PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus of Nazareth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Complex comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash-When the Man Comes Around. 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.

Complex
vs
of Nazareth

163 cm
28
139 lbs
20 - 2 - 0

160 cm
36
149 lbs
29 - 20 - 4

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

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 20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Complex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus of Nazareth!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Complex uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before of Nazareth has time to react.
Complex connects with a single shot there.
Complex blocks a low kick nicely.
Complex tries to work over of Nazareth's front leg with a kick but of Nazareth checks it.
of Nazareth connects with a single shot there.
of Nazareth misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Complex.
Complex looks to score with a jab to the body but of Nazareth is just out of range.
Complex ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
of Nazareth lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Complex, right into the meat.
of Nazareth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Complex counters with a good, hard body kick but of Nazareth shrugs it off.
Some bone on bone action there as of Nazareth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've been hearing reports that Complex has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
of Nazareth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Complex misses the jab.
Complex thuds his shin into the meat of of Nazareth's side.
of Nazareth's coach down at CW's Elite Kung-Fu Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on of Nazareth's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Complex scores with a decent looking hook.
of Nazareth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex throws a looping overhand right but of Nazareth ducks down to avoid it.
Complex fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt of Nazareth.
Complex misses with a wild body shot.
Complex tries to land a leg kick but of Nazareth saw it coming and moves away.
of Nazareth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Complex.
of Nazareth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Complex.
of Nazareth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Complex is out of range.
of Nazareth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Complex misses with a jab, cross combination.

Complex scores with a takedown into of Nazareth's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Complex connects with a couple of short punches.
Complex wants to control from the top but of Nazareth keeps moving.
Complex throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as of Nazareth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Complex trying to control but of Nazareth is working from the bottom.
Complex won't allow of Nazareth to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Napoleon Complex.
Complex scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jesus of Nazareth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
of Nazareth slips a jab from Complex.
Complex slips a straight right by of Nazareth.
of Nazareth lands a slapping body shot.
Complex connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
of Nazareth just misses with a punch to the body.
Complex scores with a crisp jab that stopped of Nazareth in his tracks.
Complex feints and then cracks of Nazareth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow of Nazareth down.
of Nazareth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
of Nazareth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jesus of Nazareth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from of Nazareth tenderised Complex's leg. Complex is trying to keep his angry face on.
Complex goes for a double leg but of Nazareth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as of Nazareth continues to drive forward.

Complex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
of Nazareth dodges the punch combination from Complex.
of Nazareth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Complex has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth swings for the body but Complex moves out of range.
of Nazareth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as of Nazareth blocks the low kick.
of Nazareth misses with a wild body shot.
of Nazareth looks to land a right hand but Complex moved out of range.
Good work by of Nazareth as he checks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by of Nazareth as he connects with a hook.
Complex throws a head kick but of Nazareth moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth tries to land a leg kick but Complex saw it coming and moves away.
Complex fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt of Nazareth.
of Nazareth throws a chopping leg kick but Complex manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
of Nazareth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Complex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
of Nazareth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Complex ducks down and throws a hook to the body but of Nazareth moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Complex checks a leg kick.
Complex connects with a body shot.
of Nazareth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
of Nazareth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Complex moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Complex swings widly with a right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a nice body kick.
of Nazareth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Complex takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good exchange - Complex coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Napoleon Complex dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Complex throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Complex misses with a telegraphed body shot
and of Nazareth counters with a thumping low kick.
Complex changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Complex.
of Nazareth just misses with a punch to the body.
of Nazareth throws a leg kick but Complex sees it coming and checks it nicely.
of Nazareth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Complex is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by of Nazareth. That's going to slow Complex down.
of Nazareth misses with a low kick.

Complex rushes of Nazareth and presses him up against the cage.
of Nazareth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
of Nazareth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Complex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

