PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orla Wanker (ranked 1150 p4p, 2858 weight class) and Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 161 p4p, 359 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wanker
vs
Bizihwaeile

190 cm
37
191
32 - 27 - 0

198 cm
34
198
25 - 18 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 32 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker throws a hook but Bizihwaeile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile throws out a counter right but Wanker avoids it with no problem.
Wanker throws a hook but Bizihwaeile blocks it.

Bizihwaeile gets a clinch.
Wanker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bizihwaeile after a bit of a struggle.
Wanker looking for a takedown.

Bizihwaeile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Bizihwaeile instigates a clinch.
Wanker is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wanker looking for a takedown.
Wanker tries for a takedown but Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks.
Wanker is working for takedown but Bizihwaeile is calmly controlling the position for now.
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 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile blocks a head kick by Wanker.
The fighters circling - Wanker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range as Wanker throws a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wanker.

Bizihwaeile gets a clinch.
Wanker is working for takedown but Bizihwaeile is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wanker wants a takedown.
Wanker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wanker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wanker is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile prevents a takedown attempt there.

Bizihwaeile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile avoids the body shot from Wanker.
Bizihwaeile has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wanker finds it's way round the side to connect with Bizihwaeile's head.

Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches.

Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wanker throws a head kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
It seemed like Bizihwaeile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range as Wanker throws a body kick.
Bizihwaeile 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 has closed the distance and engaged Wanker in a clinch.

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but Bizihwaeile shows good takedown defense.
Wanker throws a good cross that connects.
Bizihwaeile lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bizihwaeile gets a clinch.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand into Wanker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wanker's gas tank.
Bizihwaeile prevents Wanker from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.

Bizihwaeile darts in and clinches Wanker up against the cage.
Wanker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bizihwaeile pulls him back up using the underhooks.

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

Bizihwaeile moves into range and clinches up with Wanker.

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.

Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches.
Bizihwaeile displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wanker up against the cage.
Wanker has had enough of the clinch but Bizihwaeile keeps him there for the moment.

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

Bizihwaeile rushes Wanker and presses him up against the cage.
Wanker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wanker tries to circle away but Bizihwaeile has him pinned against the cage.

Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Bizihwaeile rushes Wanker and presses him up against the cage.

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wanker.
Bizihwaeile misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Bizihwaeile as Wanker shoots in.
Bizihwaeile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bizihwaeile fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wanker, pushing him back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wanker or not.

Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
Wanker thows a left - swing and a miss!

Wanker tries to keep at a distance but Bizihwaeile has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wanker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wanker is working for takedown but Bizihwaeile is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wanker tries for a takedown. No joy.
A left hand lands to the body for Bizihwaeile.

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wanker pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Bizihwaeile has managed to clinch.

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wanker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Bizihwaeile has closed the distance and engaged Wanker in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.
Wanker throws a right and a left that Bizihwaeile avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wanker just misses with a punch to the body.

Bizihwaeile fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wanker, pushing him back against the cage.

Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bizihwaeile uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wanker has time to react.

Bizihwaeile has managed to clinch.
Wanker has Bizihwaeile pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bizihwaeile manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.

Wanker gets tackled into the cage by Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile maintains the clinch.
Bizihwaeile'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.
Wanker looking for a takedown.

Bizihwaeile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wanker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bizihwaeile has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bizihwaeile rushes Wanker and presses him up against the cage.
Wanker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bizihwaeile pulls him back up using the underhooks.

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

Bizihwaeile closes the distance and pushes Wanker back into the cage.

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker'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.

Bizihwaeile gets a clinch.

Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.

Bizihwaeile has closed the distance and engaged Wanker in a clinch.
Wanker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Bizihwaeile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Wanker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wanker.

Bizihwaeile clinches up with Wanker and pushes him back against the cage.

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wanker looks to land a combination but Bizihwaeile avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Bizihwaeile has managed to clinch.
Wanker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bizihwaeile gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaeile is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Bizihwaeile rushes Wanker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bizihwaeile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wanker misses with a head kick.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wanker lands a glancing blow to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
The fighters circling - Wanker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Bizihwaeile closes the distance and pushes Wanker back into the cage.
Bizihwaeile pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wanker is trying to force a seperation but Bizihwaeile has the dominant position.

