PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus of Nazareth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bayushi Aramaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). of Nazareth comes to the ring accompanied by 12 Days of Christmas. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

of Nazareth
vs
Aramaro

160 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

162 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, 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, Bayushi Aramaro!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aramaro misses with a double jab.
of Nazareth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
of Nazareth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
of Nazareth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck for Aramaro with that takedown attempt.
of Nazareth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aramaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aramaro throws a right and a left that of Nazareth avoids nicely.
Aramaro dodges the punch combination from of Nazareth.
Aramaro swings for the body but of Nazareth moves out of range.
Aramaro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aramaro throws a wild body kick that of Nazareth sees coming a mile off.
Aramaro has a takedown stuffed.
of Nazareth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
of Nazareth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
of Nazareth could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A punch combination from of Nazareth misses.
of Nazareth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jesus of Nazareth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
of Nazareth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
of Nazareth lands a glancing blow to the side of Aramaro's head.
Aramaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! of Nazareth crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aramaro - the referee stops the clock and of Nazareth gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aramaro. of Nazareth manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aramaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
of Nazareth scores with a three punch combo!
Aramaro tries to clinch up.
of Nazareth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aramaro shoots in looking for a takedown. of Nazareth tries to sprawl out of it but Aramaro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. of Nazareth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jesus of Nazareth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bayushi Aramaro.
of Nazareth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aramaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aramaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
of Nazareth moves in looking to clinch but Aramaro pushes him off.
Aramaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
of Nazareth lands with a shot to the body.
Aramaro looks gassed!
Aramaro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but of Nazareth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aramaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from of Nazareth finds it's way round the side to connect with Aramaro's head.
Aramaro throws a head kick that misses.
Aramaro looks to land a body kick but of Nazareth moved away.
of Nazareth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aramaro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on of Nazareth if he has to take too many more of those.
of Nazareth lands with a straight right. Aramaro didn't see that one coming.
Aramaro swats away the attempt to clinch by of Nazareth.
Aramaro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around of Nazareth's waist but of Nazareth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aramaro off to one side.
of Nazareth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aramaro shoots in for a double leg but of Nazareth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
of Nazareth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
of Nazareth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aramaro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aramaro counters with a head kick. That will keep of Nazareth thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Aramaro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
of Nazareth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
of Nazareth lands with a cross.
Aramaro throws an overhand right that lands on of Nazareth's shoulder, as of Nazareth tries to avoid the shot.
of Nazareth lands with a hook. Aramaro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
of Nazareth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
of Nazareth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

of Nazareth moves into the clinch.
Aramaro looking to throw knees to the head but of Nazareth is blocking nicely.
of Nazareth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aramaro has him pressed against the ropes.
of Nazareth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

of Nazareth breaks the clinch.
of Nazareth connects with a body shot.
Donk. of Nazareth catches Aramaro right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth connects with a single shot there.
Nice straight punches there by of Nazareth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of of Nazareth.
Aramaro is trying desperately to land a takedown but of Nazareth is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Aramaro.
of Nazareth lands a right hook to the body.
of Nazareth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab lands there for of Nazareth.
of Nazareth scores with a three punch combo!
Aramaro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot by of Nazareth.
of Nazareth throws a one two combo.

Aramaro is rocked!
Aramaro throws a head kick but of Nazareth moves out of range.
of Nazareth thuds his right hand into Aramaro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aramaro is still on wobbly legs! Can of Nazareth finish him?
Aramaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aramaro seems to have recovered his senses.
of Nazareth connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aramaro.
of Nazareth stalks Aramaro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aramaro's face. Aramaro staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheers as of Nazareth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aramaro doesn't seem phased though.
of Nazareth with a hook.
of Nazareth is working the combinations to good effect here.
of Nazareth lunges at Aramaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aramaro's hand.
of Nazareth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aramaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from of Nazareth.
Aramaro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aramaro doesn't seem bothered though.
of Nazareth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aramaro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
of Nazareth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
of Nazareth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left and a right from of Nazareth both land. Nice combination.
of Nazareth looks to land a combination. Aramaro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
of Nazareth misses with a few strikes there.
Aramaro looks for the body kick but of Nazareth saw that one coming.
of Nazareth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
of Nazareth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by of Nazareth.
Aramaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from of Nazareth finds it's way round the side to connect with Aramaro's head.
of Nazareth misses with a series of wild punches.
of Nazareth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
of Nazareth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aramaro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch lands to the side of Aramaro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
of Nazareth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
of Nazareth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus of Nazareth dominated that 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.

of Nazareth connects with a looping right hand.
of Nazareth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aramaro lands a front kick.
Aramaro throws a head kick that misses.
Aramaro fails with a takedown attempt.
of Nazareth lands a right hook to the body.
of Nazareth stalks Aramaro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aramaro's face. Aramaro staggers backwards, shaken.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aramaro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aramaro there as he acknowledges the shot.
of Nazareth moves in looking to clinch but Aramaro pushes him off.
Aramaro misses with a low kick.
of Nazareth tries to clinch but Aramaro moves out of range.
Jesus of Nazareth is winning the standup battle so far.
of Nazareth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
of Nazareth tries for a takedown but Aramaro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
of Nazareth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
of Nazareth scores with a body shot.
Aramaro is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by of Nazareth.
Aramaro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says of Nazareth as he avoids it easily.
Aramaro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aramaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from of Nazareth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by of Nazareth as he connects with a hook.
A left and a right from of Nazareth both land. Nice combination.
of Nazareth lands a nice shot that snaps Aramaro's head back.
of Nazareth lands with an uppercut that bounces Aramaro off the ropes and back into rage.
of Nazareth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
of Nazareth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Aramaro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Aramaro throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for of Nazareth because Aramaro loaded up on that one.
Aramaro trying to control but he's not successful this time.

