PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson has chosen Drink and Fight as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Marx
vs
Wilson

196 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
292 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 Montreal, Luca Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx fails with the takedown

and Wilson counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marx is avoiding damage well.
Marx regains half guard.
Wilson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilson throwing shots but Marx is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marx blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
Wilson with the ground and pound but Marx uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.

Marx has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Marx keeps moving.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marx works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marx wants to stand up but Wilson is controlling him.

Marx is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wilson taking a breather.
Marx lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.

Wilson lands a takedown into guard.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marx controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marx manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wilson has Marx in his guard.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marx wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Marx working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marx lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marx. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marx working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marx is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Marx drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marx jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Marx drops back looking for a leg! Wilson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilson manages to kick Marx off! Marx jumps back into Wilson's guard.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Marx controlling him for the moment.
Marx lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx throws a big elbow that misses.
Marx loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson controls Marx momentarily but Marx frees himself.
Marx in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marx throws a big elbow that misses.
Marx pushing down on Wilson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marx works his way into full mount!
Marx punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson is bucking up trying to escape but Marx cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luca Marx will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luca Marx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marx misses with a takedown
and Wilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marx gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Wilson counters with a single leg into guard. Marx didn't expect that.
Marx working a defensive guard here.
Luca Marx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marx is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.

Wilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marx has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilson has managed to get both his arms back between Marx's legs - danger averted.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Marx blocks nicely.

Marx had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilson defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marx tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilson connects with a couple of short punches.
Marx 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.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Marx has wrist control.
Wilson with a nice head shot there.
Marx on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marx tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Marx being controlled here, momentarily.
Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Marx is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilson postures up in Marx's guard and throws a big left but Marx blocks it.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marx keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Marx utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marx's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marx's head.
Marx trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Wilson stops Marx from standing up.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marx works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marx avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Marx keeps moving.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Marx blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marx's head.
Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Wilson lands a really nice looking cross but Marx seems unphased.
Wilson lands a lovely overhand right.
Marx fails with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marx thinking.
Marx gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Wilson to counter with a crisp jab.
Marx shoots and misses
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Marx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson tests Marx's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Wilson gets a takedown into half guard.
Marx tries to kick Wilson off but Wilson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wilson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilson is working away from the top position though.
Marx is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilson working the head and body with strikes.

Marx is rocked!
Wilson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Marx is hurt! He's hurt bad - Wilson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Marx from any more punishment! Congratulations to Wilson! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Wilson!