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Tue, Sep 06, 2011 at 10:24am
WreckMMA Unfinished Business
NATHAN GUNN
(Leading Edge Gym, Thunder Bay)
vs.
NABIL ‘THE THRILL’ KHATIB
(Team
Bushido, Ottawa)
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 6:27pm
Wreck MMA is excited to announce that their next event will take place on October 28th at the Casino Lac Leamy in Gatineau, Quebec. The event, which will once again be part of The Score Fighting Series, will be headlined by the highly anticipated bout for the Wreck Welterweight Title between Ottawa's own Nabil 'The Thrill' Khatib and Thunder Bay's Nathan Gunn. Khatib is coming off a come from behind victory against Showtime Wedderburn and Gunn stopped Lindsey Hawkes to earn this spot. Khatib has long been considered one of the toughest fighters in Canada due to his heart and intestinal fortitude in the cage and Gunn comes in with the same pedigree. Both fighters will not give up and this fight will be be a real test of wills between two warriors.
Fighting in the co-main event at Wreck MMA: Unfinished Business will be one of Canada's top bantamweights as Nick 'The Ninja of Love' Denis will be involved in a #1 contenders bout for the next shot at John 'The Haggis Basher' Fraser's
Bantamweight Title. His opponent will be announced shortly as Wreck is
in final negotiations for the international superfight. Also on the card
is a fight in the Flyweight Division between Rockland's Mike Reilly and OAMA's Remi 'Bam Bam' Morvan. Morvan will be making his Flyweight debut as he will be dropping to 125 pounds for this fight.
One of Ottawa's top prospects Mustafa 'Mufasa' Khalil will take on the highly touted prospect from Windsor, Kyle Prepolec. Other fighters scheduled to appear from the Ottawa region are Randy Turner, Chris St-Jean, Pablo Santos, Daryl Hartley, Marc Lefebvre, Tariq Ismail and Jeff Harrison. Wreck will update you with these matchups and the rest of the card in the near future!
WRECK MMA: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Tickets for this event are available via Ticketmaster.ca
or by calling (613) 755-1111.
Buy your tickets now as there are only
1500 seats available and this event will once again sell out!
Tue, May 10, 2011 at 10:51am
Another great night of fights for the ravenous Ottawa/Gatineau fans. Oddly, the casino was only about 3/4 full with approximately 900 people showing support to the local fight promotion. As always with Wreck MMA, charity was in full force tonight with Wreck donating the proceeds from their VIP seats to the Ryan Williams Fund. Also, Wreck MMA President Nick Castiglia makes a surprise return to the ring tonight and his fight purse will also be donated to the featured charity. Last, but certainly not least, the always game Paul Ebejer returns to the ring and will donate his fight purse to the family of Kearn Nedd, the MMA fighter who was gunned down recently while trying to stop an armed robber.
Eric Wilson vs. John Fraser
Rd1: Fraser quickly catches Wilson with a right hook that drops him. Fraser goes to pounce on him but Wilson attacks his leg and Fraser retreats. Fraser again catches a slow moving Wilson with two more overhands. Wilson is not circling and is making himself an easy target for Fraser. Fraser traps Wilson against the cage and easily brings the fight to the mat. Fraser works some punches from half guard. Wilson is able to grab a leg and lays back to try and finish it off. Fraser escapes danger so Wilson uses the advantage to gain top position. Fraser quickly grabs an arm but can’t lock it in. Wilson backs off and comes back in only to get caught in a triangle attempt from Fraser.
Top MMA News scores the round 10-9 Fraser
Rd2: Once again Wilson does not circle and creates an easy target for Fraser. Fraser looks for the knee against the fence and Wilson catches it. Wilson fights for the takedown but can’t finish. Wilson goes to deliver a kick and Fraser catches it and is able to put Wilson on his back. Fraser lands in north south position and lands some knees to Wilson’s shoulders. Fraser looks for the kimura but Wilson is able to defend. Wilson regains half guard but Fraser lands some gruesome elbows from the top. Wilson is able to hook Fraser’s leg from half guard. Wilson extends and both men drop back looking for the ankle lock or heel hook. A leg battle ensues until the end of the round.
Top MMA News scores the round 10-9 Fraser
Rd3: Fraser comes out like a man possessed, misses a spinning back fist but backs Wilson into the corner with a barrage of strikes. Wilson quickly latches on a leg and puts Fraser on his back. Wilson looks for the leg again but Fraser reverses and winds up on top. Fraser takes mount then transitions to a a north south choke that forces Wilson to tap.
