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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tao Ren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and manni ken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ren might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Frozen Cross - Heart of Heroine. Tao Ren has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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220 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, manni ken!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ren pushes ken up against the cage in a clinch.
Ren's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ren lands a nice shot to the body.
ken is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ren pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ren is pressed up against the cage. ken 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 lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as ken backs up against the cage.
Ren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ren instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ren scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like manni ken has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Ren.
Ren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of ken backwards.
ken tries to land knees in the clinch but Ren avoids the damage to the body.
ken drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ren pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tao Ren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of manni ken.
ken darts in trying to clinch
and Ren counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ren stops a takedown attempt from ken.
ken looks gassed!
ken drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ren gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ren pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from ken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ken wants a takedown but no success here.
Ren lands a nice uppercut.
Ren pushes ken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from ken.
A short right from Ren.
Ren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ren stalling in the clinch.
Ren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ren drops ken with a big right hand! Ren charges in looking to finish - ken manages to keep Ren in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
ken is rocked!
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.
ken had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ren is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. ken Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ren's back instead.
Ren looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
ken has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ren wants to get back to his feet.
Ren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for ken on the ground.
Ren fending off the submission attempt from ken.
Ren has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ren defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ren is in bad spot here.
ken working for a choke but Ren is defending well.
Ren looking to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
ken is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ren knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ren for a finish.
Ren has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ren preventing the rear naked choke attempt from ken.
Ren preventing the rear naked choke attempt from ken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tao Ren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on manni ken's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ren has closed the distance and engaged ken in a clinch.
ken looking for a takedown.
ken is working for takedown but Ren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ren stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
ken 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 manni ken.
With the fighters up against the cage, ken throws an elbow but misses.
Ren lands a hook that snaps the head of ken backwards.
That has opened up manni ken's cut even more.
Ren scores with a hook to the body.
ken goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ren prevents it.
Ren digs a right hand into ken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on ken's gas tank.
Ren presses ken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Ren.
Ren managing to block the knees to the body from ken.
Nice body punch from Ren - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Ren.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ren lands a body shot.
Ren scores with a shoulder strike.
Ren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ren taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ken goes for a takedown attempt but Ren pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
ken tries to keep at a distance but Ren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ren's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ren prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ren's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
ken wants a takedown.
Ren stalls.
Ren cracks ken with a nice body shot.
Ren lands a left hand.
Ren will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning ken up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ren lands an uppercut.
A short left from Ren.
ken is working for takedown but Ren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from ken.
Tao Ren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
ken is trying to break the clinch but Ren has him pressed against the cage.
ken has Ren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ren effectively controlling the action here.
ken should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A right hook to the body lands for Ren.
Ren digs a right hand into ken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on ken's gas tank.
Ren scores with a shoulder strike.
Ren lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ren lands a left hand.
Ren lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Ren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ren prevents the takedown attempt.
Ren lands with a short shot to the head.
Ren lands a left hand.
Ren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of ken backwards.
Ren lands a left hand that snaps the head of ken backwards.
ken being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ren.
Ren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt ken or not.
Ren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ren lands a body shot.
ken 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.
A nice left hand lands by Ren.
The is referee keeping an eye on Ren - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
ken has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ren displaying some good clinch control by pressing ken up against the cage.
Ren lands with a light punch inside.
Ren taking a breather.
Ren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ren gets through ken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ren lands a right hand.
Ren prevents a takedown attempt there.
ken 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 stops a takedown attempt from ken.
Ren displaying some good clinch control by pressing ken up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ren.
Ren lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tao Ren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on manni ken's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
ken closes the distance but Ren moves to the side
and Ren counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ren.
ken missing with knees to the body.
ken misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ren.
Ren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Ren.
ken has Ren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on Ren - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short body shot lands from Ren as the two fighters clinch.
Ren lands a left hand.
Ren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ren stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ren.
Ren gets underhooks to prevent ken's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ren cracks ken with a nice body shot.
Ren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of kens head.
Ren is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ren slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ken goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ren prevents it.
Tao Ren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of manni ken.
ken letting Ren take a breather here.
ken looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ren effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tao Ren.
ken wants to clinch but Ren slips to the side
and Ren counters by clinching up.
Ren is pressed up against the cage. ken 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 forces ken back against the cage and clinches.
ken changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ren fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ken can do to turn this around?
Ren clinches with his opponent.
Ren lands a hook to the side of the head.
ken looks to throw an elbow but misses.
ken is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
ken tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ren lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ren lands a left hand that snaps the head of ken backwards.
Ren blocks an elbow strike.
ken has Ren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ren leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ren avoids a wild elbow strike from ken.
Ren lands with a short shot to the head.
ken wants a takedown.
Ren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ren scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ren.
ken is working for takedown but Ren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ren is pressed up against the cage. ken 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 moves into the clinch.
Ren lands a shoulder strike.
Ren pushes ken back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ren has ken pressed against the cage.
ken takes a shot to the head.
Ren leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ken looking for a takedown.
ken is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ren gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ren for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Ren avoids the elbow strike from ken, against the cage.
ken tries to score a body lock takedown but Ren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ren lands a left hand that snaps the head of ken backwards.
Ren gets underhooks to prevent ken's takedown attempt.
Ren lands a right hand.
ken is trying to break the clinch but Ren has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ren.
Ren is pressed up against the cage. ken 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 fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with ken, pushing him back against the cage.
Ren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
ken 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.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
manni ken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ren lands a shoulder strike.
Tao Ren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ren blocks the elbow strike.
ken is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ren gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ren lands a left hand that snaps the head of ken backwards.
Ren lands a shoulder strike.
ken wants a takedown but no success here.
Ren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down ken.
ken throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Ren.
Ren digs a right hand into ken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on ken's gas tank.
Ren just leaning against ken, taking a breather.
ken missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tao Ren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ren 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tao Ren!
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hype
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pop
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