PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus of Nazareth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). of Nazareth kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is call to prayer. The key to victory for Jesus of Nazareth has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

of Nazareth
vs
Patrick

160 cm
29
150 lbs
15 - 9 - 1

165 cm
22
150 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Jihad Fight Gear-Cage Wars version
Jihad Fight Gear-Cage Wars version

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 15 - 9 - 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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Evan Patrick!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
of Nazareth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Patrick closes the distance and clinches up with of Nazareth, looking for a takedown. Patrick pushes of Nazareth against the cage but of Nazareth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
of Nazareth tries to land a front kick but Patrick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
of Nazareth moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Patrick decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
of Nazareth tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Patrick manages to move to mount!
of Nazareth tries to hold on but Patrick pushes him away.
Patrick throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
of Nazareth can't escape the position.
of Nazareth regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
of Nazareth is positioning himself well to prevent Patrick advancing to mount.
of Nazareth moves into full guard.

Patrick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Patrick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Patrick prevents of Nazareth from getting back to his feet.

Patrick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
of Nazareth looking for a sweep. Not yet of Nazareth, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrick trying to control but of Nazareth is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patrick throwing strikes from guard but of Nazareth blocks nicely.
Patrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
of Nazareth wants to stand but Patrick is controlling the position.
of Nazareth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Patrick is one step ahead there.
Patrick is pushing down on of Nazareth's leg trying to pass to half guard. of Nazareth is fighting to maintain full guard but Patrick has managed to sneak the leg through.
of Nazareth pushes Patrick off looking to stand but Patrick dives back in and keeps control.

Patrick seems to be working for a kimura but of Nazareth defends the submission attempt.
Patrick prevents of Nazareth from standing back up.
of Nazareth keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth is looking for a sweep. Patrick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Patrick seems to be looking for submissions.
of Nazareth is looking to control Patrick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can of Nazareth avoid being mounted?
Patrick thows a huge punch but of Nazareth dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. of Nazareth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Patrick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patrick is working of Nazareth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
of Nazareth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
of Nazareth is working hard here to advance position.
Patrick prevents of Nazareth from getting back to his feet.

Patrick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Patrick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
of Nazareth moves into full guard.
of Nazareth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Patrick on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Patrick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patrick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Patrick passes into half guard.

Patrick is working for a submission of some sort.
Patrick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
of Nazareth is looking to improve his position.
of Nazareth gets back to full guard.
Patrick passes of Nazareth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Patrick working the head and body with strikes.
of Nazareth is not content to let Patrick control the position.

Patrick is looking for a kimura but of Nazareth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Patrick to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth keeps control of the position for the meantime.
of Nazareth wants to improve his position but Patrick is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
of Nazareth trying to control but Patrick postures up.
of Nazareth is trying to stand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
of Nazareth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Patrick is working away from the top position though.
Patrick prevents of Nazareth from standing back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Jesus of Nazareth wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
of Nazareth misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
of Nazareth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patrick.

Patrick scores with a takedown into of Nazareth's guard.

Patrick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evan Patrick will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Patrick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says of Nazareth as he avoids it easily.
of Nazareth stuffs the takedown attempt from Patrick. Patrick gets slowly back to his feet.
of Nazareth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by of Nazareth.
Patrick shoots in for a takedown but of Nazareth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jesus of Nazareth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Patrick.
Nice straight punches there by of Nazareth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of of Nazareth.
Jesus of Nazareth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
of Nazareth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
of Nazareth connects with a single shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from of Nazareth, right into the meat.
Patrick takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Patrick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
of Nazareth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Patrick doesn't seem bothered though.
of Nazareth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
of Nazareth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Patrick backs up against the cage.

Patrick is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
of Nazareth connects with a single shot there.
Patrick is still on wobbly legs! Can of Nazareth finish him?
of Nazareth thuds his right hand into Patrick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
and of Nazareth counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Patrick! He's just covering up as of Nazareth starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus of Nazareth!
Post fight, Jesus of Nazareth took to the microphone: '"Mohammed is Allahs apostle. Those who follow him are ruthless to the unbelievers but merciful to one another\\\\\\\" Quran 48:29 '.