PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 3761 p4p, 377 weight class) and Penoskip Bizihwaeile (ranked 6190 p4p, 457 weight class). Khabib Nurmagomedov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nurmagomedov
vs
Bizihwaeile

185 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Penoskip Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Bizihwaeile is quick to defend against it.
Bizihwaeile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bizihwaeile defends it nicely.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaeile shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bizihwaeile connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nurmagomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bizihwaeile sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Bizihwaeile.
Penoskip Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back to recover.
Bizihwaeile has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile feints and then cracks Nurmagomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmagomedov down.
Bizihwaeile stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bizihwaeile wants it to stay on the feet.
Bizihwaeile cracks the inside of Nurmagomedov's front leg.
Bizihwaeile defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Bizihwaeile slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bizihwaeile there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Penoskip Bizihwaeile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bizihwaeile tries to avoid it but Nurmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bizihwaeile to the ground. Bizihwaeile escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile tries a quick counter leg kick but Nurmagomedov is wise to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bizihwaeile.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile scores with a leg kick.
Bizihwaeile is looking to slow Nurmagomedov down with leg kicks.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bizihwaeile can pounce on him.
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bizihwaeile.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaeile.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Bizihwaeile sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaeile.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bizihwaeile.
Nurmagomedov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but Bizihwaeile sprawls well.
Bizihwaeile lands a head kick. Nurmagomedov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bizihwaeile plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bizihwaeile lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bizihwaeile feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nurmagomedov's calf.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaeile.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Bizihwaeile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bizihwaeile swivels and escapes.
Bizihwaeile fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bizihwaeile!
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nurmagomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Bizihwaeile sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice head kick!
Nurmagomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaeile tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizihwaeile misses with a head kick.
Bizihwaeile tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizihwaeile lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bizihwaeile swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizihwaeile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagomedov.
Bizihwaeile tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bizihwaeile.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Bizihwaeile sprawls well.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Bizihwaeile sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice head kick!
Bizihwaeile tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Penoskip Bizihwaeile dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bizihwaeile's waist but Bizihwaeile gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagomedov off to one side.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Bizihwaeile, looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov pushes Bizihwaeile against the cage but Bizihwaeile circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nurmagomedov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bizihwaeile ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Bizihwaeile tries a head kick but it misses.

Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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 wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov prevents Bizihwaeile from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bizihwaeile manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bizihwaeile wants to stand up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Bizihwaeile trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov stops Bizihwaeile from standing up.

Bizihwaeile working for a triangle but Nurmagomedov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bizihwaeile can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Bizihwaeile keeps moving.
Bizihwaeile really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagomedov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Bizihwaeile is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bizihwaeile keeps trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov stands up over Bizihwaeile, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmagomedov prevents Bizihwaeile from getting back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.

Nurmagomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurmagomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bizihwaeile wants to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bizihwaeile throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaeile throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bizihwaeile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bizihwaeile can pounce on him.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Bizihwaeile avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice sprawl there from Bizihwaeile as Nurmagomedov shoots in.
Penoskip Bizihwaeile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizihwaeile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands a high kick!
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bizihwaeile can pounce on him.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Bizihwaeile tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Bizihwaeile sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice head kick!
Bizihwaeile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bizihwaeile dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
Nurmagomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bizihwaeile.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bizihwaeile lands a head kick!
Nurmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bizihwaeile tries to avoid it but Nurmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bizihwaeile to the ground. Bizihwaeile escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bizihwaeile stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bizihwaeile wants it to stay on the feet.
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Bizihwaeile.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bizihwaeile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Penoskip Bizihwaeile 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!

Nice body kick there by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nurmagomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Bizihwaeile is quick to defend against it.
Bizihwaeile misses with a head kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Bizihwaeile gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaeile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nurmagomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bizihwaeile did well to prevent Nurmagomedov getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bizihwaeile is trying to get back to full guard.
Bizihwaeile controlling the position well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bizihwaeile is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Bizihwaeile wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bizihwaeile looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bizihwaeile defending well though.
Bizihwaeile is looking to improve his position.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand up here but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Bizihwaeile is having none of it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick by Bizihwaeile misses

and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bizihwaeile avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nurmagomedov.
Bizihwaeile is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Bizihwaeile is trying to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov working the head with strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bizihwaeile is trying to get back to his feet.
Bizihwaeile defending against the ground and pound.
Bizihwaeile wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nurmagomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bizihwaeile is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nurmagomedov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nurmagomedov working the head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Nurmagomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bizihwaeile is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nurmagomedov lands an elbow.
Bizihwaeile is pushing Nurmagomedov's head away, looking to escape. Nurmagomedov manages to hold on to the position though.
Nurmagomedov looks up at the clock and then as Bizihwaeile takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurmagomedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nurmagomedov 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Nurmagomedov.
Bizihwaeile is trying to buck Nurmagomedov off.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bizihwaeile to see if he's OK.
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 takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bizihwaeile 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Penoskip Bizihwaeile!
Penoskip 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.