Fraser submits Wilson via North South Choke@ 1:30 of Rd3
***Fraser captures the vacant Wreck MMA Bantamweight Title***
Brad Cardinal vs. Jesse Gross
Rd1: Gross takes centre ring with Cardinal circling around. Gross lands a nice leg kick and Cardinal shoots in for the takedown. Gross’ balance is amazing and fights off the attempts. Gross lands a big overhand and body shot combo. Cardinal retaliates with a leg kick. Gross lands the double leg but gets caught in a triangle attempt. Gross quickly slams himself out. Cardinal lands a jab that bloodies up Gross. Gross comes back with a solid 3 punch combo that stings Cardinal. Gross is doing a great job cutting off the cage from Cardinal, when Cardinal advances he eats leg kicks and hooks. The round comes to an end as Gross lands another overhand.
Top MMA News scores the round 10-9 Gross
Rd2: Cardinal using his reach to keep Gross at bay with kicks and jabs. Gross doing a great job of standing in the pocket and landing combos. Both men exchanging at centre ring, Gross using a jab to the body to set up over hands and head kicks. Gross continues to cut off the ring from Cardinal landing solid leg kicks and punches. A big over hand puts Cardinal on his butt. Gross lets him stand back up and continues the assault. Cardinal’s jab has bloodied up Gross’ eye but Gross continues to be the aggressor. Gross really starts cutting down with leg kicks that seem to be taking their toll on the BDB fighter.
Top MMA News scores the round 10-9 Gross
Rd3: Gross stumbles at the start so the match is halted so they can clean the ring. The match is restarted and Gross catches a Cardinal kick. Cardinal lands a clean jab and hook that wobbles Gross to the mat, Cardinal jumps onto Gross and lands a few shots. He goes for a Rear Naked with no hooks on and the ref jumps in and calls the fight. Gross and fight fans are disgusted by the stoppage. In fairness, Gross looks a little glassed eyed but was not unconscious. After the post fight interviews, Wreck MMA president takes the mic and tells all the fans that he will take a look at the tape and if he deems the ending controversial, he will offer an immediate rematch at Wreck next event.
Cardinal defeats Gross via TKO (GNP) @ :30 of Rd3
***Cardinal becomes the inaugural Wreck MMA Lightweight Champion***
Markhaile Wedderburn vs. Nabil Khatib
Rd1: Wedderburn starts off using strong leg kicks on Khatib’s lead leg. Khatib commits to an overhand and is knocked backwards into the cage by a Wedderburn 2 punch combo. Wedderburn lands a powerful left hook that connects on Khatib’s chin. Khatib falls back against the cage and Wedderburn swarms with punches. Wedderburn takes his back and locks in the RNC, but Khatib is able to fight through it and make it back to his feet. Wedderburn connects on Khatib’s chin again and Khatib just barely grabs a leg to keep from falling face first. Wedderburn follows him to the mat and looks for some GNP. Khatib throws up his legs and attempts a triangle but Wedderburn slams out of it to close off the round.
Top MMA News scores the round 10-9 Wedderburn
Rd2: Khatib comes right out and looks for the takedown and secures the double leg. Khatib pushes him up against the fence and works some strikes from top position. Wedderburn turns and gives up his back. Khatib accepts the invite and takes the back, locks in the hooks and proceeds to rain down the punishment until the ref comes in for the stoppage.
Khatib defeats Wedderburn via TKO (GnP) @ 2:32 of Rd2
Gideon Ray vs. Sergey Juskevic
Rd1: Juskevic attempts an early head kick that is blocked by Ray. Ray attempts a back kick but Juskevic charges in and brings the fight to the mat. Juskevic stands to deliver some punishment and Ray throws his legs up. Juskevic sees the meaty morsel, grabs a leg and falls to his back. Juskevic quickly cinches in the heel hook, rolls and has Ray tapping.
Juskevic submits Ray via Heel Hook @ 1:30 of Rd1
Dan Chambers vs. Craig Brown
Rd1: Chambers starts things off with a leg kick and a nice flurry that catches Brown off guard. Brown shakes it off and is able to pressure Chambers against the fence and unleash a barrage of knees to his thighs. Chambers reverses position and hits Brown with some solid punches. Brown again works through it and puts the fight back against the cage. Brown unleashes a flurry of his own and trips Chambers to the mat. Brown passes to half guard and starts to land with elbows and punches. Brown passes to side control and starts unloading again. Chambers turns to avoid damage and tries to make it back to his feet. Brown throws Chambers back to the mat and continues the punishment. Chambers reverses and puts Brown on the canvas. Chambers unloads with vicious back hands and punches that go unanswered and the ref is forced to call a halt to the action.
Chambers defeats Brown via TKO (GNP) @ 4:54 of Rd1
Mike Sledzion vs. Marc Lefebvre
Rd1: Both men exchange head shots and Lefebvre shoots in. Lefebvre can’t finish the take down and the fighters are against the cage. Sledzion reverses position and lands a big hook that drops an unconscious Lefebvre to his knees. Sledzion is able to land two unanswered blows before the ref can make it in and stop the fight.
