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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dongdong Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koni Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus has chosen Maui Boy as his entrance music. Koni Maximus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 cm
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278 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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218 cm
21
287 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good knees
Experienced |
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ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dongdong Wong! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koni Maximus! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maximus is defended easily by Wong. Maximus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Maximus ducks under a wild hook from Wong. Wong scores with a hook. Maximus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Maximus seems to be working for a kimura but Wong defends the submission attempt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Maximus is thwarting Wong's attempts to control the position. Maximus wants to control but Wong is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maximus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wong defends it well. Wong is controlling Maximus's position as best he can from this difficult position. Maximus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Wong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maximus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maximus's back! Wong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maximus on the ground. Wong trying to control momentarily.
Maximus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Good control from Wong. Wong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maximus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maximus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Wong thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Maximus rolls, trying to escape but Wong keeps control of the position.
Wong biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wong doesn't have the hooks in and Maximus manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Wong.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dongdong Wong. Maximus shoots in for a takedown but Wong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Dongdong Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koni Maximus. No luck with that takedown attempt from Maximus. Maximus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wong as he jumps to the side. Maximus shoots in for a takedown but Wong shows good takedown defense. Wong throws a nice looking combination but Maximus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wong lands a glancing blow to the side of Maximus's head. Wong lands a glancing blow to the side of Maximus's head. Maximus tries for a takedown but Wong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Maximus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wong avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wong slaps away a takedown attempt from Maximus, before circling back to the center of the mat. Maximus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wong is looking to clinch but Maximus is avoiding it.
Maximus shoots in looking for a takedown but Wong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maximus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Maximus gets tackled into the cage by Wong. Wong maintains the clinch. Wong scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Maximus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Wong.
Wong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Maximus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dongdong Wong dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Maximus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wong but Wong pushes him off and we're back to square one. Wong avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Wong wants to land a leg kick but Maximus is out of range. Wong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Maximus shoots and misses and Wong counters by moving into the clinch. Maximus is trying to drag Wong to the mat but Wong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Dongdong Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koni Maximus. Wong scores with a knee to the head.
Maximus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wong smiles and moves away.
Koni Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maximus. Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Wong lands a jab to Maximus's midsection. Maximus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Maximus moves forwards but Wong connects with a nice, crisp jab. Maximus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Wong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wong. Maximus jumps into guard, dragging Wong to the mat.
Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard. Wong advances position into side control! Wong wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy. Wong taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maximus is not content to let Wong control the position. Maximus can't do much from the bottom here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maximus is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wong wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy. Wong decides to take the fight back to the feet. Dongdong Wong is winning the standup battle so far. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wong. Wong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maximus. Maximus walks into a jab. Maximus has a takedown stuffed. Maximus misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maximus is defended easily by Wong. Maximus scores with a takedown into Wong's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wong keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. Maximus trying to move into half guard but instead Wong has managed to sweep! Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wong wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving. Wong is stalling in the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dongdong Wong dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maximus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wong pinned against the cage. Wong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Wong misses with a wild combination.
Maximus dives in and grabs Wong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wong pushes down on Maximus's head and hops out. Maximus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wong tries to avoid it but Maximus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wong to the ground. Wong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Dongdong Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koni Maximus. Nice cross by Wong. A telegraphed right hand from Wong misses the target. Maximus closes the distance and clinches up with Wong, looking for a takedown. Maximus pushes Wong against the cage but Wong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Wong lands with a shot to the body. Maximus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wong scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice straight punches there by Wong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wong. Koni Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maximus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maximus jumps guard but Wong stands there with Maximus around his waist. Maximus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wong drops Maximus onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Maximus is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Maximus is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wong creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Maximus with a big uppercut! Maximus tries to clinch up but Wong pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Maximus to the mat! Maximus covers up and Wong unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dongdong Wong! Dongdong Wong retains his heavyweight title! Dongdong Wong made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Dongdong is sound your brain make when I hit your face.'.
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