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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 14723 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain Reilly (ranked 4158 p4p, 109 weight class). Slevin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is timber. Reilly is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dubliners - Fields of Athenry. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Iain Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Reilly moves into the clinch successfully.
Reilly has picked Slevin up - he's going for a ride! Reilly dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Slevin (0) vs (2) Reilly
Reilly prevents Slevin from improving his position.
Slevin is defending against the submission attempts here by Reilly.
Slevin tries to roll over but Reilly keeps him under control.
Reilly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reilly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slevin defends it well.
Slevin is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reilly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reilly 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slevin keeping moving, preventing Reilly from controlling successfully.
Reilly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reilly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slevin managing to control the position.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Slevin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slevin is trying to keep Reilly in close.
Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slevin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Slevin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slevin wants to sweep but no luck.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Slevin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reilly is one step ahead there.
Slevin looking to control.
Reilly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reilly being controlled here momentarily.
Slevin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (2) vs (2) Reilly
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Slevin wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
Reilly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (2) vs (4) Reilly
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Slevin holds on and takes a little breather.
Reilly trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reilly passes into half guard.
Reilly seems to be looking for submissions.
Slevin tries to get to full guard but Reilly has control of the leg.
Reilly is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is thwarting Slevin's attempts to control the position.
Slevin is trying is best to control the position here.
Reilly is looking for a kimura here.
Slevin is pressing down on Reilly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Reilly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Slevin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reilly trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is trying to keep Reilly in close.
Slevin controlling Reilly's posture.
Slevin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reilly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (4) vs (4) Reilly
Reilly trying to control the position.
Slevin wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
Reilly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slevin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slevin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reilly wants to sweep here but Slevin controlling him for the moment.
Reilly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Slevin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reilly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slevin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reilly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slevin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slevin looking to pass the guard.
Reilly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (4) vs (6) Reilly
Slevin is trying to control but can't.
Reilly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slevin pulls Reilly in close to prevent any damage.
Slevin controls Reilly momentarily but Reilly frees himself.
Slevin pulls Reilly in close to prevent any damage.
Reilly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reilly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slevin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slevin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (6) vs (6) Reilly
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (6) vs (8) Reilly
Reilly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Slevin trying to control but Reilly postures up.
Slevin controlling the position for now.
Reilly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reilly seems to be working for a kimura but Slevin defends the submission attempt.
Slevin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Slevin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is pulling down on Reilly's head to control his posture.
Slevin keeping full guard, as Reilly tries to pass.
Reilly drops back looking for a leg! Slevin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slevin manages to kick Reilly off! Reilly jumps back into Slevin's guard.
Slevin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Reilly looking to pass the guard.
Reilly drops back looking for a leg! Slevin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slevin manages to kick Reilly off! Reilly jumps back into Slevin's guard.
Slevin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Slevin has Reilly pulled in close to control his posture.
Reilly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reilly drops back looking for a leg! Slevin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slevin manages to kick Reilly off! Reilly jumps back into Slevin's guard.
Slevin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slevin working a defensive guard here.
Slevin pulls Reilly in to control the position.
Slevin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reilly is one step ahead there.
Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Slevin is retaining full guard.
Slevin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reilly is one step ahead there.
Slevin keeping full guard, as Reilly tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin has control of Reilly's left arm, preventing Reilly from doing any damage.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reilly trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Reilly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (6) vs (11) Reilly
Reilly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slevin regains half guard.
Slevin is defending against the submission attempts here by Reilly.
Slevin wants to control but Reilly is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slevin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slevin wants to sweep but no luck.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Reilly being controlled here momentarily.
Slevin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reilly forces his way into half guard.
Slevin is defending against the submission attempts here by Reilly.
Slevin wants to improve his position but Reilly is controlling well.
Reilly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Slevin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slevin is working hard here to advance position.
Slevin gets back to full guard.
Reilly drops back looking for a leg! Slevin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slevin manages to kick Reilly off! Reilly jumps back into Slevin's guard.
Slevin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slevin is keeping the position for now.
Slevin is adopting a defensive guard.
Slevin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (8) vs (11) Reilly
Slevin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin trying to control the position from guard on top but Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reilly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slevin won't allow Reilly to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reilly wins on points by 11 to 8.
A relieved looking Iain Reilly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Tony Slevin had this to say: 'ill be round your house later with the lads'. |
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Event:
ADWGC 6
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16439 p4p, 555 weight class) and Tony Slevin (ranked 14758 p4p, 567 weight class). Dominguez comes to the cage accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Slevin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by timber. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 6 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Tony Slevin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Slevin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slevin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dominguez uses from the top position.
Dominguez forces his way into half guard.
Slevin is controlling Dominguez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dominguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slevin wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Slevin won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Slevin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Slevin is controlling Dominguez's trapped leg to prevent Dominguez from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Slevin has a hand on Dominguez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dominguez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (3) vs (0) Slevin
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Dominguez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Slevin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Slevin is defending the position.
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Slevin defends it.
Slevin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Slevin won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Slevin tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Slevin defends it.
Slevin is trying to get back to full guard.
Slevin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Slevin gets full guard.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slevin working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform us that Slevin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Dominguez forces his way into half guard.
Dominguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dominguez is pressing down on Slevin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slevin is holding on for now.
Dominguez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Slevin! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (6) vs (0) Slevin
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominguez prevents Slevin from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Slevin is having none of it.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Slevin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slevin for as long as he can get away with.
Slevin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Slevin wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Slevin is squirming around nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Slevin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slevin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Slevin is defending the position.
Slevin controlling the position for now.
Slevin is continuing to stall.
Dominguez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (9) vs (0) Slevin
Dominguez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Slevin's legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez takes a little break here. Slevin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Slevin wants to control but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slevin keeps working.
Slevin is trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez just content to control the position.
Slevin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (9) vs (2) Slevin
Slevin wants to pass to mount but Dominguez is defending the position.
Slevin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slevin prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominguez keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez tries to roll over but Slevin keeps him under control.
Slevin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dominguez reverses the position - he's now on top in Slevin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (11) vs (2) Slevin
Dominguez passes Slevin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Slevin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slevin wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slevin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dominguez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (14) vs (2) Slevin
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slevin is looking to escape.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez continues to stall.
Slevin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slevin tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slevin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slevin wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Slevin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Slevin tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
Slevin working to try and regain half guard.
Slevin 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Slevin defends it.
Slevin is doing well to control the position and prevent Dominguez from advancing to side control.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Slevin defends it.
