PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus of Nazareth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjj Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjj Spar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

of Nazareth
vs
Spar

160 cm
33
150 lbs
23 - 15 - 3

175 cm
30
159 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesus of Nazareth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bjj Spar!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from of Nazareth.
Spar tries to score a power double leg takedown but of Nazareth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spar somewhat.
Spar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
of Nazareth misses with a body kick.
Spar avoids the head kick by of Nazareth.
Spar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spar fails with a takedown attempt.
Spar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
of Nazareth misses with a hook to the body
and Spar makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. of Nazareth really felt that one!
Spar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
of Nazareth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
of Nazareth thuds a left hand into Spar's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
of Nazareth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
of Nazareth throws a low kick but Spar moves out of range easily.
Spar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. of Nazareth defends it nicely.
Jesus of Nazareth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Spar.
of Nazareth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jesus of Nazareth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
of Nazareth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
of Nazareth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spar is out of range.
Spar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from of Nazareth tenderised Spar's leg. Spar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from of Nazareth, right into the meat.
Spar with a poor takedown
and of Nazareth counters with a series of strikes. Spar will be more careful next time no doubt.
of Nazareth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spar at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
of Nazareth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spar dives in and grabs of Nazareth's left leg, looking for a takedown. of Nazareth pushes down on Spar's head and hops out.
of Nazareth connects with a body shot.
Spar looks winded!
Spar throws a body punch but of Nazareth moves out of range.
Spar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
of Nazareth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
of Nazareth is looking to wear down Spar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
of Nazareth connects with a leg kick. Spar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spar fails with a takedown attempt.
of Nazareth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spar checks it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from of Nazareth - the referee stops the clock and Spar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says of Nazareth. Spar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
of Nazareth thumps Spar with a low kick.
of Nazareth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
of Nazareth cracks Spar with an open hand slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
of Nazareth throws a leg kick but Spar checks it.
Spar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
of Nazareth throws a leg kick which misses Spar's front leg but catches the back leg as Spar tries to avoid it.
of Nazareth misses with a body kick.
Spar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
of Nazareth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for of Nazareth.
of Nazareth lands a head kick!
of Nazareth throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spar's head.
Spar is trying desperately to land a takedown but of Nazareth is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Spar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
of Nazareth throws a lazy head kick
and Spar counters with a low kick, right behind of Nazareth 's knee.
A decent looking cross lands there for of Nazareth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from of Nazareth, right into the meat.
Spar shoots in looking for a takedown. of Nazareth tries to sprawl out of it but Spar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. of Nazareth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A leg kick checked by Spar.
Spar shoots in looking for a takedown. of Nazareth tries to sprawl out of it but Spar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. of Nazareth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
of Nazareth throws a sloppy head kick and Spar moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
of Nazareth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and of Nazareth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spar thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus of Nazareth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Spar shoots in for a takedown but of Nazareth shows good takedown defense.
of Nazareth looks to score with a jab to the body but Spar is just out of range.
of Nazareth looks to score with a jab to the body but Spar is just out of range.
of Nazareth misses with a low kick.
of Nazareth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by of Nazareth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jesus of Nazareth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
of Nazareth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from of Nazareth.
A head kick misses from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth clobbers Spar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
of Nazareth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
of Nazareth throws a head kick that misses.
of Nazareth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
of Nazareth cracks the inside of Spar's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar fails with the takedown.
Spar is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. of Nazareth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
of Nazareth cracks the inside of Spar's front leg.
of Nazareth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
of Nazareth thuds a left hand into Spar's body.
Jesus of Nazareth is winning the standup battle so far.
Spar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
of Nazareth punishes Spar's body with a nice straight punch.
of Nazareth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spar was well out of range. Poor timing from of Nazareth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
of Nazareth cracks the inside of Spar's front leg.
of Nazareth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spar walks into a straight right hand from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spar can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice straight punches there by of Nazareth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of of Nazareth.
Spar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by of Nazareth. of Nazareth obviously looking to wear him down.
of Nazareth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
of Nazareth misses with a body shot.
of Nazareth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crunch! of Nazareth slams his shin into Spar's torso.
Spar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Spar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, of Nazareth has got the better of the exchanges.
Some bone on bone action there as of Nazareth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
of Nazareth lands a slapping body shot.
of Nazareth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
of Nazareth connects with a leg kick. Spar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
of Nazareth lands a nice shot that snaps Spar's head back.
Spar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
of Nazareth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick from of Nazareth lands but Spar takes it in his stride.
of Nazareth pushes Spar away with a front kick.
of Nazareth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
of Nazareth cracks a nice hook into Spar's ribs.
of Nazareth lands with a good body shot.
of Nazareth throws a leg kick but Spar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before of Nazareth can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth misses with a head kick.
Spar takes one to the chin there.
of Nazareth throws a sloppy head kick and Spar moves out of range easily.
of Nazareth just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by of Nazareth.
Spar checks the leg kick.
of Nazareth throws a lazy uppercut
and Spar counters with an inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by of Nazareth there.
Spar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
of Nazareth throws a nice inside leg kick.
of Nazareth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spar is out of range.
of Nazareth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus of Nazareth dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Spar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spar ducks under a wild hook from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spar is able to avoid easily.
of Nazareth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Spar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches of Nazareth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
of Nazareth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Spar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ground and pound from Spar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
of Nazareth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
of Nazareth wants to pass the guard but Spar is defending well.
of Nazareth is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
of Nazareth prevents Spar from improving his position.
of Nazareth wants to pass the guard but Spar is defending well.

Spar actively working from the bottom here.
Spar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
of Nazareth wants to take a breather but Spar is having none of it.
Spar trying to hold on to of Nazareth's head to control him but of Nazareth postures up.
of Nazareth is figuring out what he wants to do next.
of Nazareth wants to pass the guard but Spar is defending well.
of Nazareth wants to stand but Spar has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
of Nazareth trying to control the action but Spar is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jesus of Nazareth just wasn't active enough.
of Nazareth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth digs a good hook to Spar's body.
of Nazareth tries to work over Spar's front leg with a kick but Spar checks it.
of Nazareth digs a good body shot into Spar's ribs.
Spar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. of Nazareth defends it nicely.
Spar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
of Nazareth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spar is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for of Nazareth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
of Nazareth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
of Nazareth lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from of Nazareth. Spar does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from of Nazareth.
Spar throws out a leg kick but of Nazareth moves out of range and Spar only half commits.
of Nazareth misses with a head kick.
Spar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. of Nazareth defends it nicely.
Jab, jab by of Nazareth - just one landing.
Spar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
of Nazareth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spar's sensitive parts.
of Nazareth lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth lands a leg kick that knocks Spar off balance momentarily.
of Nazareth throws the kick towards the body but Spar avoids it.
of Nazareth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spar drops his hands momentarily and of Nazareth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
of Nazareth lands a nice shot that snaps Spar's head back.
of Nazareth throws out a leg kick but Spar moves out of range and of Nazareth only half commits.
of Nazareth scores with a jab to the body.
Spar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts of Nazareth as he jumps to the side.
Jesus of Nazareth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Spar.
of Nazareth misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
of Nazareth tries a low kick but Spar avoids it.
Bjj Spar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
of Nazareth feints and then cracks Spar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spar down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus of Nazareth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well of Nazareth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus of Nazareth!
Our winner, Jesus of Nazareth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.