PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 994 p4p, 2526 weight class) and Orla Wanker (ranked 146 p4p, 339 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bizihwaeile
vs
Wanker

198 cm
32
198
23 - 17 - 0

190 cm
34
191
25 - 23 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 23 - 17 - 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 25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile tries to move into range but Wanker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wanker throws a head kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rage Training in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Wanker.
Wanker lands with an uppercut that bounces Bizihwaeile off the cage and back into range.

Bizihwaeile clinches.
Wanker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bizihwaeile is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Wanker controls his hands.
Wanker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wanker tries to break free but Bizihwaeile pushes him back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wanker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wanker goes for a takedown attempt but Bizihwaeile pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Bizihwaeile takes a kick to the side of the head.

Bizihwaeile clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
Wanker is trying to break free.
Bizihwaeile is pressed up against the cage. Wanker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bizihwaeile down to the mat. Bizihwaeile avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Bizihwaeile gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile lands a shoulder strike.
Wanker is trying to break the clinch but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wanker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Wanker blocks it.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Wanker controls the action.
Wanker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bizihwaeile pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Wanker controls the action.

Wanker lands a takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wanker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bizihwaeile wants to stand but Wanker is controlling the position.
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizihwaeile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wanker forces his way into half guard.
Bizihwaeile pushes Wanker off looking to stand but Wanker dives back in and keeps control.
Wanker works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wanker trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile tries to buck Wanker off but Wanker takes his back!
Bizihwaeile staying busy and making it hard for Wanker to control.
Wanker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bizihwaeile haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
What can Bizihwaeile do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bizihwaeile covers up after that shot from Wanker.
Wanker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bizihwaeile doesn't escape.
The referee is taking a good look at Bizihwaeile as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Wanker!
Bizihwaeile is trying to get back to his feet but Wanker has full control of the position and if anything, Bizihwaeile has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wanker controls the action.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
Wanker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bizihwaeile defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
What can Bizihwaeile do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Let's hope that Wanker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wanker is looking to control Bizihwaeile but Bizihwaeile is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker controls the position.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand back up.
Wanker gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanker wants to control but Bizihwaeile is keeping busy.

Bizihwaeile defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Wanker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wanker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Wanker. Beautiful body shot.

Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches.
Wanker wants a takedown.
Bizihwaeile gets underhooks to prevent Wanker's takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile has Wanker pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile looking to slow down the pace here.
Bizihwaeile gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wanker.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Bizihwaeile stops a takedown attempt from Wanker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Wanker.
Bizihwaeile prevents the takedown attempt.
Wanker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Wanker tries for a takedown but Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile has Wanker pushed against the cage.
Wanker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wanker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bizihwaeile is defending well.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wankers head.
Bizihwaeile lands with a light punch inside.
Bizihwaeile is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wanker can't get the takedown.
Wanker tries to break free but Bizihwaeile pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Wanker is breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Wanker controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
Wanker tries for a takedown. No joy.

Wanker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bizihwaeile forces Wanker back against the cage and clinches.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wanker wants to take the fight to the mat but Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wanker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bizihwaeile is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wanker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bizihwaeile avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wanker or not.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Wanker's ribcage. Wanker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Bizihwaeile.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
Bizihwaeile is working Wanker over against the cage.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Wanker's ribcage. Wanker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wanker takes a shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Wanker's ribcage. Wanker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bizihwaeile taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile stalls.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wanker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bizihwaeile pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wanker's efforts to push away.
Wanker tries to score a body lock takedown but Bizihwaeile shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bizihwaeile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wanker up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
Wanker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bizihwaeile fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Bizihwaeile instigates a clinch.
Bizihwaeile gets underhooks to prevent Wanker's takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Bizihwaeile.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bizihwaeile is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wanker backwards.
Bizihwaeile controlling the action here for a moment.
Bizihwaeile has Wanker pushed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wanker or not.
Bizihwaeile dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bizihwaeile.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wanker up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wanker's elbow.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook that snaps the head of Wanker backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Wanker throws a head kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wanker.
Wanker misses with a hook. Bizihwaeile ducked under it nicely.
Wanker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wanker fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bizihwaeile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Wanker moves out of range.

Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches.
Bizihwaeile just leaning against Wanker, taking a breather.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wanker can't get the takedown.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
Wanker prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Wanker avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Wanker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wanker blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Wanker prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
A left hand lands to the body for Bizihwaeile.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile prevents the takedown attempt.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile works on Wanker's body with a couple of short punches.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Wanker's ribcage. Wanker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile stalling in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wanker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bizihwaeile.
Wanker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bizihwaeile slowing the pace effectively.
Wanker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wanker is trying to drag Bizihwaeile to the mat but Bizihwaeile just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Wanker blocks it.
Wanker can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wanker's elbow.
Bizihwaeile leaning against his opponent.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile is working Wanker over against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Wanker blocks it.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wanker's efforts to push away.
Bizihwaeile lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Wanker controls the action.
Bizihwaeile is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Bizihwaeile.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
Bizihwaeile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bizihwaeile is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wanker prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wanker's elbow.
Wanker takes a shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Wanker's ribcage. Wanker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wanker's elbow.

Wanker has Bizihwaeile pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wanker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bizihwaeile tumbling to the mat - Wanker dives into Bizihwaeile's guard.
Wanker won't allow Bizihwaeile to get back to his feet.
Wanker looking to pass the guard.
Orla Wanker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wanker won't allow Bizihwaeile to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker passes into half guard.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
Wanker trying to mount his opponent but Bizihwaeile defends it.
Wanker wants to control but Bizihwaeile is keeping him busy.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
Wanker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bizihwaeile does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bizihwaeile connects with a high kick.

It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Wanker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bizihwaeile 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
During a confident post fight interview, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.