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dominguez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (17) vs (2) Slevin
Slevin is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Slevin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slevin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Slevin is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dominguez is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Slevin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Slevin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Slevin trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Slevin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Slevin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Slevin wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez is thwarting Slevin's attempts to control the position.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Slevin defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Slevin wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez moves into full mount! Slevin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (20) vs (2) Slevin
Slevin can't escape the position.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slevin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Slevin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Slevin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Slevin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dominguez prevents Slevin from improving his position.
Slevin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (23) vs (2) Slevin
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 23 to 2.
Post fight, an emotional Pablo Dominguez said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '.
Tony Slevin was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be round your house later with the lads'. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 7628 p4p, 502 weight class) and Tony Slevin (ranked 14647 p4p, 536 weight class). Slevin has chosen timber as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Tony Slevin!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Puto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slevin is trying to defend but Puto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Slevin
Puto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Puto trying to pass the guard but Slevin defending well.
Slevin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slevin.
Slevin is trying to control the position but Puto postures up.
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Slevin is retaining full guard.
Slevin keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Puto stopping the sweep attempt from Slevin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puto forces his way into half guard.
Slevin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Slevin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Puto trying to control from half guard but Slevin is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slevin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slevin wants to sweep but no luck.
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform us that Slevin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Slevin is controlling Puto's posture.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin has his hands on Puto's head, controlling the position.
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slevin is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slevin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slevin is keeping the position for now.
Puto is working hard here to advance position.
Slevin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slevin controlling the position.
Puto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (0) Slevin
Slevin regains half guard.
Puto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Slevin wants to control but Puto is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to control but Slevin is keeping him busy.
Puto trying to pass the guard but Slevin defending well.
Slevin trying to control here.
Puto trying to mount his opponent but Slevin defends it.
Slevin is not content to let Puto control the position.
Puto works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (8) vs (0) Slevin
Puto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slevin is looking to escape.
Slevin wants to hold on but Puto pushes him away.
Puto seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Slevin is holding on tight.
Puto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Puto is trying to take his opponent's back.
Slevin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puto mounts Slevin! Really nice guard pass there!
Puto trying to control but Slevin is having none of it.
Puto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Puto prevents Slevin from getting the reversal.
Puto fails to advance to Slevin's back.
Puto trying to control but Slevin is having none of it.
Slevin wants to control but Puto is having none of it.
Puto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slevin is working to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Puto trying to control but Slevin is having none of it.
Slevin wants to hold on but Puto pushes him away.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slevin is looking to escape.
Slevin tries to lock up and control but Puto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slevin is desperately trying to improve his position but Puto has a good base and remains in mount.
Slevin keeps trying to improve his position.
Puto controlling from the full mount.
Puto wants to control the pace but Slevin is squirming around nicely.
Puto moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Puto (11) vs (0) Slevin
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto tries to get the hooks in deep but Slevin pushed the leg off.
Slevin wants to control his opponent's hands but Puto gets his hands free.
Puto is looking for the choke from the back position but Slevin is controlling his hands well.
Puto struggling to keep hold of the position.
Slevin is trying to break free.
Puto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Puto controls the action.
Slevin trying to control the hands but Puto won't let him.
Slevin rolls, trying to escape but Puto keeps control of the position.
Slevin showing good submission defense here.
Puto slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Slevin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Puto.
Puto working for a choke but Slevin is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Slevin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Puto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Slevin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Puto's arms.
Puto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Slevin trying to control but not successfully.
Puto trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Slevin doesn't escape.
Puto keeps control of the position as Slevin tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puto is looking for the choke from the back position but Slevin is controlling his hands well.
Puto trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Slevin doesn't escape.
Puto doesn't have the hooks in and Slevin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (11) vs (2) Slevin
Puto trying to control the position.
Slevin wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
Puto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slevin is one step ahead there.
Puto is trying to hold Slevin in close to prevent damage but Slevin has managed to pass into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Slevin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Slevin wants to take a breather but Puto is having none of it.
Puto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puto is refusing to be controlled, as Slevin sits in half guard.
Puto tries to get to full guard but Slevin has control of the leg.
Slevin content to control rather than advance.
Puto gets back to full guard.
Puto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slevin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (13) vs (2) Slevin
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slevin controlling the position.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Slevin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto is pushing down on Slevin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slevin is fighting to maintain full guard but Puto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Slevin tries to get to full guard but Puto has control of the leg.
Puto is trying to control the action in half guard but Slevin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puto wants to pass to mount but Slevin is defending the position.
Slevin is trying to maintain the position but Puto is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puto pulls his head out easily.
Puto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slevin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slevin is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slevin looking for submissions off his back.
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slevin keeps working.
Puto works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (16) vs (2) Slevin
Puto seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Slevin is holding on tight.
Puto is working for a guillotine from mount but Slevin frees his head quite easily.
Slevin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to take a breather but Slevin is having none of it.
Puto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Puto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slevin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slevin tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
Puto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Slevin is defending well.
Slevin manages to get to full guard.
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slevin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (16) vs (4) Slevin
Puto controls Slevin momentarily but Slevin frees himself.
Puto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Puto keeping full guard, as Slevin tries to pass.
Slevin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slevin trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
An out of breath Cajun Puto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Tony Slevin had this to say: 'ill be round your house later with the lads'. |
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Event:
ADWGC 2
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 14654 p4p, 518 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 2123 p4p, 259 weight class). Slevin's entrance music is timber. A fine choice. Vicini comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mother kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slevin to the mat! Slevin manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Slevin (0) vs (2) Vicini
Slevin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vicini trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Slevin is keeping the position.
Vicini trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin controlling the position.
Slevin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slevin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini is still trying to improve position.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini won't allow Slevin to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin looking to control.
Slevin has Vicini pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slevin keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini advances to half guard.
Slevin tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Slevin wants to get back to full guard.
Slevin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Slevin defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Slevin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slevin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicini trying to control the pace.
Vicini prevents Slevin from improving his position.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Slevin won't allow it.
Vicini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Slevin is positioning himself well to prevent Vicini advancing to mount.
Vicini is trying to control the action in half guard but Slevin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini prevents Slevin from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vicini in particular looking to stall.
Slevin is trying to get back to full guard.
Vicini is pressing down on Slevin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slevin is holding on for now.
Slevin gets back to full guard.
Vicini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Slevin tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Slevin wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slevin won't allow Vicini to pass to mount.
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura but Slevin is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Slevin is trying to control but can't.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Slevin defending well.
Vicini wants to control but Slevin is keeping him busy.
Slevin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vicini is working away from the top position though.
