes.
Spence 's corner calls for a 1-2. Spence obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bizihwaile takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spence changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spence looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaile is just out of range.
Bizihwaile misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Spence counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Spence 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.

Penkosip Bizihwaile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alan Spence 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Spence slips under a jab.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick as Spence jumps back.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick that misses.
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Spence throws a head kick that misses
enabling Bizihwaile to counter with a crisp jab.
Spence throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Spence clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaile.
Spence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaile lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spence blocks an uppercut.
Spence lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with an uppercut but Spence uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Bizihwaile swings wildly with an uppercut but Spence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bizihwaile pushes Spence back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spence swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaile misses with some punches.
Bizihwaile throws a head punch that misses.
Spence lands with a short shot to the head.
Bizihwaile misses with some punches.
Bizihwaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaile working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Spence .
Spence trying to stall but Bizihwaile improves his position.
Bizihwaile wants to stall.
Bizihwaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch on the inside.
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 hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaile working aggressively here.
Spence blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile tries to stall but Spence uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spence misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spence blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spence stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaile fails to land.
Spence looking to stall.
Bizihwaile tries to work over Spence 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Come on Spence - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from Spence .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizihwaile.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spence .
Spence tries to stall but Bizihwaile uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bizihwaile blocking some punches.
Bizihwaile is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bizihwaile creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile misses with some punches.
Spence misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spence .
Spence misses with the head strike.
Spence blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Bizihwaile lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spence scores with a head kick. Bizihwaile tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bizihwaile lands with a straight right. Spence didn't see that one coming.
Bizihwaile moves away from the strike by Spence .
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!
Spence avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spence tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bizihwaile manages to circle out of the way.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spence . Bizihwaile shrugs it off though.
Bizihwaile wants to clinch up but Spence keeps it at a distance.
Bizihwaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Penkosip Bizihwaile.
Well Bizihwaile 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Alan Spence had this to say: 'Racism '.

Event: CFC 468: IsMore vs Araujo
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1#
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturmovik avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
A quick step to the side and Sturmovik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaile throws a jab when Sturmovik was well out of range.
Sturmovik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Sturmovik.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaile! But no joy.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab.
Sturmovik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bizihwaile avoids the head kick by Sturmovik. #KD#
Sturmovik sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Bizihwaile to the ground! Sturmovik dives into full mount looking to finish!
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 tries to lock up and control but Sturmovik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturmovik looking to finish with strikes here!
Bizihwaile holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sturmovik tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bizihwaile gets back to half guard.
Sturmovik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Sturmovik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sturmovik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sturmovik trying to advance position but Bizihwaile counters by regaining guard.
Sturmovik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sturmovik is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blood and Iron Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bizihwaile preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sturmovik scoring with some ground and pound.
Sturmovik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sturmovik postures up in Bizihwaile's guard and throws a big left but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Sturmovik is looking to work some ground and pound but Bizihwaile has wrist control.
Bizihwaile looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sturmovik preventing the sweep.
Bizihwaile is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Sturmovik scoring with some ground and pound.
Bizihwaile looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sturmovik is one step ahead there.
Sturmovik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sturmovik tries to free his leg and advance position but Bizihwaile is retaining full guard.
Sturmovik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bizihwaile avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sturmovik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bizihwaile preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bizihwaile tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sturmovik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sturmovik throws an elbow that misses. Bizihwaile uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sturmovik's guard. Nice move by Bizihwaile!#REVB#
Bizihwaile controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Sturmovik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bizihwaile is controlling him.
Bizihwaile trying to control but Sturmovik is working from the bottom.
Sturmovik being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bizihwaile won't allow Sturmovik to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sturmovik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirov Sturmovik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sturmovik blocks a low kick nicely.
Sturmovik tries to land a body kick
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice body shot.
Sturmovik misses with a looping right.
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Bizihwaile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturmovik.
Sturmovik lunges at Bizihwaile with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bizihwaile's hand.
Sturmovik throws a series of punches but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Sturmovik misses the shot to the body.
Sturmovik scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturmovik. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturmovik delivers a nice body kick.
Sturmovik misses with a body shot.
Sturmovik lands with a cross. #T1#
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kirov Sturmovik has been cut.
Sturmovik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bizihwaile circles away quickly and effectively.
Bizihwaile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sturmovik punishes Bizihwaile's body with a nice straight punch.
Bizihwaile fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sturmovik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sturmovik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaile can do to turn this around?
Sturmovik throws a wild body kick that Bizihwaile sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaile! But no joy.
Sturmovik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sturmovik throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturmovik throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sturmovik throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturmovik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile avoids a kick to the body.
Bizihwaile avoids the head kick by Sturmovik. #T2#
Bizihwaile is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bizihwaile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturmovik connects with a jab.
Kirov Sturmovik is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturmovik misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile misses the shot to the body.
As Bizihwaile looks to move away, Sturmovik throws a big counter combo but Bizihwaile just gets out of the way.
Bizihwaile moves in looking to clinch but Sturmovik pushes him off.
Sturmovik misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bizihwaile, as that shot connected.
Sturmovik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bizihwaile's hands.
Sturmovik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kirov Sturmovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturmovik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Sturmovik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a huge left! Sturmovik is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bizihwaile isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sturmovik from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bizihwaile!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
A very excited looking Penkosip Bizihwaile 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.

Event: CFC 463: Bang v Joplin/LOL SF
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Knox scores with a one two! Bizihwaile had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Knox scores with a head kick.
Knox connects with a jab.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaile slips the punch.
Knox slips a jab from Bizihwaile.
Knox looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bizihwaile scores with a jab.
Bizihwaile lands an overhand right.
Bizihwaile tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Bizihwaile tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Bizihwaile back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Bizihwaile is rocked!
Knox lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bizihwaile falls backwards - clearly groggy! Knox dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kappa Knox!
Kappa Knox retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Kappa Knox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Penkosip Bizihwaile spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to rethink my career.'.

Event: CFC 448: Nagasaki v Da Silvia
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Bizihwaile connects with a solid leg kick.
Bizihwaile lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bizihwaile 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.
Kovacs bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kovacs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bizihwaile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Bizihwaile tenderised Kovacs's leg. Kovacs is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left and a right from Kovacs both land. Nice combination.
Bizihwaile showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovacs.
Bizihwaile connects with a leg kick.
Kovacs tries to clinch
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand.
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!
Kovacs looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range.
It seemed like Bizihwaile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovacs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bizihwaile tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovacs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovacs misses with a series of wild punches.
Bizihwaile tries a quick counter leg kick but Kovacs is wise to it.#T1#
Bizihwaile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kovacs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bizihwaile moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bizihwaile lands a nice shot to the body.
Bizihwaile connects with a nice looking jab.
Kovacs throws a right hand that Bizihwaile ducks under and follows up with a left that Bizihwaile also avoids with ease.
Kovacs finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Bizihwaile's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Kovacs falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SFL 120 | Mumu vs Wanker
Date: Dec 01, 2021

#R1#
Bizihwaile misses with a lunging right hand
and Budluvski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Budluvski misses its intended target.
Bizihwaile digs a good body shot into Budluvski's ribs.
Bizihwaile tries to bum rush Budluvski with a series of wild strikes but Budluvski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
An inside leg kick from Bizihwaile misses.
Budluvski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Budluvski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaile throws out the jab.
Budluvski throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Budluvski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Budluvski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bizihwaile throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Budluvski to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile motions for Budluvski to come forward. Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile blocks a head kick by Budluvski.
Bizihwaile motions for Budluvski to come forward. Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Budluvski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Budluvski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bizihwaile with a body shot.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses.
Budluvski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bizihwaile takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Bizihwaile swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bizihwaile connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Budluvski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaile connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile scores with a nice right hand.
Bizihwaile swings away with a body shot that misses
and Budluvski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Budluvski moves out of range easily.
A low kick lands for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Bizihwaile. #T3#
Nice shot by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Budluvski throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaile moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick
and Budluvski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Budluvski throws a head kick that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Budluvski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Budluvski! But no joy.
Bizihwaile blocks a head kick by Budluvski.
Nice defenses there by Budluvski.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
A low kick lands for Bizihwaile.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Bizihwaile - just one landing.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile thuds a left hand into Budluvski's body.
Budluvski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bizihwaile changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bizihwaile moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Bizihwaile catches Budluvski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Budluvski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheers as Bizihwaile lands an impressive looking overhand right. Budluvski doesn't seem phased though.
Bizihwaile throws a poor cross that misses
and Budluvski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Budluvski ducks right into an uppercut from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a double jab.
Bizihwaile fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Budluvski.
Bizihwaile connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Budluvski throws out a counter right but Bizihwaile avoids it with no problem.
Budluvski cracks Bizihwaile with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Bizihwaile. #T1#
Bizihwaile swings widly with a right hand
and Budluvski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Budluvski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bizihwaile is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budluvski can do to turn this around?
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
Bizihwaile with the inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Budluvski.
Bizihwaile scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bizihwaile misses with a lunging right hand
and Budluvski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Budluvski swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Budluvski 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 lands a nice leg kick that just misses Budluvski's sensitive parts. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bizihwaile.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budluvski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budluvski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bizihwaile is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand.
Budluvski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Budluvski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a head kick.
Budluvski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Budluvski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaile.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.#T3#
Bizihwaile misses with a looping right.
Bizihwaile lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Budluvski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bizihwaile blocks a jab.
Bizihwaile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budluvski was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaile.
A little jabbing left from Budluvski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Budluvski tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizihwaile half committed to a counter leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Budluvski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bizihwaile has got the better of the exchanges.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy right hand but Budluvski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands a jab.#T4#
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick that is checked
and Budluvski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizihwaile throws a jab when Budluvski was well out of range.
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bizihwaile misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Budluvski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile throws a right hand that Budluvski ducks under and follows up with a left that Budluvski also avoids with ease.
Bizihwaile scoring well with a low kick there.
Budluvski jabs Bizihwaile to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bizihwaile moves away from the strike by Budluvski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a double jab
and Bizihwaile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Budluvski connects with the punch.#ROC2#Bizihwaile is rocked!
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a right and a left that Bizihwaile avoids nicely.
Budluvski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile swings widly with a right hand
and Budluvski counters with a big right hand! Oh Bizihwaile is in trouble here! Budluvski follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darwin Budluvski!
Darwin Budluvski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Penkosip Bizihwaile was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to rethink my career.'.

Event: SFL 113 | Free Australia
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Bizihwaile moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bizihwaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bizihwaile stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith catches Bizihwaile with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bizihwaile has time to react.
Bizihwaile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Smith catches Bizihwaile with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bizihwaile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith tries to clinch up but Bizihwaile circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Smith rushes Bizihwaile and presses him up against the cage.
Bizihwaile tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bizihwaile creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaile fails to land.
Bizihwaile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith works on Bizihwaile's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Smith misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaile pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Bizihwaile breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile maintains the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bizihwaile.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Bizihwaile blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a left hand.
A short right from Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaile.
Smith tries to work over Bizihwaile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Smith on the inside. #TD2#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith pulls Bizihwaile in to control the position.
Bizihwaile has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Bizihwaile stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.#SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Bizihwaile defends easily.
Bizihwaile stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Smith pulls Bizihwaile in close to his closed guard and prevents Bizihwaile from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Bizihwaile defends it easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bizihwaile passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaile throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Bizihwaile swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Bizihwaile's head coaches at The Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bizihwaile throws out a powerful jab.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kenneth Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaile doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenneth Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Bizihwaile saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaile.#T1#
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bizihwaile.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bizihwaile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Smith misses.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bizihwaile to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Bizihwaile steps away.
Bizihwaile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bizihwaile takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith clobbers Bizihwaile with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bizihwaile tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bizihwaile throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bizihwaile's head backwards.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Bizihwaile.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Bizihwaile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Bizihwaile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bizihwaile scores with a nice strike.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range.
Smith throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Bizihwaile loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Bizihwaile fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Bizihwaile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab from Smith.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bizihwaile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Bizihwaile tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith scores with a jab.
Bizihwaile is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith slips a straight right by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Bizihwaile avoids it this time.
Bizihwaile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bizihwaile misses with a leg kick.
Bizihwaile's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bizihwaile scrambles back to his feet.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bizihwaile moves away from the strike by Smith.
A low kick lands for Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaile wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bizihwaile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith cracks Bizihwaile with an open hand slap.
Bizihwaile darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Bizihwaile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bizihwaile is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Bizihwaile sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut lands for Bizihwaile. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Bizihwaile takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Bizihwaile throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Bizihwaile misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaile slips a jab from Smith.
Smith checks a low kick from Bizihwaile.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Bizihwaile's shoulder, as Bizihwaile tries to avoid the shot.
Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Bizihwaile catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bizihwaile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bizihwaile has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bizihwaile there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bizihwaile tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bizihwaile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch up.#T3#
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Bizihwaile has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kenneth Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bizihwaile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.#BC#
Bizihwaile manages to break the clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch but Bizihwaile is avoiding it.
Bizihwaile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Bizihwaile takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bizihwaile looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Bizihwaile checks it.
Kenneth Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bizihwaile fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looks to land a combination but Bizihwaile avoids it well.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Bizihwaile 's knee.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith defending well as Bizihwaile loads up on a big left hand.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bizihwaile avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Smith!
Kenneth Smith gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Penkosip Bizihwaile had this to say: 'Time to rethink my career.'.

