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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between TJ Wash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Sue SamSung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I Sue SamSung struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, TJ Wash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, I Sue SamSung!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wash shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. SamSung defends it nicely.
SamSung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wash tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but SamSung swivels and escapes.
Wash shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Wash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SamSung misses with a body shot.
Wash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
SamSung gets tackled into the cage by Wash. Wash maintains the clinch.
Wash misses with a knee to the head.
SamSung is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
SamSung is trying to break free.
Wash pulls SamSung into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. SamSung is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wash is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and SamSung defends well.
Wash controlling SamSung's posture.
SamSung has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wash is proving hard to escape from.
Wash managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SamSung is looking to stand up but Wash won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wash is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
SamSung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OK we're going to have a standup here. I Sue SamSung hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wash tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wash shoots for a takedown but SamSung saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
SamSung misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from SamSung does no damage.
Wash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wash gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wash goes for a takedown attempt but SamSung pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
SamSung just misses with a punch to the body.
SamSung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wash counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
SamSung is trying to break the clinch but Wash has him pressed against the cage.
Wash is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
SamSung is trying to force a seperation but Wash has the dominant position.
SamSung is trying to break the clinch but Wash is controlling him.
SamSung is trying to break the clinch but Wash has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SamSung is looking to break free of the clinch but Wash has double underhooks.
Wash has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics SamSung uses from the top position.
SamSung wanted to stand there but Wash had control of the position.
SamSung looks gassed!
Wash pulls SamSung in to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wash has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes SamSung off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Wash dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wash moves into the clinch.
Wash gets control of SamSung's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wash will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wash pulls SamSung in close to prevent any damage.
SamSung trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wash's guard.
Wash seems keen to control SamSung's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SamSung stopping the sweep attempt from Wash.
Wash really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wash bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in SamSung's guard.
Wash stands and steps away. SamSung gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wash closes this distance looking for a takedown but SamSung circles away.
SamSung misses with a wild combination.
SamSung is breathing heavily.
SamSung throws a series of punches but Wash moves out of range.
SamSung stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Wash or perhaps it was just good defense by SamSung which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Wash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wash slips a jab and a cross from SamSung.
Nice takedown defense from SamSung. No joy for Wash on that attempt.
SamSung throws a series of punches but Wash moves out of range.
Wash fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with SamSung, pushing him back against the cage.
Wash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Wash or perhaps it was just good defense by SamSung which made him look bad.
A punch combination from SamSung misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SamSung misses with a two punch combination.
Wash shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has SamSung pinned against the cage. SamSung gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wash dodges the punch combination from SamSung.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wash.
Wash throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around SamSung's waist but SamSung gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wash off to one side.
SamSung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wash was well out of range. Poor timing from SamSung.
SamSung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
TJ Wash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SamSung scores with a body shot.
Wash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
SamSung throws a series of punches but Wash moves out of range.
SamSung misses with a two punch combination.
Wash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by SamSung.
Wash shoots in but SamSung avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SamSung throws a body punch but Wash moves out of range.
SamSung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 TJ Wash will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
SamSung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wash was well out of range. Poor timing from SamSung.
SamSung looks to land a right hand but Wash moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Wash misses.
SamSung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wash moves away.
SamSung throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wash counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for SamSung!
Wash forces the positional change into back control.
Wash throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
SamSung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wash biding his time, controlling SamSung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wash looking for the choke but no joy.
Wash misses with an elbow to the head.
Wash looking to break SamSung's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. SamSung remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wash will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wash looking for the choke but no joy.
Wash slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wash is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but SamSung has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
SamSung is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
SamSung looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wash controlling the positon.
SamSung is trying to get back to his feet but Wash has full control of the position and if anything, SamSung has just worked his way into a worse spot.
What can SamSung do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
SamSung has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Wash.
Wash is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. SamSung knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften SamSung for a finish.
SamSung is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wash controls the position.
Wash throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Wash looking for the choke but no joy.
Wash slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Wash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wash, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Wash!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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