Vicini seems to be working for a kimura but Slevin defends the submission attempt.
Slevin trying to hold on to Vicini's head to control him but Vicini postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (0) vs (5) Vicini
Slevin 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.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Slevin defending well.
Vicini is controlling the pace.
Slevin wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Slevin is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is trying to control but can't.
Vicini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slevin sees it coming and defends easily.
Slevin wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slevin tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Slevin trying to control here.
Slevin gets full guard.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin has control of Vicini's left arm, preventing Vicini from doing any damage.
Vicini postures up.
Vicini stands and throws Slevin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (0) vs (8) Vicini
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (2) vs (8) Vicini
Vicini wants to improve his position but Slevin is controlling well.
Vicini felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Still in half guard, Slevin seems content to control.
Slevin wants to free his trapped foot but Vicini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slevin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Slevin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vicini defends it well.
Vicini wants to control but Slevin is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Slevin prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Vicini wants to sweep but Slevin has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (5) vs (8) Vicini
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Slevin is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini is being controlled here.
Slevin wants to take a breather but Vicini manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Slevin.
Slevin is pushing down on Vicini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vicini is fighting to maintain full guard but Slevin has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to pass the guard but Vicini defending well.
Slevin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Slevin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini is trying to control but can't.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Slevin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vicini gets full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slevin controls the pace.
Vicini is looking for a triangle but Slevin pushes his legs off easily.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slevin is one step ahead there.
Slevin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slevin is stalling in the full guard.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slevin is one step ahead there.
Slevin slips nicely into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin stalling.
Slevin wants to free his trapped foot but Vicini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slevin is controlling the pace.
Vicini is not content to let Slevin control the position.
Vicini trying to control but Slevin postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Slevin is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Slevin tries to pass to full mount but Vicini defends it.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Slevin has control of the leg.
Vicini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vicini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Slevin slows the pace down in half guard.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Slevin is controlling well.
Slevin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Slevin wants to pass to mount but Vicini is defending the position.
Slevin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Slevin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (8) vs (8) Vicini
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slevin controlling the position easily from mount.
Vicini regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slevin is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Slevin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Vicini gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Vicini wins on points by 9 to 8.
Dido Vicini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tony Slevin spoke after the fight, saying 'ill be round your house later with the lads'. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 7
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 8098 p4p, 522 weight class) and Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 2640 p4p, 279 weight class). Slevin comes to the cage accompanied by timber. Fauchelevent has chosen Rue des Cascades as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ultime Fauchelevent!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Slevin rushes Fauchelevent and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slevin tries to pull guard but Fauchelevent holds him up against the cage and eventually Slevin drops back down to his feet.
Fauchelevent jumps into guard, dragging Slevin to the mat.
Slevin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fauchelevent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fauchelevent working a defensive guard here.
Slevin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fauchelevent looking for a guillotine here but Slevin defends easily.
Fauchelevent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slevin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slevin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slevin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fauchelevent is keeping the position for now.
Fauchelevent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fauchelevent throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slevin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fauchelevent is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fauchelevent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slevin defends it easily.
Fauchelevent lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (0) vs (2) Fauchelevent
Slevin wants to sweep here but Fauchelevent controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent tries to free his leg and advance position but Slevin is retaining full guard.
Fauchelevent trying to control the position from guard on top but Slevin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slevin wants to sweep but no luck.
Fauchelevent is stalling in the full guard.
Slevin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fauchelevent trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin has his hands on Fauchelevent's head, controlling the position.
Fauchelevent 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slevin controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fauchelevent wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Fauchelevent looking to pass the guard.
Fauchelevent is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fauchelevent wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Fauchelevent preventing the sweep.
Slevin keeping moving, preventing Fauchelevent from controlling successfully.
Slevin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fauchelevent pushes down on Slevin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is positioning himself well to prevent Fauchelevent advancing to mount.
Fauchelevent is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Slevin wants to improve his position but Fauchelevent is controlling well.
Fauchelevent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fauchelevent is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fauchelevent is looking for a kimura here.
Fauchelevent seems to be working for a kimura but Slevin defends the submission attempt.
Fauchelevent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fauchelevent working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is working for a kimura but Slevin is defending it quite comfortably.
Slevin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fauchelevent's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fauchelevent's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Slevin (4) vs (2) Fauchelevent
I really don't envy Fauchelevent right now.
Slevin not allowing Fauchelevent to control his hands.
Slevin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fauchelevent's body.
Fauchelevent trying to control the hands but Slevin breaks the grip.
Slevin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Slevin not allowing Fauchelevent to control his hands.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Slevin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fauchelevent tries to break free.
Slevin controls the action.
Fauchelevent tries to escape but Slevin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fauchelevent trying to control the hands but Slevin won't let him.
Slevin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fauchelevent defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Slevin keeps control of the position easily here as Fauchelevent tries to buck him off.
Slevin tries to keep control of the position but Fauchelevent is staying busy.
Good control from Slevin.
Slevin is hanging on to Fauchelevent's back as he tries to escape.
Slevin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fauchelevent manages to reverse the position and now he's in Slevin's guard. Nice work there by Fauchelevent.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (4) vs (4) Fauchelevent
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to keep a closed guard but Fauchelevent is proving a slippery customer.
Fauchelevent trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fauchelevent slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Slevin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Slevin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Slevin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fauchelevent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (6) vs (4) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent is trying to keep Slevin in close.
Fauchelevent is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Slevin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fauchelevent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slevin defends it easily.
Fauchelevent can't keep his opponent in guard - Slevin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slevin is pressing down on Fauchelevent's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fauchelevent is holding on for now.
Slevin wants to take a breather but Fauchelevent is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to control the pace.
Fauchelevent wants to get back to full guard.
Fauchelevent trying to control from the bottom.
Fauchelevent is doing well to control the position and prevent Slevin from advancing to side control.
Fauchelevent trying to control but Slevin postures up.
Fauchelevent is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slevin pulls his head out easily.
Slevin is controlling the pace.
Slevin trying to control the action but Fauchelevent is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent wants to control but Slevin is keeping busy.
Slevin controlling the action here.
Fauchelevent works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fauchelevent trying to keep a closed guard but Slevin is proving a slippery customer.
Slevin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Slevin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fauchelevent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin trying to control but Fauchelevent is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slevin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slevin won't allow Fauchelevent to sweep him here.
Slevin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fauchelevent pulls Slevin in close to prevent any damage.
Fauchelevent can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slevin controls the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent keeping moving, preventing Slevin from controlling successfully.
Slevin looking to pass the guard.