Event: SFL 106 | Budluvski vs Poli
Date: Oct 06, 2021

#R1#
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Nice cross by Bizihwaile.
Fist stuns Bizihwaile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy right hand but Fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaile wants to land a leg kick but Fist is out of range.
Bizihwaile lands a jab to the head.
Bizihwaile connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fist misses with a straight left.
Fist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaile throws out the jab.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot.
Fist 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 misses with a hook.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bizihwaile walks into a stiff left hand from Fist.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bizihwaile connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fist scrambles back to his feet.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.#T1#
Fist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bizihwaile.
Fist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fist blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Bizihwaile. Those never looked like landing.
Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fist scores with a punch to the head.
Bizihwaile throws out a leg kick but Fist moves out of range and Bizihwaile only half commits.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Fist.
Fist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile obviously looking to wear him down.
Fist throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Fist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fist swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bizihwaile connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fist scrambles back to his feet.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fist misses with a looping left.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile lands a jab.
Bizihwaile slips a jab from Fist.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target. #T2#
Bizihwaile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bizihwaile throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Fist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaile just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
Bizihwaile misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
Bizihwaile with a hook.
Bizihwaile lands a jab to Fist's midsection.
Fist slips a jab from Bizihwaile.
Fist tries to counter with a clinch but Bizihwaile shakes him off and moves away.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Fist.
Bizihwaile looks to land a left hand but Fist moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Fist throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Bizihwaile is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Bizihwaile's corner calls for a 1-2. Bizihwaile obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bizihwaile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Bizihwaile throws a series of punches but Fist avoids them all with ease.
Fist with a hook.
Fist swings for the body but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile lands with a shot to the body.
Bizihwaile is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fist lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook #CL2#
and Fist counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bizihwaile scores with a shot to the side of Fist's head.
Bizihwaile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaile blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Bizihwaile breaks from the clinch.
Bizihwaile looks to land a combination. Fist sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bizihwaile to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fist darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bizihwaile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Fist throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Bizihwaile misses its intended target.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile. #T4#
Bizihwaile lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws a right and a left that Fist avoids nicely.
Fist scores with a decent looking hook.
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bizihwaile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fist.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaile slips the punch.
Bizihwaile takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bizihwaile lands with a nice body punch.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fist swings for the body but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist looks to land a left hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range nicely.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Bizihwaile misses.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile throws out a leg kick but Fist moves out of range and Bizihwaile only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile looks to land a right hand but Fist moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fist sizes up Bizihwaile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Bizihwaile catches Fist right on the button with a cross.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Fist as he checks the leg kick.
Bizihwaile avoids the body shot from Fist.
Bizihwaile lands with a right hand.
Bizihwaile goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy right hand but Fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Fist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bizihwaile connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fist momentarily.
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!
Fist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizihwaile swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head but Bizihwaile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bizihwaile shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fist eats them both and turns towards Bizihwaile to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bizihwaile loads up on a big right hand but Fist slips the punch.
Bizihwaile throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Bizihwaile misses.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Fist.
Bizihwaile lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fist's sensitive parts.
Bizihwaile lands a nice shot that snaps Fist's head back.
Bizihwaile misses with a body punch
and Fist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fist scores with a shot to the body.
Fist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bizihwaile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
Fist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fist scores with a one two! Bizihwaile had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile walks into a left hand.
Fist throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Fist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bizihwaile doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Bizihwaile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Fist misses.
As Fist backs away, Bizihwaile returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bizihwaile swinging wildly here. #T2#
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bizihwaile lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fist's sensitive parts.
Fist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
Jab by Bizihwaile.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is winning the standup battle so far.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Bizihwaile was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fist.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook. Fist ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fist lands a jab to Bizihwaile's midsection.
Fist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bizihwaile swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fist misses with a hook.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile throws a right hand that Fist ducks under and follows up with a left that Fist also avoids with ease.
Bizihwaile lands a jab to the nose.
Fist jabs at Bizihwaile's body.#T3#
Bizihwaile connects with an inside leg kick.
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Bizihwaile does it's job there.
A low kick lands for Bizihwaile.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bizihwaile turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaile jabs at Fist's body.
Fist jabs Bizihwaile to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but Fist moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaile defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
Fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.
Fist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Fist misses.
Fist slips a jab and a cross from Bizihwaile.
Fist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fist takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaile connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fist's hands.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab.
Fist missing with a left hand there. Bizihwaile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from Bizihwaile. #T4#
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaile was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
Bizihwaile throws a chopping leg kick but Fist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bizihwaile connects with a crisp jab.
Fist catches Bizihwaile with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fist checks a leg kick.
That kick from Bizihwaile tenderised Fist's leg. Fist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bizihwaile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fist.
Fist throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter punch.
Bizihwaile scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fist in his tracks.
Bizihwaile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaile digs a good hook to Fist's body.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fist misses with a left hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Fist.
Jab from Fist.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Bizihwaile moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Fist tries to counter with a clinch but Bizihwaile shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Penkosip Bizihwaile will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bizihwaile's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Fist lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bizihwaile backs up against the cage.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Fist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fist feints a jab promting Bizihwaile to slip. Fist then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bizihwaile slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fist misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fist counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaile swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Fist throws a shot to the body.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fist slips under a jab from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bizihwaile wants to land a leg kick but Fist is out of range.
Fist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bizihwaile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile avoids the body shot from Fist. #T1#
Bizihwaile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws the left hand but Fist avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaile lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist.
Bizihwaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizihwaile misses with a double jab.
A big left from Fist misses.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaile slips a jab from Fist.
Bizihwaile lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bizihwaile clobbers Fist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaile slips the punch.
Bizihwaile digs a good body shot into Fist's ribs.
Fist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bizihwaile.
Good standup being displayed there by Bizihwaile as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist avoids the body shot from Bizihwaile.
Fist throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range. #T2#
A jab lands there for Bizihwaile.
Fist walks into a straight right hand from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy body shot
and Fist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Fist coming out on top.
Bizihwaile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaile.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile cracks Fist with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist connects with a body shot that sends Bizihwaile's belly button to the back.
Fist scores with a nice head shot.
Fist takes one to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile lands a jab.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Fist sizes up Bizihwaile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaile misses the target.
Bizihwaile missing with a left hand there. Fist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fist takes a swing at Bizihwaile's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile with a nice calf kick.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
First Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaile lunges at Fist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fist's hand.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fist misses with a hook. Bizihwaile ducked under it nicely.
Fist jabs at Bizihwaile's body.
A leg kick checked by Fist.
Fist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bizihwaile's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Fist throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Bizihwaile punishes Fist's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Fist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bizihwaile jabs at Fist's body.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Fist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bizihwaile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Fist throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Fist blocks a jab.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bizihwaile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fist scores with a body shot.
Bizihwaile misses with a double jab.
Fist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bizihwaile takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bizihwaile connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Fist misses.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Penkosip Bizihwaile.
Well Bizihwaile has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Penkosip Bizihwaile!
An out of breath Penkosip Bizihwaile thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 99 | Budluvski vs Brawler
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Bizihwaile defending well as Bangin loads up on a big left hand.
Bizihwaile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bizihwaile misses with a right hand
and Bangin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bizihwaile's knee momentarily.
Bizihwaile has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bangin.
Bangin lands with a hook. Bizihwaile tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bizihwaile closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bangin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bangin jabs at Bizihwaile's body.
A punch lands to the side of Bizihwaile 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That kick from Bangin tenderised Bizihwaile's leg. Bizihwaile is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bangin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile checks it.
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the side of Bangin's head but Bangin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bangin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bizihwaile's head backwards.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bangin.#T1#
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bangin misses with a leg kick
and Bizihwaile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bangin staying out of range there.
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.
Bangin lands with a shot to the body.
Bangin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.
Bangin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bangin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bangin circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Bangin counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaile throws a nice looking combination but Bangin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Bizihwaile chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangin can pounce on him.
Bangin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bizihwaile on the side of the head.
Bangin swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaile stuns Bangin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bangin scoring well with a low kick there.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Bangin throws a chopping leg kick but Bizihwaile manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bangin misses with a wild body shot.
Bangin looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range.
Bizihwaile gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bizihwaile gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
A slow jab from Bizihwaile misses its intended target.
Bizihwaile takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bangin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.
Bizihwaile looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bangin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bizihwaile. That did some damage!
Bangin scores with a jab.
Bangin connects with a leg kick.
Bangin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Bizihwaile. That snapped Bangin's head back.
Bangin wants to slow Bizihwaile down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Bizihwaile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bangin with the inside leg kick. #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bizihwaile checks a leg kick.
Bangin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaile throws out the jab.
Bangin tried to counter with a leg kick but Bizihwaile avoided it.
Bizihwaile looks to land a right hand but Bangin moved out of range.
Bangin throws a front kick that sends Bizihwaile stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangin.
Bizihwaile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaile gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Bangin misses.
Bizihwaile's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bangin wants to land a leg kick but Bizihwaile is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bizihwaile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bizihwaile throws a shot from downtown. Bangin moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bangin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bangin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bizihwaile lands with a hook. Bangin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bangin lands an overhand right.
Bangin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Izzy Bangin is winning the standup battle so far.
Bangin lands with an overhand left.
Bangin looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range.
Bizihwaile shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bangin misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bangin misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Bangin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bangin.
Bangin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaile can do to turn this around?
Bangin throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile moved away.
Bangin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Bizihwaile has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bangin.
Bizihwaile 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.
Bangin connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Bizihwaile.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaile! But no joy.
Bangin scores with a nice body kick.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Good leg kick by Bangin.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Bizihwaile misses with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bizihwaile might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bangin has got the better of the exchanges.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangin. That's going to slow Bizihwaile down.
Bangin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bangin is looking to land body kicks.
Bizihwaile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bangin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Bangin misses the shot to the body.
Bangin lands with a nice body punch.
Bizihwaile takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Izzy Bangin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangin tries to work over Bizihwaile's front leg with a kick but Bizihwaile checks it.
Bizihwaile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bangin connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bangin tried to score with a low kick but Bizihwaile checks it.
Bangin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bangin throws a leg kick
and Bizihwaile counters with an outside leg kick.
Bizihwaile gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bizihwaile looks to land a left hand but Bangin moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Bangin scores with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Bangin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bangin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the body kick from Bangin.
Bizihwaile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Bangin misses
and Bangin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bangin.
Bangin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bangin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bangin throws a poor cross that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bangin looks to land a body kick but Bizihwaile moved away.
Bizihwaile checks a low kick from Bangin.
A little jabbing left from Bizihwaile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Bangin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bizihwaile checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bizihwaile only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bizihwaile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bangin.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Bangin.
Bizihwaile throws out a counter right but Bangin avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangin sizes up Bizihwaile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bangin throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bangin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bizihwaile.
Bangin jabs at Bizihwaile's body.
Bizihwaile defending well as Bangin loads up on a big left hand.
Bizihwaile walks into a straight right hand from Bangin.
Bangin throws a leg kick
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bangin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut
and Bangin counters with a low kick, right behind Bizihwaile 's knee.
Bangin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the side of Bangin's head but Bangin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bizihwaile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bangin scores with a leg kick.
Bizihwaile misses with a left hand
and Bangin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bangin misses with a looping right.
Bangin looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin tests Bizihwaile's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bizihwaile checks a leg kick nicely.
Bangin throws a leg kick that misses.
Bangin lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Bangin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bangin misses with a left hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bizihwaile throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Bangin misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaile! But no joy.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice cross by Bangin.
Some bone on bone action there as Bizihwaile checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Bizihwaile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Bangin.
A swing and a miss from Bangin.
Bizihwaile throws a looping overhand right but Bangin ducks down to avoid it.
Bangin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bizihwaile walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bangin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bizihwaile has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bangin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bizihwaile is able to avoid easily.
Bizihwaile flicks out a counter leg kick but Bangin steps away.
Bangin misses with a hook.
Bangin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin connects with a leg kick.
Bangin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
Bizihwaile takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bangin lands a front kick.
Bangin staying out of range there.
Bangin throwing a counter right hand but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.
Bangin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bizihwaile slips a jab from Bangin.#T3#
Bangin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bangin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Bangin cracks Bizihwaile with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bangin scores with a kick to the body.
Bangin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bangin feints and then cracks Bizihwaile's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bizihwaile down.
Bangin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bizihwaile momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bangin.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.
Bangin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bizihwaile doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Donk. Bangin catches Bizihwaile right on the button with a cross.
Bangin throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bangin lands with a cross.
Bangin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Izzy Bangin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bangin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bizihwaile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bizihwaile takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bangin misses with a hook. Bizihwaile ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Bizihwaile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bangin.
Bangin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bizihwaile's sensitive parts.
Donk. Bangin catches Bizihwaile right on the button with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Izzy Bangin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bangin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzy Bangin!
Our winner, Izzy Bangin, 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.

