TWD 7: Chooke vs Maldini PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Okami
vs
Santos

182 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenji Okami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eddie Santos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Okami counters with a left to the body.
Okami lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab by Okami.
Santos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kenji Okami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okami scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okami misses with a two punch combination.
Santos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Santos looks gassed!
Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Okami sprawls well. Okami wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Okami keeps Santos at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick from Okami lands but Santos takes it in his stride.

Santos is rocked!
Okami steps in with a hook that catches Santos right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Okami follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Santos looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Okami!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Martelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Martelli

195 cm
18
258 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
19
259 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lee Jackson!
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, Gabriel Martelli!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Martelli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Martelli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Martelli is looking for a kimura here.

Martelli wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martelli tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Martelli trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martelli stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jackson to get to his feet.
Jackson lunges at Martelli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Martelli's hand.

Martelli scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martelli looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martelli is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
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!

Jackson is looking for a kimura here.

Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Martelli.

Martelli pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Martelli looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Martelli trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson pushes Martelli off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Martelli shoots in.
Jackson tries to bum rush Martelli with a series of wild strikes but Martelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martelli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martelli misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Martelli will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Martelli shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Martelli looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jackson looking for subs off his back but Martelli has passed one foot through into half guard.
Martelli prevents Jackson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gabriel Martelli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Martelli stuffs the takedown.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martelli.
Martelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Martelli!

Jackson has control of Martelli's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Martelli regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control but Martelli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martelli is wriggling around trying to escape.

Jackson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Martelli is now in Jackson's guard. A big mistake from Jackson there, giving up the dominant position!
Martelli wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Martelli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Martelli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gabriel Martelli has got the better of the ground game so far.

Martelli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jackson pushes a forearm under Martelli's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Martelli is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Jackson!
Lee Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rubiao Macarenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luck Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macarenco comes into the arena with Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Rubiao Macarenco has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Macarenco
vs
Miller

159 cm
27
135 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

180 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rubiao Macarenco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luck Miller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Macarenco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macarenco is keeping the position for now.
Macarenco wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macarenco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macarenco's guard.

Miller seems to be working for a kimura but Macarenco defends the submission attempt.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Macarenco is working away.
Macarenco wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Miller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Miller 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.

Macarenco is defending against the submission attempts here by Miller.
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Macarenco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Miller is looking for a kimura but Macarenco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miller to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller stops Macarenco from getting back to his feet.
Miller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Macarenco pushes Miller off looking to stand but Miller dives back in and keeps control.
Macarenco is not content to let Miller control the position.
Miller might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Macarenco kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miller trying to control from Macarenco's half guard. Macarenco has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Macarenco wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Macarenco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Luck Miller has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Crack! A monster head kick from Macarenco and Miller falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Macarenco!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rubiao Macarenco!
Our winner, Rubiao Macarenco, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boy Bubby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Boy Bubby has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Boy Bubby seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bubby
vs
Muay Thai

183 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boy Bubby!
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, Johnny Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bubby lands with a kick to the ribs.
Muay Thai tries to clinch up but Bubby circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bubby.
Bubby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muay Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Bubby moves out of range easily.
Muay Thai wants to clinch.
Johnny Muay Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bubby ducks under a wild hook from Muay Thai.
Muay Thai moves in looking to clinch but Bubby pushes him off.
Bubby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muay Thai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muay Thai wants to clinch but Bubby slips to the side
and Bubby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Muay Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muay Thai looks gassed!
Bubby lands the left hand.
Bubby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muay Thai takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Johnny Muay Thai has been cut.
Good leg kick by Bubby there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bubby is looking to slow Muay Thai down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubby throws a head kick that misses.
Bubby looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Bubby backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Muay Thai's temple! It sends Muay Thai violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Bubby celebrates and the doctors try to help Muay Thai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Boy Bubby!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phoenix Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Liquid Tension Experiment - Acid Rain. Juan Morgan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Valentine
vs
Morgan

170 cm
20
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phoenix Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan moves to clinch but Valentine breaks away

and Valentine counters with a shoot takedown. Morgan fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Valentine postures up.
Morgan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Valentine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valentine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Valentine might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Valentine throwing strikes but missing.
Valentine connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morgan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valentine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valentine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Valentine throws a big right hand that misses.
Valentine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Valentine forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Valentine.
Morgan has hold of Valentine's hands but Valentine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Morgan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine lands a big elbow - Morgan is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Valentine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phoenix Valentine!
During a confident post fight interview, Phoenix Valentine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thompson Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson Oliveira acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Laranja
vs
Oliveira

170 cm
20
193 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
192 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Laranja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thompson Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oliveira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Laranja sprawls well initially but Oliveira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oliveira looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Laranja trying to control from the bottom.
Laranja is controlling Oliveira's trapped leg to prevent Oliveira from advancing to side control.