Fauchelevent looking for a guillotine here but Slevin defends easily.
Slevin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slevin is stalling in the full guard.
Fauchelevent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Slevin escapes and throws Fauchelevent's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (9) vs (4) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent struggling a bit here.
Fauchelevent tries to improve position but can't.
Slevin trying to control the position but Fauchelevent is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slevin is staying tight to Fauchelevent's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fauchelevent is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slevin takes the fight on points by 9 to 4. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 5
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 1781 p4p, 201 weight class) and Tony Slevin (ranked 7916 p4p, 517 weight class). Slevin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: timber. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Shape Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Tony Slevin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Slevin rushes Shifter and presses him up against the cage.
Slevin drags the fight down to the ground.
Slevin seems keen to control Shifter's posture.
Slevin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shifter controls the pace.
Slevin wants to sweep here but Shifter controlling him for the moment.
Shifter passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (3) vs (0) Slevin
Slevin is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Slevin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slevin tries to buck Shifter off but Shifter is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin is not content to let Shifter control the position.
Shifter working away.
Slevin tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter taking a breather here.
Slevin is trying to control Shifter's posture but Shifter avoids it.
Shifter is looking to take a break and control but Slevin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shifter is really struggling to control Slevin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Slevin manages to get back to half guard.
Slevin wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slevin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to control the action in half guard but Slevin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slevin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slevin won't allow Shifter to pass to mount.
Slevin is looking to get back to full guard here but Shifter has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (6) vs (0) Slevin
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Slevin is defending well.
Shifter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slevin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slevin is trying to control Shifter's posture but Shifter avoids it.
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slevin manages to get back to half guard.
Shifter prevents Slevin from improving his position.
Slevin trying to control here.
Shifter trying to control the pace.
Shifter tries to pass to full mount but Slevin defends it.
Slevin wants to control the action here but instead Shifter manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (9) vs (0) Slevin
Slevin working to try and regain half guard.
Shifter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slevin is looking to escape.
Shifter wants to finish this one by submission but Slevin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shifter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter controlling the position easily from mount.
Slevin tries to lock up and control but Shifter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shifter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slevin tries to improve his position but instead Shifter has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (12) vs (0) Slevin
Shifter is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Slevin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shifter's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Slevin turns into Shifter and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (12) vs (2) Slevin
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shifter pulls Slevin in close to his closed guard and prevents Slevin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Slevin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Slevin trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Slevin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shifter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shifter wants to sweep here but Slevin controlling him for the moment.
Slevin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shifter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shifter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slevin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slevin wants to pass the guard but Shifter is keeping the position.
My spies in FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches inform me that Slevin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Slevin trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter is trying to keep Slevin in close.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slevin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Slevin pushes down on Shifter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slevin trying to mount his opponent but Shifter defends it.
Slevin is trying to control the action in half guard but Shifter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slevin wants to free his trapped foot but Shifter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to control Slevin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shifter avoid being mounted?
Slevin trying to pass the guard but Shifter defending well.
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Slevin has control of the leg.
Slevin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slevin wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy.
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
Slevin is looking to advance position but Shifter won't allow it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Shifter has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Shifter! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shape Shifter!
A victorious Shape Shifter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tony Slevin spoke after the fight, saying 'ill be round your house later with the lads'. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 3
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 7884 p4p, 548 weight class) and Richard Kuklinski (ranked 4021 p4p, 392 weight class). Slevin comes to the cage accompanied by timber. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Richard Kuklinski enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 9 losses; Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuklinski feints and as Slevin raises his hands in defense, Kuklinski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Slevin (0) vs (2) Kuklinski
Slevin is trying to keep Kuklinski in close.
Kuklinski being controlled here momentarily.
Kuklinski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuklinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuklinski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Slevin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Slevin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slevin trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (2) vs (2) Kuklinski
Kuklinski is not content to let Slevin control the position.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Slevin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuklinski is still trying to improve position.
Kuklinski trying to control from the bottom.
Kuklinski gets back to full guard.
Slevin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuklinski working a defensive guard here.
Slevin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuklinski working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is pulling down on Slevin's head. It's preventing any offense from Slevin, at least for the moment.
Slevin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuklinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slevin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuklinski has his foot on Slevin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slevin works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuklinski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slevin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (2) vs (4) Kuklinski
Kuklinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slevin is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slevin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kuklinski trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin is trying to control the position but Kuklinski postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Slevin is keeping the position.
Slevin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slevin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slevin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski pushing down on Slevin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuklinski wants to free his trapped foot but Slevin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slevin is trying to maintain the position but Kuklinski is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuklinski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (2) vs (7) Kuklinski
Kuklinski controlling from the full mount.
Kuklinski wants to take his opponent's back but Slevin doesn't allow it.
Slevin wants to control but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Kuklinski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to finish this one by submission but Slevin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kuklinski.
Slevin is working to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slevin is looking to escape.
Slevin stops Kuklinski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Slevin is working to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski fails to take his opponent's back.
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slevin is looking to escape.
Kuklinski is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Slevin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski wants to take Slevin's back but he can't do it this time.
Slevin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuklinski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Slevin regains half guard.
Kuklinski wants to pass to mount but Slevin is defending the position.
Slevin gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slevin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (4) vs (7) Kuklinski
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slevin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slevin pushes down on Kuklinski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slevin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuklinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slevin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to get to full guard but Slevin has control of the leg.
Slevin wants to take a breather but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Slevin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to control from half guard but Kuklinski is working away.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuklinski trying to hold on to Slevin's head to control him but Slevin postures up.
Kuklinski is refusing to be controlled, as Slevin sits in half guard.
Slevin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kuklinski! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (7) vs (7) Kuklinski
Slevin controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Slevin looking to control but Kuklinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuklinski is working to get back to half guard.
Slevin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuklinski is looking to escape.
Slevin controlling the pace for now.
Slevin wants to take his opponent's back but Kuklinski doesn't allow it.
Slevin controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Slevin (10) vs (7) Kuklinski
Slevin keeps control of the position easily here as Kuklinski tries to buck him off.
Slevin wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Slevin keeps control of the position as Kuklinski tries to break free.
Slevin has good solid back control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slevin struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kuklinski tries to escape but Slevin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Slevin avoiding Kuklinski 's attempts to control his hands.
Kuklinski rolls, trying to escape but Slevin keeps control of the position.
Slevin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kuklinski tries to roll but Slevin sticks to his back.
Slevin tightening his grip on Kuklinski, looking for the choke.
Kuklinski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Slevin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kuklinski.