Event: SFL 92 | Bangin vs Budluvski
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1#
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Manuel Silva has been cut.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
Bizihwaile lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
A low kick lands for Silva.
Bizihwaile scores with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Bizihwaile's head coaches at The Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bizihwaile misses with a leg kick
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bizihwaile throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaile.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Bizihwaile pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bizihwaile avoids the body shot from Silva.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Silva has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Bizihwaile gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##TD2#
Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizihwaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva wants to control from the top but Bizihwaile keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bizihwaile has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Bizihwaile blocks nicely.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizihwaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bizihwaile.#T3#
Bizihwaile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Bizihwaile tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizihwaile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Bizihwaile moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook #TD2#
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Bizihwaile didn't expect that.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Bizihwaile utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bizihwaile controlling Silva's posture.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bizihwaile works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Bizihwaile has wrist control.
Silva wants to control from the top but Bizihwaile keeps moving.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva stands up over Bizihwaile, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bizihwaile wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Bizihwaile blocks nicely.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Bizihwaile uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Bizihwaile!#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manuel Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manuel Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bizihwaile does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bizihwaile defends it well.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bizihwaile lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bizihwaile rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bizihwaile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Bizihwaile fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bizihwaile throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a head kick that wobbles Bizihwaile - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Silva sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Manuel Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 85 | Bangin vs Bronco
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Fist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Fist misses.
Bizihwaile feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Fist misses.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fist misses with a wild combination.
A nice combination there by Fist.
First Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile throwing a counter right hand but Fist manages to avoid it.
Fist moves out of range as Bizihwaile strikes.
We've been informed that Fist has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A telegraphed right hand from Bizihwaile misses the target.
Fist throws a right and a left that Bizihwaile avoids nicely.
Bizihwaile moves out of range as Fist strikes.
Fist throws a right hand that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bizihwaile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Fist lands with a straight right. Bizihwaile didn't see that one coming.
Fist is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bizihwaile has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fist finds it's way round the side to connect with Bizihwaile's head.
Fist throws a jab when Bizihwaile was well out of range.
Fist misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaile went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bizihwaile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fist.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Fist closes the distance and clinches.
Fist lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Bizihwaile tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fist swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fist fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fist connects with a right hand. Bizihwaile shakes it off.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bizihwaile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Fist backs away, Bizihwaile returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fist.
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.#CL#
Bizihwaile clinches.
Fist lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaile fails to land.
Fist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fists head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaile throws a punch but it's blocked by Fist.
Bizihwaile is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizihwaile tries to stall but Fist uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fist lands with a left to the head.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands a left hand.
Fist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaile.
A short right from Fist on the inside.
Fist misses with the head strike. #T4#
Bizihwaile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist blocking some punches.
Bizihwaile lands a right hand.
Fist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fist has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch to the body.
Fist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bizihwaile.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bizihwaile blocks a body shot from Fist.
Fist lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fist.
Nice shot lands for Fist.
Fist tries to clinch there but Bizihwaile circles away.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
Bizihwaile throwing a counter right hand but Fist manages to avoid it.
Fist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bizihwaile in his tracks.
Fist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Fist.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

First Fist dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fist misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fist lunges at Bizihwaile with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bizihwaile's hand.
First Fist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizihwaile tries to move into range but Fist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bizihwaile drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Bizihwaile is rocked!
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Bizihwaile is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fist lands a slapping body shot.
Bizihwaile seems to have got his legs back now.
Fist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Fist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaile.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a big counter combination but Fist scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fist lands a glancing blow to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Fist misses
and Bizihwaile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fist cracks Bizihwaile with a good jab.
Fist misses with a looping right.
It looked like Bizihwaile wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bizihwaile is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1##CL2#
Fist has Bizihwaile up against the cage in a clinch.
Fist working aggressively here.
Bizihwaile blocks an uppercut.
Fist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bizihwaile backwards. #BC#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaile throwing a counter right hand but Fist manages to avoid it.
Fist throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaile misses the target.
Bizihwaile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fist lands with a good body shot.
Bizihwaile closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bizihwaile stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fist moves out of range as Bizihwaile strikes.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Fist scores with a jab.
Fist sizes up Bizihwaile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Fist misses.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a right hand to the body.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist misses with a hook. Bizihwaile ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaile appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bizihwaile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
Fist throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Fist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaile slips a jab and a cross from Fist.
Bizihwaile scores with a jab to the head.
Bizihwaile is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fist keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
A big right from Fist misses.
Fist throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Fist lands a nice looking body shot.
Bizihwaile looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight left.
Fist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fist moves out of range of the leg kick from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands with a kick to the temple. Fist shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fist throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaile slips the punch.#T4#
Fist misses with a looping right.
Bizihwaile scores with the left hand. Fist knows he should have avoided that one.
Bizihwaile takes one to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fist.
Bizihwaile has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bizihwaile there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot.
Fist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bizihwaile's hands.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bizihwaile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bizihwaile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bizihwaile looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bizihwaile looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Fist has closed the distance and engaged Bizihwaile in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaile is trying to push Fist away but Fist has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