Laranja is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Oliveira is tapping! Great win for Laranja!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Renato Laranja!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Szogun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and wu Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua comes to the cage accompanied by Infected Mushroom - I Wish. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rua
vs
Kong

185 cm
20
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Szogun Rua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, wu Kong!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong tries to clinch up
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rua cracks Kong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kong tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Kong is looking to clinch but Rua is avoiding it.
Kong darts in trying to clinch
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rua's corner calls for a 1-2. Rua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A left lands for Rua.
Kong looks to clinch
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kong wants to clinch but Rua slips to the side
and Rua counters with a nice uppercut.
Kong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rua swivels and escapes.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rua counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua connects with the punch.
Rua scores with a kick to the midsection.
wu Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong darts in trying to clinch
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rua throws a series of strikes that have Kong backpedaling.
Rua cracks Kong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rua scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch but Rua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kong darts in trying to clinch
and Rua counters with a thumping low kick.
Kong tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Rua both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kong closes the distance but Rua moves to the side
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rua looks for the body kick but Kong saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Rua.
Kong tries to clinch up.
Szogun Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kong darts in trying to clinch
and Rua counters with a nice body shot.
Rua's corner calls for a 1-2. Rua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rua is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kong darts in trying to clinch
and Rua counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a combination. Kong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rua is working the combinations to good effect here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rua.
Kong tries to clinch up.
Kong looks to clinch
and Rua counters with a series of strikes. Kong will be more careful next time no doubt.
A nice combination there by Rua.
Kong is looking to clinch.
Kong darts in trying to clinch
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kong closes the distance but Rua moves to the side
and Rua makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rua throws a leg kick which misses Kong's front leg but catches the back leg as Kong tries to avoid it.
Rua throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kong is looking to clinch but Rua is avoiding it.
A punch lands to the side of Kong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kong tries to clinch up
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kong tries to clinch
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rua keeps the fight on the outside.
Kong closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Rua counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua lands with a right hand.
Kong closes the distance but Rua moves to the side
and Rua counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Szogun Rua dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kong darts in trying to clinch
and Rua counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kong tries to clinch but Rua moves away
and Rua counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rua lands with an uppercut that bounces Kong off the cage and back into range.

Kong moves into the clinch.
Kong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua tries to break free but Kong pushes him back against the cage.
Kong keeps control of Rua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Rua to work.
Kong is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong trying to land knees to the body.
Kong is trying to break free.
Rua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rua is trying to push Kong away but Kong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rua can't break the clinch.
Kong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kong with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Kong breaks the clinch.
Rua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rua connects with a single shot there.
Kong needs to keep his hands up - Rua had a free shot at his head there.
Rua scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kong moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
Kong doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong closes the distance but Rua moves to the side
and Rua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kong thinking.
Nice straight punches there by Rua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rua.
Kong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rua makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kong tries to clinch up
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Rua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kong with a poor takedown
and Rua counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to clinch up
and Rua counters with a straight right hand.
Kong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Rua counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Rua.
Rua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rua lands with an overhand left.
Rua cracks Kong with a good jab.
Rua tests Kong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kong walks into a left hand.
Kong tries to clinch but Rua moves away
and Rua counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua lands with a nice body punch.
Kong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rua scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rua throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kong tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Kong tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Szogun Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of wu Kong.
Good standup being displayed there by Rua as he connects with a hook.
Rua lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kong tries to clinch up.
Kong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Szogun Rua dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rua cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
Kong closes the distance but Rua moves to the side
and Rua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rua lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kong backs up against the cage.
Rua jabs Kong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kong closes the distance but Rua moves to the side
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong is looking to clinch but Rua is avoiding it.
Kong closes the distance but Rua moves to the side
letting Rua counter with a right hand.
Kong moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
Kong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rua connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kong scrambles back to his feet.
Kong tries to clinch up
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rua tests Kong's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Kong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rua counters with a good low kick that Kong was not able to check.
Kong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kong moves to clinch but Rua breaks away
and Rua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kong misses with a takedown attempt
and Rua makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Kong drives through and clinches with Rua against the cage.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Kong is controlling him.

Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands a jab-cross combination.
Kong tries to clinch
letting Rua counter with a right hand.
Rua lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Kong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rua counters with a one-two to the body.
Rua darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rua scores with a three punch combo!
Nice cross by Rua.
Kong doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
Kong tries to clinch
and Rua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rua tests Kong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kong tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Kong blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a two punch combination.
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kong tries to clinch up.
Kong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rua counters with a straight right hand.
Rua scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rua lands with a cross.
A cross from Rua lands.
Kong tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.
Rua scores with the left hand. Kong knows he should have avoided that one.
Kong takes one on the button.
Rua keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua lands with a straight right. Kong didn't see that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rua lunges at Kong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kong's hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rua!
Nice straight punches there by Rua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rua.
Kong tries to clinch but Rua moves away
and Rua counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kong at a distance.
Rua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rua with a hook.
Rua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kong.
Rua works the jab nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kong darts in trying to clinch
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Kong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Szogun Rua clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kong tries to clinch but Rua moves away
and Rua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Rua.
Kong tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Rua. That snapped Kong's head back.
Rua throws a leg kick but Kong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kong fails with the takedown
letting Rua counter with a right hand.
Rua scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rua lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kong backs up against the cage.
Kong tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Kong.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kong tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Kong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rua.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rua lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rua moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kong tries to clinch
and Rua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kong.
Szogun Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of wu Kong.
Kong is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kong walks into a straight right hand from Rua.
Rua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Rua.
Rua's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kong under the eye.
Rua lands with a cross.
Rua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kong can do to turn this around?
Kong wants to clinch up but Rua keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua thuds his right hand into Kong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kong tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Kong tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Rua scores with a nice strike.
Kong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rua counters with a left and a right that stings Kong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Rua.
Rua lands a head shot.
Szogun Rua is winning the standup battle so far.
Rua darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kong tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Szogun Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua connects with the punch.
Kong wants to clinch up but Rua keeps it at a distance.
Kong tries to clinch but Rua moves away
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rua lands a jab.
Kong doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
Kong moves to clinch but Rua breaks away
and Rua counters with a two punch combo.
Kong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rua ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kong tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua jabs at Kong's body.
Rua scores with a jab. Kong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kong is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rua is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kong.
Kong wants to clinch but Rua slips to the side
and Rua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kong looks to clinch
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Rua.
Nice cross by Rua.
Rua throws a right hand that Kong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kong also avoids with ease.
Rua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Kong tries to clinch
and Rua counters with a nice body shot.
Rua keeps the fight on the outside.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch but Rua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Rua catches Kong right on the button with a cross.
Rua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rua keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Szogun Rua had his way with wu Kong in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rua displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Rua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rua.
Kong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Rua.
Kong tries to clinch but Rua moves away
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kong darts in trying to clinch
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua catches Kong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crunch! Rua slams his shin into Kong's torso.
Rua lands an overhand right.
Kong looks to clinch
letting Rua counter with a right hand.
Kong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kong ducks right into an uppercut from Rua.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong darts in trying to clinch
and Rua counters with a series of strikes. Kong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Rua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong wants to clinch
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kong.
A jab from Rua finds it's way through Kong's defenses.
Kong is looking to clinch but Rua is avoiding it.
Szogun Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong is looking to clinch but Rua is avoiding it.
Kong needs to keep his hands up - Rua had a free shot at his head there.
Kong tries to clinch up
and Rua counters with a two punch combo.
Kong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kong tries to clinch but Rua moves away
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kong closes the distance but Rua moves to the side
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kong. Kong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rua.
Rua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kong fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to clinch but Rua moves away
and Rua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong tries to clinch up
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
Kong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua scores with a hook to the body. Kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kong drops his hands momentarily and Rua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kong wants to clinch
and Rua counters with a one-two to the body.

Kong moves into the clinch.
Rua blocks the elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rua avoids it.
Kong tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rua fails to land.
wu Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kong swings widly with a right hand
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice combination there by Rua.
Kong doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kong fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua lands with an overhand left.
Rua moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rua blocks a head kick by Kong.
Kong is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Szogun Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rua, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Szogun Rua!
Szogun Rua retains his light heavyweight title!
Szogun Rua thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xiii is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tenacious D - Master Exploder. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aldo
vs
Xiii

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Down Under! - Supplements (AXES)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wedge Xiii!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Xiii counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aldo's guard now.
Xiii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aldo is keeping the position for now.
Aldo working a defensive guard here.
Xiii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiii landing with the ground and pound.
Xiii postures up in Aldo's guard and throws a big left but Aldo blocks it.
Xiii trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiii cracks Aldo with a solid left hand.
Xiii sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aldo's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiii uses his free foot to push down on Aldo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aldo.
Aldo is bucking up trying to escape but Xiii cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Xiii in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo is bucking up trying to escape but Xiii cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Aldo taking shots to the head.

Aldo is rocked!
Xiii drops a big elbow. That's hurt Aldo! More shots from Xiii and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wedge Xiii!
Wedge Xiii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Van Chooke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Maldini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooke comes into the arena with Demigodz - Empire Strikes Back blaring out of the sound system. Van Chooke has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Chooke
vs
Maldini

179 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

176 cm
18
159 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Van Chooke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Maldini!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chooke has his takedown stuffed

and Maldini counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Maldini manages to pull guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maldini has a closed guard, preventing Chooke from standing up.

Maldini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chooke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chooke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Maldini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chooke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maldini keeping moving, preventing Chooke from controlling successfully.
Maldini doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Maldini is looking to sinch up a triangle. Chooke throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Maldini's body to avoid the submission. Maldini has instead reached around Chooke's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Maldini arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Maldini!
Jose Maldini is the new welterweight champion!