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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mifsud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christ comes into the arena with All that Heavenly Glory blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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146 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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145 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Mifsud!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ lands with a hook. Mifsud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Christ connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mifsud throws a low kick but Christ moves out of range easily.
Christ looks to land a right hand but Mifsud moved out of range.
Christ misses with a leg kick.
Mifsud lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mifsud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ throws a shot from downtown. Mifsud moves away and avoids it.
Mifsud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
Christ misses with a body shot.
Christ connects with a solid leg kick.
Christ connects with a solid leg kick.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Christ lands a nice hook to Mifsud's body. Mifsud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ throws a front kick aimed at Mifsud's knee but Mifsud avoids it well.
Mifsud scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Mifsud does it's job there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mifsud!
Mifsud connects with a leg kick. Christ looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mifsud has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christ finds it's way round the side to connect with Mifsud's head.
Mifsud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ walks into a jab.
Mifsud lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mifsud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
Christ throws a body punch but Mifsud moves out of range.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Mifsud misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud avoids the body shot from Christ.
Mifsud connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mifsud is looking to chop away at Christ's legs.
Christ fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mifsud is out of range.
Mifsud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christ on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mifsud. Mifsud obviously looking to wear him down.
Christ lands with a straight right. Mifsud didn't see that one coming.
Christ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mifsud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mifsud.
Nice straight punches there by Christ. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christ.
Mifsud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christ checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ scores with a body shot.
Christ missing with a left hand there. Mifsud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mifsud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
Christ throws a sloppy head kick
and Mifsud counters with a head kick. That will keep Christ thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Christ fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mifsud defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
Christ throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mifsud checks a leg kick nicely.
Christ swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mifsud counters with a nice body kick.
Christ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mifsud manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Mifsud.
That kick from Mifsud tenderised Christ's leg. Christ is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christ uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mifsud avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Christ looks to land a left hand but Mifsud moved out of range nicely.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Christ there.
Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and Mifsud counters with a body kick.
Christ checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christ takes a swing at Mifsud's ribcage but misses.
Mifsud throws a low kick, looking for Christ's leg but Christ calmly moves out of range.
Christ misses with a right hand
enabling Mifsud to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Mifsud will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christ throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mifsud misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Christ counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Christ on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mifsud. Mifsud obviously looking to wear him down.
Mifsud lands a leg kick that knocks Christ off balance momentarily.
Christ is looking to slow Mifsud down with leg kicks.
Christ shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mifsud lands a nice hook to Christ's body. Christ takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mifsud scores with a kick to the body.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but Mifsud is just out of range.
Christ scoring well with a low kick there.
Mifsud has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mifsud connects with a leg kick. Christ looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Christ lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifsud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Mifsud.
Christ lands with a right hand.
Mifsud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christ.
Christ motions for Mifsud to come forward. Christ throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mifsud avoids the body shot from Christ.
Christ throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mifsud connects with an inside leg kick.
Mifsud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christ is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Mifsud blocks the low kick.
Mifsud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Mifsud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mifsud tries to work over Christ's front leg with a kick but Christ checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mifsud checks it well.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mifsud connects with a solid leg kick.
Christ cracks Mifsud with a good jab.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Christ fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mifsud checks it well.
Mifsud throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mifsud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ tries to work over Mifsud's front leg with a kick but Mifsud checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mifsud moves out of range of the strikes.
Mifsud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ checks a leg kick.
Mifsud moves out of range of the strikes.
Christ misses with a hook. Mifsud ducked under it nicely.
Mifsud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christ throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christ fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mifsud checks it well.
Mifsud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christ.
Christ pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mifsud is out of range and Christ settles back down.
Mifsud needs to keep his hands up - Christ had a free shot at his head there.
Mifsud fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christ looks to throw the jab but Mifsud is out of range.
Mifsud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christ looks to land a left hand but Mifsud moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Christ.
Christ connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mifsud ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Mifsud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Michael Mifsud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christ takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ lands with a good body shot.
Mifsud connects with an inside leg kick.
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Mifsud's shoulder, as Mifsud tries to avoid the shot.
Mifsud misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christ checks a leg kick.
Christ takes a swing at Mifsud's ribcage but misses.
Christ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Mifsud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mifsud lands a jab to the head.
Mifsud connects with a single shot there.
Mifsud connects with a solid leg kick.
Mifsud throws a low kick but Christ avoids it.
Christ fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mifsud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Christ misses with a wild combination.
Christ tries to land a leg kick but Mifsud saw it coming and moves away.
Mifsud slips a straight right by Christ.
Nice straight punches there by Christ. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christ.
Christ is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Mifsud feints and then cracks Christ's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christ down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ throws a leg kick but Mifsud checks it.
Mifsud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mifsud manages to avoid it.
Mifsud lands a right hook to the body.
Mifsud throws a front kick that sends Christ stumbling back into the cage.
Mifsud walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Christ checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mifsud fails to land with a series of punches.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mifsud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mifsud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christ is out of range and Mifsud settles back down.
Christ thows a leg kick but Mifsud checks it
and Mifsud counters with a head kick.
Mifsud swinging wildly here.
Mifsud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christ is out of range.
Michael Mifsud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud scoring well with a low kick there.
Christ takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mifsud - that will leave a mark!
Mifsud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christ at a distance.
Mifsud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christ.
Christ is looking to slow Mifsud down with leg kicks.
Mifsud feints and then cracks Christ's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christ down.
Christ throws a hook but Mifsud avoids it easily.
Mifsud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mifsud moves out of range of the leg kick from Christ.
Christ will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
Christ tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mifsud is able to avoid easily.
Mifsud is looking to score with low kicks.
Mifsud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Christ showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mifsud.
Jesus Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mifsud blocks a low kick nicely.
Christ checks a low kick from Mifsud.
Mifsud works Christ's body with a nice hook.
Mifsud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Mifsud slips a straight right by Christ.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud slips a jab from Christ.
Mifsud lands a slapping body shot.
Mifsud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mifsud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but Mifsud is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
Mifsud throws a low kick, looking for Christ's leg but Christ calmly moves out of range.
Christ is looking to chop away at Mifsud's legs.
Mifsud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christ scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mifsud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Mifsud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mifsud 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Mifsud!
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