PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 2220 p4p, 5293 weight class) and Emporio Cannabino (ranked 299 p4p, 580 weight class). Cannabino is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ludacris - Blueberry yum yum. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bizihwaeile
vs
Cannabino

198 cm
31
198
21 - 14 - 0

184 cm
29
194
11 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emporio Cannabino!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch there but Cannabino circles away.
Cannabino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Cannabino pushes Bizihwaeile up against the cage in a clinch.
Cannabino can't break the clinch.
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannabino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Cannabino breaks from the clinch.

Bizihwaeile clinches up with Cannabino and pushes him back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Cannabino controls the action.

Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rage Training in the buildup to the fight.
Cannabino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Cannabino is having none of it.

Bizihwaeile clinches.
Bizihwaeile is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Bizihwaeile throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cannabino avoids it.
Cannabino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Bizihwaeile finds it's way through Cannabino's defenses.

It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Bizihwaeile fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cannabino throws a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile darts in trying to clinch
and Cannabino counters with a left and a right that stings Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Bizihwaeile gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.

Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Cannabino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cannabino 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.

Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bizihwaeile trying to control the position but instead, Cannabino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bizihwaeile into the cage.
Cannabino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino misses with the combination.
Bizihwaeile moves in looking to clinch but Cannabino pushes him off.
Bizihwaeile blocks a head kick by Cannabino.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up but Cannabino circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Cannabino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch
and Cannabino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cannabino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bizihwaeile doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Cannabino is having none of it.
Cannabino keeps the fight on the outside.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaeile moves to clinch but Cannabino breaks away
and Cannabino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Cannabino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cannabino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches.

Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch.
Cannabino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch up but Cannabino keeps it at a distance.
Cannabino throws a series of punches but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Cannabino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up.
Bizihwaeile doesn't manage to clinch there - Cannabino circles away.

Bizihwaeile rushes Cannabino and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannabino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Cannabino prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.

Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino lands a high kick!
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Cannabino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.

Bizihwaeile closes the distance and pushes Cannabino back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannabino working hard to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
Cannabino tries to circle away but Bizihwaeile has him pinned against the cage.

Cannabino manages to break the clinch.

Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bizihwaeile is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Bizihwaeile trying to stall but Cannabino improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up
and Cannabino counters with a series of strikes. Bizihwaeile will be more careful next time no doubt.

Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cannabino tries a body shot but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Cannabino blocks it.
Bizihwaeile has Cannabino pressed against the cage, preventing Cannabino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cannabino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino wants to break free but Bizihwaeile has control.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cannabino pushes Bizihwaeile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannabino is trying to push Bizihwaeile away but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cannabino's efforts to push away.

Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch but Cannabino is avoiding it.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cannabino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Bizihwaeile gets tackled into the cage by Cannabino. Cannabino maintains the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cannabino wants to break free but Bizihwaeile has control.
Cannabino wants to get back to striking at distance but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cannabino up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cannabino tries to break free but Bizihwaeile pushes him back against the cage.
Cannabino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cannabino is trying to push Bizihwaeile away but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bizihwaeile doesn't manage to clinch there - Cannabino circles away.
Bizihwaeile scoring well with a low kick there.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile looks to clinch
and Cannabino counters with a left and a right that stings Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch up but Cannabino keeps it at a distance.
Bizihwaeile blocks a head kick by Cannabino.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.

Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch successfully.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up.
Cannabino keeps the fight on the outside.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch.
Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Cannabino thumps Bizihwaeile with a low kick.
Bizihwaeile closes the distance but Cannabino moves to the side
and Cannabino counters with a series of strikes. Bizihwaeile will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bizihwaeile takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Bizihwaeile clinches with his opponent.
Bizihwaeile pushes Cannabino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cannabino is trying to force a seperation but Bizihwaeile has the dominant position.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino looking to slow down the pace here.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Bizihwaeile keeps control of Cannabino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cannabino is trying to maintain a safe position but Bizihwaeile gets an underhook and turns Cannabino into the cage.

Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Bizihwaeile.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cannabino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Cannabino.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch
and Cannabino counters with a one-two to the body.
Bizihwaeile doesn't manage to clinch there - Cannabino circles away.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch
and Cannabino counters with a nice leg kick.

Cannabino closes the distance and clinches.

Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cannabino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cannabino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cannabino misses with a series of wild punches.
As Cannabino backs away, Bizihwaeile returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's time! Bizihwaeile's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up.
Danga de danga de dang - Cannabino scores with a four punch combination!
Cannabino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cannabino shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile fails in his attempt to clinch.

Cannabino gets a clinch.
Cannabino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile trying to control the position but instead, Cannabino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bizihwaeile into the cage.

Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cannabino walks into a left hand.
Bizihwaeile walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cannabino fakes the leg kick and cracks Bizihwaeile in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Bizihwaeile is looking to counter punch.
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaeile moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch up but Cannabino keeps it at a distance.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch but Cannabino is avoiding it.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bizihwaeile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cannabino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Cannabino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bizihwaeile fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cannabino keeps the fight on the outside.
Cannabino pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bizihwaeile back to the cage. Cannabino follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cannabino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up but Cannabino circles away and keeps his distance.
Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Cannabino rushes Bizihwaeile and presses him up against the cage.
Cannabino has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.

Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaeile moves out of range easily.
Cannabino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bizihwaeile rushes Cannabino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Cannabino blocks it.
Cannabino misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.

Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch.
Cannabino swats away the attempt to clinch by Bizihwaeile.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannabino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cannabino keeps the fight on the outside.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch but Cannabino is avoiding it.

Cannabino moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile is looking to control Cannabino's arms but Cannabino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bizihwaeile has his back to the cage.
Cannabino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Cannabino is trying to break free.
Cannabino prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to stall but Cannabino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Cannabino can't break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannabino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannabino wants to break free but Bizihwaeile has control.
Bizihwaeile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cannabino up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile leaning against his opponent.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Cannabino blocks it.
Emporio Cannabino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up
and Cannabino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bizihwaeile thinking.
Bizihwaeile doesn't manage to clinch there - Cannabino circles away.
Cannabino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cannabino throws a nice looking combination but Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bizihwaeile is looking to counter punch.
Bizihwaeile misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile scores with a decent looking hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emporio Cannabino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cannabino 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emporio Cannabino!
A relieved looking Emporio Cannabino thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.