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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and As Kren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). As Kren has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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178 cm
25
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Henry Kane! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, As Kren! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kren pinned against the cage. Kren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Kren gets the takedown into side control. Kren working away. Kane tries to improve position but can't. Kane sneaks back into half guard. Kren has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kane keeping control of the position. Kren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kane's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kren wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy. Kane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kane tries to get out of the position. Kren not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are battling for position here. Kane manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Kane has his hands on Kren's head, controlling the position. Kren throws an elbow that misses. Kane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kren's guard. Nice move by Kane!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kane working some strikes from top position. Kane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kren 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. Kren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kane. Kane wants to control from the top but Kren keeps moving. Kane scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kren is keeping the position for now. Kren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kane cracks Kren with a solid left hand. Kane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Kren is trying to keep Kane in close.
Kane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kren wants to control but Kane passes easily into half guard.
Kane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kren wants to get back to full guard. Ground and pound from Kane. Kane has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Kane working the head and body with strikes. Kane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Kane wants to pass to mount but Kren is defending the position. Kane trying to control the action but Kren is working from the bottom. Kren is trying to maintain the position but Kane is very close to passing his half guard. Kren taking some punishment here, with Kane in his half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kane connects with a nice short shot to Kren's temple. Kren is looking to control Kane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kren avoid being mounted? Kane looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Kane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Kane dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kane misses with an uppercut. Kren saw that one coming. Kane misses with a straight left. Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kren can do to turn this around? Kane scores with a takedown into Kren's guard. Kren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kane. Kren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kane scoring with some ground and pound. Kane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kane scoring with punches to the head and body. Kane wants to pass the guard but Kren is keeping the position. Kren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kren is trying to hold Kane in close to prevent damage but Kane has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kane lands a nice short elbow. Ground and pound from Kane. Ground and pound from Kane. Kane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Kren moves into full guard.
Kane preventing the sweep. Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Kren is retaining full guard. Kane passes Kren's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Kane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Kane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kane slips a nice elbow through Kren's hands, connecting with Kren's forehead. Kane looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Kane working the head and body with strikes. Kane lands strikes from half guard. Kane drops an elbow to the side of Kren's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kane is nestled in close to Kren, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Kane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kren with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Kren is trying to maintain the position but Kane is very close to passing his half guard. Kane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Kane slips a nice elbow through Kren's hands, connecting with Kren's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kane looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Kren is trying to get back to full guard. Kane scoring with strikes to the body and head. Kane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Kane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kren works his way to full guard. Good work. Kane working some strikes from top position. Kane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kane trying to control but Kren is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kane scoring with punches to the head and body. Kane preventing the sweep. Kane lands a couple of digs. Kren keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass. Kane throws a big elbow that misses. Kane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Kren wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment. Kren has his hands on Kane's head, controlling the position. Kane looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Kane dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Kane throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kane shoots in but no luck this time. Kren with the counter takedown but Kane avoids it easily. Kane looking to score a takedown here. Kren is defending well but Kane drives through and ends up in Kren's guard. Kane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kren 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. Kane working some strikes from top position. Kren controls Kane momentarily but Kane frees himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kren wants to control but Kane passes easily into half guard.
Kren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kren trying to control but Kane postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kren is looking for a sweep. Kane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Henry Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kane wants to pass the guard but Kren is defending well. Kren wants to improve his position but Kane is controlling well.
Kane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Kane trying to control the action but Kren is working from the bottom. Kane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kren with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Kren is looking to improve his position.
Kane stalling. Kane wants to take a breather but Kren is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Kane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Kren is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kane scores with a couple of nice shots. Kren wants to get back to full guard. Kane scoring with strikes to the body and head. Nice strikes from Kane there. Kren trying to hold on to Kane's head to control him but Kane postures up.
Nice strikes from Kane there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kane working over Kren with some ground and pound. Kren looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Kren wants to control but Kane is keeping busy and won't allow it. Kane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Kane controlling the pace. Kane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Kane lands with a punch from half guard. Kane is looking to advance position but Kren won't allow it. Kane working over Kren with some ground and pound. Kren looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kane slips a nice elbow through Kren's hands, connecting with Kren's forehead. Nice strikes from Kane there.
Kren is rocked! Kane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kren is still in real trouble! Can Kane finish him? The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kane lands a nice short elbow. Ground and pound from Kane. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kane lands a nice short elbow. Kane uses his free foot to push down on Kren's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kren. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A big strike lands for Kane! That's really hurt Kren and he's turned his back - Kane keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kane jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Kane! A very excited looking Henry Kane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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