PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colton Wilder (ranked 710 p4p, 173 weight class) and André Levesque (ranked 80 p4p, 24 weight class). Wilder comes to the cage accompanied by Tombstone - Avatar Darko. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wilder
vs
Levesque

199 cm
27
275
14 - 5 - 0

200 cm
25
250
9 - 5 - 0

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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colton Wilder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, André Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Levesque has closed the distance and engaged Wilder in a clinch.
Wilder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Levesque misses with a short punch on the inside.
Levesque scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but Levesque turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilder.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Levesque to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Levesque walks away with a smile on his face. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Levesque's shoulder, as Levesque tries to avoid the shot.
Levesque keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilder looks to clinch
and Levesque counters with a head kick. That will keep Wilder thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wilder closes the distance but Levesque moves to the side
letting Levesque counter with a right hand.

Wilder closes the distance and clinches.
Wilder jumps guard but Levesque stands there with Wilder around his waist. Wilder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilder.
Levesque scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levesque.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Levesque.
Levesque working aggressively here.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but Levesque has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Levesque scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but Levesque has him pressed against the cage.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but Levesque turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wilder jumps guard but Levesque stands there with Wilder around his waist. Wilder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Levesque misses with some punches.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilder fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Wilder pulls guard effortlessly.
Levesque trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wilder's guard.
Wilder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Levesque manages to get himself to full guard.

Wilder connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levesque wants to stand up but Wilder is controlling him.
Wilder wants to pass the guard but Levesque is keeping the position.
Wilder scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levesque wants to stand up but Wilder is controlling him.
Wilder advances position into side control!
Levesque is pushing Wilder's head away, looking to escape. Wilder manages to hold on to the position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder trying to control the action but Levesque is working from the bottom.
Levesque wants to get back to his feet.
Wilder 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levesque keeps working.
Levesque is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilder works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Levesque wants to get back to his feet but Wilder drags him back down.

Levesque sneaks out the side door and pushes Wilder away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch but Levesque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Wilder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wilder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Levesque is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wilder dives into side control.
Wilder scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Levesque to see if he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder is working Levesque over with some ground and pound from side control.
Levesque is trying to buck Wilder off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder working the head with strikes.
Levesque wants to get back to his feet.
Wilder works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wilder tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Levesque takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Levesque is trying to buck Wilder off.
Levesque is looking to get back to his feet here but Wilder is keeping cool and he's managed to take Levesque's back.
Levesque is trying to get back to his feet but Wilder has full control of the position and if anything, Levesque has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Levesque is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wilder off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Levesque looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wilder.
Levesque trying to get back to his feet but Wilder is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Colton Wilder will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wilder instigates a clinch.

Wilder pulls Levesque into guard.
Levesque won't allow Wilder to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder pulls Levesque in close to prevent any damage.
Levesque has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wilder is proving hard to escape from.
Wilder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wilder has a closed guard, preventing Levesque from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilder is on top in guard.

Wilder prevents Levesque from getting back to his feet.

Levesque has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wilder is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Levesque won't allow it.
Levesque lands an uppercut.

Wilder decides to pull guard.

Levesque decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wilder fails with the takedown
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Levesque fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Levesque.
Wilder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Levesque responds with a good body kick, but Wilder manages to step out the way in time.
Levesque lands a nice hook to Wilder's body. Wilder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Levesque swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levesque throws the kick towards the body but Wilder avoids it.
Levesque delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levesque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.

Levesque has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Levesque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Levesque lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Levesque.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Levesque won't allow it.
Levesque fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Levesque won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Levesque.
Levesque lands a nice shot to the body.
Levesque presses Wilder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Levesque.
Levesque throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilders head.
André Levesque seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Levesque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Levesque. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Levesque.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levesque.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Levesque.
Levesque lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Levesque scores with a shoulder strike.
Levesque lands with a short shot to the head.

Wilder is rocked!
Levesque unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wilder! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Levesque is unloading with more strikes now! Wilder drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). André Levesque!
André Levesque is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, André Levesque thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.