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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hwang Jang lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Tenorman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Tenorman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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178 cm
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185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hwang Jang lee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Tenorman! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jang lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tenorman napping and manages to drive through into side control! Tenorman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jang lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jang lee in particular looking to stall. Tenorman wants to improve his position but Jang lee is controlling well.
Tenorman is looking to control Jang lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tenorman avoid being mounted? Tenorman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tenorman wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tenorman manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Jang lee preventing the sweep. Jang lee wanted to stand there but Tenorman had control of the position. Tenorman pulls Jang lee in close to prevent any damage. Tenorman keeping full guard, as Jang lee tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Tenorman tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tenorman is trying to keep Jang lee in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jang lee is looking to stand up but Tenorman won't let him. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tenorman holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Jang lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tenorman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jang lee somewhat. Tenorman looks for a takedown but Jang lee sprawls well. Tenorman throws a series of punches but Jang lee avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tenorman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jang lee manages to avoid it. Tenorman with a lazy takedown attempt and Jang lee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tenorman won't be happy with that. Tenorman is not content to let Jang lee control the position. Tenorman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jang lee's best efforts. Tenorman wants to improve his position but Jang lee is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Jang lee there. Jang lee is looking to take a break and control but Tenorman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Tenorman is pressing down on Jang lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tenorman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tenorman seems keen to control Jang lee's posture. Tenorman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Tenorman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Tenorman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jang lee gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hwang Jang lee dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jang lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jang lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tenorman 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. Jang lee trying to control the position.
Jang lee keeping moving, preventing Tenorman from controlling successfully. Jang lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tenorman wants to control from the top but Jang lee keeps moving. Tenorman throws a strike but Jang lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Tenorman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jang lee wants to control from the top but Tenorman keeps moving. Tenorman being controlled here, momentarily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Tenorman fails to land with a series of punches.
Jang lee doesn't succeed with the takedown and Tenorman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jang lee's guard. Tenorman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jang lee looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tenorman with a flurry of punches that miss. Jang lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tenorman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Tenorman wants to pass the guard but Jang lee is keeping the position. Tenorman landing some decent shots from guard. Tenorman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. A low kick from Tenorman misses and Jang lee counters with a single leg into guard. Tenorman didn't expect that. Tenorman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jang lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Tenorman is trying to get back to full guard. Jang lee is keen to just control but Tenorman is a slippery customer. Tenorman manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jang lee preventing the sweep. Tenorman keeping moving, preventing Jang lee from controlling successfully. Tenorman seems keen to control Jang lee's posture. Jang lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Tenorman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tenorman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jang lee is now in half guard. Tenorman moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Jang lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tenorman's guard. Jang lee passes into side control, despite Tenorman's attempt to control the position.
Tenorman regains half guard. Tenorman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jang lee is working away from the top position though. Tenorman tries to roll over but Jang lee keeps him under control. Tenorman gets full guard. Tenorman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Tenorman will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Jang lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Jang lee with a lazy takedown attempt and Tenorman counters with a single leg into guard. Jang lee didn't expect that. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tenorman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jang lee keeping moving, preventing Tenorman from controlling successfully. Tenorman thows a big elbow that misses. Tenorman won't allow Jang lee to sweep him here. Tenorman has gone for a leg lock! Jang lee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tenorman's guard. Tenorman keeping moving, preventing Jang lee from controlling successfully. Jang lee postures up.
Scott Tenorman has got the better of the ground game so far. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tenorman holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jang lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tenorman is keeping the position for now. Jang lee wants to control from the top but Tenorman keeps moving. Jang lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tenorman's guard. Tenorman keeping moving, preventing Jang lee from controlling successfully. Tenorman working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Tenorman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jang lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tenorman is lucky that one didn't land flush. Jang lee lands a with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jang lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Jang lee wants to clinch but Tenorman slips to the side and Tenorman counters with a takedown into side control. Tenorman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jang lee keeps working. Tenorman cracks Jang lee with a big right hand but Jang lee just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tenorman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jang lee has escaped the position, nice work there. Tenorman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tenorman throws an elbow but Jang lee slips to the side and avoids it well. Tenorman looks up at the clock and then as Jang lee takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tenorman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tenorman trying to control the position but Jang lee is working away. Tenorman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jang lee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tenorman but great work by Jang lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tenorman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jang lee.
Tenorman can't do much from the bottom here. Jang lee just content to control the position. Tenorman is looking to reverse the position. Jang lee trying to control the position but Tenorman is working away. Tenorman wants to control but Jang lee postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Tenorman tries to improve position but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Tenorman shoots in for a double leg but Jang lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jang lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tenorman. Jang lee tries to clinch but fails miserably and Tenorman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Tenorman is looking to stall here but Jang lee recovers full guard. Jang lee is pulling down on Tenorman's head. It's preventing any offense from Tenorman, at least for the moment. Tenorman wants to control from the top but Jang lee keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! Scott Tenorman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Tenorman 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Tenorman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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