PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Changli Tunish (ranked 7513 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Crenlisten (ranked 6121 p4p, 0 weight class). Changli Tunish had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Tunish
vs
Crenlisten

178 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

168 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Changli Tunish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ethan Crenlisten!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tunish closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crenlisten circles away.
Crenlisten lands a slapping body shot.
Crenlisten stuffs the takedown attempt from Tunish. Tunish gets slowly back to his feet.
Crenlisten connects with the punch.
Crenlisten throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from Crenlisten.
Tunish shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crenlisten as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Changli Tunish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenlisten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tunish is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crenlisten.
A low kick from Crenlisten misses

and Tunish counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunish slows the pace down in half guard.
Crenlisten wants to get back to his feet.
Crenlisten is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tunish trying to control the pace.
Crenlisten wants to control but Tunish is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tunish slips a jab and a cross from Crenlisten.
It looked like Tunish was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crenlisten misses with an uppercut

and Tunish counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tunish engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crenlisten is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tunish with a nice head shot there.
Tunish showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tunish seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crenlisten for as long as he can get away with.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tunish.
Crenlisten closes the distance looking to clinch

so Tunish counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tunish has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tunish sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ethan Crenlisten will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tunish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crenlisten as he avoids it easily.
Crenlisten connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crenlisten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tunish. Tunish circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crenlisten scores with a three punch combo!
Crenlisten throws a combination that misses

and Tunish counters with a shoot takedown. Crenlisten fights it but they end up in guard.
Crenlisten is controlling Tunish's posture.
Tunish stays in close to Crenlisten's body and controls the position.
Crenlisten throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunish controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Crenlisten working for a triangle but Tunish defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tunish is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crenlisten 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Changli Tunish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crenlisten tries to clinch but Tunish is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crenlisten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crenlisten throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tunish counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crenlisten pushes Tunish off but Tunish dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crenlisten is trying to improve his position.
Crenlisten trying to remain calm as Tunish controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tunish continues to stall.
Tunish has control of an arm but Crenlisten manages to advance to Tunish's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crenlisten controlling well, preventing Tunish from escaping the position.
Changli Tunish overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Crenlisten patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Tunish fending off the submission attempt from Crenlisten.

Crenlisten working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Crenlisten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tunish moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crenlisten tries to close the distance and clinch but Tunish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tunish tries to counter by clinching up but Crenlisten breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Crenlisten as Tunish shoots in.
Crenlisten tries to clinch up

and Tunish counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tunish seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenlisten is trying to control the position but Tunish postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunish seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tunish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tunish has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Crenlisten is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tunish defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tunish stays in close to Crenlisten's body and controls the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crenlisten falls off balance throwing a combination

and Tunish counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crenlisten wants to control but Tunish is keeping busy.
Tunish trying to pass the guard but Crenlisten defending well.
Crenlisten is looking to control Tunish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crenlisten avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crenlisten tries to roll over but Tunish keeps him under control.
Crenlisten trying to hold on to Tunish's head to control him but Tunish postures up.
Crenlisten wants to improve his position but Tunish is controlling well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tunish works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crenlisten trying to control but Tunish flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Changli Tunish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tunish biding his time, controlling Crenlisten.
Crenlisten tries to escape the position.
Crenlisten trying to control the hands but Tunish won't let him.
Ethan Crenlisten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Crenlisten right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Changli Tunish showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crenlisten 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Crenlisten!