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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus of Nazareth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). of Nazareth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, oh la naw. 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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150 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
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176 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesus of Nazareth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck White!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White digs a good hook to of Nazareth's body.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
of Nazareth looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
of Nazareth misses with a looping right.
of Nazareth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
of Nazareth misses with a looping right.
of Nazareth misses with a two punch combination.
of Nazareth throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - of Nazareth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
of Nazareth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
of Nazareth walks into a stiff left hand from White.
White decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
White takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
White not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
White prevents of Nazareth from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
of Nazareth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
White misses with a head shot. of Nazareth uses the momentum to regain guard.
of Nazareth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
of Nazareth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White wants to pass the guard but of Nazareth is keeping the position.
White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
White trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but of Nazareth manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
White blocks a jab.
White looks to land a right hand but of Nazareth moved out of range.
White moves out of range of the leg kick from of Nazareth.
Some bone on bone action there as White checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
White slips a straight right by of Nazareth.
of Nazareth slaps away a takedown attempt from White, before circling back to the center of the mat.
White slips under a jab from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth is really struggling to find his range with his punches. White's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from of Nazareth.
White dodges the punch combination from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth misses with a jab, cross combination.
of Nazareth throws a leg kick but White moved away.
of Nazareth misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White ducks right into an uppercut from of Nazareth.
White fails to land the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from of Nazareth.
No joy there for of Nazareth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
of Nazareth throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
of Nazareth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
of Nazareth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. of Nazareth gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of of Nazareth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
of Nazareth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
of Nazareth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control but of Nazareth is working from the bottom.
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White won't allow of Nazareth to get back to his feet.
of Nazareth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck White dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
of Nazareth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
of Nazareth throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
of Nazareth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
of Nazareth scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White avoids the body shot from of Nazareth.
White avoids the body shot from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth stuffs the takedown.
White shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in of Nazareth's guard.
of Nazareth keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White throws a strike but of Nazareth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
of Nazareth preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White pulls of Nazareth in close to prevent any damage.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White is trying to control the position but of Nazareth postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
White throws a big right hand that misses.
of Nazareth is looking to stand up but White isn't so interested in that idea.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White throwing strikes from guard but of Nazareth blocks nicely.
of Nazareth uses the cage to get back to his feet.
White loads up on a big right hand but of Nazareth slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
of Nazareth moves out of range as White strikes.
White fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
of Nazareth throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
Jesus of Nazareth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White shoots in for a takedown but of Nazareth shows good takedown defense.
Jesus of Nazareth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck White.
No joy there for of Nazareth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
of Nazareth throws a one two combo.
of Nazareth connects with a solid leg kick.
of Nazareth fails to land with a series of punches.
White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for of Nazareth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from White.
A punch combination from of Nazareth misses.
White slips under a jab from of Nazareth.
White scores with a takedown into of Nazareth's guard.
of Nazareth is looking to stand up but White isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
White slips nicely into half guard.
White wants to take a breather but of Nazareth is having none of it.
of Nazareth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chuck White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
of Nazareth leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
of Nazareth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
of Nazareth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
White lands with a shot to the body.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, jab by of Nazareth - just one landing.
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? of Nazareth is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, of Nazareth circles away and we're back to standing.
White closes the distance and clinches up with of Nazareth, looking for a takedown. White pushes of Nazareth against the cage but of Nazareth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jesus of Nazareth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck White.
of Nazareth misses with a looping right.
Jesus of Nazareth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White jabs of Nazareth right on the nose. of Nazareth blinks but takes it well.
White has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
of Nazareth misses with a double jab.
of Nazareth swings for the body but White moves out of range.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
of Nazareth swinging wildly here.
of Nazareth misses with a combination
and White counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
of Nazareth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from of Nazareth.
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? of Nazareth is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, of Nazareth circles away and we're back to standing.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for of Nazareth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
of Nazareth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
of Nazareth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and White counters with a nice double leg into guard.
White with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
White wants to control from the top but of Nazareth keeps moving.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jesus of Nazareth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as of Nazareth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White thows a big elbow that misses.
White stops of Nazareth from standing up.
of Nazareth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
of Nazareth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White ducks under a wild hook from of Nazareth.
White shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
White thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as White tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
of Nazareth holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as White tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
of Nazareth wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by White.
White thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
White pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
of Nazareth is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
White thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
White lands a big shot there that rocks of Nazareth but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
White misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
White is landing with some decent strikes but of Nazareth is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
of Nazareth wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by White.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got White winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck White!
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hype
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