First Fist 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jab from Fist.
Fist misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaile.
A counter left hand to the body from Bizihwaile misses its target.
Fist tries to clinch
and Bizihwaile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fist misses with an uppercut
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist misses with an uppercut
and Bizihwaile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizihwaile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist misses with a hook.
Fist scores with a punch to the head.
Fist missing with a left hand there. Bizihwaile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bizihwaile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist tries to clinch up but Bizihwaile circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Fist lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
Fist tries to clinch but Bizihwaile is having none of it.
Fist with a hook.
Fist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bizihwaile tests Fist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fist tries to bum rush Bizihwaile with a series of wild strikes but Bizihwaile uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fist misses with a hook to the body
and Bizihwaile counters with a left to the body.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bizihwaile throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bizihwaile looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist cracks a nice hook into Bizihwaile's ribs.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
First Fist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Fist scores with a jab to the head.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bizihwaile swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Fist. Beautiful body shot.
Fist connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Bizihwaile.
Fist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bizihwaile is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Fist.
Fist scores with a punch to the head.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
Fist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bizihwaile at a distance. #T3#
Fist staying out of range there.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Fist.
Fist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Fist finds it's way through Bizihwaile's defenses.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaile.
Fist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bizihwaile can pounce on him.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Fist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fist digs a good body shot into Bizihwaile's ribs.
Fist connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Fist takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bizihwaile jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist slips under a jab.
Bizihwaile with a nice cross.
Fist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fist with a jab.
Fist lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Fist.
Fist throws a good cross that connects.
Fist swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bizihwaile.
Fist throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fist checks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
First Fist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fist 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... First Fist!
First Fist really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SFL 77 | Bangin vs Brawler
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Line defending well as Bizihwaile loads up on a big left hand.
Line flicks out a counter leg kick but Bizihwaile steps away.
Bizihwaile ducks right into an uppercut from Line.
Bizihwaile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bizihwaile appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Line clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaile working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Line misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaile misses the target.#T1#
Bizihwaile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.#CL2#
Line darts in and clinches Bizihwaile up against the cage.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Line breaks from the clinch.
Line connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bizihwaile momentarily.
Line throws a right hand that Bizihwaile ducks under and follows up with a left that Bizihwaile also avoids with ease.
It looked like Bizihwaile wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Line.
Nice body punch from Line.
Line misses with a few strikes there.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bizihwaile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Line has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bizihwaile is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line tries to clinch up
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line misses with a looping right.
Line fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3##CL2#
Line has closed the distance and engaged Bizihwaile in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land. #BC2#
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Line scores with a jab. Bizihwaile acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bizihwaile.
A punch lands to the side of Bizihwaile 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Line throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bizihwaile wants to land a leg kick but Line is out of range.
Line throws a counter combo.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Line tries to clinch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter punch.
Mareth Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Bizihwaile blocks a head kick by Line.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter punch.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
Line scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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 checks a leg kick nicely.
Bizihwaile is looking to chop away at Line's legs.
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Line misses the jab.
Line moves to clinch but Bizihwaile breaks away
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mareth Line dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Line checks a leg kick.
And Line responds with a good body kick, but Bizihwaile manages to step out the way in time.
A low kick from Line is predictable there
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
Line will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Line cracks Bizihwaile with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand.
Line tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Line blocks it.
Line misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Line swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Line misses.
Bizihwaile connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Line misses with a right hand #KD#
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp right hand that drops Line! Bizihwaile lets Line back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Line is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mareth Line has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bizihwaile rattles Line with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Line tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Bizihwaile dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Line stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SFL 66 | Simon vs Georgiev
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Brawler moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Brawler blocks the leg kick.
Bizihwaile rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Brawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bizihwaile misses with a lunging right hand
and Brawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Brawler.
Bizihwaile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Bizihwaile misses
and Brawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Brawler.
A slow jab from Bizihwaile misses its intended target.
Brawler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bizihwaile under the eye.
Brawler staying out of range there.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy uppercut
and Brawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brawler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brawler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bizihwaile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook
and Brawler counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Bizihwaile misses with a right hand
and Brawler counters with a thumping low kick.
Bizihwaile misses the shot to the body.
Brawler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Bizihwaile was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brawler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bizihwaile had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bizihwaile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brawler.
Bizihwaile's corner calls for a 1-2. Bizihwaile obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brawler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot
and Brawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brawler.
Bizihwaile wants to clinch
and Brawler counters with a low kick, right behind Bizihwaile 's knee.
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick which misses Brawler's front leg but catches the back leg as Brawler tries to avoid it.
Bizihwaile lands with a cross. #T2#
A jab lands there for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaile jabs Brawler right on the nose. Brawler blinks but takes it well.
Bizihwaile lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brawler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bizihwaile catches Brawler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bizihwaile blocks a jab.
Brawler connects with an inside leg kick.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brawler.
Brawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bizihwaile misses with a lunging right hand
and Brawler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brawler tries to land a leg kick but Bizihwaile saw it coming and moves away.
Bizihwaile misses the jab.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut
enabling Brawler to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bizihwaile has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brawler.#T3#
Brawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brawler keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the body from Bizihwaile misses
and Brawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaile loads up on a big right hand but Brawler slips the punch.
Brawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.
A punch lands to the side of Bizihwaile 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bizihwaile misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brawler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brawler jabs Bizihwaile to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick that misses.
Brawler throws out a counter right but Bizihwaile avoids it with no problem.
Brawler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Brawler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
Bizihwaile avoids the body shot from Brawler.
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 jab, cross combination.
Bizihwaile swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brawler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaile.
Brawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bizihwaile connects with a solid leg kick.
Brawler is looking to slow Bizihwaile down with leg kicks.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but Brawler avoids it.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bizihwaile misses with a lunging right hand
and Brawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaile throws an off balance right hand
and Brawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Brawler dominated that round.
That's time! Bizihwaile's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bizihwaile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brawler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bizihwaile lands a jab to the head.
Brawler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brawler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bizihwaile scores with a nice head shot.
Bizihwaile is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bizihwaile blocks a leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws a shot to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a poor cross that misses
and Brawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Brawler.
As Brawler backs away, Bizihwaile returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bizihwaile swings widly with a right hand
and Brawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile swings for the body but Brawler moves out of range.
Brawler throws out a counter right but Bizihwaile avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot
and Brawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Bizihwaile tries to land a front kick but Brawler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bizihwaile checks a leg kick nicely.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick
and Brawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brawler throws a low kick but Bizihwaile moves out of range easily.
Brawler throws a front kick aimed at Bizihwaile's knee but Bizihwaile avoids it well.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut
enabling Brawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile misses with a right hand
enabling Brawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Brawler connects with an inside leg kick.
Brawler blocks a jab.
Brawler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bizihwaile.
Good shot there by Bizihwaile.
Brawler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brawler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Brawler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bobby Brawler seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.
Brawler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Bizihwaile gets a clinch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bizihwaile might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bizihwaile lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Brawler on the inside.
Brawler misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bizihwaile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile lands a hook that snaps the head of Brawler backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Brawler.
A shot in the inside from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Brawler.
Brawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brawler blocks an uppercut.
Bizihwaile scores with a shoulder strike.
Brawler misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile avoiding damage.
Bizihwaile tries to stall but Brawler uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Bizihwaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brawler works on Bizihwaile's body with a couple of short punches.
Bizihwaile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brawler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bizihwaile can't find room to land a body shot as Brawler controls the action.
Brawler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bizihwaile seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brawler can turn it around.
Brawler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bizihwaile lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brawler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bizihwailes head.
Brawler pushes Bizihwaile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brawler.
Bizihwaile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bizihwaile looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brawler gets through Bizihwaile's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brawler is pushing Bizihwaile up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brawler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brawler lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Bizihwaile lands a right hand.
Bizihwaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brawler in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bizihwaile tries a body shot but Brawler blocks it.
Brawler prevents a body shot from Bizihwaile.
Brawler blocks an uppercut.
Brawler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaile.
Brawler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaile's elbow.
Brawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brawler.
Bizihwaile misses with some punches.
Brawler tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaile avoids it by throwing Brawler back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile prevents a body shot from Brawler.
A right handed body shot lands from Brawler.
Brawler tries a body shot but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Bizihwaile has a couple of punches blocked by Brawler.
Brawler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Brawler breaks from the clinch.
Bizihwaile blocks a low kick nicely.
Bizihwaile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Brawler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Brawler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile obviously looking to wear him down.
Brawler with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Brawler misses its intended target.
Bizihwaile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brawler ducks right into an uppercut from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile swings widly with a right hand
and Brawler counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brawler.
Bizihwaile tried to score with a low kick but Brawler checks it.
Bizihwaile tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brawler counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brawler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bizihwaile finds it's way round the side to connect with Brawler's head.
Crunch! Brawler slams his shin into Bizihwaile's torso.#T1#
Brawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Bizihwaile closes the distance and clinches.
Brawler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaile's elbow.
Bobby Brawler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brawler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bizihwaile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brawler up against the cage.
Brawler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Brawler.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brawler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaile lands an uppercut.
Brawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaile controls his hands.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Brawler.
Brawler throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizihwaile.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brawler as Bizihwaile tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Brawler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brawler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brawler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bizihwaile is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brawler.
Brawler feints and then cracks Bizihwaile's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bizihwaile down.
Bizihwaile is looking to clinch but Brawler is avoiding it.
Bizihwaile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brawler.
Bizihwaile misses with a leg kick.
Brawler counters with a body kick.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut
and Brawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizihwaile misses with a body punch
and Brawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Brawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaile scores with a sloppy right hand. Brawler should have avoided that one.
Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bizihwaile. #T3#
Bizihwaile throws a body shot but no joy.
Brawler keeps the fight on the outside.
Brawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bizihwaile is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brawler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaile cracks Brawler with a good jab.
Bizihwaile throws a right hand that misses
and Brawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Bizihwaile. Those never looked like landing.
Bizihwaile jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook. Brawler ducked under it nicely.
Brawler cracks Bizihwaile with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Bizihwaile misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaile throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brawler takes one on the button.#ROC#Brawler is rocked!
Bizihwaile throws a looping overhand right but Brawler ducks down to avoid it.
Brawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Bizihwaile finish him?
Brawler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but Brawler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brawler feints a counter leg kick.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut
and Brawler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brawler seems to have recovered his senses.
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Brawler is out of range.
Bobby Brawler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brawler slips under a jab.
Brawler only half commits to the counter leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Penkosip Bizihwaile.
Well Brawler 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Brawler!
Bobby Brawler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 60 | Mumu vs Viking
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Winn throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Winn throws a shot from downtown. Bizihwaile moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter punch.
Bizihwaile tries to bum rush Winn with a series of wild strikes but Winn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bizihwaile lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bizihwaile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Winn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Winn blocks it.
A big right from Winn misses.
It looked like Bizihwaile wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Winn does no damage.
Winn jabs Bizihwaile to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Winn is out of range.
Winn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winn throws a nice looking combination but Bizihwaile bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaile tried to counter with a leg kick but Winn avoided it.
Winn avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Winn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bizihwaile doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Bizihwaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Winn looks to land a combination but Bizihwaile avoids it well.
It looked like Bizihwaile was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but Winn moved away.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch there but Winn circles away.
Winn misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Bizihwaile finds it's target.
Winn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Winn throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Winn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winn looks to land a combination but Bizihwaile avoids it well.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Winn misses with an uppercut
and Bizihwaile counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Winn is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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!
Winn throws a shot from downtown. Bizihwaile moves away and avoids it.#T2#
A combination from Winn does no damage.
Bizihwaile feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Winn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bizihwaile stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Winn throws a right and a left that Bizihwaile avoids nicely.
Winn misses with a looping left.
Winn throws a lazy uppercut
and Winn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bizihwaile lands a leg kick that knocks Winn off balance momentarily.
Winn throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winn thinking.
Winn punishes Bizihwaile's body with a nice straight punch.
Winn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A cross from Bizihwaile lands.
Winn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winn moves away.
Winn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Winn misses with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Winn misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winn misses with a double jab.
Winn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bizihwaile at a distance.
Winn misses with a double jab.
Bizihwaile dodges the punch combination from Winn.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bizihwaile scores with a hook to the body. Winn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bizihwaile lands a leg kick that knocks Winn off balance momentarily.
Winn takes one on the button.
Winn throws a series of punches but Bizihwaile avoids them all with ease.
Winn misses with a combination
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winn misses with a double jab.
Winn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bizihwaile stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jerome Winn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but Winn is having none of it.
Winn misses with a double jab
and Winn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bizihwaile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Winn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bizihwaile counters with an inside leg kick.
Winn misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Bizihwaile has closed the distance and engaged Winn in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winn.
A shot in the inside from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winn backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerome Winn 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.#R2#
Winn throws an overhand right that lands on Bizihwaile's shoulder, as Bizihwaile tries to avoid the shot.
Winn misses the body punch
and Bizihwaile counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Winn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winn misses with a body shot #KD#
and Bizihwaile counters with a head kick that drops Winn to the mat! Winn scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Winn is rocked!
Bizihwaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winn is still on wobbly legs! Can Bizihwaile finish him?
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Winn throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Jerome Winn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winn looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaile is just out of range.
Winn seems to have recovered his senses.
Winn scores with the left hand. Bizihwaile knows he should have avoided that one.
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 Winn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Winn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Winn scores with a sloppy right hand. Bizihwaile should have avoided that one.
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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bizihwaile tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizihwaile is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Winn looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaile is just out of range.
Winn throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Winn tries to move into range but Bizihwaile moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bizihwaile tests Winn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Winn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bizihwaile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winn throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Winn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bizihwaile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Winn throws a poor cross that misses
and Bizihwaile counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bizihwaile takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Winn misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaile throws a looping overhand right but Winn ducks down to avoid it.
Winn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Winn scores with a three punch combo!
Winn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winn throws a sloppy body shot
and Bizihwaile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bizihwaile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winn.
Bizihwaile feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Winn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bizihwaile uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Winn has time to react.
Winn connects with a body shot that sends Bizihwaile's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheers as Winn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bizihwaile doesn't seem phased though.
Bizihwaile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaile.
As Bizihwaile backs off Winn throws a huge counter combo but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it all.
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Winn is out of range.
Bizihwaile scores with a jab. Winn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winn tries to bum rush Bizihwaile with a series of wild strikes but Bizihwaile uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bizihwaile feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Winn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Bizihwaile lands an overhand right.
Winn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bizihwaile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bizihwaile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winn stalks Bizihwaile and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bizihwaile's face. Bizihwaile staggers backwards, shaken.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Winn.
Bizihwaile lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winn circles away quickly and effectively.
Winn ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Winn with a hook.
Winn swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
Winn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winn swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Winn.
Winn throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Winn connects with a nice looking jab.
Winn swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bizihwaile to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Winn! Bizihwaile dives in looking to finish! Winn is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
After the fight, Penkosip Bizihwaile was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PANDA 87
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Jempsa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jempsa working away.
Bizihwaile is looking for a sweep.
Jempsa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bizihwaile has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bizihwaile is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jempsa connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile is trying to work for a sweep but Jempsa has mounted him!
Bizihwaile wants to hold on but Jempsa pushes him away.
Jempsa dominating with strikes here.#T1#
Jempsa landing strikes from the mount.
Bizihwaile keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jempsa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jempsa controlling the pace for now.
Jempsa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bizihwaile tries to lock up and control but Jempsa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bizihwaile is trying desperately to improve position.
Jempsa controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Jempsa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jempsa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jempsa wants to control the pace but Bizihwaile is squirming around nicely.
Bizihwaile tries to hold on but Jempsa pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizihwaile is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T3#
Jempsa avoids the attempt from Bizihwaile to control.
Jempsa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jempsa looking to finish Bizihwaile with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bizihwaile!
Jempsa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jempsa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bizihwaile because Jempsa loaded up on that one.
Bizihwaile is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bizihwaile sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bizihwaile keeps working. #SUB#
Bizihwaile actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Bizihwaile taking some punishment here, with Jempsa in his half guard.
Jempsa is keen to just control but Bizihwaile is a slippery customer.
Jempsa is taking a breather. Bizihwaile says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jempsa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bizihwaile is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Jempsa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa is looking to stall here but Bizihwaile recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Jempsa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A control attempt from Bizihwaile but he's now mounted!
Jempsa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bizihwaile can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jempsa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jempsa unloads with some shots from mount but Bizihwaile bucks and avoids them well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa lands a big shot there that rocks Bizihwaile but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jempsa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jempsa raining down hammerfists from mount.#T1#
Bizihwaile is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jempsa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bizihwaile is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bizihwaile regains half guard.
Jempsa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bizihwaile's head.
Jempsa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bizihwaile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bizihwaile trying to control from the bottom.
Jempsa stalling away here and it's allowed Bizihwaile to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Bizihwaile looking to control.
Jempsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bizihwaile will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bizihwaile avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bizihwaile lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jempsa is wriggling around but Bizihwaile manages to pass to half guard.
Jempsa wants to improve his position but Bizihwaile is controlling well. #T3#
Bizihwaile controlling the action here.
Jempsa wants to improve his position but Bizihwaile is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jempsa wants to get back to full guard but Bizihwaile has mounted him!
Jempsa tries to hold on but Bizihwaile pushes him away.
Bizihwaile controlling the pace for now.
Jempsa can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jempsa slips under a jab from Bizihwaile.
Jempsa goes for a double leg but Bizihwaile avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bizihwaile continues to drive forward.
Jempsa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jempsa lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jempsa is defended easily by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bizihwaile stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bizihwaile wants it to stay on the feet.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Bizihwaile lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa slips a straight right by Bizihwaile.
Jempsa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bizihwaile tries to avoid it but Jempsa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bizihwaile to the ground. Bizihwaile escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Bizihwaile tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jempsa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jempsa goes for a double leg but Bizihwaile avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bizihwaile continues to drive forward.#T1#
Jempsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp one two that drops Jempsa! Bizihwaile thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jempsa to his feet! Jempsa is in big trouble!#ROC#Jempsa is rocked!
Bizihwaile throws an overhand right that drops Jempsa like a sack of potatoes! Bizihwaile dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile 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.

