PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Tenrec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spartan Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tenrec's entrance music is gangster in paradise. A fine choice. Spartan Chuteboxe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Tenrec
vs
Chuteboxe

190 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Tenrec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spartan Chuteboxe!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tenrec shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chuteboxe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tenrec looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Chuteboxe wants to stand but Tenrec is controlling the position.

Chuteboxe has his feet on Tenrec's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chuteboxe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chuteboxe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tenrec is able to avoid easily.
Chuteboxe misses with a head kick.

Tenrec decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Tenrec is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chuteboxe is just riding it out for now. Tenrec eventually gives up the hold.

Tenrec is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chuteboxe pushes Tenrec off looking to stand but Tenrec dives back in and keeps control.
Chuteboxe is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chuteboxe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenrec.
Tenrec checks a low kick from Chuteboxe.

Tenrec feints and as Chuteboxe raises his hands in defense, Tenrec changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chuteboxe keeping moving, preventing Tenrec from controlling successfully.
Tenrec prevents Chuteboxe from getting back to his feet.
Tenrec trying to control but Chuteboxe is working from the bottom.

Tenrec drops back looking for a leg! Chuteboxe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chuteboxe manages to kick Tenrec off! Tenrec jumps back into Chuteboxe's guard.

Tenrec drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tenrec jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chuteboxe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tenrec is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Tenrec decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Tenrec is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chuteboxe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tenrec.
Chuteboxe is trying to stand up here but Tenrec is controlling him well.
Tenrec is looking to advance position but Chuteboxe won't allow it.
Chuteboxe wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tenrec is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chuteboxe is trying to stand.
Tenrec is controlling the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tenrec checks a leg kick.
Chuteboxe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenrec.
Tenrec could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Tenrec scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chuteboxe wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenrec tries to pass to full mount but Chuteboxe defends it.

Tenrec seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuteboxe wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chuteboxe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Tenrec changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chuteboxe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tenrec works to advance to full mount. Chuteboxe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Chuteboxe trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tenrec is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Tenrec dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chuteboxe throws a push kick but Tenrec slaps the foot to one side.
Chuteboxe throws a leg kick that misses.
Chuteboxe throws a wild body kick that Tenrec sees coming a mile off.
Chuteboxe misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Chuteboxe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chuteboxe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good leg kick by Chuteboxe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Chuteboxe.
Chuteboxe misses with a head kick.
Chuteboxe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Tenrec scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chuteboxe tries to kick Tenrec off but Tenrec keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tenrec looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tenrec looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chuteboxe wants to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chuteboxe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenrec.
Tenrec checks a leg kick.

Tenrec shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tenrec showed some decent athleticism there.

Tenrec is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chuteboxe sees it coming and defends easily.
Chuteboxe pushes Tenrec off looking to stand but Tenrec dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Tenrec seems content to control.
Chuteboxe is trying to stand up here but Tenrec is controlling him well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tenrec tries to clinch but Chuteboxe moves out of range.
Chuteboxe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tenrec drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chuteboxe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tenrec prevents Chuteboxe from breaking the clinch.

Tenrec decides to pull guard.
Chuteboxe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tenrec is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenrec seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tenrec'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.
Chuteboxe wants to stand but Tenrec is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tenrec 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.
Chuteboxe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tenrec is proving hard to escape from.

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.
Tenrec wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chuteboxe wants to stand but Tenrec has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Chuteboxe tries to keep at a distance but Tenrec has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chuteboxe prevents a takedown attempt there.

Chuteboxe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tenrec takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chuteboxe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tenrec is able to avoid easily.

Tenrec gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Tenrec dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Chuteboxe tries to score with a low kick but Tenrec moves his leg out of the way.
Chuteboxe throws a sloppy head kick and Tenrec moves out of range easily.
Spartan Chuteboxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tenrec throws the kick towards the body but Chuteboxe avoids it.
Chuteboxe looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Tenrec closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Chuteboxe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chuteboxe is looking to break free of the clinch but Tenrec has double underhooks.
Tenrec wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Chuteboxe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chuteboxe.
Chuteboxe moves out of range as Tenrec throws a body kick.

Tenrec shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chuteboxe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chuteboxe is trying to stand back up but Tenrec is controlling him
Tenrec trying to mount his opponent but Chuteboxe defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tenrec stops Chuteboxe from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chuteboxe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Tenrec fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chuteboxe sprawls well initially but Tenrec persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chuteboxe is trying to stand.

Tenrec is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chuteboxe sees it coming and defends easily.
Chuteboxe is trying to stand.
Spartan Chuteboxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tenrec seems to be working for a kimura but Chuteboxe defends the submission attempt.
Chuteboxe wants to get back to his feet.
Chuteboxe won't allow Tenrec to pass to mount.
Tenrec wants to take a breather but Chuteboxe is having none of it.
Chuteboxe looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chuteboxe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chuteboxe throws a head kick but Tenrec moves out of range.
Chuteboxe is looking to chop away at Tenrec's legs.
Chuteboxe swings for the body but Tenrec moves out of range.

Chuteboxe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tenrec to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chuteboxe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenrec wants to control from the top but Chuteboxe keeps moving.
Chuteboxe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Chuteboxe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Tenrec is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Chuteboxe working for a triangle but Tenrec defends it easily.
Chuteboxe wants to stand but Tenrec is controlling the position.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Tenrec closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chuteboxe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tenrec is controlling him well.

Tenrec tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Chuteboxe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Chuteboxe looks to land a body kick but Tenrec moved away.
A leg kick checked by Tenrec.
Tenrec throws the kick towards the body but Chuteboxe avoids it.
Tenrec moves out of range of the body kick.

Tenrec fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chuteboxe, pushing him back against the cage.

Tenrec is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chuteboxe can't fight it off and eventually Tenrec manages to take the fight to the floor. Chuteboxe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Chuteboxe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tenrec is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Tenrec showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tenrec, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Tenrec!