of Nazareth somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
of Nazareth scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aramaro misses with a kick to the body.
of Nazareth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A right-left combo lands from of Nazareth.
Aramaro walks into a stiff left hand from of Nazareth.
Aramaro looks for the body kick but of Nazareth saw that one coming.
Good shot there by of Nazareth.
Aramaro tries a low kick but of Nazareth avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aramaro!
Aramaro throws a right hand that of Nazareth ducks under and follows up with a left that of Nazareth also avoids with ease.
Aramaro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
of Nazareth stalks Aramaro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aramaro's face. Aramaro staggers backwards, shaken.
of Nazareth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aramaro misses with a wild combination.
of Nazareth swinging wilding here.
of Nazareth throws a right hand that Aramaro ducks under and follows up with a left that Aramaro also avoids with ease.
of Nazareth scores with a one two! Aramaro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Aramaro does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as of Nazareth blocks the low kick.
Aramaro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
of Nazareth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aramaro fails to land with a series of punches.
of Nazareth throws a right hand that Aramaro ducks under and follows up with a left that Aramaro also avoids with ease.
Jesus of Nazareth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
of Nazareth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
of Nazareth dips to his left and cracks Aramaro with an uppercut!
of Nazareth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to de liver by of Nazareth. Beautiful body shot.
Nice cross by of Nazareth.
Aramaro throws a series of punches but of Nazareth avoids them all with ease.
Aramaro walks into a stiff left hand from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth scores with a three punch combo!
Aramaro ducks right into an uppercut from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aramaro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Danga de danga de dang - of Nazareth scores with a four punch combination!
of Nazareth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aramaro has time to react.
of Nazareth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aramaro backs up against the ropes.
Aramaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aramaro throws a body kick that misses.
Aramaro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
of Nazareth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by of Nazareth.
of Nazareth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aramaro takes one to the chin there.
of Nazareth stuffs the takedown.
Jesus of Nazareth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bayushi Aramaro.
of Nazareth scores with a jab to the head.
of Nazareth scores with a sloppy right hand. Aramaro should have avoided that one.
of Nazareth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
of Nazareth throws a one two combo.
of Nazareth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aramaro can do to turn this around?
of Nazareth lands a two punch combo.
of Nazareth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aramaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
of Nazareth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
of Nazareth tests Aramaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
of Nazareth doesn't manage to clinch there - Aramaro circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
of Nazareth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
of Nazareth lunges at Aramaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aramaro's hand.
Aramaro needs to keep his hands up - of Nazareth had a free shot at his head there.
of Nazareth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus of Nazareth dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

of Nazareth misses with a jab, cross combination.
of Nazareth scores with a sloppy right hand. Aramaro should have avoided that one.
of Nazareth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aramaro wants to clinch up but of Nazareth keeps it at a distance.
of Nazareth scores with a decent looking hook.

of Nazareth tries to keep at a distance but Aramaro has taken the fight into the clinch.

Aramaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aramaro tries to clinch up.
Aramaro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by of Nazareth.
of Nazareth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
of Nazareth throws a good cross that connects.
A nice combination there by of Nazareth.
of Nazareth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
of Nazareth cracks Aramaro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aramaro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Aramaro.
Aramaro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aramaro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
of Nazareth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by of Nazareth - just one landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
of Nazareth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aramaro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on of Nazareth if he has to take too many more of those.
Aramaro misses with a low kick.
of Nazareth stalks Aramaro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aramaro's face. Aramaro staggers backwards, shaken.
Danga de danga de dang - of Nazareth scores with a four punch combination!
Aramaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
of Nazareth wants to clinch up but Aramaro keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Aramaro or perhaps it was just good defense by of Nazareth which made him look bad.
Aramaro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
of Nazareth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
of Nazareth scores with a punch to the head.

of Nazareth shoots in and bounces Aramaro off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
of Nazareth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aramaro is keeping the position for now.

of Nazareth stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth scores with a three punch combo!
of Nazareth will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
of Nazareth dodges the punch combination from Aramaro.
Aramaro tries to clinch up.
Aramaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but of Nazareth moves away.
of Nazareth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
of Nazareth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
of Nazareth punishes Aramaro's body with a nice straight punch.
of Nazareth lands with a nice combination. Aramaro backs away looking to recover.
of Nazareth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aramaro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but of Nazareth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
of Nazareth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aramaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from of Nazareth.
Aramaro fails to land the takedown.
Jesus of Nazareth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bayushi Aramaro.
Nice shot by of Nazareth.
of Nazareth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aramaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
of Nazareth blocks a head kick by Aramaro.
of Nazareth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
of Nazareth jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by of Nazareth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of of Nazareth.
Aramaro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
of Nazareth cracks Aramaro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Aramaro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
of Nazareth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
of Nazareth tries to close the distance and clinch but Aramaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
of Nazareth connects with a crisp jab.
of Nazareth throws a one two combo.
of Nazareth lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body punch from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth works over Aramaro's head and body with a nice combination.
A right-left combo lands from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth dips to his left and cracks Aramaro with an uppercut!
Aramaro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aramaro fails with the takedown.

of Nazareth closes the distance and clinches.
Aramaro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but of Nazareth has him pressed against the ropes.
Aramaro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aramaro.
Aramaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bayushi Aramaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aramaro.
of Nazareth is looking to break free of the clinch but Aramaro has double underhooks.
of Nazareth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Aramaro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but of Nazareth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aramaro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but of Nazareth blocks it with crossed arms.
Aramaro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jesus of Nazareth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aramaro throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus of Nazareth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well of Nazareth 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus of Nazareth!