PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus of Nazareth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Handsome Cpw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cpw's choice of entrance music: Steve McQueen. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

of Nazareth
vs
Cpw

160 cm
33
150 lbs
24 - 15 - 3

170 cm
31
146 lbs
31 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 24 - 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 31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Handsome Cpw!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cpw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, of Nazareth scores with a nice short uppercut.
of Nazareth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cpw misses with a short punch on the inside.
of Nazareth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cpw throws a punch but it's blocked by of Nazareth.
Cpw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cpw prevents a body shot from of Nazareth.
Cpw lands a shoulder strike.
of Nazareth misses with some punches.
Cpw keeps control of of Nazareth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cpw.
Cpw blocking some punches.
Cpw lands with a left to the head.
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!
Cpw blocking some punches.
Cpw blocks an uppercut.
of Nazareth working aggressively here.
of Nazareth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
of Nazareth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cpw fails to land.
Cpw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
of Nazareth holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
of Nazareth throws a head punch that misses.
Cpw pushes of Nazareth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cpw throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cpw lands a shot to the body.
Cpw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
of Nazareth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cpw lands with a short shot to the head.
Cpw working aggressively here.
of Nazareth takes a shot to the head.
of Nazareth digs a right hand into Cpw's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cpw's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from of Nazareth fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cpw has of Nazareth pressed against the cage, preventing of Nazareth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cpw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
of Nazareth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cpw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
of Nazareth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cpw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cpw works on of Nazareth's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cpw lands a nice uppercut.
Cpw lands a nice uppercut.
of Nazareth misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from of Nazareth fails to land.
A short right from Cpw.
of Nazareth misses with some punches.
of Nazareth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cpw has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cpw as of Nazareth tries to tie him up.
Cpw tries to throw a body punch but of Nazareth avoids it by throwing Cpw back against the cage.
Cpw misses with some punches.
Cpw blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for of Nazareth.
of Nazareth is trying to break the clinch but Cpw is controlling him.
Cpw throws a head punch that misses.
Cpw works on of Nazareth's body with a couple of short punches.
of Nazareth has a couple of punches blocked by Cpw.
A head punch on the inside from Cpw fails to land.
of Nazareth scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
of Nazareth has a couple of punches blocked by Cpw.
of Nazareth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
of Nazareth blocks an uppercut.
of Nazareth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cpw blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by of Nazareth.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
of Nazareth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
of Nazareth misses with a hook from the clinch.
of Nazareth misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for of Nazareth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by of Nazareth.
of Nazareth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

of Nazareth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cpw misses with a straight right.
of Nazareth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cpw.
of Nazareth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from of Nazareth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cpw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
of Nazareth feints and then cracks Cpw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cpw down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cpw tries to clinch but of Nazareth is having none of it.
of Nazareth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cpw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
of Nazareth throws a jab when Cpw was well out of range.
Cpw throws a hook but of Nazareth avoids it easily.
Cpw swings for the body but of Nazareth moves out of range.
Cpw misses the shot to the body.
Cpw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cpw misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cpw throws a body punch but of Nazareth moves out of range.
of Nazareth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cpw circles away quickly and effectively.
Cpw misses with a hook.
of Nazareth throws a shot from downtown. Cpw moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Handsome Cpw dominated that round.
That's time! of Nazareth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cpw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and of Nazareth counters with a nice body kick.
of Nazareth is looking to score with low kicks.
of Nazareth misses with a leg kick.
Cpw throws out a powerful jab.
of Nazareth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cpw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
of Nazareth throws out a leg kick but Cpw moves out of range and of Nazareth only half commits.
Cpw misses with a looping right.
Cpw scores with a jab. of Nazareth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
of Nazareth moves forwards but Cpw connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cpw thuds a left hand into of Nazareth's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cpw throws a hook to the side of of Nazareth's head but of Nazareth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
of Nazareth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
of Nazareth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cpw checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cpw checks the leg kick.
Cpw throws a hook but of Nazareth blocks it.
of Nazareth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cpw is out of range and of Nazareth settles back down.
of Nazareth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
of Nazareth throws a leg kick which misses Cpw's front leg but catches the back leg as Cpw tries to avoid it.
Cpw avoids the head kick by of Nazareth.
Cpw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cpw tries to clinch there but of Nazareth circles away.
A low kick from of Nazareth is predictable there
and Cpw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
of Nazareth scores with a jab.
Cpw tries to clinch but of Nazareth moves out of range.
Cpw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Cpw clinches up against the cage.
of Nazareth throws a head punch that misses.
Cpw throws a punch but it's blocked by of Nazareth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
of Nazareth prevents a body shot from Cpw.
Cpw misses with some punches.
of Nazareth lands with a right to the head.
Handsome Cpw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cpw working aggressively here.
Cpw lands with a right to the head.
Cpw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of of Nazareth backwards.
Cpw blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Cpw.
of Nazareth is trying to break the clinch but Cpw is controlling him.
Cpw misses with the head strike.
of Nazareth is trying to force a seperation but Cpw has the dominant position.
of Nazareth has had enough of the clinch but Cpw keeps him there for the moment.
Cpw pushes of Nazareth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cpw lands a left hand that snaps the head of of Nazareth backwards.
of Nazareth is trying to break the clinch but Cpw is controlling him.
of Nazareth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

