PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Chabazian (ranked 2666 p4p, 3293 weight class) and Adam Lenz (ranked 344 p4p, 403 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Chabazian
vs
Lenz

184 cm
25
187
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
185
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

PWNAGE™
White Gorilla

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edmond Chabazian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Lenz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chabazian throws a body shot but no joy.

Lenz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chabazian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chabazian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Chabazian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lenz is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lenz looking for a sweep. Not yet Lenz, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chabazian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lenz is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabazian forces his way into half guard.
Chabazian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabazian seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lenz for as long as he can get away with.
Lenz tries to get to full guard but Chabazian has control of the leg.
Chabazian is taking a breather. Lenz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chabazian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two 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.
Chabazian wants to pass to mount but Lenz is defending the position.
Chabazian is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lenz won't allow Chabazian to pass to mount.
Chabazian not doing much here.
Chabazian is looking to advance position but Lenz won't allow it.

Lenz looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Chabazian seems content to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lenz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chabazian gets full guard.
Chabazian pulls Lenz in close to prevent any damage.
Chabazian wants to sweep but no luck.
Chabazian is trying to control the position but Lenz postures up.
Lenz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lenz stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Lenz looking to sit in guard and control but Chabazian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Lenz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chabazian is one step ahead there.
Chabazian stays in close to Lenz's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chabazian.
Chabazian pushing down on Lenz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lenz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chabazian is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Chabazian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Chabazian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lenz as he avoids it easily.
Chabazian fails with a takedown attempt.

Lenz moves into range and clinches up with Chabazian.

Lenz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Lenz lands but Chabazian takes it in his stride.

Lenz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chabazian manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lenz is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chabazian is on top in guard.

Chabazian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chabazian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chabazian controlling from the top position.
Edmond Chabazian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lenz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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.
Chabazian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chabazian slips nicely into half guard.
Lenz is trying to get back to full guard.
Chabazian works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lenz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chabazian content just to control the position here.
Lenz is trying desperately to improve position.
Chabazian controlling the pace for now.

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.
Chabazian's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lenz is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edmond Chabazian will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Chabazian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lenz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edmond Chabazian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lenz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chabazian darts in looking for a takedown but Lenz gets double underhooks and turns Chabazian into the cage.

Lenz lands a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chabazian is on top in guard.

Chabazian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lenz being controlled here, momentarily.
Chabazian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chabazian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chabazian slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenz wants to get back to his feet.
Lenz is looking to improve his position.
Lenz is trying to stand back up but Chabazian is controlling him
Lenz wants to improve his position but Chabazian is controlling well.
Lenz wants to get back to his feet.
Chabazian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Chabazian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lenz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chabazian.
Chabazian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chabazian wants to free his trapped foot but Lenz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chabazian stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chabazian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lenz circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Chabazian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chabazian fails with a takedown attempt.

Chabazian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lenz quickly recovers to half guard.
Lenz wants to control but Chabazian is keeping busy.
Chabazian controlling the action here.
Adam Lenz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenz wants to get back to full guard.
Chabazian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Further stalling from Chabazian.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edmond Chabazian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edmond Chabazian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Chabazian darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

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 Edmond Chabazian.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chabazian, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edmond Chabazian!