Kuklinski tries to roll but Slevin sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Slevin tries to keep control of the position but Kuklinski is staying busy.
Kuklinski rolls, trying to escape but Slevin keeps control of the position.
Slevin controlling from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Slevin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Slevin controlling the position well here. Kuklinski rolled but Slevin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kuklinski is in bad spot here.
Slevin wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping busy.
Slevin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Slevin keeps control of the position as Kuklinski tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Slevin.
Slevin not allowing Kuklinski to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slevin takes the fight on points by 10 to 7. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 1
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 7260 p4p, 544 weight class) and Prana Halo (ranked 20926 p4p, 606 weight class). Slevin comes to the cage accompanied by timber. Tony Slevin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Halo gets tackled into the cage by Slevin. Slevin maintains the clinch.
Halo lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Slevin (0) vs (2) Halo
Slevin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Halo postures up.
Halo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halo trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin is pulling down on Halo's head. It's preventing any offense from Halo, at least for the moment.
Halo stopping the sweep attempt from Slevin.
Halo trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Slevin has control of Halo's left arm, preventing Halo from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin wants to sweep but no luck.
Halo trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin pulls Halo in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin looking for a sweep. Not yet Slevin, not yet.
Halo passes into half guard.
Halo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Slevin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Slevin tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Slevin is working hard here to advance position.
Slevin won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slevin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slevin wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.
Halo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Halo pushing down on Slevin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Slevin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Halo is trying to control. Slevin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slevin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo is controlling the pace.
Slevin moves into full guard.
Slevin wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Slevin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Halo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slevin looking to control.
Slevin looking for a sweep. Not yet Slevin, not yet.
Slevin can't keep his opponent in guard - Halo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slevin is not content to let Halo control the position.
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slevin keeps working.
Slevin wants to control but Halo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slevin is trying is best to control the position here.
Slevin is looking to improve his position.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Slevin defends it.
Slevin is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to control but Slevin is keeping him busy.
Slevin is trying to control but can't.
Halo not doing much here.
Slevin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slevin is looking to get back to full guard here but Halo has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (0) vs (5) Halo
Halo trying to control the action but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slevin regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Slevin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Slevin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slevin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo is trying to control. Slevin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slevin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halo in particular looking to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halo is working for a kimura but Slevin is defending it quite comfortably.
Halo is controlling the pace.
Slevin is trying to control but can't.
My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Slevin won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
Slevin wants to get back to full guard.
Slevin gets back to full guard.
Halo controlling from the top position.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin looking to control.
Slevin pulls Halo in close to prevent any damage.
Slevin keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Slevin is looking to improve his position.
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Slevin wants to control but Halo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slevin wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Slevin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Slevin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Halo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (0) vs (8) Halo
Halo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slevin is just holding on here. Halo manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Slevin (0) vs (11) Halo
Halo looking for the RNC.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Slevin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Slevin for a finish.
I really don't envy Slevin right now.
Slevin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Halo.
Halo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Slevin wants to control his opponent's hands but Halo gets his hands free.
Slevin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Halo's guard. Nice work there by Slevin.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (2) vs (11) Halo
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo has his hands on Slevin's head, controlling the position.
Slevin wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Halo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slevin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (2) vs (13) Halo
Halo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halo wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Slevin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halo preventing the sweep.
Halo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Halo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Slevin looking to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slevin keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Slevin trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
Slevin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Slevin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (4) vs (13) Halo
Halo is trying to keep Slevin in close.
Slevin trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slevin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking for a triangle but Slevin pushes his legs off easily.
Halo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slevin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slevin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slevin is aware though and is defending well.
Slevin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halo has his hands on Slevin's head, controlling the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo looking to control.
Slevin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Halo wants to sweep here but Slevin controlling him for the moment.
Slevin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Slevin looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo keeping moving, preventing Slevin from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo wins on points by 13 to 4.
In defeat, Tony Slevin stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be round your house later with the lads'. |
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Event:
Fright Night Final 4
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alvin Aguilar (ranked 11719 p4p, 250 weight class) and Tony Slevin (ranked 6696 p4p, 208 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aguilar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. Slevin has chosen timber as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Alvin Aguilar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tony Slevin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aguilar clinches up against the cage.
Slevin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aguilar smiles and moves away.
Slevin takes the fight into the clinch.
Aguilar drags the fight down to the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Aguilar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aguilar looking to control.
Aguilar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aguilar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slevin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slevin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aguilar has his foot on Slevin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slevin works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguilar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aguilar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slevin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar has his foot on Slevin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slevin works his way back into a safe position though.
Slevin is stalling in the full guard.
Slevin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aguilar is keeping the position for now.
Slevin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aguilar keeping full guard, as Slevin tries to pass.
Slevin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aguilar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slevin has managed to get both his arms back between Aguilar's legs - danger averted.
Aguilar working for a triangle but Slevin defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar working for a triangle but Slevin defends it easily.
Slevin preventing the sweep.
Slevin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aguilar is pulling down on Slevin's head. It's preventing any offense from Slevin, at least for the moment.
Slevin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slevin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aguilar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aguilar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slevin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aguilar's guard.
Aguilar wants to improve his position but Slevin is controlling well.
Aguilar trying to hold on to Slevin's head to control him but Slevin postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slevin in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to control the action but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Aguilar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slevin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aguilar's guard.
Slevin controlling the action here.
Slevin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aguilar trying to control from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to control the pace.
Slevin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Aguilar reverses the position - he's now on top in Slevin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (2) vs (0) Slevin
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slevin is keeping the position for now.
Slevin pulls Aguilar in close to prevent any damage.
Aguilar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slevin is keeping the position for now.
Slevin is pulling down on Aguilar's head to control his posture.
Aguilar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (5) vs (0) Slevin
Aguilar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slevin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Slevin tries to improve position but can't.
Slevin gets back to half guard.
Aguilar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slevin is looking to improve his position.
Slevin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Slevin wants to control but Aguilar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aguilar wants to take a breather but Slevin is having none of it.
Aguilar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slevin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aguilar moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (8) vs (0) Slevin
Slevin struggling a bit here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aguilar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aguilar working away.
Slevin is holding Aguilar down, trying to stall.
Slevin is looking for a sweep.
Slevin prevents Aguilar from moving into mount.
Slevin is not content to let Aguilar control the position.
Slevin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (8) vs (2) Slevin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slevin controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Slevin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aguilar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Slevin wants to free his trapped foot but Aguilar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slevin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Slevin prevents Aguilar from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Slevin is continuing to stall.
Aguilar tries to get to full guard but Slevin has control of the leg.
