PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tolui Ruizong Rensheng Jingxiang (ranked 2462 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsyuoshi Taranaki (ranked 3628 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsyuoshi Taranaki is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ruizong Rensheng Jingxiang
vs
Taranaki

168 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tolui Ruizong Rensheng Jingxiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tsyuoshi Taranaki!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Taranaki moves into range and clinches up with Rensheng Jingxiang.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow that misses.
Rensheng Jingxiang misses with an elbow strike.
Rensheng Jingxiang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rensheng Jingxiang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rensheng Jingxiang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Tsyuoshi Taranaki has been cut.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow but it misses.
Taranaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands an elbow just above Taranaki 's eye.
Rensheng Jingxiang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Taranaki blocks an elbow strike.
Taranaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rensheng Jingxiang after a bit of a struggle.
Taranaki misses with a body punch.
Rensheng Jingxiang controlling the action here for a moment.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taranaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rensheng Jingxiang pushes off an throws an elbow but Taranaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranaki blocks an elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Rensheng Jingxiang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rensheng Jingxiang pushes off an throws an elbow but Taranaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow that misses.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow that misses.
Taranaki blocks the elbow strike.
Taranaki dodges an elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Taranaki is trying to push Rensheng Jingxiang away but Rensheng Jingxiang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rensheng Jingxiang pushes off an throws an elbow but Taranaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Come on Rensheng Jingxiang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice elbow from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rensheng Jingxiang leaning against his opponent.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands a damaging elbow.
Taranaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Rensheng Jingxiang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rensheng Jingxiang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taranaki's brow.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taranaki is working for takedown but Rensheng Jingxiang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rensheng Jingxiang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That has opened up Tsyuoshi Taranaki's cut even more.
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!
Rensheng Jingxiang misses with an elbow strike.
Taranaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Taranaki blocks an elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Taranaki can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow but misses.
Taranaki blocks an elbow strike.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands an elbow inside.
Rensheng Jingxiang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taranaki up against the cage.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands an elbow inside that Taranaki shrugs off.
Rensheng Jingxiang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tolui Ruizong Rensheng Jingxiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsyuoshi Taranaki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranaki takes an elbow to the forehead.

The cut above Tsyuoshi Taranaki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rensheng Jingxiang pushes off an throws an elbow but Taranaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rensheng Jingxiang misses with an elbow over the top.
Rensheng Jingxiang misses with an elbow over the top.
Taranaki blocks the elbow strike.
Rensheng Jingxiang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Taranaki tries to break free but Rensheng Jingxiang pushes him back against the cage.
Taranaki avoids the elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang, against the cage.
Rensheng Jingxiang misses with an elbow over the top.
Taranaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taranaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rensheng Jingxiang is defending well.
Taranaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Rensheng Jingxiang misses with an elbow over the top.
Taranaki goes for a takedown attempt but Rensheng Jingxiang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rensheng Jingxiang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rensheng Jingxiang avoids it really well and circles away.
Rensheng Jingxiang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Taranaki slips under a jab.
Taranaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Rensheng Jingxiang instigates a clinch.
Taranaki blocks an elbow strike.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rensheng Jingxiang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taranaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Rensheng Jingxiang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tolui Ruizong Rensheng Jingxiang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsyuoshi Taranaki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Taranaki pushes Rensheng Jingxiang up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Tolui Ruizong Rensheng Jingxiang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rensheng Jingxiang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taranaki's brow.
Taranaki tries to pull guard but Rensheng Jingxiang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Taranaki avoids the elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang, against the cage.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rensheng Jingxiang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taranaki's defenses.

Tsyuoshi Taranaki's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rensheng Jingxiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taranaki can do to turn this around?
Rensheng Jingxiang misses with an elbow strike.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Taranaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rensheng Jingxiang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rensheng Jingxiang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tsyuoshi Taranaki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tolui Ruizong Rensheng Jingxiang!
Tolui Ruizong Rensheng Jingxiang thanked the fans post fight for their support.