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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bilko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Gougeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Bilko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Samuel Gougeon's chin.
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287 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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300 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Bilko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Gougeon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bilko clinches with his opponent.
Bilko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bilko wants the takedown. Gougeon is fighting it off but Bilko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gougeon's guard against the cage.
Gougeon looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bilko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bilko wants to get up but he can't break Gougeon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bilko wants to pass the guard but Gougeon is keeping the position.
Bilko slips nicely into half guard.
Gougeon gets full guard.
Bilko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gougeon working for a triangle but Bilko defends it easily.
Bilko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bilko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bilko wants to stand but Gougeon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bilko wants to control from the top but Gougeon keeps moving.
Bilko is really struggling to control Gougeon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bilko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bilko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gougeon being controlled here, momentarily.
Gougeon keeping full guard, as Bilko tries to pass.
Bilko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gougeon's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bilko sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Bilko.
Bilko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gougeon.
Bilko shoots in for a takedown but Gougeon shows good takedown defense.
Bilko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gougeon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bilko decides to stand back up. Bilko steps back and let's Gougeon get back to his feet.
Gougeon fails to land the takedown.
Bilko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bilko wants to take a breather but Gougeon is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gougeon has eaten all the pies!
Gougeon wants to improve his position but Bilko is controlling well.
Bilko stalling.
Bilko decides to return to a standing position.
Gougeon misses with a low kick.
Bilko has managed to clinch.
Bilko lands a damaging elbow.
Bilko wants the takedown. Gougeon is fighting it off but Bilko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gougeon's guard against the cage.
Bilko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bilko trying to control but Gougeon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gougeon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bilko controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Bilko.
Bilko scores with a takedown into Gougeon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bilko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gougeon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bilko passes Gougeon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bilko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bilko rushes Gougeon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bilko jumps guard and drags Gougeon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bilko tries to strike from the bottom.
Bilko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bilko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gougeon on the ground.
Gougeon drops back looking for a leg! Bilko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bilko manages to kick Gougeon off! Gougeon jumps back into Bilko's guard.
Bilko striking off his back but it's not causing Gougeon any problems.
Gougeon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bilko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gougeon is breathing heavily.
Gougeon throwing strikes from guard but Bilko blocks nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bilko drives through and clinches with Gougeon against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bilko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bilko pulls Gougeon into guard.
Gougeon passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bilko flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gougeon prevents Bilko from standing back up.
Bilko trying to control but Gougeon postures up.
Bilko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gougeon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bilko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gougeon somewhat.
Bilko is looking to clinch but Gougeon is avoiding it.
Bilko closes the distance and clinches.
Bilko jumps into guard, dragging Gougeon to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gougeon won't allow Bilko to get back to his feet.
Bilko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gougeon is aware though and is defending well.
Bilko controls Gougeon momentarily but Gougeon frees himself.
Bilko striking off his back but it's not causing Gougeon any problems.
Bilko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bilko keeping moving, preventing Gougeon from controlling successfully.
Bilko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bilko controls Gougeon momentarily but Gougeon frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bilko closes the distance and pushes Gougeon back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gougeon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bilko successfully pulls guard.
Bilko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bilko is trying to control the position but Gougeon postures up.
Gougeon thows a big elbow that misses.
Gougeon throwing strikes from guard but Bilko blocks nicely.
Bilko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gougeon is squirming around, avoiding Bilko's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gougeon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bilko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bilko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gougeon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gougeon is looking to improve his position.
Bilko trying to control the action but Gougeon is working from the bottom.
Bilko wants to pass the guard but Gougeon is defending well.
Bilko controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bilko dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bilko pushes Gougeon up against the cage in a clinch.
Bilko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gougeon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
What can Gougeon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bilko lands strikes to the head.
Bilko is riding his opponent, not letting Gougeon buck him off.
Bilko tries to get the hooks in deep but Gougeon pushed the leg off.
Bilko is trying to stick to Gougeon's back but Gougeon is turning into Bilko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bilko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gougeon.
Gougeon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bilko keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Bilko is trying to keep Gougeon in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Bilko.
Bilko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilko lands a takedown into guard.
Bilko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bilko scoring with some ground and pound.
Bilko wants to control from the top but Gougeon keeps moving.
Bilko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bilko wants to pass the guard but Gougeon is keeping the position.
Gougeon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bilko controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gougeon keeping moving, preventing Bilko from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Bilko.
Bilko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gougeon is fending him off so far but Bilko persists. Nope, Gougeon circles away and we're back to standing.
Bilko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bilko darts in and clinches Gougeon up against the cage.
Bilko is trying to trip Gougeon. He has hold of a leg but Gougeon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bilko persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gougeon working for a triangle but Bilko defends it easily.
Gougeon controls Bilko momentarily but Bilko frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilko stands and steps away. Gougeon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bilko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bilko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bilko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gougeon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bilko manages to avoid it.
Gougeon keeps the fight on the outside.
Bilko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gougeon can do to turn this around?
Bilko moves into range and clinches up with Gougeon.
A shot in the inside from Bilko.
Bilko drags the fight down to the ground.
Gougeon preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilko controls Gougeon momentarily but Gougeon frees himself.
Bilko has his hands on Gougeon's head, controlling the position.
Bilko pushes Gougeon off and gets back to his feet.
Gougeon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bilko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Samuel Gougeon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bilko distracts Gougeon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bilko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John Bilko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bilko pushing down on Gougeon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Bilko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bilko, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bilko!
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energy
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FIGHT
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