Slevin controlling the pace.
Aguilar is trying to maintain the position but Slevin is very close to passing his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is refusing to be controlled, as Slevin sits in half guard.
Slevin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Slevin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (8) vs (5) Slevin
Aguilar wants to control but Slevin is having none of it.
Slevin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slevin avoids the attempt from Aguilar to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin controlling from the full mount.
Slevin wants to take Aguilar's back but he can't do it this time.
Slevin wants to control the pace but Aguilar is squirming around nicely.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is trying to take his opponent's back.
Slevin controlling from the full mount.
Aguilar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aguilar prevents Slevin from taking his back.
Slevin prevents Aguilar from getting the reversal.
Slevin wants to take Aguilar's back here but Aguilar is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Slevin controlling the pace for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar wants to control but Slevin is having none of it.
Slevin controlling the position easily from mount.
Aguilar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slevin wants to control the pace but Aguilar is squirming around nicely.
Slevin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Slevin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aguilar has given up his back. Will we see Slevin going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Aguilar (8) vs (8) Slevin
Aguilar trying to control the position but Slevin manages to sink in the hooks.
Slevin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aguilar just trying to survive but Slevin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Slevin is riding his opponent, not letting Aguilar buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Aguilar gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Aguilar takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Alvin Aguilar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Tony Slevin had this to say: 'ill be round your house later with the lads'. |
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Event:
HBCC Sweet 16
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 5876 p4p, 209 weight class) and Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3654 p4p, 130 weight class). Slevin comes to the cage accompanied by timber. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thesz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Slevin (0) vs (4) Thesz
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Slevin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Slevin (0) vs (6) Thesz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thesz wants to take Slevin's back here but Slevin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Slevin is squirming around, avoiding Thesz's attempts to control the action.
Thesz prevents Slevin from getting the reversal.
My spies in Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory inform me that Thesz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thesz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Thesz moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Slevin (0) vs (9) Thesz
Slevin just trying to survive but Thesz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Thesz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slevin trying to control the hands but Thesz won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin tries to escape but Thesz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Thesz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Thesz is not going to allow Slevin to sit and survive in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin rolls, trying to escape but Thesz keeps control of the position.
Slevin trying to control the hands but Thesz won't let him.
Slevin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Slevin is really stuck here.
Thesz trying to control momentarily.
Thesz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Thesz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Thesz looking for the choke from the back.
Thesz looking for the RNC.
Thesz is hanging on to Slevin's back as he tries to escape.
Thesz working for the choke.
Thesz looking to break Slevin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Slevin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thesz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slevin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thesz.
Slevin tries to break free.
Thesz is looking for the choke from the back position but Slevin is controlling his hands well.
Thesz working for a choke but Slevin is defending well.
Slevin wants to escape the position.
Slevin is working hard here to advance position.
Thesz has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Slevin! Can he survive? No! He's out! Thesz gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aloysius Martin Thesz!
A relieved looking Aloysius Martin Thesz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Tony Slevin had this to say: 'ill be round your house later with the lads'. |
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Event:
HBCC 1
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 6075 p4p, 194 weight class) and Tony Slevin (ranked 5347 p4p, 197 weight class). Byhenikov comes to the cage accompanied by Harbinger. Slevin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: timber. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tony Slevin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Byhenikov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Slevin
Byhenikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Slevin actively working from the bottom here.
Slevin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Byhenikov pulls his head out easily.
Slevin looking for submissions off his back.
Byhenikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Slevin
Byhenikov is looking to take a break and control but Slevin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but Slevin denies him.
Slevin tries to buck Byhenikov off but Byhenikov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov wants to control but Slevin is keeping him busy.
Slevin stops Byhenikov from passing to mount.
Byhenikov works to advance to full mount. Slevin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (7) vs (0) Slevin
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (10) vs (0) Slevin
Slevin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Slevin looking for submissions off his back.
Slevin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Slevin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slevin is holding on for now.
Byhenikov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Slevin! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (13) vs (0) Slevin
Slevin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Byhenikov fails to advance to Slevin's back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slevin tries to hold on but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slevin is looking to escape.
Byhenikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (16) vs (0) Slevin
Byhenikov is trying to stick to Slevin's back but Slevin is turning into Byhenikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Byhenikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Slevin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (2) Slevin
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slevin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (18) vs (2) Slevin
Slevin keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Slevin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (21) vs (2) Slevin
Slevin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Byhenikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Byhenikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Slevin! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (24) vs (2) Slevin
Slevin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (24) vs (4) Slevin
Slevin postures up.
Slevin won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Slevin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slevin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (26) vs (4) Slevin
Slevin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin working a defensive guard here.
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slevin is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slevin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Byhenikov has managed to get both his arms back between Slevin's legs - danger averted.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slevin can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byhenikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slevin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Byhenikov prevents Slevin from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Slevin has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Byhenikov. Oh but Slevin has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Byhenikov goes limp - he's gone! Slevin jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Slevin! |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 5285 p4p, 426 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 1812 p4p, 276 weight class). Slevin comes to the cage accompanied by timber. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Slevin clinches up with Jitsu and pushes him back against the cage.
Slevin fails to pull guard.
Jitsu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jitsu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Slevin preventing the sweep.
Slevin wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Slevin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jitsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jitsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Slevin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu trying to keep a closed guard but Slevin is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jitsu is keeping the position for now.
Jitsu looking for a guillotine here but Slevin defends easily.
Slevin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slevin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slevin wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Jitsu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Slevin escapes and throws Jitsu's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (3) vs (0) Jitsu
We've been hearing good reports from Slevin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Slevin is looking to take a break and control but Jitsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slevin tries for a kimura but Jitsu is defending well.
Jitsu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jitsu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jitsu is refusing to be controlled, as Slevin sits in half guard.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Slevin is stalling here. Jitsu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Slevin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jitsu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Slevin (3) vs (4) Jitsu
Jitsu trying to control the position but Slevin is working away.
You can see the frustration on Slevin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slevin is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slevin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slevin is trying to improve his position.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Slevin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Slevin can't do much from the bottom here.
Slevin is trying to improve his position.
Slevin is trying to escape the position but Jitsu is controlling the position.
Slevin is trying to control Jitsu's posture but Jitsu avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to take a break and control but Slevin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slevin tries to buck Jitsu off but Jitsu is having none of it.
Slevin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jitsu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Slevin reverses the position - he's now on top in Jitsu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (5) vs (4) Jitsu
Slevin has gone for a leg lock! Jitsu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Slevin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (5) vs (6) Jitsu
Jitsu is fighting to break Slevin's control of his arms but Slevin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Slevin working for a triangle but Jitsu defends it easily.
