PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aapo Jepsen (ranked 6281 p4p, 560 weight class) and Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 6882 p4p, 583 weight class). Bizihwaeile is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: CHXPO - FPS. 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?

Jepsen
vs
Bizihwaeile

189 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aapo Jepsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jepsen manages to avoid it.
Jepsen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jepsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jepsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bizihwaeile throws a body punch but Jepsen moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jepsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot.
It looked like Jepsen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Bizihwaeile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Bizihwaeile forces Jepsen back against the cage and clinches.
Bizihwaeile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaeile fails to land.
Jepsen has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Jepsen's ribcage. Jepsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bizihwaeile lands with a left to the head.
Jepsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Jepsen.
Jepsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Jepsen controls the action.
Jepsen misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Jepsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with an uppercut but Jepsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jepsen working aggressively here.
Bizihwaeile lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jepsen backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bizihwaeile blocks an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jepsen has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Jepsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Jepsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jepsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jepsen scores with a shot to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
Bizihwaeile pushes Jepsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand.
Bizihwaeile blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jepsen fails to land.
Bizihwaeile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Jepsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile is leaning against Jepsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jepsen is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bizihwaeile on the inside.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Jepsen blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jepsen working aggressively here.
Jepsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Jepsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile scores with a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile pushes Jepsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile scores with a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
A short right from Bizihwaeile on the inside.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Jepsen controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bizihwaeile lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Jepsen blocks it.
Bizihwaeile works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizihwaeile.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook that snaps the head of Jepsen backwards.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizihwaeile.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jepsen's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bizihwaeile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook that snaps the head of Jepsen backwards.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bizihwaeile on the inside.
Bizihwaeile working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jepsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jepsen blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Jepsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Bizihwaeile.
A short uppercut from Bizihwaeile.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Jepsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jepsen backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bizihwaeile throws a shot from downtown. Jepsen moves away and avoids it.
Jepsen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jepsen moves out of range as Bizihwaeile strikes.
Jepsen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bizihwaeile tried to score with a low kick but Jepsen checks it.
Bizihwaeile tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jepsen is able to avoid easily.
Jepsen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a body kick but Jepsen moved away.
Jepsen throws a counter high kick but Bizihwaeile was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Jepsen blocks the leg kick.
Jepsen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jepsen.
Jepsen is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jepsen moves out of range of the body kick.

Bizihwaeile gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jepsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaeile working aggressively here.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook that snaps the head of Jepsen backwards.
Bizihwaeile works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile pushes Jepsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jepsen's elbow.
Bizihwaeile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bizihwaeile presses Jepsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bizihwaeile.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jepsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bizihwaeile.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short shot to the head.
Jepsen prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Jepsen controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bizihwaeile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bizihwaeile lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaeile working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile gets through Jepsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile pushes Jepsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Jepsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jepsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Jepsen controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jepsen prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Jepsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jepsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile scores with a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bizihwaeile lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile pushes Jepsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch.
Bizihwaeile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand.
Bizihwaeile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Jepsen blocks it.
Bizihwaeile cracks Jepsen with a nice body shot.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jepsen backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bizihwaeile works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bizihwaeile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bizihwaeile.
Jepsen prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bizihwaeile cracks Jepsen with a nice body shot.
Bizihwaeile lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jepsen backwards.
Bizihwaeile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jepsen's elbow.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Jepsen blocks it.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jepsen's elbow.
Bizihwaeile works on Jepsen's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bizihwaeile.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bizihwaeile ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jepsen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bizihwaeile avoids it.
Bizihwaeile throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jepsen.
Bizihwaeile looks for the body kick but Jepsen saw that one coming.
As Bizihwaeile backs away, Jepsen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a looping overhand right but Jepsen ducks down to avoid it.
Jepsen throws a quick counter head kick but Bizihwaeile was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile feints a jab promting Jepsen to slip. Bizihwaeile then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jepsen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jepsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jepsen moves away from the strike by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch
enabling Jepsen to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Jepsen's head coaches at Top Gun Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jepsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Jepsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jepsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jepsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jepsen blocks the body kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Jepsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jepsen checks a leg kick.
As Bizihwaeile backs away, Jepsen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bizihwaeile misses the shot to the body.
Aapo Jepsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jepsen checks a low kick from Bizihwaeile.
Jepsen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bizihwaeile avoids it.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizihwaeile lands a slapping body shot.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a left hand but Jepsen moved out of range nicely.
Jepsen throwing a counter right hand but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it.
Jepsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bizihwaeile.
Jepsen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick but Jepsen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jepsen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bizihwaeile digs a good body shot into Jepsen's ribs.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaeile.
Jepsen blocks a head kick by Bizihwaeile.
It looked like Jepsen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a body kick
and Jepsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jepsen blocks a head kick by Bizihwaeile.
Jepsen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jepsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jepsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jepsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A right-left combo lands from Bizihwaeile.

Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jepsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook that snaps the head of Jepsen backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bizihwaeile 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.