Event: PANDA 75
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Landry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Landry.
Good leg kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile 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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landry.
Decent striking displayed by Bizihwaile there.
Bizihwaile tries to close the distance and clinch up but Landry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Landry clobbers Bizihwaile with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bizihwaile changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bizihwaile moves to clinch but Landry breaks away
and Landry counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut. Landry saw that one coming.
Landry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Landry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Landry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaile pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Landry tries to move into range but Bizihwaile moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bizihwaile is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Landry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bizihwaile cracks Landry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Landry misses the target.
Bizihwaile misses with a lunging right hand
letting Landry counter with a right hand.
Landry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but Landry is having none of it.
Bizihwaile lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bizihwaile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Landry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Landry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#KD#
Landry lands a left and a right that send Bizihwaile crashing to the mat, dazed. Landry thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaile lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Landry swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizihwaile swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Landry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaile chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.
Jab by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Landry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Landry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bizihwaile lands with a cross.
Bizihwaile moves in looking to clinch but Landry pushes him off.
Landry slips under a jab from Bizihwaile.
Landry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good work by Landry as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Bizihwaile connects with the punch.
Bizihwaile's corner calls for a 1-2. Bizihwaile obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Landry has time to react.
Bizihwaile takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bizihwaile is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Landry had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bizihwaile moves away from the strike by Landry.
Bizihwaile scores with a hook.
Landry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bizihwaile is looking to clinch but Landry is avoiding it.
Landry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Landry takes one on the button.
Landry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landry avoids the body shot from Bizihwaile. #T4#
Landry misses with a body shot.
Landry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick which misses Landry's front leg but catches the back leg as Landry tries to avoid it.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick, looking for Landry's leg but Landry calmly moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Landry checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Landry is looking to counter punch.
Landry jabs Bizihwaile to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bizihwaile swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Landry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Landry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Landry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Landry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A shot to the liver by Bizihwaile. Beautiful body shot.
Bizihwaile throws a right hand that misses
and Landry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bizihwaile fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Landry is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Landry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Landry might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bizihwaile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bizihwaile lands with an overhand left.
Bizihwaile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaile tests Landry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bizihwaile connects with a leg kick.
Landry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bizihwaile misses with a body kick.
It looked like Landry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Landry is out of range.
Landry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaile lands a nice shot to the body.
Landry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Bizihwaile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Landry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaile fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Landry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Landry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Landry is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bizihwaile missing with a left hand there. Landry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Landry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a body shot but no joy.
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Landry avoids it easily.
Landry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Bizihwaile as he connects with a hook.
Bizihwaile catches Landry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bizihwaile jabs Landry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bizihwaile misses with a head kick. #T2#
Bizihwaile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Landry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but Landry is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Landry misses the target.
Landry bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bizihwaile's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaile scores with a hook to the body. Landry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
Bizihwaile connects with a single shot there.
Landry scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bizihwaile dips to his left and cracks Landry with an uppercut!
Landry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaile keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Landry throws a right hand that Bizihwaile ducks under and follows up with a left that Bizihwaile also avoids with ease.
Landry backing away here, and Bizihwaile unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bizihwaile darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Bizihwaile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Landry.
Bizihwaile misses with a series of wild punches.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the side of Landry's head but Landry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Landry throwing a counter right hand but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile scores with the left hand. Landry knows he should have avoided that one.
Bizihwaile jabs Landry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bizihwaile looks to score with a jab to the body but Landry is just out of range.
Landry looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Landry throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Landry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.#T4#
Bizihwaile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Bizihwaile moves into the clinch successfully.
Landry working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Bizihwaile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landry takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bizihwaile misses with a right hand
and Landry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaile pivots, looking for a leg kick but Landry is out of range and Bizihwaile settles back down.
Bizihwaile smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Landry is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Landry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bizihwaile looks to clinch
and Landry counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile misses with a lunging right hand
and Landry counters with a stiff right hand.
Landry moves away from the strike by Bizihwaile.
Landry throwing a counter right hand but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Landry misses with a two punch combination.
Bizihwaile is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bizihwaile lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bizihwaile.
Decent striking displayed by Bizihwaile there.
Landry clobbers Bizihwaile with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Landry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bizihwaile looks to land a right hand but Landry moved out of range.
Bizihwaile just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Landry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Landry on the side of the head.
A jab from Landry misses.
Landry looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range.
Landry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.#T1#
Bizihwaile feints a jab promting Landry to slip. Bizihwaile then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Landry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bizihwaile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Landry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Landry there as he acknowledges the shot.
Landry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Landry ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Landry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bizihwaile works the jab nicely.
Bizihwaile throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Landry counters with a crisp one two that drops Bizihwaile! Landry thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bizihwaile to his feet! Bizihwaile is in big trouble!#ROC#Bizihwaile is rocked!
Bizihwaile scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landry blocks a jab.
Landry throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaile! But no joy.
Bizihwaile ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bizihwaile lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
Bizihwaile lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bizihwaile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Landry throws out the jab.
Bizihwaile throws out a counter right but Landry avoids it with no problem.
A bone on bone clash there as Landry blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Landry misses the target.
Bizihwaile misses the jab.
It looked like Landry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Landry moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bizihwaile darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Landry misses with a two punch combination.
Bizihwaile lands with a nice body punch.
Bizihwaile throws a combination. Landry tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bizihwaile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Landry to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Landry blocks a low kick nicely.
Bizihwaile tries to bum rush Landry with a series of wild strikes but Landry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Landry looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Landry misses with a hook. Bizihwaile ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landry looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Landry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Landry misses its target.
A left and a right from Bizihwaile both land. Nice combination.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Landry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bizihwaile scores with a punch to the head.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bizihwaile fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bizihwaile wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Bizihwaile connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy uppercut
and Landry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bizihwaile scoring well with a low kick there.
Bizihwaile avoids the body shot from Landry.
Nice cross by Bizihwaile.#CL2#
Bizihwaile has Landry up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Landry takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile tries a body shot but Landry blocks it.
Bizihwaile working aggressively here.
Landry trying to stall but Bizihwaile improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Bizihwaile throws a series of punches but Landry moves out of range.
Landry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaile was well out of range. Poor timing from Landry.
Bizihwaile lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Landry misses the jab.
Bizihwaile throws a poor cross that misses
and Landry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Landry scores with a hook.
Landry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bizihwaile.
Landry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bizihwaile lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bizihwaile walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Landry checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Landry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile motions for Landry to come forward. Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Landry misses its target.#T1#
Bizihwaile tests Landry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Landry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bizihwailes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Landry.
A little jabbing left from Bizihwaile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
Bizihwaile fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Landry on the side of the head.
Bizihwaile lands with a hook. Landry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut
and Landry counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizihwaile is still on wobbly legs! Can Landry finish him?
That kick from Bizihwaile tenderised Landry's leg. Landry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bizihwaile scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bizihwaile seems to have recovered his senses.
Bizihwaile lands with an overhand left.#T2##CL2#
Bizihwaile closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile tries to work over Landry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Landry's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bizihwaile slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Bizihwaile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bizihwaile moves to clinch but Landry breaks away
and Landry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaile lands a slapping body shot.
Landry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Landry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bizihwaile moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Bizihwaile turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Landry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaile jabs Landry right on the nose. Landry blinks but takes it well.
Landry slips under a jab from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bizihwaile scores with a hook to the body. Landry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Landry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Landry with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a jab but it's blocked by Landry. #T4#
Landry slips a straight right by Bizihwaile.
Landry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but Landry moved away.
Landry throws a counter high kick but Bizihwaile was just alert enough to avoid it.
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 tries to bum rush Landry with a series of wild strikes but Landry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Landry checks a low kick from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands a right hook to the body.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaile wants to clinch
and Landry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Landry misses with a two punch combination.
Bizihwaile lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Bizihwaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but Landry moves out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Landry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bizihwaile takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bizihwaile lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Landry at a distance. #CL2#
Bizihwaile gets a clinch.
Bizihwaile tries a body shot but Landry blocks it.
Landry taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Landry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile misses with the head strike. #BC#
Landry manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bizihwaile misses the target.
Landry circles away from the clinch attempt
and Landry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Landry blocks a jab.
Bizihwaile lands a jab to the nose.
Bizihwaile swings for the body but Landry moves out of range.
Landry fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bizihwaile just manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bizihwaile feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Landrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Landry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Landry throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses.
Landry takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Landry on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bizihwaile feints and then cracks Landry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Landry down.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but it's checked well by Landry.
Bizihwaile buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaile wants to clinch.
Landry throws a big counter combination but Bizihwaile scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bizihwaile explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landry takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Bizihwaile closes the distance looking to clinch
and Landry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Landry misses the target.
Landry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Landry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Landry takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Bizihwaile instigates a clinch.
Landry stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Landry to work. #BC2#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch. #T4#
Landry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Landry there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bizihwaile scores with a shot to the body.
Ryan Landry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Bizihwaile rushes Landry and presses him up against the cage.
Landry is trying to push Bizihwaile away but Bizihwaile has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Landry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bizihwaile creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Landry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Landry wants to stall.
Landry trying to land knees to the body.
Landry misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Penkosip Bizihwaile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bizihwaile 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PANDA 57
Date: Dec 11, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Bizihwaile moves into range and clinches up with Divisek.
We've been informed that Bizihwaile has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC2#
Bizihwaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Bizihwaile.
We've been told by Divisek's head coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Divisek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaile was well out of range. Poor timing from Divisek.
Divisek missing with a left hand there. Bizihwaile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Divisek lands the left hand.
Divisek lands the left hand.#CL2#
Bizihwaile gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Divisek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Divisek blocks an uppercut.
Divisek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Divisek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bizihwaile or not.
Divisek pushes Bizihwaile back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Divisek blocking some punches.
Divisek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaile managing to block the knees to the body from Divisek.
Divisek tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaile avoids it by throwing Divisek back against the cage.
Divisek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaile lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Divisek as Bizihwaile tries to tie him up.
Divisek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile is trying to stall.
Bizihwaile tries to throw a body punch but Divisek avoids it by throwing Bizihwaile back against the cage.
Bizihwaile is trying to break the clinch but Divisek has him pressed against the cage.
Divisek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bizihwailes head.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile blocks a body shot from Divisek.
Divisek throws a head punch that misses.
Divisek struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaile controls his hands.
Divisek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaile backwards.
Bizihwaile misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bizihwaile.
A nice left hand lands by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Divisek tries to work over Bizihwaile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Divisek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bizihwailes head.
Bizihwaile misses with some punches.
Bizihwaile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divisek scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Divisek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaile managing to block the knees to the body from Divisek.
Bizihwaile blocks an uppercut.
Divisek tries to work over Bizihwaile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaile looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Divisek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Divisek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Divisek tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Bizihwaile breaks from the clinch.
Bizihwaile connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Divisek.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Divisek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Divisek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but Divisek avoids it.#CL2#
Bizihwaile rushes Divisek and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaile throws a right hand that misses
and Divisek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Divisek checks it well. #T3#
Divisek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Divisek coming out on top.
Divisek connects with an inside leg kick.
Divisek moves away from the strike by Bizihwaile.
Divisek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Divisek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaile sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Divisek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Divisek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Divisek lands a nice uppercut.
Divisek missing with knees to the body.
Bizihwaile tries to throw a body punch but Divisek avoids it by throwing Bizihwaile back against the cage.
Divisek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bizihwaile has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Divisek scores with a shot to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
Divisek misses with a body punch.
Divisek tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaile avoids it by throwing Divisek back against the cage.
Divisek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Divisek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bizihwaile.
Divisek lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Divisek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Divisek prevents a body shot from Bizihwaile.
A body shot lands from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Divisek.
Divisek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Divisek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Divisek digs a right hand into Bizihwaile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bizihwaile's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Divisek.
Divisek landing knees to the body.
Divisek swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Divisek misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Divisek.
Bizihwaile tries to throw a body punch but Divisek avoids it by throwing Bizihwaile back against the cage.
Divisek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juraj Divisek dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A nice combination there by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Divisek misses the jab.
Divisek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaile can do to turn this around?
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Divisek checks a low kick from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile pivots, looking for a leg kick but Divisek is out of range and Bizihwaile settles back down.
Divisek is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bizihwaile.
Divisek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Divisek misses with a looping right.
Divisek backing away here, and Bizihwaile unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Divisek scores with a hook to the body. Bizihwaile takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Divisek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bizihwaile misses with a left hand #CL#
and Divisek counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Divisek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaile scores with a nice hook to the head.
Divisek lands a body shot.
Divisek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bizihwaile avoids it.
Divisek lands a knee to the head.
Divisek lands an uppercut.#T1#
Divisek lands a nice uppercut.
Juraj Divisek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaile fails to land.
Divisek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaile misses with some punches.
Bizihwaile misses with the head strike.
Divisek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Divisek lands a right hand.
Divisek working aggressively here.
Bizihwaile lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizihwaile can't break the clinch.
Divisek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bizihwaile is trying to maintain a safe position but Divisek gets an underhook and turns Bizihwaile into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bizihwaile.
Divisek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bizihwaile is defending well for now.#BC2#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizihwaile lands the left hand.
Divisek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Divisek connects with the punch.
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!
Divisek blocks a jab.
Divisek on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Divisek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Divisek throws a good cross that connects.
Bizihwaile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Divisek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Divisek tries to counter by clinching up but Bizihwaile breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Bizihwaile moves into the clinch successfully.
Divisek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bizihwaile taking a breather.
Bizihwaile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Divisek lands a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile presses Divisek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Divisek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Divisek lands with a left to the head.
Bizihwaile misses with some punches.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaile.
Divisek blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Bizihwaile wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Divisek lands a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch to the body.
Divisek lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaile throws a punch but it's blocked by Divisek.
Divisek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaile backwards.
Bizihwaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Divisek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bizihwaile is defending well for now.
Divisek has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaile.
Divisek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Divisek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Divisek misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Divisek as Bizihwaile tries to tie him up.
Divisek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bizihwaile backwards. #T4##BC2#
Bizihwaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Divisek misses.
It seemed like Bizihwaile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bizihwaile dips to his left and cracks Divisek with an uppercut!
Divisek throws a body shot but no joy.
Bizihwaile only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Divisek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bizihwaile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!
Divisek wants to clinch
and Divisek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Bizihwaile gets a clinch.
Divisek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bizihwaile backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bizihwaile.
A knee to the head by Divisek.
A short uppercut from Divisek.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch to the body.
Divisek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaile fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bizihwaile manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juraj Divisek dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Divisek closes the distance and clinches.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Divisek.
Bizihwaile avoiding damage as Divisek throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Divisek obliges.
Divisek tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaile avoids it by throwing Divisek back against the cage.
Divisek misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Bizihwaile scores with a nice short uppercut.
Divisek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bizihwaile avoiding damage as Divisek throws knees to the body.
Divisek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaile working aggressively here.
A short right from Bizihwaile on the inside.
Bizihwaile lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Divisek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Divisek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Bizihwaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Divisek throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range. #T1#
Divisek throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Divisek wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bizihwaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Bizihwaile tries to get set, Divisek tries to push him back and clinch up but Bizihwaile manages to avoid the attempt.
Divisek scores with a jab to the body.
Divisek works Bizihwaile's body with a nice hook.
Bizihwaile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Juraj Divisek is winning the standup battle so far.
Bizihwaile takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bizihwaile misses the body punch #CL#
and Divisek counters by clinching up.
Divisek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bizihwaile has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Divisek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bizihwailes head.
Divisek takes a shot to the head.
Divisek misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Divisek.
Divisek lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaile as the two fighters clinch.
Juraj Divisek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Bizihwaile tries to work over Divisek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Bizihwaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bizihwaile with a nice calf kick.
Divisek slips under a jab.
Divisek is looking to slow Bizihwaile down with leg kicks.
Bizihwaile misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a jab when Divisek was well out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a jab but it's blocked by Divisek.
Bizihwaile takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.#T3#
Divisek misses with an uppercut.
Divisek lands with a nice body punch.
Bizihwaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Divisek moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
Divisek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Divisek rushes Bizihwaile and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bizihwaile misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Divisek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Divisek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divisek prevents a body shot from Bizihwaile. #T4#
Bizihwaile swings wildly with an uppercut but Divisek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Divisek lands a nice knee to the body.
Bizihwaile working aggressively here.
Bizihwaile lands a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaile just leaning against Divisek, taking a breather.
Divisek blocks a body shot from Bizihwaile.
Divisek letting Bizihwaile take a breather here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bizihwaile creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Divisek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bizihwaile lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divisek blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juraj Divisek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Divisek has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juraj Divisek!
Juraj Divisek decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PANDA 46
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bizihwaile lands an overhand right.
Rahman cracks Bizihwaile with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rahman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bizihwaile is defending well for now.
Bizihwaile managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile leaning against his opponent.
Bizihwaile lands a left hand.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaile's elbow.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Bizihwaile lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bizihwaile.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaile lands with a left to the head.
Rahman misses with some punches.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
Bizihwaile tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Bizihwaile back against the cage. #T1#
Bizihwaile tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile looking to slow down the pace here.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaile controls the action.
Bizihwaile slowing the pace effectively.
Bizihwaile wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaile slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Bizihwaile keeps the fight on the outside.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rahman misses with a hook
enabling Bizihwaile to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Rahman clinches up with Bizihwaile and pushes him back against the cage.
Bizihwaile blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Bizihwaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Bizihwaile's shoulder, as Bizihwaile tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Bizihwaile closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Bizihwaile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile pushes Rahman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman working Bizihwaile over with knees to the body.
Bizihwaile stalling against the cage.
A short right from Bizihwaile on the inside.
Bizihwaile avoiding damage as Rahman throws knees to the body. #BC#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bizihwaile in his tracks.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaile was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
Rahman wants to clinch but Bizihwaile slips to the side
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bizihwaile scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Rahman is rocked!
Rahman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rahman is still on wobbly legs! Can Bizihwaile finish him?
Bizihwaile finds Rahman's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Rahman flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Bizihwaile lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Rahman will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PANDA 35
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaile looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target. #CL2#
Bizihwaile clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knox works on Bizihwaile's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bizihwaile looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bizihwaile tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox has Bizihwaile pressed against the cage.
Knox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaile's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knox misses with a body punch. #T1#
Knox has Bizihwaile pressed against the cage.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Knox.
Bizihwaile lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile looks to land a body kick but Knox moved away.
Bizihwaile connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Bizihwaile has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bizihwaile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaile has Knox pushed against the cage.#T2#
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 some punches.
Bizihwaile tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
Knox digs a right hand into Bizihwaile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bizihwaile's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile tries to stall but Knox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bizihwaile lands with a light punch inside.
Bizihwaile wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaile is trying to force a seperation but Knox has the dominant position.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaile is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knox is keeping busy.#T3#
Bizihwaile misses with some punches. #BC2#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Bizihwaile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bizihwaile throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Bizihwaile jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Bizihwaile's head back.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.#T4#
Knox lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Bizihwaile 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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 low kick.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Bizihwaile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Knox misses with a hook #KD2#
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp one two that drops Knox! Bizihwaile thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Knox to his feet! Knox is in big trouble!#ROC2#Knox is rocked!
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Bizihwaile gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox pushes Bizihwaile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Porthos Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox misses with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizihwaile blocks a head kick by Knox.
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox clobbers Bizihwaile with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knox misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Bizihwaile sends Knox crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bizihwaile is motioning to the referee to let Knox up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bizihwaile has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile obviously looking to wear him down.
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Knox seems to have got his legs back now.
Knox throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws a right hand that Bizihwaile ducks under and follows up with a left that Bizihwaile also avoids with ease.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Knox connects with a jab.
Bizihwaile checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bizihwaile was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
Bizihwaile lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knox works Bizihwaile's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Bizihwaile pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Bizihwaile to work.
Bizihwaile is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bizihwaile is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting on Bizihwaile's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizihwaile.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch. #CL#
Knox pushes Bizihwaile up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaile fails to land.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Knox tries a body shot but Bizihwaile blocks it. #T3#
Bizihwaile pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaile fails to land.
Bizihwaile scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head. #BC2#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaile slips a jab from Knox.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bizihwaile looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.#T4#
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Bizihwaile had a free shot at his head there.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox misses with a body shot
and Bizihwaile counters with an outside leg kick.
Bizihwaile moves away from the strike by Knox.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaile stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knox stuns Bizihwaile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bizihwaile checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Penkosip Bizihwaile will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Knox defending well as Bizihwaile loads up on a big left hand.
Bizihwaile misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile takes one to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
Knox walks into a left hand.
Bizihwaile takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox lands a nice hook to Bizihwaile's body. Bizihwaile takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bizihwaile.
Knox blocks a leg kick.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bizihwailes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaile is just out of range.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox swings for the body but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bizihwaile doesn't seem bothered though.
Bizihwaile looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Bizihwaile is out of range.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox backing away here, and Bizihwaile unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Bizihwaile is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Bizihwaile connects with a single shot there.
Bizihwaile throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bizihwaile counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Bizihwaile's head back.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bizihwaile to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Knox.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bizihwaile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Bizihwaile scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
Knox blocks a head kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaile was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Nice straight punches there by Bizihwaile. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bizihwaile.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile moves away from the strike by Knox.
Bizihwaile misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab.
Knox slips under a jab.
Bizihwaile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
Bizihwaile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Knox misses with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Knox.
Porthos Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Bizihwaile gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knox tries a body shot but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Knox being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Porthos Knox.
Well Bizihwaile 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Penkosip Bizihwaile!
A very excited looking Penkosip Bizihwaile rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PANDA 24
Date: Sep 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudley misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dudley misses with a double jab.
Dudley moves out of range as Bizihwaile throws a body kick.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaile with a nice cross.
Dudley throws a combination. Bizihwaile tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dudley scores with a jab to the body.
Dudley wants to clinch.
Bizihwaile missing with a left hand there. Dudley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dudley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bizihwaile plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Dudley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaile.
Jab by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Dudley.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudley misses the target.
Dudley slips under a jab from Bizihwaile.#T1#
Dudley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bizihwaile throws a jab but it's blocked by Dudley.
A slow jab from Dudley misses its intended target.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Underground Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Dudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Bizihwaile circles away.
Dudley cracks Bizihwaile with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick from Bizihwaile misses. #CL#
Dudley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bizihwaile working aggressively here.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch on the inside.
Dudley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bizihwaile backwards.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Bizihwaile blocks an uppercut.
Bizihwaile avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaile lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Bizihwaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dudley throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Bizihwaile ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Bizihwaile there.
Dudley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bizihwaile moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dudley misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
Dudley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dudley misses with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Dudley.
Bizihwaile connects with the punch.
Bizihwaile has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bizihwaile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dudley throws out the jab.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudley.#T3#
Dudley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dudley lands a body shot.
Dudley slips a jab from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands a head kick. Dudley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dudley cracks Bizihwaile with a good jab.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dudley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dudley throws a nice looking combination but Bizihwaile bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dudley swats away the attempt to clinch by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut. Dudley saw that one coming.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Bizihwaile swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bizihwaile throws a body shot but no joy.
Bizihwaile slips a jab and a cross from Dudley.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dudley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bizihwaile momentarily.
Bizihwaile works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#Dudley is rocked!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Bizihwaile.
Oh Dudley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dudley blocks a head kick by Bizihwaile.
As Bizihwaile tries to get set, Dudley tries to push him back and clinch up but Bizihwaile manages to avoid the attempt.
Bizihwaile drops Dudley with a big left hand! Dudley is injured, injured bad! Bizihwaile jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs McQuirre
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scaletta blocks a head kick by Bizihwaile.
Scaletta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bizihwaile manages to circle out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scaletta.
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scaletta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scaletta shoots for a takedown but Bizihwaile saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bizihwaile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Scaletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scaletta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaile fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Bizihwaile misses.
Scaletta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile lands with a good body shot.
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scaletta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.#T1#
Bizihwaile throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Scaletta counters with a left and a right that stings Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses.
Scaletta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Scaletta moves out of range easily.
Scaletta shoots in for a double leg but Bizihwaile sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scaletta with a poor takedown
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scaletta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scaletta misses with a low kick.
Bizihwaile is looking to score with low kicks.
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bizihwaile as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Scaletta looking to score a takedown here. Bizihwaile is defending well but Scaletta drives through and ends up in Bizihwaile's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaile avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Scaletta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scaletta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bizihwaile swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scaletta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bizihwaile tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scaletta 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.
Bizihwaile can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scaletta controls the pace.
Scaletta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scaletta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Scaletta is fighting to break Bizihwaile's control of his arms but Bizihwaile is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Bizihwaile rushes Scaletta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scaletta has Bizihwaile pressed against the cage, preventing Bizihwaile from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scaletta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bizihwaile smiles and moves away. #CL#
Scaletta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bizihwaile, pushing him back against the cage.
Scaletta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scaletta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bizihwaile fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Scaletta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scaletta thuds his shin into the meat of Bizihwaile's side.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook
and Scaletta counters with a left to the body.
Scaletta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Scaletta swats away the attempt to clinch by Bizihwaile.
Scaletta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bizihwaile sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaile! But no joy.
Scaletta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook
and Scaletta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bizihwaile tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scaletta is able to avoid easily.
Bizihwaile with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Scaletta is out of range.
Bizihwaile attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Bizihwaile darts in and clinches Scaletta up against the cage.
Scaletta is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Scaletta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bizihwaile finds it's way round the side to connect with Scaletta's head.
Bizihwaile lands a head kick. Scaletta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Scaletta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Scaletta does no damage.
Scaletta moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBizihwaile.
Scaletta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bizihwaile defends well and Scaletta ends up having to push Bizihwaile into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Scaletta clinches. #BC#
Scaletta breaks the clinch.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Bizihwaile gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bizihwaile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Scaletta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vito Scaletta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scaletta has a takedown stuffed.
Scaletta takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Bizihwaile - just one landing. #T1#
Scaletta shoots for a takedown but Bizihwaile saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Scaletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizihwaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scaletta is looking to clinch but Bizihwaile is avoiding it.
Scaletta misses with a takedown attempt - Bizihwaile sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bizihwaile fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scaletta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scaletta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bizihwaile swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaile! But no joy.
Scaletta wants to clinch up but Bizihwaile keeps it at a distance.
Bizihwaile darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bizihwaile throws a shot from downtown. Scaletta moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaile slaps away a takedown attempt from Scaletta, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Bizihwaile tests Scaletta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scaletta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scaletta is looking to counter the offense by Bizihwaile and move into the clinch.
Scaletta goes for a double leg but Bizihwaile avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bizihwaile continues to drive forward.#TD#
Scaletta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bizihwaile's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scaletta wants to pass the guard but Bizihwaile is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scaletta prevents Bizihwaile from improving his position.
Bizihwaile trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Scaletta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bizihwaile is staying active underneath Scaletta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scaletta controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Scaletta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bizihwaile scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scaletta doesn't seem bothered though.
Bizihwaile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scaletta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bizihwaile to score with a decent uppercut.
Scaletta with a poor takedown
and Bizihwaile counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Bizihwaile - just one landing. #CL2#
Bizihwaile moves into the clinch.
Bizihwaile lands a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaile misses with some punches. #BC#
Scaletta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scaletta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses.
Bizihwaile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scaletta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Scaletta looks to land a body kick but Bizihwaile moved away.
Scaletta moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Scaletta blocks it.
Bizihwaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scaletta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Scaletta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaile.
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bizihwaile sprawls well. Bizihwaile wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scaletta gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Bizihwaile misses.
Scaletta moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta tries to clinch up.
Bizihwaile connects with a body shot.
Bizihwaile turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaile lands a high kick! #T1#
Scaletta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bizihwaile swivels and escapes.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scaletta wants to clinch.
Bizihwaile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scaletta throws a head kick but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Scaletta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bizihwaile avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Scaletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Scaletta gets a double leg takedown into Bizihwaile's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scaletta trying to control but Bizihwaile is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bizihwaile controlling Scaletta's posture.
Scaletta won't allow Bizihwaile to sweep him here.
Bizihwaile keeping moving, preventing Scaletta from controlling successfully. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bizihwaile as he jumps to the side.
Bizihwaile scores with the left hand. Scaletta knows he should have avoided that one.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses.
Scaletta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bizihwaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Scaletta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scaletta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Bizihwaile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bizihwaile getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot.
Scaletta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bizihwaile is looking to score with low kicks.
Bizihwaile cracks Scaletta with a good jab.
Scaletta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bizihwaile.
Scaletta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scaletta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaile fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scaletta checks it well.
Bizihwaile lands a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scaletta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scaletta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bizihwaile connects with a looping right hand.
Vito Scaletta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scaletta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bizihwaile.