Jitsu advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (5) vs (9) Jitsu
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is looking for a sweep.
Jitsu just content to control the position.
Jitsu trying to control the position but Slevin is working away.
Slevin is looking to reverse the position.
Slevin is working hard here to advance position.
Jitsu controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Slevin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jitsu trying to control the action but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Jitsu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slevin, who protects the arm well.
Slevin is trying to control Jitsu's posture but Jitsu avoids it.
Jitsu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slevin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slevin is looking for a sweep.
Slevin is not content to let Jitsu control the position.
Slevin is trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin wants to control but Jitsu postures up.
Slevin is not content to let Jitsu control the position.
Jitsu taking a breather here.
Slevin wants to control but Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slevin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slevin regains half guard.
Slevin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Slevin actively working from the bottom here.
Jitsu trying to pass the guard but Slevin defending well.
Slevin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Slevin is keeping the position.
Slevin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jitsu defends it easily.
Jitsu passes Slevin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slevin looking for subs from the bottom but Jitsu mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (5) vs (12) Jitsu
Jitsu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slevin is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Slevin regains half guard.
Slevin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slevin.
Slevin looking for a guillotine here but Jitsu defends easily.
Slevin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jitsu stacks Slevin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jitsu! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (5) vs (15) Jitsu
Jitsu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slevin keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu working away.
Jitsu trying to control the action but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jitsu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Slevin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Slevin is pressing down on Jitsu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Slevin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu is stalling in the full guard.
Slevin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Slevin is keeping the position.
Slevin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to control the position.
Jitsu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slevin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jitsu has managed to get both his arms back between Slevin's legs - danger averted.
Slevin keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully.
Jitsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jitsu forces his way into half guard.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura but Slevin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jitsu to get the leverage.
Jitsu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (5) vs (18) Jitsu
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slevin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Slevin trying to control but Jitsu postures up.
Slevin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slevin is refusing to be controlled, as Jitsu sits in half guard.
Slevin tries to get to full guard but Jitsu has control of the leg.
Jitsu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Slevin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jitsu.
Jitsu prevents Slevin from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Slevin actively working from the bottom here.
Jitsu tries to pass to full mount but Slevin defends it.
Jitsu is stalling here. Slevin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jitsu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Slevin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Slevin (9) vs (18) Jitsu
Jitsu tries to bench press Slevin off him but Slevin keeps the position.
Jitsu is trying to control Slevin's posture but Slevin avoids it.
Slevin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jitsu keeps working.
Slevin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jitsu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep.
Slevin trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Slevin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jitsu, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Jitsu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitsu is looking to regain half guard here but Slevin keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jitsu wins on points by 18 to 9.
Jiu Jitsu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tony Slevin spoke after the fight, saying 'ill be round your house later with the lads'. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 5132 p4p, 0 weight class) and JR Adams Junior (ranked 145 p4p, 0 weight class). Slevin comes into the arena with timber blaring out of the sound system. Adams Junior has chosen Looking for the Stone as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; JR Adams Junior!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Slevin moves into the clinch.
Slevin pulls guard effortlessly.
Adams Junior is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slevin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Adams Junior doesn't defend quickly enough and Slevin has managed to lock this one up! Can Adams Junior escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Slevin on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Slevin!
JR Adams Junior was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 5113 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 2416 p4p, 221 weight class). Slevin comes into the arena with timber blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Naga-Wing has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slevin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Slevin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Slevin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Naga-Wing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Naga-Wing wants to pass the guard but Slevin is keeping the position.
Naga-Wing advances to half guard.
Slevin with the active half guard here but Naga-Wing passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (0) vs (3) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slevin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Naga-Wing has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slevin is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga-Wing is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Slevin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Slevin wants to control but Naga-Wing postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga-Wing tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Slevin is looking for a sweep.
Naga-Wing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slevin keeps working.
Naga-Wing tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Slevin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Slevin won't allow Naga-Wing to pass to mount.
Naga-Wing is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Slevin is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Naga-Wing is tapping! Great win for Slevin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Slevin! |
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Event:
GC 191
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Slevin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
Slevin throws out a counter right but Tua avoids it with no problem.
Slevin throws a poor cross that misses
and Tua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tony Slevin has been cut.
Slevin throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua .
Tua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slevin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tua cracks Slevin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slevin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua misses with a left hand
and Slevin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tua lands a head shot.
Slevin throws an overhand right that lands on Tua 's shoulder, as Tua tries to avoid the shot.
Tua misses the jab.
Tua tries to bum rush Slevin with a series of wild strikes but Slevin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slevin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tua .#T1#
Nice defenses there by Slevin.
Slevin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slevin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slevin lands an overhand right.
Tua punishes Slevin's body with a nice straight punch.
Slevin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slevin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slevin misses with a jab to the body
and Tua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Slevin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tua throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Tua lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slevin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slevin throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
Tua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slevin.
Tua goes for a small jab and connects. Now Tua goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Slevin stumbles back but Tua runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Slevin to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Slevin will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Tua !
David Tua seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Tony Slevin stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be round your house later with the lads'.
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Event:
gc184
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Tronstone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Tronstone clinches with his opponent.
Tronstone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slevin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tronstone walks away with a smile on his face. Slevin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slevin swings widly with a right hand
and Slevin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slevin throws a right hand that misses
and Tronstone counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Slevin has been cut.
Tronstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Slevin circles away.
Slevin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin misses with a right hand
and Tronstone counters with a nice body shot.
Slevin looks to land a right hand but Tronstone moved out of range.#T1#
Tronstone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slevin throws out the jab.
Tronstone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slevin blocking some punches.
Slevin tries to pull guard but Tronstone won't allow it.
#BC#
Slevin breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Tronstone clinches with his opponent.
Tronstone lands with a left to the head.
Slevin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tronstone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've been informed that Tronstone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Slevin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slevin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slevin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tronstone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tronstone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slevin is trying to pull guard but Tronstone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tronstone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Tronstone on the inside. #T2#
Slevin fails to pull guard.
Tronstone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slevin is trying to pull guard but Tronstone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Slevin jumps guard but Tronstone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tronstone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Slevin prevents a body shot from Tronstone.
A shot in the inside from Tronstone.
Tronstone has a couple of punches blocked by Slevin.
Tronstone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Slevin is rocked!
Tronstone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Slevin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slevin tries to pull guard but Tronstone holds him up against the cage and eventually Slevin drops back down to his feet.
