PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yao Wenyuan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elan Morin Tedronai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elan Morin Tedronai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wenyuan
vs
Morin Tedronai

169 cm
24
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
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 New York, Yao Wenyuan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elan Morin Tedronai!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wenyuan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Tedronai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wenyuan's half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wenyuan is controlling Tedronai's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tedronai trying to control the action but Wenyuan is working from the bottom.
Wenyuan trying to control from the bottom.
Tedronai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wenyuan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wenyuan is pressing down on Tedronai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wenyuan is adopting a defensive guard.
Tedronai trying to control the position from guard on top but Wenyuan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wenyuan moves out of range as Tedronai throws a body kick.
Tedronai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tedronai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Tedronai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wenyuan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tedronai was well out of range. Poor timing from Wenyuan.

Wenyuan moves into range and clinches up with Tedronai.
Tedronai taking a breather.

Wenyuan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wenyuan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wenyuan works over Tedronai with some ground and pound from guard.

Tedronai looking for a guillotine here but Wenyuan defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tedronai 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Tedronai throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wenyuan escapes and throws Tedronai's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Wenyuan takes a little break here. Tedronai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tedronai is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Wenyuan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wenyuan prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tedronai is trying to control Wenyuan's posture but Wenyuan avoids it.
Wenyuan is putting a hurting on Tedronai here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tedronai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wenyuan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tedronai wants to control but Wenyuan postures up.
Wenyuan controls the position from side control.
Tedronai is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tedronai being controlled for a moment.
Wenyuan working the ground and pound from side control.
Wenyuan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tedronai some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wenyuan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tedronai's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wenyuan scores with punches from side control.
Wenyuan just content to control the position.
Tedronai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wenyuan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tedronai is trying to escape the position but Wenyuan is controlling the position.
Wenyuan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tedronai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wenyuan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wenyuan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tedronai down.
Wenyuan tries to advance to mount but Tedronai instead regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yao Wenyuan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wenyuan clinches up with Tedronai and pushes him back against the cage.
Tedronai is trying to pull guard but Wenyuan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tedronai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tedronai misses with an elbow over the top.
Wenyuan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tedronai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wenyuan walks away with a smile on his face. Tedronai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yao Wenyuan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elan Morin Tedronai.
Wenyuan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tedronai was well out of range. Poor timing from Wenyuan.
Wenyuan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tedronai.

Wenyuan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tedronai, pushing him back against the cage.
Tedronai tries to pull guard but Wenyuan won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wenyuan manages to break the clinch.

Wenyuan forces Tedronai back against the cage and clinches.

Wenyuan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tedronai throws a jab but it's blocked by Wenyuan.
Tedronai with a poor takedown

and Wenyuan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tedronai won't be happy with that.
Wenyuan advances nicely into full mount.
Wenyuan controlling the position easily from mount.
Tedronai is looking to get to half guard.
Wenyuan content just to control the position here.
Wenyuan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tedronai?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tedronai bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wenyuan has Tedronai pulled in close to control his posture.
Wenyuan wants to sweep here but Tedronai controlling him for the moment.

Wenyuan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tedronai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tedronai won't allow Wenyuan to sweep him here.
Wenyuan controlling the position.
Wenyuan keeping moving, preventing Tedronai from controlling successfully.
Tedronai tries to free his leg and advance position but Wenyuan is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tedronai wants to control from the top but Wenyuan keeps moving.
Tedronai advances position into side control!
Wenyuan looking for a sweep but Tedronai has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tedronai wants to control the pace but Wenyuan is squirming around nicely.
Wenyuan tries to reverse the position but Tedronai maintains control.
Wenyuan tries to lock up and control but Tedronai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wenyuan holds on for dear life, controlling Tedronai's posture momentarily.
Wenyuan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tedronai tries to control but Wenyuan wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wenyuan tries to hold on but Tedronai pushes him away.

Tedronai looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wenyuan is working to get back to half guard.
Tedronai fails to take his opponent's back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tedronai is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wenyuan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wenyuan tries to lock up and control but Tedronai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yao Wenyuan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Wenyuan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tedronai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Wenyuan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wenyuan working the head and body with strikes.
Wenyuan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wenyuan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wenyuan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wenyuan lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tedronai is looking to improve his position.
Wenyuan controlling the pace.
Tedronai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wenyuan is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wenyuan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wenyuan landing strikes from the mount and Tedronai is in trouble!
Wenyuan controlling his opponent.
Wenyuan avoids the attempt from Tedronai to control.
Wenyuan with good strikes from the mount here!
Wenyuan controlling from mount.
Tedronai can't escape the position.
Elan Morin Tedronai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wenyuan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yao Wenyuan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tedronai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wenyuan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tedronai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wenyuan dominating with strikes here.
Wenyuan looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tedronai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yao Wenyuan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

We're going to have a standup here because Yao Wenyuan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tedronai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Wenyuan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wenyuan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wenyuan breaks from the clinch.
Wenyuan slips a jab from Tedronai.
Tedronai shoots in for a takedown but Wenyuan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tedronai tries to land a front kick but Wenyuan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Tedronai misses the target.
Wenyuan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tedronai can do to turn this around?
Wenyuan just misses with a punch to the body.
Wenyuan takes a swing at Tedronai's ribcage but misses.

Wenyuan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tedronai quickly recovers to half guard.
Tedronai manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wenyuan content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
Yao Wenyuan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wenyuan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yao Wenyuan!
A victorious Yao Wenyuan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.