PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tao Ren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arska Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ren comes to the cage accompanied by Frozen Cross - Heart of Heroine. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Ren
vs
Paska

225 cm
20
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
222 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tao Ren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arska Paska!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Paska misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ren has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paska drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ren gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ren misses with a punch on the inside.
Paska tries to score a body lock takedown but Ren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Paska gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ren is staying active underneath Paska, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paska content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Paska wants to control but Ren is keeping him busy.
Ren pushes Paska off looking to stand but Paska dives back in and keeps control.
Paska is looking to take a break and control but Ren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paska.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska wants to free his trapped foot but Ren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ren is refusing to be controlled, as Paska sits in half guard.
Ren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ren tries to get out of the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ren's corner calls for a 1-2. Ren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ren wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Ren misses.
Paska swats away the attempt to clinch by Ren.
Paska fails with a takedown attempt.
Tao Ren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arska Paska.

Ren moves into the clinch successfully.
Ren really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ren backwards.
Paska goes for a takedown attempt but Ren pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Paska has closed the distance and engaged Ren in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ren is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paska is keeping busy.
Paska has Ren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paska misses with a punch to the body.
Paska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paska lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ren or not.
Paska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paska is trying to drag Ren to the mat but Ren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ren holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Paska has Ren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paska stalling in the clinch.
Paska misses with a body punch.
Paska tries a body shot but Ren blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A bit of stalling here from Ren.
Paska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Ren.
Ren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ren.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Paska can't find room to land a body shot as Ren controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ren scores with a hook to the body.
Paska lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ren is leaning against Paska and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Paska gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ren regains guard.
Paska looks gassed!
Paska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ren is keeping the position for now.
Paska throwing strikes from guard but Ren blocks nicely.
Paska postures up in Ren's guard and throws a big left but Ren blocks it.
Paska trying to control but Ren is working from the bottom.
Paska controlling from the top position.
Paska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paska trying to control the position from guard on top but Ren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ren circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left and a right from Ren both land. Nice combination.
Tao Ren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Ren.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paska.

Ren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ren is pressed up against the cage. Paska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ren down to the mat. Ren avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Ren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ren lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arska Paska 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.

Paska scores with a sloppy right hand. Ren should have avoided that one.
Ren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ren wants it to stay on the feet.

Ren clinches.
Paska is trying to drag Ren to the mat but Ren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ren lands a nice uppercut.
Paska has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ren avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tao Ren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arska Paska.
Paska drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ren gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paska misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ren lands a nice uppercut.
Ren just leaning against Paska, taking a breather.
Ren misses with the head strike.
Paska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paska tries to stall but Ren uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paska is breathing heavily.
Paska goes for a takedown attempt but Ren pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paska circles away from the clinch attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paska throws a punch but it's blocked by Ren.
Paska lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paska looking for a takedown.
Ren blocking some punches.
Ren lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Ren.
Paska goes for a takedown attempt but Ren pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A punch combination from Paska misses.
Ren tries to clinch but Paska is having none of it.
Paska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ren tries to close the distance and clinch but Paska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Ren scores with a four punch combination!
Ren looks to land a combination. Paska sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ren lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ren throws a series of strikes that have Paska backpedaling.

Ren closes the distance and clinches.
Paska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ren's elbow.
Paska misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ren prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hook to the body lands for Ren.
Paska's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paska lands a shot to the body.
Ren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paska.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ren.
Ren wants to stall.
Good body shot from Ren.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ren.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ren - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paskas head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ren.
Ren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paska struggles to land a body shot inside as Ren controls his hands.
Ren trying to control the position but instead, Paska has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ren into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paska goes for a takedown attempt but Ren pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ren scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Ren moves into the clinch.
Paska wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ren.
Paska tries for a takedown but Ren manages to get underhooks.
Ren lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ren lands a shoulder strike.
Ren lands a left hand.
Ren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paska backwards.
Ren lands a body punch.
Ren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ren lands a nice uppercut.
Paska wants a takedown but no success here.
Paska is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ren gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Ren.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ren stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ren.
Ren stalling the fight.
Ren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paska's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paska tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ren digs a right hand into Paska's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paska's gas tank.
Ren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paska backwards.
Tao Ren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ren trying to control the position but instead, Paska has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ren into the cage.
Paska misses with a punch to the body.
Paska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paska struggles to land a body shot inside as Ren controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paska.
Ren stalling against the cage.
Ren digs a right hand into Paska's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paska's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tao Ren dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ren is looking to clinch.
Paska shoots in and drives through. Ren sprawls well.

Ren moves into the clinch successfully.
Paska stalling the fight.
Paska throws a punch but it's blocked by Ren.
Ren slows down the pace here.
Ren throws a punch but it's blocked by Paska.
Paska tries to work over Ren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ren.
A head punch on the inside from Ren fails to land.
Paska misses with the head strike.
Ren stalling.
Paska can't get the takedown.
Ren taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ren scores with a hook to the body.
Ren lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ren.
Ren lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ren.
Ren working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tao Ren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arska Paska.
Ren controlling the action here for a moment.
Ren lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ren's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ren fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ren.
Paska wants a takedown but no success here.
Ren dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ren pushes Paska back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paska drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ren is struggling to control the position.
Ren lands with a right to the head.
Ren is pressed up against the cage. Paska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ren down to the mat. Ren avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ren's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ren duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Ren.
Ren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paska tries to close the distance and clinch but Ren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paska at a distance.
Ren scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paska tries to work over Ren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paska can do to turn this around?
Ren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paska has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ren avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paska backwards.
Ren has Paska pressed against the cage.
Paska misses with a body punch.
Paska tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ren is working Paska over against the cage.
Paska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ren's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ren is working Paska over against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ren lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Ren.
Paska swings wildly with an uppercut but Ren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paska can't get the takedown.
Ren content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ren.
Paska tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ren lands a left hand.
Paska misses with the head strike.
Paska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paska is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ren pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Ren.
Ren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paska backwards.
Ren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ren digs a right hand into Paska's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paska's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Ren fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Ren.
Ren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ren prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paska takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ren.
A shot in the inside from Ren.
Ren is stalling here.
Ren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paska backwards.
Paska is trying to drag Ren to the mat but Ren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Ren - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paska being controlled against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paska backwards.
Ren blocking some punches.
Paska blocking some punches.
Paska throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tao Ren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tao Ren!