Bizihwaeile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up but Wanker circles away and keeps his distance.
Wanker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaeile avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bizihwaeile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Bizihwaeile finds it's way through Wanker's defenses.

Bizihwaeile clinches up with Wanker and pushes him back against the cage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bizihwaeile gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bizihwaeile forces Wanker back against the cage and clinches.

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

Bizihwaeile clinches.

Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.
Wanker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch.
Bizihwaeile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
Wanker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.

Bizihwaeile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
Wanker prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.

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

Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.

Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch up but Wanker keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wanker.

Bizihwaeile has managed to clinch.
Wanker wants to get back to striking at distance but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
Wanker is looking to break free of the clinch but Bizihwaeile has double underhooks.
Wanker can't break the clinch.

Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a head shot.

Wanker gets tackled into the cage by Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile maintains the clinch.
Wanker tries to score a body lock takedown but Bizihwaeile shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

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

Bizihwaeile moves into range and clinches up with Wanker.
Bizihwaeile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.
It looks like Wanker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bizihwaeile lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wanker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bizihwaeile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Bizihwaeile rushes Wanker and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wanker throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaeile's head but Bizihwaeile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wanker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch successfully.
Wanker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Bizihwaeile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wanker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaeile was well out of range. Poor timing from Wanker.
Wanker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wanker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Bizihwaeile has managed to clinch.

Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.

Wanker tries to keep at a distance but Bizihwaeile has taken the fight into the clinch.

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
Wanker throws a hook but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bizihwaeile rushes Wanker and presses him up against the cage.
Wanker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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

Bizihwaeile drives through and clinches with Wanker against the cage.
And that is 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 cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wanker misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wanker misses with a series of wild punches.
Wanker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bizihwaeile defends it nicely.
Wanker misses with a hook. Bizihwaeile ducked under it nicely.
Wanker goes for a double leg but Bizihwaeile avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bizihwaeile continues to drive forward.

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaeile stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bizihwaeile wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizihwaeile slips under a jab.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but Bizihwaeile shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wanker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Bizihwaeile fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wanker, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bizihwaeile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile prevents the takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bizihwaeile clinches up with Wanker and pushes him back against the cage.
Wanker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bizihwaeile after a bit of a struggle.

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

Wanker tries to keep at a distance but Bizihwaeile has taken the fight into the clinch.

Bizihwaeile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Bizihwaeile has closed the distance and engaged Wanker in a clinch.

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wanker throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaeile counters with a nice uppercut.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wanker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Orla Wanker's cut is getting worse.

Bizihwaeile gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wanker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bizihwaeile pulls his leg out and moves away.

Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch successfully.

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
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 clinches.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bizihwaeile instigates a clinch.
Wanker is working for takedown but Bizihwaeile is calmly controlling the position for now.

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.

Bizihwaeile takes the fight into the clinch.

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

Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch but Wanker is avoiding it.

Wanker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand.
Wanker trying to control the action but Bizihwaeile is working from the bottom.
Bizihwaeile tries to kick Wanker off but Wanker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wanker is trying to control. Bizihwaeile wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand up here but Wanker is controlling him well.
Wanker is looking to advance position but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
Wanker is looking to take a break and control but Bizihwaeile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Wanker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bizihwaeile pushes Wanker off looking to stand but Wanker dives back in and keeps control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.

Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizihwaeile blocks a head kick by Wanker.
Wanker goes for a double leg but Bizihwaeile avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bizihwaeile continues to drive forward.
Bizihwaeile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wanker is working for takedown but Bizihwaeile is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wanker looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.

Bizihwaeile fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wanker, pushing him back against the cage.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wanker or not.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.
Wanker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaeile slips under a jab from Wanker.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaeile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Bizihwaeile gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
Orla Wanker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bizihwaeile darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Bizihwaeile 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wanker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bizihwaeile moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bizihwaeile 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

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.