PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caesar Big Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Christ
vs
Big Money

173 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jesus Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Caesar Big Money!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Money throws a combination that misses
and Christ counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Big Money is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Big Money rushes Christ and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Big Money has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Christ uses from the top position.

Big Money has his feet on Christ's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Big Money bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christ's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Money throws a right and a left that both miss.
Big Money throws a good cross that connects.
Big Money thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Money lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christ at a distance.

Big Money looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Christ!
Big Money lands some shots froms side control.
Christ could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sloppy strikes there by Big Money.
Big Money in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Big Money working the ground and pound.
Big Money scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Christ to see if he's OK.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Big Money scoring with punches from side control.
Big Money working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Big Money decides to stand back up.

Big Money clinches up with Christ and pushes him back against the cage.

Big Money has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Christ regains guard immediately.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Big Money decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Christ, up you get!

Big Money feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Big Money looks winded!
Christ can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Big Money controls the pace.
Christ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Big Money stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Big Money darts in and clinches Christ up against the cage.

Big Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Big Money misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Money scores with a three punch combo!

Big Money closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Christ tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Big Money tries to work over Christ's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Big Money wants a takedown but no success here.
Big Money is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Christ pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Christ tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Big Money looking to throw knees to the head but Christ is blocking nicely.
Christ looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Big Money changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Christ fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jesus Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caesar Big Money.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Money takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
Big Money throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Big Money gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Christ goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Christ.
Christ stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Christ.
Big Money misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caesar Big Money dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Big Money shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christ defends it nicely.
Big Money misses with a straight left.

Big Money gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Big Money jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Christ walks away with a smile on his face. Big Money gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Christ avoids a punch combination nicely.
Big Money is breathing heavily.
Big Money is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Money throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Big Money has Christ up against the cage in a clinch.
Christ prevents a body shot from Big Money.
Big Money tries to pull guard but Christ won't allow it.
Jesus Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caesar Big Money.
Christ misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Money is trying to pull guard but Christ turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Big Money managing to block the knees to the body from Christ.
Christ looking to throw knees to the head but Big Money is blocking nicely.
Big Money wants to take the fight to the mat but Christ manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Christ tries to land knees in the clinch but Big Money avoids the damage to the body.
Christ blocks an uppercut.
Christ trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Money fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Christ - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Christ.
Christ crunches a lovely knee into Big Money's ribcage.
Christ scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Christ scores with a shot to the side of Big Money's head.
Christ throws an elbow that misses.
Big Money is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Christ to keep the fight standing.
Christ misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Big Money.
Christ working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Big Money tries for a takedown but Christ manages to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Big Money is trying to pull guard but Christ has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Money blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Christ misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Big Money.
Big Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jesus Christ has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Big Money misses with a body punch.
Christ with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Christ looking to throw knees to the head but Big Money is blocking nicely.
Christ tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Big Money is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Big Money on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Christ lands a good knee to the midsection. Big Money won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christ.
Big Money on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Big Money goes for a takedown attempt but Christ pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Big Money fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Big Money clinches.
Big Money has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Big Money tries to land knees in the clinch but Christ avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Christ.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Big Money.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Christ just misses with a elbow thrown towards Big Money's brow.
Christ misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jesus Christ will probably get the nod.
That's time! Christ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Big Money takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Big Money - that landed with a thud.
Christ missing with knees to the body.

Big Money works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Big Money loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Big Money cracks Christ with a solid left hand.
Christ might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Big Money won't allow Christ to get back to his feet.
Christ knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Big Money on the ground.
Big Money postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Big Money's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Christ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Big Money is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Big Money stands and steps away. Christ gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Big Money takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Money misses with a combination
and Christ counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Big Money closes the distance and pushes Christ back into the cage.
Christ trying to land knees to the body.
Christ gets through Big Money's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ.

Big Money breaks from the clinch.
Big Money fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Big Money rushes Christ and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Money managing to block the knees to the body from Christ.
Big Money pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Christ looking to throw knees to the head but Big Money is blocking nicely.
Christ is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Big Money is defending well for now.
Christ gets underhooks to prevent Big Money's takedown attempt.
Christ stops a takedown attempt from Big Money.
Big Money wants to break free but Christ has control.
A short left from Christ.
Christ throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Big Money is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Christ throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Christ throws an elbow but misses.
Big Money tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jesus Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caesar Big Money.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Big Money uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ tries to land a knee to the head but Big Money blocks with his arms.

Big Money tightens his grip and picks Christ up, before dumping him to the ground. Christ manages to land in guard.
Christ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Big Money stands up and waves to Christ to follow him.
Big Money closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christ circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Big Money closes the distance and pushes Christ back into the cage.
Big Money has had enough of the clinch but Christ keeps him there for the moment.
Christ lands a right hand.
Big Money changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Christ fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Caesar Big Money seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Big Money misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Big Money throws a combination that misses
and Christ counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caesar Big Money comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Big Money has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caesar Big Money!