And that's the end of the fight!
Penkosip Bizihwaile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bizihwaile winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Penkosip Bizihwaile!
After the fight, Penkosip Bizihwaile was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Festation
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile feints and then cracks Orsini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orsini down.
A low kick lands for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD2#
Orsini shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Orsini was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Orsini scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bizihwaile to see if he's OK.
Bizihwaile is working to avoid the ground and pound but Orsini connects with a decent elbow.
Orsini cracks Bizihwaile with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Orsini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orsini working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaile can't do much from the bottom here.
Bizihwaile managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Orsini. #T1#
Bizihwaile is trying to control Orsini's posture but Orsini avoids it.
Bizihwaile avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Orsini.
Orsini landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Orsini scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bizihwaile is trying to improve his position.
Orsini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Orsini scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bizihwaile to see if he's OK.
Bizihwaile is looking to regain half guard here but Orsini keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Orsini is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bizihwaile is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Orsini looks up at the clock and then as Bizihwaile takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Orsini smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Orsini lands a nice forearm strike.
Orsini throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bizihwaile tries to improve position but can't.
Orsini laying and praying for a moment but Bizihwaile takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Bizihwaile is defending against the submission attempts here by Orsini.
Orsini 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. #T3#
Bizihwaile wants to control but Orsini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orsini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bizihwaile keeping control of the position.
Orsini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bizihwaile keeping control of the position.
Bizihwaile has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orsini is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orsini 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.
Orsini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Orsini drops an elbow to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
Orsini thows a huge punch but Bizihwaile dodges it nicely.
Orsini wants to pass to mount but Bizihwaile is defending the position.
Orsini looks to land a strike but Bizihwaile avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizihwaile tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bizihwaile is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bizihwaile cracks Orsini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
Bizihwaile lands a front kick.
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Orsini's corner calls for a 1-2. Orsini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Orsini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orsini misses with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaile needs to keep his hands up - Orsini had a free shot at his head there.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bizihwaile fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orsini is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini is looking to slow Bizihwaile down with leg kicks.
Orsini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Bizihwaile is out of range.
Orsini misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini misses with a hook
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head but Bizihwaile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsini swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile tries a head kick but it misses.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile slips a jab from Orsini.
Orsini digs a good hook to Bizihwaile's body.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch
and Orsini counters with a left and a right that stings Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter punch.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bizihwaile thuds his shin into the meat of Orsini's side.
Bizihwaile scoring well with a low kick there.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orsini.
Bizihwaile chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheers as Orsini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bizihwaile doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
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!
Orsini avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
A good leg kick by Orsini. #TD2#
Orsini shoots in and gets a takedown into Bizihwaile's guard.
Alessandro Orsini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Bizihwaile blocks nicely.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Bizihwaile keeps moving.
Orsini throws a strike but Bizihwaile rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsini is trying to control the position but Bizihwaile postures up.
Orsini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bizihwaile controls the pace.
Bizihwaile wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.
Bizihwaile has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Orsini managing to control the position.
Orsini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orsini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orsini working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bizihwaile stopping the sweep attempt from Orsini.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Orsini blocks a jab.
Orsini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orsini. Orsini obviously looking to wear him down.
Orsini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bizihwaile takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orsini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile walks into a stiff left hand from Orsini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bizihwaile misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orsini throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile blocks a jab.
Orsini lands a high kick! #TD2#
Bizihwaile gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bizihwaile is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini trying to control but Bizihwaile is working from the bottom. #T1#
Orsini throws a big right hand that misses.
Orsini is looking to work some ground and pound but Bizihwaile has wrist control.
Bizihwaile utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bizihwaile controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bizihwaile connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orsini. Orsini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bizihwaile tries to land a front kick but Orsini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Orsini lands with a hook. Bizihwaile tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bizihwaile closes the distance but Orsini moves to the side
and Orsini counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaile throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bizihwaile fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bizihwaile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orsini lands a really nice looking cross but Bizihwaile seems unphased.
Orsini slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orsini lands a nice shot that snaps Bizihwaile's head back.
Orsini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orsini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaile takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Bizihwaile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Orsini throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orsini avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Orsini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orsini.
Orsini takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bizihwaile takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaile wants to clinch.
Orsini moves out of range as Bizihwaile throws a body kick.
Orsini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Orsini looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut there from Orsini.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Orsini.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaile throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Orsini counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Orsini throwing shots but Bizihwaile is blocking nicely.
Orsini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bizihwaile defending well though.
Alessandro Orsini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orsini works his way into side control.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Orsini grinds an elbow into Bizihwaile's temple.
Bizihwaile regains half guard.
Orsini is trying to control. Bizihwaile wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Orsini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orsini 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMASH: Colucci vs Oeste (NC)
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OMalley has his takedown stuffed
and Bizihwaile counters with a right hand to the body.
Bizihwaile tests OMalley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bizihwaile scores with a jab. OMalley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bizihwaile stuffs the takedown attempt from OMalley. OMalley gets slowly back to his feet.
OMalley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley looks for a takedown but Bizihwaile sprawls well.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OMalley.
OMalley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bizihwaile lands an overhand right.
OMalley shoots and misses #KD#
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp right hand that drops OMalley! Bizihwaile lets OMalley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#OMalley is rocked!#T1#
OMalley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
OMalley is still on wobbly legs! Can Bizihwaile finish him?
OMalley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bizihwaile avoids it really well and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Bizihwaile misses its target.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses.
OMalley seems to have recovered his senses.
Bizihwaile attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
OMalley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bizihwaile napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bizihwaile is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on OMalley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bizihwaile is positioning himself well to prevent OMalley advancing to mount.
OMalley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bizihwaile does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OMalley prevents Bizihwaile from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizihwaile won't allow OMalley to pass to mount. #T2#
OMalley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
OMalley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bizihwaile keeps working.
OMalley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OMalley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
OMalley is keen to just control but Bizihwaile is a slippery customer.
OMalley controlling the pace.
OMalley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bizihwaile knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
OMalley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bizihwaile sees it coming and defends easily.
OMalley wants to free his trapped foot but Bizihwaile is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
OMalley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bizihwaile doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OMalley.
Bizihwaile preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
OMalley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bizihwaile defends it well.
OMalley stalling away here and it's allowed Bizihwaile to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OMalley stays in close to Bizihwaile's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
OMalley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bizihwaile looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bizihwaile looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bizihwaile! #REVR#
OMalley felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
OMalley tries to buck Bizihwaile off but Bizihwaile is having none of it.
OMalley wants to get back to his feet.
Bizihwaile controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bizihwaile is looking to land body kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by OMalley or perhaps it was just good defense by Bizihwaile, which made it look bad.
Bizihwaile appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Conor OMalley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OMalley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
OMalley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OMalley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bizihwaile, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley misses with a double jab
and Bizihwaile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OMalley gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
In his post fight interview, Penkosip Bizihwaile started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Llosa vs OMalley
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaile lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Blind Shaman has been cut.
Bizihwaile misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shaman throws an overhand right that lands on Bizihwaile's shoulder, as Bizihwaile tries to avoid the shot.
Shaman throws a head kick that misses.
Shaman misses with a low kick.
Shaman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shaman's knee momentarily.
We've been told by Bizihwaile's head coaches at Secret Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shaman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shaman ducks right into an uppercut from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.#KD#
Bizihwaile lands a big head kick that sends Shaman tumbling to the mat! Bizihwaile takes a step backwards and waves Shaman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Shaman is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Are you kidding me?! Bizihwaile ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Shaman clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaile connects with a leg kick.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch up but Gutsovis circles away and keeps his distance.
Gutsovis throws a head kick but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a jab when Gutsovis was well out of range.
Bizihwaile scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bizihwaile keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bizihwaile lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bizihwaile wants to clinch up but Gutsovis keeps it at a distance.
And Gutsovis tries to counter it with a takedown but Bizihwaile pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by Bizihwaile's head coaches at Secret Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutsovis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bizihwaile's hands.
Gutsovis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizihwaile half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gutsovis misses with a double jab
and Bizihwaile counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but Gutsovis is having none of it.
Gutsovis dives in and grabs Bizihwaile's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bizihwaile pushes down on Gutsovis's head and hops out.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaile will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gutsovis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bizihwaile feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jager Gutsovis.
Gutsovis misses with a leg kick
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gutsovis's knee momentarily.
Gutsovis wants to clinch but Bizihwaile slips to the side
and Bizihwaile counters with an inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile avoids the head kick by Gutsovis.
A quick step to the side and Bizihwaile tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gutsovis needs to keep his hands up - Bizihwaile had a free shot at his head there.
Gutsovis throws a right and a left that Bizihwaile avoids nicely.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch up but Gutsovis circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Bizihwaile takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bizihwaile moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gutsovis looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gutsovis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile thinks about countering with a head kick.#KD#
Bizihwaile feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gutsovis sprawling to the canvas! Gutsovis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bizihwaile finish him?! #ROC#Gutsovis is rocked!
Gutsovis shoots in but Bizihwaile avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gutsovis is still on wobbly legs! Can Bizihwaile finish him?#CL#
Bizihwaile takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile struggles to land a body shot inside as Gutsovis controls his hands.
Bizihwaile slowing the pace effectively.
Gutsovis seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Bizihwaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bizihwaile goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Gutsovis tries to clinch up.#KD#
Bizihwaile sends Gutsovis crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bizihwaile is motioning to the referee to let Gutsovis up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A slow jab from Bizihwaile misses its intended target.
Gutsovis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gutsovis tries to clinch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Gutsovis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bizihwaile connects with a looping right hand.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Gutsovis.
Gutsovis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Gutsovis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bizihwaile looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Bizihwaile tried to score with a low kick but Gutsovis checks it.
Gutsovis blocks a jab.
Bizihwaile moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gutsovis misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gutsovis is looking to clinch but Bizihwaile is avoiding it.
Gutsovis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bizihwaile counters with a low kick, right behind Gutsovis 's knee.
Bizihwaile scores with a decent looking hook.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gutsovis moves away.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bizihwaile! Gutsovis is out on his feet! Bizihwaile rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Gutsovis is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Gutsovis is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
After the fight, Penkosip Bizihwaile was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2020

