PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zedong comes to the cage accompanied by March Of The Volunteers . Rude has chosen B.Y.O.B - System of a down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rick Rude was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Zedong
vs
Rude

193 cm
29
180 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

178 cm
32
179 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158
Elite Canadian Threads

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mao Zedong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Rude!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zedong lands a jab to the head.
Mao Zedong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rude's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zedong under the eye.

Zedong moves into the clinch successfully.
Zedong stops a takedown attempt from Rude.
Rude drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zedong with a knee to the head.

It looks like Rick Rude has been cut.
Zedong scores a nice knee to the body.
Rude goes for a takedown attempt but Zedong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mao Zedong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Rude.
Zedong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zedong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Zedong takes the fight into the clinch.
Zedong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rude takes a shot to the head.
Zedong can't find room to land a body shot as Rude controls the action.
Rude goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zedong prevents it.
Zedong scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zedong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rude blocks it with crossed arms.
Zedong trying to control the position but instead, Rude has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zedong into the cage.
Zedong lands a hook that snaps the head of Rude backwards.
Rude takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zedong misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Zedong.
Rude has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zedong after a bit of a struggle.
Zedong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rude backwards.
Rude is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zedong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rude backwards.
Zedong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rude.
Rude takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zedong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rude.
Rude is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zedong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zedong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zedong lands with a short shot to the head.
Zedong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rude backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zedong lands a knee to the head.
Rude takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zedong lands with a right to the head.
Rude changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zedong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rude swats away the attempt to clinch by Zedong.
Rude walks into a straight right hand from Zedong.

Rude manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zedong on his heels. He'll look to pass Zedong's guard now, I'm sure.
Rude looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong wants to sweep here but Rude controlling him for the moment.

Rude postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zedong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rude, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rude working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zedong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zedong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rude trying to keep a closed guard but Zedong is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zedong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rude wants to control but Zedong passes easily into half guard.
Zedong trying to control the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rude tries to roll over but Zedong keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mao Zedong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Rude's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Zedong fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rude is defended easily by Zedong.

Zedong has managed to clinch.
Zedong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zedong lands a nice uppercut.
Zedong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mao Zedong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Rude.
Knees to the body from Zedong.
Zedong scores with a shoulder strike.
Zedong lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Zedong.
Rude looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rude goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zedong prevents it.
Rude is breathing heavily.
Rude takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zedong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong looking to throw knees to the head but Rude is blocking nicely.
Rude takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hook to the body lands for Zedong.
Zedong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zedong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zedong lands a knee to the head.
Zedong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Zedong.
Zedong scores with a knee to the head.
Rude changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zedong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zedong works Rude's body with a nice hook.

Zedong moves into the clinch.
Zedong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rude.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zedong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong tries to work over Rude's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zedong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zedong scores with a knee to the head.
Rude tries to score a body lock takedown but Zedong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zedong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rude's face.

That has opened up Rick Rude's cut even more.
Zedong landing knees to the body.
Good body shot from Zedong.
Zedong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zedong pushes Rude back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zedong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rudes head.
Zedong crunches a lovely knee into Rude's ribcage.
Zedong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rude backwards.
Zedong prevents the takedown attempt.
Zedong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rude is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zedong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zedong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zedong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zedong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rude in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zedong cracks Rude with a nice body shot.
Rude takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zedong with a knee to the head.
Rude tries to score a body lock takedown but Zedong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zedong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zedong crunches a lovely knee into Rude's ribcage.
Zedong is leaning against Rude and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zedong landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zedong obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zedong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rudes head.
Zedong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rude goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zedong prevents it.
Zedong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rude can do to turn this around?
Rude letting Zedong take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedong scores with a knee to the head.
Rude takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rude has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zedong after a bit of a struggle.
Zedong cracks Rude with a nice body shot.
Zedong scores with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Zedong as the two fighters clinch.
Zedong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zedong landing knees to the body.
Zedong working Rude over with knees to the body.
Zedong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rude's face.
Zedong landing knees to the head.

Rude is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zedong lands a good knee to the midsection. Rude won't want to take too many of those.
Rude is still on wobbly legs! Can Zedong finish him?
Zedong lands a good knee to the midsection. Rude won't want to take too many of those.
Zedong landing knees to the body.
Rude seems to have recovered his senses.
Zedong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mao Zedong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rick Rude's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Zedong has managed to clinch.
Mao Zedong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Zedong on the inside.
Zedong lands an uppercut.
Rude drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zedong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Zedong.
Zedong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rude backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zedong.
Zedong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rude backwards.
Zedong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rude backwards.
Zedong digs a right hand underneath Rude's ribcage. Rude let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Zedong.
Zedong working the clinch nicely. Rude is working for position but Zedong cracks him with a big knee to the head! Rude crumples up against the cage and Zedong lands two more shots before the ref can save Rude! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Mao Zedong!
Mao Zedong decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.