PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Tenorman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanavio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Sanavio acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Tenorman
vs
Sanavio

185 cm
18
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Tenorman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Sanavio!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanavio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sanavio passes to side control.
Tenorman is looking for a sweep.
Tenorman regains half guard.
Sanavio wants to free his trapped foot but Tenorman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Sanavio seems content to control.
Sanavio lands strikes from half guard.
Tenorman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanavio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanavio trying to control from half guard but Tenorman is working away.
Tenorman tries to get to full guard but Sanavio has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tenorman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanavio misses with a body punch
and Tenorman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tenorman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanavio looks to land a combination but Tenorman avoids it well.

Tenorman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tenorman thows a big elbow that misses.
Sanavio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanavio has his hands on Tenorman's head, controlling the position.
Tenorman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tenorman working some strikes from top position.
Sanavio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tenorman stopping the sweep attempt from Sanavio.
Tenorman throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanavio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanavio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Tenorman misses.
Sanavio lands with a shot to the body.
Sanavio takes a swing at Tenorman's ribcage but misses.
Sanavio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tenorman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanavio.
Sanavio misses with a body shot

and Tenorman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenorman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tenorman postures up in Sanavio's guard and throws a big left but Sanavio blocks it.
Tenorman works over Sanavio with some ground and pound from guard.
Tenorman is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanavio has wrist control.
Sanavio has control of Tenorman's left arm, preventing Tenorman from doing any damage.
Tenorman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanavio pulls Tenorman in close to prevent any damage.

Tenorman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanavio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanavio controlling Tenorman's posture.
Tenorman wants to control from the top but Sanavio keeps moving.
Sanavio trying to keep a closed guard but Tenorman is proving a slippery customer.
Sanavio looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanavio, not yet.
Tenorman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanavio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tenorman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanavio pinned against the cage. Sanavio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tenorman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanavio thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanavio swings for the body but Tenorman moves out of range.
Tenorman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tenorman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanavio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tenorman defends it nicely.
Sanavio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tenorman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanavio thows a body shot but no joy.
Tenorman misses with a takedown
and Sanavio counters with a left and a right that stings Tenorman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diego Sanavio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sanavio just misses with a punch to the body.
Tenorman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanavio counters with a one-two to the body.
Sanavio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tenorman rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanavio misses with a wild combination.
Sanavio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tenorman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanavio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tenorman avoids the body shot from Sanavio.
Sanavio throws an overhand right that lands on Tenorman's shoulder, as Tenorman tries to avoid the shot.
Sanavio throws a one two combo.
Sanavio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tenorman at a distance.
Tenorman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanavio tries to bum rush Tenorman with a series of wild strikes but Tenorman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tenorman slips a jab from Sanavio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanavio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanavio wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Tenorman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanavio swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Tenorman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tenorman stopping the sweep attempt from Sanavio.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanavio is on top in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Tenorman has his foot on Sanavio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanavio works his way back into a safe position though.
Tenorman keeping moving, preventing Sanavio from controlling successfully.
Tenorman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanavio is one step ahead there.
Sanavio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tenorman is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanavio trying to control the position from guard on top but Tenorman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanavio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanavio wants to control from the top but Tenorman keeps moving.
Sanavio throwing strikes from guard but Tenorman blocks nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tenorman with a jab.
Tenorman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanavio.
Sanavio swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Tenorman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanavio was covering up waiting for the punch and Tenorman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sanavio controlling the position.

Tenorman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tenorman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanavio keeping moving, preventing Tenorman from controlling successfully.
Tenorman postures up in Sanavio's guard and throws a big left but Sanavio blocks it.
Sanavio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanavio keeping full guard, as Tenorman tries to pass.
Sanavio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanavio misses the shot to the body.
Tenorman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanavio stuffs the takedown.
Tenorman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanavio avoids the head kick by Tenorman.
Diego Sanavio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tenorman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanavio thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanavio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tenorman manages to avoid it.

Tenorman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanavio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sanavio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Tenorman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tenorman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanavio tries to buck Tenorman off but Tenorman is having none of it.

Tenorman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tenorman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Tenorman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanavio has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Diego Sanavio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sanavio scores with a nice right hand.
Sanavio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tenorman avoids the body shot from Sanavio.

Tenorman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanavio to the mat! Sanavio manages to get full guard.
Sanavio wants to sweep here but Tenorman controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tenorman 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.
Sanavio looking to control.
Sanavio pulls Tenorman in to control the position.
Sanavio keeping moving, preventing Tenorman from controlling successfully.
Sanavio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tenorman manages to get himself to full guard.
Scott Tenorman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenorman trying to keep a closed guard but Sanavio is proving a slippery customer.
Sanavio trying to control the position from guard on top but Tenorman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanavio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tenorman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tenorman trying to control the position.
Sanavio trying to control but Tenorman is working from the bottom.
Tenorman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanavio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanavio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tenorman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanavio.
Sanavio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tenorman.
Tenorman lands a head kick. Sanavio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sanavio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tenorman counters with a takedown into side control.

Tenorman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanavio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Tenorman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanavio is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott Tenorman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanavio wants to control but Tenorman postures up.
Tenorman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sanavio is avoiding damage well.
Sanavio is looking to regain half guard here but Tenorman keeps moving and retains side control.
Tenorman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanavio keeps working.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanavio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tenorman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanavio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tenorman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanavio throws a body punch but Tenorman moves out of range.
Sanavio throws a one two combo.
Sanavio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tenorman throws a head kick but Sanavio moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tenorman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sanavio regains half guard.
Sanavio is looking for a sweep. Tenorman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanavio wants to control but Tenorman is keeping busy.
Sanavio manages to get to full guard.
Diego Sanavio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tenorman cracks Sanavio with a solid left hand.
Sanavio has his hands on Tenorman's head, controlling the position.
Tenorman with a nice head shot there.
Sanavio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scott Tenorman.
I think Sanavio 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!