Sledzion defeats Lefebvre via KO @ :35 of Rd1
Lindsey Hawkes vs Nathan Gunn
Rd1: Gunn comes out looking for the quick finish and catches Hawkes with a big right. Hawkes drops to the canvas. Hawks resilient as ever regains his composure and accepts Gunn into his guard. Gunn passes to side control and dishes out even more damage to Hawkes. The fight is stood up and Gunn immediatley pushes Hawkes against the cage. Gunn is able to get the takedown but Hawkes has a deep guillotine sunk in. Gunn guts it out and is able to pop his head out. Gunn works on top position for the remainder of the round.
Top MMA News scores the round 10-9 Gunn
Rd2: The round starts off with a vicious exchange between both fighters. Once again, Gunn pushes Hawkes against the cage and gets the takedown. Hawkes does a good job keeping Gunn close and not taking any damage. Again the fight is stood up to check on Hawkes wound under his eye. The doctor takes a look and the fight is quickly called. The always game Hawkes is unhappy with the doctors decision.
Gunn defeats Hawkes via TKO (cut stoppage) @ 2:08 of Rd2
Randy Turner vs. Rich Chau
Rd1: Turner comes out like a mad man and takes Chau right to the mat. Turner takes side control and unleashes some big elbows and knees to the body. Chau attempts to reverse by kicking off the cage but Turner holds top position and even takes mount. Turner starts hammering down the fists. The ref jumps in and halts the assault.
Turner defeats Chau via TKO (GNP) @ 3:28 of Rd1
Chris St-Jean vs Kenneth McLeod
Rd1: Both men exchange at centre ring and St-Jean shoots in. St-Jean puts McLeod against the cage and takes him down to the mat. St-Jean quickly takes the back and locks in the rear naked for the finish.
St-Jean submits McLeod via Rear Naked Choke @ 1:19 of Rd1
Paul Ebejer vs. Cedric Grenon
Rd1: The two men square off at centre ring and Grenon quickly shoots in for the takedown. Grenon quickly passes to mount and unleashes a mixture of punches and elbows. Ebejer turns to avoid the onslaught and Grenon sinks in the RNC for the submission win.
Grenon submits Ebejer via Rear Naked Choke @ :40 of Rd1
Paul Cressaty vs. Nick Castiglia
Rd1: Castiglia runs right across the ring and body locks Cressaty. Castiglia drags Cressaty to the canvas and passes to mount. Castiglia starts to rain down some GnP and Cressaty wants out of their quick and taps out due to strikes. Quick note: Castiglia donates his entire purse to the Ryan Williams Fund.
Castiglia defeats Cressaty via TKO (GnP) @ 1:20 of Rd1
Tue, May 10, 2011 at 8:39am
So Wreck MMA: Unstoppable has come and gone. With another successful event in the books we have created quite a few new memories for our MMA fans here in Ottawa/Gatineau. The night started off with Wreck MMA's own President Nick Castiglia walking out of the cage victorious via TKO, overcoming his opponent Paul Cressaty with some GnP. Cedric Grenon then went on to defeat Paul Ebejer with a rear naked choke in the first. After that came Chris St. Jean against Ken McLeod with Chris winning with a rear naked at 1:19 of the first round. Randy Turner then went up against Rich Chau taking the win through ground and pound. Lindsey Hawkes and Nathan Gunn then went to war with the fight being stopped in the second round due to a cut under Lindsey's eye. The sixth fight of the evening between Mike Sledzion and Marc Lefebvre ended in the first round with a vicious knockout leaving the crowd in silence. With a battle for fight of the night Dan Chambers defeated Craig Brown with only 6 seconds left in the first. Gideon Ray succombed to a very speedy heel hook applied by Surgey Juskevic. The first title fight of the night ended with the crowd very upset at the referee stoppage, handing the Wreck MMA lightweight title to Brad Cardinal.Nabil Khatib then had a tough go with Markhaile Wedderburn in the first round but coming out on top in the second finishing Markhaile with soe GnP. The main event of the night kept fans on the edge of their seats but ultimately John `The Haggis Basher`Fraser walked out of the venue as the new Wreck MMA bantamweight champ. Wreck MMA would like to thank all those who helped make this event possible including the staff at the Hilton Lac Leamy, The team at Wall Sound and Lighting, The Score production team, but most of all our dedicated volunteers who worked the long hard hours to make the show a success!Page 1 of 4
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WRECK MMA is a company dedicated to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in the Ottawa/Gatineau area. WRECK MMA is determined to be a positive influence on MMA, working with not only many charitable organizations, but also developing partnerships with local businesses.