of Nazareth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cpw lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cpw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from of Nazareth.
Cpw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from of Nazareth.
Cpw connects with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Cpw.
Handsome Cpw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Cpw lands.
of Nazareth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
of Nazareth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cpw connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
of Nazareth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cpw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cpw slips a jab from of Nazareth.
Nice uppercut there from Cpw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
of Nazareth scores with the left hand. Cpw knows he should have avoided that one.
of Nazareth throws a body punch but Cpw moves out of range.
Cpw missing with a left hand there. of Nazareth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cpw cracks of Nazareth with a good jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth misses with a leg kick.
Cpw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

of Nazareth is rocked!
Cpw misses the shot to the body.
Oh of Nazareth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
of Nazareth scores with a head kick. Cpw tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
of Nazareth seems to have got his legs back now.

Oooooh!!! Cpw has knocked of Nazareth down with a huge combo! Cpw steps away and waves a wobbly of Nazareth back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Cpw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cpw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cpw has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
of Nazareth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cpw tries to clinch up.
Cpw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract of Nazareth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cpw checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cpw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
of Nazareth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cpw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Handsome Cpw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Cpw defending well as of Nazareth loads up on a big left hand.
of Nazareth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cpw checks it well.
Nice body punch from Cpw.
Cpw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth throws a sloppy head kick and Cpw moves out of range easily.
Cpw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
of Nazareth misses with a body shot.
of Nazareth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
of Nazareth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
of Nazareth throws a leg kick that is checked
and of Nazareth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
of Nazareth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
of Nazareth wants to slow Cpw down by chopping away at his legs.
of Nazareth misses the shot to the body.
of Nazareth takes a swing at Cpw's ribcage but misses.
Cpw throws a hook but of Nazareth blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of of Nazareth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cpw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
of Nazareth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot by of Nazareth.
Cpw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
of Nazareth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
of Nazareth defending well as Cpw loads up on a big left hand.
of Nazareth connects with a leg kick. Cpw looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
of Nazareth throws a chopping leg kick but Cpw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cpw avoids the body shot from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cpw.
Jesus of Nazareth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cpw scores with a punch to the head.
of Nazareth throws a low kick, looking for Cpw's leg but Cpw calmly moves out of range.
of Nazareth scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cpw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but of Nazareth moves away.
Cpw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jesus of Nazareth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cpw tries to clinch there but of Nazareth circles away.
of Nazareth throws a body punch but Cpw moves out of range.
of Nazareth tries to work over Cpw's front leg with a kick but Cpw checks it.
of Nazareth connects with a solid leg kick.
of Nazareth feints and then cracks Cpw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cpw down.
Cpw scores with a nice right hand.
of Nazareth throws a front kick that sends Cpw stumbling back into the cage.
of Nazareth throws a low kick but Cpw moves out of range easily.
Cpw swinging wildly here.
of Nazareth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cpw throws a right hand that misses
and of Nazareth counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cpw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by of Nazareth - just one landing.
Cpw jabs of Nazareth right on the nose. of Nazareth blinks but takes it well.
Cpw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
of Nazareth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
of Nazareth misses with a low kick.
of Nazareth throws a wild body kick that Cpw sees coming a mile off.
of Nazareth throws a right hand that Cpw ducks under and follows up with a left that Cpw also avoids with ease.
of Nazareth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cpw moves away.
of Nazareth defending well as Cpw loads up on a big left hand.
Cpw moves out of range as of Nazareth throws a body kick.
Cpw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cpw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cpw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and of Nazareth counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
of Nazareth throws a low kick but Cpw moves out of range easily.
Cpw scores with a nice head shot.
Cpw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract of Nazareth.
Cpw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
of Nazareth looks to score with a jab to the body but Cpw is just out of range.
Handsome Cpw is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cpw throws a hook but of Nazareth blocks it.
of Nazareth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cpw lands a body shot.
of Nazareth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Cpw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cpw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
of Nazareth tries to circle away but Cpw has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cpw.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jesus of Nazareth.
Well Cpw 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Handsome Cpw!
Handsome Cpw managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Namunamu Clothing , into his post fight interview.