#R1##CL#
Bizihwaile closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bizihwaile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misalooba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Misalooba is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misalooba.
I was talking to Bizihwaile's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bizihwaile lands a left hand.
Misalooba throws a head punch that misses.
Misalooba throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Misalooba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misalooba blocks an uppercut.
Misalooba misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Misalooba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bizihwaile misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Misalooba.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile wants to break free but Misalooba has control.
Bizihwaile blocks an uppercut.
Misalooba lands a shoulder strike.
Misalooba misses with the head strike.
Misalooba swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Misalooba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misalooba misses with the head strike.
Misalooba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Misalooba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bizihwailes head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaile. #BC#
Bizihwaile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Misalooba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bizihwaile's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Misalooba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bizihwaile scrambles back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Misalooba.
Bizihwaile takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Misalooba lands with a shot to the body.
Bizihwaile walks into a stiff left hand from Misalooba.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Misalooba.
Bizihwaile takes one to the chin there.
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!
Misalooba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Misalooba.
Misalooba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bizihwaile misses with a combination
and Misalooba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Bizihwaile doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bizihwaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Misalooba lunges at Bizihwaile with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bizihwaile's hand.
Misalooba throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
Misalooba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Misalooba throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head but Bizihwaile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bizihwaile throws a counter high kick but Misalooba was just alert enough to avoid it.
Misalooba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bizihwaile had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Misalooba throws a poor cross that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bizihwaile throws the kick towards the body but Misalooba avoids it.
Misalooba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bizihwaile keeps Misalooba at a distance using the push kick.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Misalooba.
Misalooba connects with a jab.
Good work by Misalooba as he checks the leg kick.
Bizihwaile tries to close the distance and clinch up but Misalooba swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Bizihwaile cracks Misalooba with a good jab.
A shot to the liver by Misalooba. Beautiful body shot.
Misalooba digs a good body shot into Bizihwaile's ribs.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bizihwaile dips to his left and cracks Misalooba with an uppercut!
Bizihwaile takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Misalooba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Misalooba misses with a looping left.
Misalooba throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bizihwaile misses with an attempted mid kick.
Misalooba's corner calls for a 1-2. Misalooba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bizihwaile walks into a stiff left hand from Misalooba.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misalooba connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Bizihwaile slips under a jab.
Bizihwaile appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bizihwaile tries to close the distance and clinch but Misalooba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Misalooba defending well as Bizihwaile loads up on a big left hand.
Misalooba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Misalooba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaile connects with a solid leg kick.
Misalooba lands with a straight right. Bizihwaile didn't see that one coming.
Misalooba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Misalooba throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Misalooba throws a series of punches but Bizihwaile avoids them all with ease.
Misalooba just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBizihwaile.
Misalooba misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Misalooba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Misalooba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Misalooba 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.
Misalooba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Didier Misalooba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Misalooba.
Misalooba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bizihwaile moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Bizihwaile counters with a quick kick to the body but Misalooba blocks it.
Didier Misalooba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizihwaile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Misalooba throws out the jab.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter punch.
Misalooba throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile slips a jab from Misalooba.
Bizihwaile defending well as Misalooba loads up on a big left hand.
Misalooba just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBizihwaile.
Bizihwaile looks for the body kick but Misalooba saw that one coming.
Misalooba lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Misalooba digs a good hook to Bizihwaile's body.
Misalooba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Misalooba checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Misalooba! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misalooba misses with a straight right.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but Misalooba moved away.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Misalooba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaile. #T1#
Bizihwaile misses with a left hand
letting Misalooba counter with a right hand.
Misalooba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Bizihwaile.
Misalooba avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Misalooba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Misalooba jabs Bizihwaile right on the nose. Bizihwaile blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Bizihwaile clinches up against the cage.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch on the inside.
Misalooba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Misalooba lands a shoulder strike.
Misalooba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bizihwailes head.
Misalooba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Misalooba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Didier Misalooba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bizihwaile has a couple of punches blocked by Misalooba.
Misalooba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misalooba blocking some punches.
Misalooba misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Misalooba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bizihwaile lands a right hand that snaps the head of Misalooba backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaile fails to land.
Bizihwaile tries to land knees in the clinch but Misalooba avoids the damage to the body.
Misalooba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Misalooba lands with a short shot to the head.
Misalooba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misalooba lands with a light punch inside.
Bizihwaile blocking some punches.
Misalooba has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaile.
Misalooba pushes Bizihwaile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Misalooba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaile missing with knees to the body.
Misalooba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bizihwaile blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Misalooba.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaile fails to land.
Misalooba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bizihwailes head.
Misalooba working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Misalooba avoiding damage as Bizihwaile throws knees to the body.
Bizihwaile lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Misalooba has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaile.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misalooba.
Bizihwaile throws a head punch that misses.
Misalooba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misalooba blocks a body shot from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the head.
Bizihwaile blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Bizihwaile.
Misalooba working aggressively here.
Bizihwaile lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Misalooba backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Misalooba.
Misalooba throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Misalooba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bizihwaile blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misalooba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaile throws a head punch that misses.
Misalooba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Bizihwaile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile working aggressively here.
Bizihwaile misses with some punches.
Bizihwaile blocking some punches.
Misalooba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Misalooba has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile blocking some punches.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with an uppercut but Misalooba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misalooba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Misalooba.
Misalooba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaile blocks an uppercut.
Misalooba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Misalooba.
A nice left hand lands by Bizihwaile.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Misalooba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bizihwaile tries to break the clinch but Misalooba is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Didier Misalooba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Misalooba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Misalooba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bizihwaile with a body shot.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizihwaile throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Misalooba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile throws a quick inside leg kick.
Misalooba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Misalooba throws a shot from downtown. Bizihwaile moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaile takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Misalooba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizihwaile takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Misalooba throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Bizihwaile defending well as Misalooba loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Misalooba lands a nice hook to Bizihwaile's body. Bizihwaile takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bizihwaile walks into a left hand.
Misalooba lands a jab to Bizihwaile's midsection.
Misalooba connects with the punch.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut
and Misalooba counters with a stiff right hand.
Misalooba throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Misalooba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch up.
Bizihwaile missing with a left hand there. Misalooba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Misalooba throws an overhand right that lands on Bizihwaile's shoulder, as Bizihwaile tries to avoid the shot.
Bizihwaile doesn't manage to clinch there - Misalooba circles away.
Misalooba throws a right hand that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a leg kick.
Misalooba lands a really nice looking cross but Bizihwaile seems unphased. #T2#
Bizihwaile misses with a looping right.
Bizihwaile is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Misalooba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Bizihwaile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but Misalooba avoids it.
Misalooba throws a shot from downtown. Bizihwaile moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter with a body kick.
Misalooba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Misalooba misses with a looping left.
Misalooba scores with a decent looking hook.
Bizihwaile is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Misalooba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Misalooba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Misalooba scores with a three punch combo!
A combination from Misalooba does no damage.
Misalooba lands a slapping body shot.
Misalooba lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking cross lands there for Misalooba.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Misalooba stuns Bizihwaile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bizihwaile swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Misalooba. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Misalooba's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Misalooba duly obliges.
Misalooba with a jab.
Misalooba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bizihwaile stalks Misalooba and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Misalooba's face. Misalooba staggers backwards, shaken.
A telegraphed right hand from Misalooba misses the target.
Bizihwaile connects with a body shot.
Misalooba throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp right hand that drops Misalooba! Bizihwaile lets Misalooba back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Misalooba is rocked!
Didier Misalooba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Misalooba is still on wobbly legs! Can Bizihwaile finish him?
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but Misalooba avoids it.
Misalooba looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaile is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Misalooba lands a right hook to the body.
Bizihwaile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Misalooba.
It looked like Bizihwaile was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Misalooba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Misalooba. Beautiful body shot.
Bizihwaile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Misalooba.