of Nazareth breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Complex, right into the meat.
Complex lets loose with a powerful body kick. of Nazareth will feel that in the morning.
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!
Complex scores with a push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
of Nazareth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Complex misses the shot to the body.
Complex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Complex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth connects with an inside leg kick.
Complex ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
of Nazareth throws a body punch but Complex moves out of range.
of Nazareth cracks the inside of Complex's front leg.
of Nazareth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Complex walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as of Nazareth checks a leg kick.
Complex throws a quick inside leg kick.
Complex swings widly with a right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Complex stuns of Nazareth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
of Nazareth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - of Nazareth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Complex scores with a punch to the head.
of Nazareth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Complex was well out of range. Poor timing from of Nazareth.
A good leg kick by Complex.
A solid body kick from Complex.
Complex chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before of Nazareth can pounce on him.
of Nazareth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Complex waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract of Nazareth.
Complex scores with a jab. of Nazareth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
of Nazareth cracks a nice hook into Complex's ribs.
of Nazareth digs a good hook to Complex's body.
of Nazareth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Complex.
A low kick from of Nazareth misses
letting Complex counter with a right hand.
Complex with a jab.
of Nazareth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
of Nazareth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Complex.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
of Nazareth misses with a low kick.
of Nazareth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by of Nazareth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
of Nazareth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

of Nazareth gets caught napping as Complex dives in and scores a takedown. of Nazareth manages to retain guard.
of Nazareth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Complex is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
of Nazareth is looking to stand up but Complex isn't so interested in that idea.
of Nazareth has momentary wrist control but Complex slips an elbow through the middle.
Complex is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Complex accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Complex manages to pass to side control.
of Nazareth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
of Nazareth looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Complex wants to take a breather but of Nazareth is having none of it.
Complex is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because of Nazareth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Complex controlling the action here.
Complex throwing shots but of Nazareth is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
of Nazareth trying to hold on to Complex's head to control him but Complex postures up.
Complex performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

We're going to have a standup here because Napoleon Complex wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
of Nazareth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Napoleon Complex dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A big left from Complex misses.
Complex scores with a jab to the body.
Napoleon Complex is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters circling a little - of Nazareth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
of Nazareth motions for Complex to come forward. of Nazareth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Complex throws an ugly left hook that misses
and of Nazareth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Complex blocks a head kick by of Nazareth.
Crunch! of Nazareth slams his shin into Complex's torso.
of Nazareth throws a leg kick but Complex sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Complex tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but of Nazareth defends well and Complex ends up having to push of Nazareth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Complex fails to land.
of Nazareth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Complex fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
of Nazareth taking a breather.
of Nazareth is trying to force a seperation but Complex has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on of Nazareth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
of Nazareth misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
of Nazareth misses with the head strike.
of Nazareth misses with some punches.
of Nazareth misses with a punch on the inside.
Complex trying to stall but of Nazareth improves his position.
A body shot lands from Complex.
Complex lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Complex lands a body shot.
Complex blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Complex.
of Nazareth looking to stall.
Complex lands a hook that snaps the head of of Nazareth backwards.
Complex scores with an uppercut up the middle.

of Nazareth is rocked!
of Nazareth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Complex backwards.
of Nazareth is still on wobbly legs! Can Complex finish him?
of Nazareth has a couple of punches blocked by Complex.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by of Nazareth.
of Nazareth seems to have recovered his senses.
of Nazareth misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Complex has dropped down and is working for a takedown. of Nazareth is trying to keep an underhook but Complex manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Complex is looking for a kimura but of Nazareth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Complex to get the leverage.
Jesus of Nazareth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Complex lands a nice short elbow.
Complex scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Complex is looking to take a break and control but of Nazareth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
of Nazareth wants to get back to his feet.
of Nazareth regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Complex.
of Nazareth seems keen to control Complex's posture.
of Nazareth keeping full guard, as Complex tries to pass.
Napoleon Complex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
of Nazareth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Complex is one step ahead there.
Complex 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Napoleon Complex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
of Nazareth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

We're going to have a standup here because Napoleon Complex wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
of Nazareth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Complex checks it well.
Complex staying out of range there.
Complex connects with an inside leg kick.
of Nazareth misses the jab.
of Nazareth tries to move into range but Complex moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth throws a low kick, looking for Complex's leg but Complex calmly moves out of range.
of Nazareth checks a leg kick.
Complex moves in looking to clinch but of Nazareth pushes him off.
of Nazareth slips a straight right by Complex.
of Nazareth throws a shot to the body.
of Nazareth just misses with a punch to the body.
Complex lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Complex scores with a sloppy right hand. of Nazareth should have avoided that one.
of Nazareth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Complex was well out of range. Poor timing from of Nazareth.
Complex keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from of Nazareth misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Complex takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Complex lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Complex.

And that's the end of the fight!
Napoleon Complex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Complex 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Napoleon Complex!
During a confident post fight interview, Napoleon Complex thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.