PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Wilcox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes into the arena with All I Do is Win blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!

Slice
vs
Wilcox

185 cm
25
240 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
279 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

KING NUTRITION
Canadian Fighter Clothing

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Wilcox!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilcox.
Slice lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilcox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Slice. That snapped Wilcox's head back.
Wilcox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slice cracks a nice hook into Wilcox's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilcox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wilcox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slice.
Slice lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilcox staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Slice.
Slice lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slice rushes Wilcox and presses him up against the cage.
Slice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilcox's efforts to push away.

Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilcox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slice misses with a few strikes there.
Wilcox drops his hands momentarily and Slice takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slice misses with the combination.
Slice loads up on a big right hand but Wilcox slips the punch.
A shot to de liver by Slice. Beautiful body shot.
Wilcox fails with the takedown.
Wilcox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilcox looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice scores with the left hand. Wilcox knows he should have avoided that one.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilcox is just out of range.
Wilcox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slice misses with a few strikes there.
Slice with a jab.
Wilcox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slice moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slice scores with a decent looking hook.
Slice lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilcox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slice finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilcox's head.
Slice smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good exchange - Slice coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice thuds a left hand into Wilcox's body.
Wilcox takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kimbo Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilcox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilcox misses with a hook to the body
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
Wilcox ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Slice lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice missing with a left hand there. Wilcox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilcox was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
Slice clobbers Wilcox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slice throws a hook but Wilcox avoids it easily.
Slice throws a lazy right hand but Wilcox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slice cracks Wilcox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Slice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slice moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Slice.
Wilcox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slice is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wilcox wants to clinch
and Slice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slice throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slice leaves Wilcox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slice scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
That's time! Slice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wilcox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Slice with a hook.
Slice throws a hook but Wilcox avoids it easily.
Slice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilcox can do to turn this around?
Wilcox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slice.
Wilcox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilcox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slice.
Slice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilcox keeps the fight on the outside.
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilcox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Slice darts in and clinches Wilcox up against the cage.
Wilcox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slice breaks from the clinch.
Slice misses the shot to the body.
Slice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilcox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slice tests Wilcox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilcox is just out of range.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Slice tries to clinch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Slice throws a sloppy body shot

and Wilcox counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilcox stops Slice from standing up.
Wilcox wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Wilcox with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Wilcox from controlling successfully.

Wilcox drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Slice dives on top into guard.
Wilcox doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wilcox keeping full guard, as Slice tries to pass.
Slice controlling from the top position.
Wilcox is striking off his back. Slice thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Slice tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wilcox controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox trying to control here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slice looks to land a left hand but Wilcox moved out of range nicely.
Slice lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slice looks to land a combination. Wilcox sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wilcox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slice connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilcox's hands.
Wilcox ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Slice here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A big right from Slice misses.
Slice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slice doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilcox circles away.
Slice wants to clinch but Wilcox slips to the side

and Wilcox counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilcox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilcox wants to pass the guard but Slice is keeping the position.
Slice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilcox is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilcox wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Slice smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slice lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilcox off the cage and back into rage.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Slice keeps the fight on the outside.
Slice throws a shot from downtown. Wilcox moves away and avoids it.
Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilcox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slice works Wilcox's body with a nice hook.
Slice cracks Wilcox with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Slice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice jabs at Wilcox's body.
Slice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slice wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilcox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slice works over Wilcox's head and body with a nice combination.
Kimbo Slice is winning the standup battle so far.
Slice tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Wilcox counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wilcox won't allow Slice to get back to his feet.
Slice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilcox is one step ahead there.
Slice is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Slice has his feet on Wilcox's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Slice misses the target.
Slice misses with a double jab

and Wilcox counters with a shoot takedown. Slice fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilcox trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilcox throwing strikes but missing.
Wilcox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Wilcox stops Slice from standing up.
Wilcox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilcox stopping the sweep attempt from Slice.
Slice manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wilcox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wilcox gets back to half guard.
Slice tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Slice prevents Wilcox from improving his position.
Kimbo Slice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Slice decides to stand up.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilcox has his takedown stuffed
and Slice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Wilcox.
Slice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilcox.
Slice lands a nice hook to Wilcox's body. Wilcox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mark Wilcox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slice lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kimbo Slice.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slice, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slice!