And that's the end of the fight!
Didier Misalooba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Misalooba 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Didier Misalooba!
Didier Misalooba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 28 (205lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kosuke Ishimura (ranked 1445 p4p, 0 weight class) and Penkosip Bizihwaile (ranked 23222 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosuke Ishimura has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

197 cm
32 yrs
220 lbs

184 cm
22 yrs
172 lbs

Ishimura

Bizihwaile

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kosuke Ishimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Penkosip Bizihwaile!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Bizihwaile tries to keep at a distance but Ishimura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaile has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ishimura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Ishimura works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ishimura (2) vs (0) Bizihwaile
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizihwaile has Ishimura pulled in close to control his posture.
Ishimura advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ishimura (5) vs (0) Bizihwaile
Ishimura is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bizihwaile will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bizihwaile is not content to let Ishimura control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimura tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ishimura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ishimura happy to just control the position for now.
Bizihwaile felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bizihwaile tries to bench press Ishimura off him but Ishimura keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura controlling the position from side mount.
Bizihwaile is not content to let Ishimura control the position.
Bizihwaile prevents Ishimura from moving into mount.
Ishimura trying to control the position but Bizihwaile is working away.
Bizihwaile struggling a bit here.
Ishimura trying to control the position but Bizihwaile is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura controlling the position from side mount.
Ishimura tries to advance position but instead Bizihwaile slips a leg back in to half guard.
Bizihwaile is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ishimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ishimura's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ishimura (5) vs (4) Bizihwaile

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile biding his time, controlling Ishimura.
Bizihwaile is trying to stick to Ishimura's back but Ishimura is turning into Bizihwaile. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bizihwaile's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ishimura.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ishimura (7) vs (4) Bizihwaile
Ishimura advances to half guard.
Bizihwaile is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ishimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ishimura's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ishimura (7) vs (8) Bizihwaile
Bizihwaile slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura can't escape the position.
Ishimura trying to control but not successfully.
Will Bizihwaile go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bizihwaile has the hooks in. Ishimura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bizihwaile is riding his opponent, not letting Ishimura buck him off.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile has the hooks in. Ishimura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Ishimura right now.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura trying to control but not successfully.
Bizihwaile has the hooks in. Ishimura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ishimura just trying to survive but Bizihwaile is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bizihwaile is riding his opponent, not letting Ishimura buck him off.
Bizihwaile tries to keep control of the position but Ishimura is staying busy.
Ishimura is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Ishimura right now.
Bizihwaile is not going to allow Ishimura to sit and survive in this position.
Ishimura can't escape the position.
Ishimura just trying to survive but Bizihwaile is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bizihwaile controlling from the back.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile is not going to allow Ishimura to sit and survive in this position.
Ishimura is really stuck here.

Bizihwaile working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Ishimura right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bizihwaile controlling the positon.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura tries to escape the position.
Despite being in a bad position, Ishimura is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Ishimura is keeping busy.
Ishimura tries to escape but Bizihwaile has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura trying to control the hands but Bizihwaile won't let him.
Ishimura tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bizihwaile's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura can't escape the position.
Bizihwaile controlling from the back.
Ishimura is trying to break free.
Ishimura manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bizihwaile's guard. Nice work there by Ishimura.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ishimura (9) vs (8) Bizihwaile
Ishimura wants to control from the top but Bizihwaile keeps moving.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bizihwaile wants to control the position but Ishimura says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ishimura stalling away here and it's allowed Bizihwaile to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ishimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ishimura looking to pass the guard.
Bizihwaile pulls Ishimura in close to his closed guard and prevents Ishimura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ishimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura wants to control from the top but Bizihwaile keeps moving.
Ishimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ishimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizihwaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ishimura postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ishimura takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2019

#R1#
Bizihwaile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Azaryan misses the target.
Bizihwaile tries to close the distance and clinch but Azaryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaile closes the distance and clinches up with Azaryan, looking for a takedown. Bizihwaile pushes Azaryan against the cage but Azaryan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bizihwaile is looking to land body kicks.
Bizihwaile tries for a takedown but Azaryan circles away easily
and Azaryan counters with a thumping low kick.
Bizihwaile misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Azaryan misses its target.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Penkosip Bizihwaile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile with a poor takedown
and Azaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##TD2#
Bizihwaile manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Azaryan on his heels. He'll look to pass Azaryan's guard now, I'm sure.
Azaryan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Azaryan is looking for a triangle but Bizihwaile pushes his legs off easily.
Azaryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bizihwaile really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azaryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Azaryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bizihwaile showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bizihwaile must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Azaryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bizihwaile defends it easily.#SUB#
Azaryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Bizihwaile from controlling successfully.
Bizihwaile forces his way into half guard.
Azaryan trying to hold on to Bizihwaile's head to control him but Bizihwaile postures up. #SUB#
Azaryan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Azaryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Azaryan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Azaryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Azaryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bizihwaile gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Azaryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bizihwaile can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bizihwaile stays in close to Azaryan's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Azaryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4##SUB#
Azaryan looking for subs off his back but Bizihwaile has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Azaryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bizihwaile pulls his head out easily.
Bizihwaile perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bizihwaile throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Azaryan is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bizihwaile is tapping! Great win for Azaryan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Artur Azaryan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2019

#R1##CL#
Bizihwaile closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Hecker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hecker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bizihwaile controls Hecker momentarily but Hecker frees himself.
Hecker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile trying to control the position.
Hecker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Bizihwaile is trying to keep Hecker in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Hecker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bizihwaile, pushing him back against the cage.
Hecker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hecker looking to throw knees to the head but Bizihwaile is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaile fails to land.
Hecker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bizihwaile's defenses.
Hecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hecker lands a knee to the body.
Bizihwaile is breathing heavily.
Bizihwaile is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hecker tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaile avoids it by throwing Hecker back against the cage.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hecker stalling the fight.
Hecker goes for a takedown attempt but Bizihwaile pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Hecker moves into range and clinches up with Bizihwaile.#T2#
Hecker working Bizihwaile over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaile.
Hecker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Hecker has clasped his hands together around Bizihwaile's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A lull in the action here as Hecker stalls from top position.
Bizihwaile on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bizihwaile tries to get out of the position.
Bizihwaile is looking to regain half guard here but Hecker keeps moving and retains side control.
Hecker controlling the position. #T3##SU2#
Hecker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Hecker gets tackled into the cage by Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile maintains the clinch.
Hecker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaile's elbow.
Hecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hecker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hecker blocks an uppercut.
Bizihwaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hecker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bizihwaile has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bizihwaile swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Hecker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PJ Hecker.
Bizihwaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hecker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hecker can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaile controls the action.
Hecker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hecker connects with a knee to the head.
Hecker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bizihwaile working aggressively here.
Bizihwaile working aggressively here.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hecker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bizihwaile gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bizihwaile throws a punch but it's blocked by Hecker.
Hecker tries to land knees in the clinch but Bizihwaile avoids the damage 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!
Bizihwaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hecker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bizihwaile lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PJ Hecker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Bizihwaile darts in and clinches Hecker up against the cage.
Hecker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaile misses with the head strike.
Hecker tries to work over Bizihwaile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaile takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bizihwaile blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with an uppercut but Hecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hecker.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile throws a head punch that misses.
Hecker tries a knee to the head but Bizihwaile blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
PJ Hecker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Hecker has picked Bizihwaile up - he's going for a ride! Hecker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hecker wants to pass to mount but Bizihwaile is defending the position.
Bizihwaile trying to control here. #T1#
Hecker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bizihwaile is trying to maintain the position but Hecker is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Hecker stands up and beckons Bizihwaile to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Hecker closes the distance and clinches.
Hecker tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaile avoids it by throwing Hecker back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaile fails to land.
Bizihwaile has a couple of punches blocked by Hecker.
Hecker lands a knee to the head.
Bizihwaile has a couple of punches blocked by Hecker.
Hecker with a knee to the head. #T2#
Bizihwaile is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hecker lands a good knee to the midsection. Bizihwaile won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hecker tries a knee to the head but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Bizihwaile prevents the takedown attempt.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PJ Hecker.
Hecker landing knees to the head.
Hecker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bizihwaile is defending well.
Bizihwaile throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a punch but it's blocked by Hecker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hecker.
Bizihwaile throws a punch but it's blocked by Hecker.
Bizihwaile throws a punch but it's blocked by Hecker.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hecker obliges.
Bizihwaile throws a punch but it's blocked by Hecker.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch on the inside.
Hecker missing with knees to the body.
Hecker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Hecker blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Hecker.
Bizihwaile working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hecker.
Hecker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hecker wants to take the fight to the mat but Bizihwaile manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hecker blocks an uppercut.
Bizihwaile managing to block the knees to the body from Hecker.
Bizihwaile has a couple of punches blocked by Hecker.
Bizihwaile has a couple of punches blocked by Hecker.
Hecker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hecker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile working aggressively here.
Hecker lands a good knee to the midsection. Bizihwaile won't want to take too many of those.
Bizihwaile is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bizihwaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hecker lands a body punch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile has a couple of punches blocked by Hecker.
Hecker lands a nice knee to the body.
Hecker landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaile swings wildly with an uppercut but Hecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hecker lands a nice elbow.
Hecker landing knees to the head.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaile fails to land.
Hecker lands a good knee to the midsection. Bizihwaile won't want to take too many of those.
Hecker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hecker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hecker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaile misses with the head strike.
Hecker misses with a knee strike.
Hecker blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PJ Hecker 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Hecker tries to keep at a distance but Bizihwaile has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Hecker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bizihwaile wants to get back to full guard.
Hecker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hecker is trying to control the action in half guard but Bizihwaile is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hecker stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bizihwaile is looking to escape.#T1#
Bizihwaile controlling the position well.
PJ Hecker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bizihwaile is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hecker is looking to clinch. #CL#
Bizihwaile has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bizihwaile misses with some punches.
Hecker blocks an uppercut.
Hecker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaile throws a punch but it's blocked by Hecker.
Hecker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hecker.
Bizihwaile throws a punch but it's blocked by Hecker.
Hecker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Bizihwaile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Hecker.
Hecker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaile prevents the takedown attempt.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch on the inside.
Hecker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hecker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with an uppercut but Hecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile has a couple of punches blocked by Hecker.
Hecker misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hecker blocking some punches.
Bizihwaile misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaile misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaile throws a punch but it's blocked by Hecker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaile. #T3#
Bizihwaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hecker with a knee to the head.
Hecker misses with a knee strike.
Hecker blocks an uppercut.
Bizihwaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hecker can't get the takedown.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PJ Hecker.
Hecker tries to land a knee to the head but Bizihwaile blocks with his arms.
Bizihwaile misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hecker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bizihwaile's defenses.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaile misses with the head strike.
Hecker can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaile controls the action.
Hecker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hecker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bizihwaile.
Hecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bizihwaile throws a punch but it's blocked by Hecker. #T4#
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hecker is looking to control Bizihwaile's arms but Bizihwaile gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hecker has his back to the cage.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with an uppercut but Hecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
PJ Hecker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bizihwaile working aggressively here.
Hecker tries to score a body lock takedown but Bizihwaile shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hecker missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hecker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bizihwaile misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hecker blocking some punches.
Hecker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bizihwaile gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hecker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hecker blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Penkosip Bizihwaile.
I think Hecker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PJ Hecker!

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