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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christ comes to the cage accompanied by All that Heavenly Glory. 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
16 - 9 - 0 |
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169 cm
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146 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
16 - 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
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pacquiao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Christ throwing strikes but missing.
Pacquiao trying to control the position.
Christ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pacquiao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pacquiao is keeping the position for now.
Christ is working hard here to advance position.
Pacquiao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Christ's guard.
Christ is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pacquiao defends well.
Pacquiao content to stall in guard here.
Christ trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to stand but Christ has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Christ has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pacquiao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Christ 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.
Pacquiao stands and steps away. Christ gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacquiao misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Christ is defended easily by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao scores with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Pacquiao as Christ shoots in.
Christ takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christ with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pacquiao to score with a decent uppercut.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot.
Pacquiao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jesus Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pacquiao.
Christ throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pacquiao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Christ is in Pacquiao's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pacquiao trying to keep a closed guard but Christ is proving a slippery customer.
Pacquiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to stand and escape but Christ is having none of it.
Pacquiao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christ.
Christ trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christ throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christ stops Pacquiao from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pacquiao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pacquiao has escaped and now he's on top!
Christ is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pacquiao is aware though and is defending well.
Christ has an active guard here but Pacquiao has managed to pass into half guard.
Pacquiao decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Christ shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pacquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Christ.
Christ throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pacquiao's waist but Pacquiao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Christ off to one side.
Christ is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Christ takes one to the side of the head.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao connects with a single shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christ fails to land the takedown.
Pacquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
Pacquiao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manny Pacquiao will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Christ has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pacquiao finds it's way round the side to connect with Christ's head.
Christ shoots in and gets a takedown into Pacquiao's guard.
Pacquiao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christ is one step ahead there.
Pacquiao scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.
Christ shoots in but Pacquiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Christ takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao gets caught flat footed, as Christ shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Christ postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Christ wants to pass the guard but Pacquiao is keeping the position.
Pacquiao trying to control the position here.
Christ stops Pacquiao from standing up.
Pacquiao is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Christ postures up in Pacquiao's guard and throws a big left but Pacquiao blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ postures up in Pacquiao's guard and throws a big left but Pacquiao blocks it.
Christ is fighting to break Pacquiao's control of his arms but Pacquiao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pacquiao has momentary wrist control but Christ slips an elbow through the middle.
Christ stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacquiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pacquiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christ working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christ throws an elbow that misses. Pacquiao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Christ's guard. Nice move by Pacquiao!
Pacquiao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christ has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pacquiao has managed to get both his arms back between Christ's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pacquiao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pacquiao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacquiao wants to get up but he can't break Christ's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pacquiao trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Christ has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pacquiao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pacquiao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christ has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pacquiao has managed to get both his arms back between Christ's legs - danger averted.
Pacquiao gets to his feet. Christ looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pacquiao.
Christ shoots for a double leg takedown but Pacquiao sprawls well. He's pushed Christ's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christ shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pacquiao pinned against the cage. Pacquiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Pacquiao does it's job there.
Pacquiao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacquiao wants it to stay on the feet.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao connects with a right hand. Christ shakes it off.
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!
Pacquiao slips a straight right by Christ.
Christ fails with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christ closes the distance and clinches up with Pacquiao, looking for a takedown. Christ pushes Pacquiao against the cage but Pacquiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Christ shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Christ was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Poor strikes thrown by Christ there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Christ dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Christ shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiao as he avoids it easily.
Christ darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Christ throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Christ misses with a head shot. Pacquiao uses the momentum to regain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pacquiao is on top in guard.
Christ has a closed guard, preventing Pacquiao from standing up.
Christ looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ has a closed guard, preventing Pacquiao from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pacquiao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pacquiao trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Pacquiao wanted to stand there but Christ had control of the position.
Christ looking for a guillotine here but Pacquiao defends easily.
Pacquiao wants to stand but Christ has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Pacquiao from controlling successfully.
Christ looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pacquiao wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Pacquiao wanted to stand there but Christ had control of the position.
Christ is looking for a triangle but Pacquiao pushes his legs off easily.
Christ is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Christ is working for an americana but Pacquiao has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Christ was thinking about the submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pacquiao is keeping the position for now.
Christ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christ tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacquiao is retaining full guard.
Pacquiao wants to stand up but Christ is controlling him.
Pacquiao has momentary wrist control but Christ slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christ stops Pacquiao from standing up.
Christ trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christ working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pacquiao controls Christ momentarily but Christ frees himself.
Christ scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pacquiao can't keep his opponent in guard - Christ advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Christ is trying for a kimura here. Pacquiao looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Christ wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesus Christ!
Jesus Christ really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Steel Penn's Skin Shop *laundry 93% logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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