Slevin jumps guard but Tronstone stands there with Slevin around his waist. Slevin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slevin seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Slevin gets control of Tronstone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Slevin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tronstone chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Slevin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tronstone has passed into half guard!
Tronstone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Slevin is not content to let Tronstone control the position.#T3#
Tronstone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tronstone scores with a big shot! Slevin's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Slevin! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Tronstone!
A victorious Ike Tronstone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tony Slevin spoke after the fight, saying 'ill be round your house later with the lads'.
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Event:
gc181
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Aybara misses with a series of wild punches.
Aybara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slevin circles away quickly and effectively.
Slevin throws a combination. Aybara tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Perrin Aybara has been cut.
Slevin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aybara.
Aybara is looking to counter punch.
Slevin checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slevin! But no joy.
Slevin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aybara throws out the jab.
Slevin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aybara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Slevin dodges the punch combination from Aybara.
Aybara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aybara swings for the body but Slevin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slevin tests Aybara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aybara just misses with a punch to the body.
Aybara dodges the punch combination from Slevin.
#T1#
Aybara misses with a two punch combination.
Aybara throws a series of strikes that have Slevin backpedaling.
Aybara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aybara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aybara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slevin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Aybara both land. Nice combination.
Aybara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slevin.
Slevin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aybara. Slevin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aybara moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Aybara.
Slevin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aybara on the side of the head.
Tony Slevin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aybara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aybara fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Aybara scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slevin is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Aybara is staying tight to Slevin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Aybara working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aybara trying to control the action but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Aybara working the ground and pound but Slevin is defending the strikes.
Aybara is looking to take a break and control but Slevin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Aybara's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Slevin is looking to reverse the position.
Aybara lands a few punches from side control.
Aybara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slevin keeps working. #T3#
Aybara taking a break here but Slevin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Aybara is pressing down on Slevin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slevin is holding on for now.
Slevin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aybara scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aybara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slevin is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Slevin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aybara connects with a nice short shot to Slevin's temple.
Aybara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aybara not doing much here.
Slevin trying to hold on to Aybara's head to control him but Aybara postures up.
Aybara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Aybara slips a nice elbow through Slevin's hands, connecting with Slevin's forehead.
Slevin tries to get to full guard but Aybara has control of the leg.
Aybara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slevin keeps working.
Slevin is looking to improve his position.
Aybara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slevin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slevin is looking to control Aybara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slevin avoid being mounted?
Aybara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aybara wants to control but Slevin is keeping him busy.
Slevin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aybara wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Aybara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slevin's head.
Aybara trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perrin Aybara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aybara's cut.
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.
#R2#
Aybara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slevin.
Aybara misses with a leg kick
and Slevin counters with a stiff right hand.
Aybara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slevin blocks the body kick.
Aybara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aybara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Slevin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Perrin Aybara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aybara misses with a hook. Slevin ducked under it nicely.
Slevin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aybara throws a combination that misses
and Slevin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slevin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aybara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slevin can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aybara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Aybara shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aybara was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aybara landing a few strikes.
Slevin pushes Aybara away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aybara gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Slevin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aybara. #T1#
Slevin is looking for a sweep.
Aybara working away.
Slevin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aybara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aybara working away.
Slevin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Slevin is looking to reverse the position.
Aybara cracks Slevin with a big elbow.
Aybara controlling the position.
Slevin is looking to regain half guard here but Aybara keeps moving and retains side control.
Aybara lands a few punches from side control.
Slevin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aybara's best efforts.#SUB2#
Slevin actively working from the bottom here.
Aybara is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Aybara has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Aybara.
Aybara with good strikes from the mount here!
Slevin is looking to improve his position but Aybara isn't that keen on the idea.
Aybara lands a couple of good shots and Slevin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slevin turns into Aybara and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
Slevin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aybara dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Aybara trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Slevin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Aybara is defending well. Slevin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Aybara has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Slevin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Slevin!
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Event:
gc 176
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Shiroo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slevin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Shiroo clinches with his opponent.
Slevin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shiroo walks away with a smile on his face. Slevin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shiroo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slevin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shiroo doesn't manage to clinch there - Slevin circles away.
Shiroo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shiroo misses with a left hand
and Slevin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tetsuya Shiroo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shiroo rushes Slevin and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shiroo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shiroo.
Shiroo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Shiroo manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Shiroo clinches.
Shiroo avoiding damage.
#TD#
Slevin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Shiroo wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving. #SUB#
Slevin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shiroo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shiroo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shiroo forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Slevin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slevin is trying to control but can't.
Slevin wants to get back to full guard.
Shiroo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Shiroo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Slevin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slevin tries to buck Shiroo off but Shiroo is having none of it.
The strikes coming from Shiroo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Slevin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shiroo off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Slevin working for a choke but Shiroo reverses nicely into Slevin 's guard. #SUB#
Shiroo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slevin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shiroo has managed to get both his arms back between Slevin's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Slevin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shiroo defends well.#T3#
Shiroo advances position into side control!
Slevin is not content to let Shiroo control the position.
Shiroo lands a nice forearm strike.
Shiroo cracks Slevin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shiroo misses with the ground and pound.
Shiroo wants to control but Slevin is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Slevin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slevin parries the strikes from Shiroo easily there. Shiroo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Slevin to escape.
Shiroo wants to control but Slevin is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Shiroo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Slevin has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Slevin tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Slevin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slevin tries to improve position but can't.
Slevin is working hard here to advance position.
Slevin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at #ICC4ISREAL, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Slevin wants to control but Shiroo postures up.
Slevin tries to improve position but can't.
Shiroo happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slevin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slevin struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Shiroo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shiroo doesn't manage to clinch there - Slevin circles away.
#CL2#
Shiroo forces Slevin back against the cage and clinches.
Shiroo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shiroo slows down the pace here.
#TD#
Slevin pulls guard successfully.
Tetsuya Shiroo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shiroo scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Slevin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shiroo has passed into half guard!
Shiroo lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shiroo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shiroo's back!#SUB#
Slevin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shiroo is defending well though. Slevin let's go of the attempt for now.
Shiroo trying to control the hands but Slevin breaks the grip. #T1#
Slevin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Slevin thows a strike but Shiroo uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Shiroo as he ends up in Slevin 's guard!
Shiroo trying to control the position from guard on top but Slevin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slevin can't keep his opponent in guard - Shiroo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shiroo trying to control from half guard but Slevin is working away.
Slevin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shiroo stays in close to Slevin's body and controls the position.
Slevin keeping full guard, as Shiroo tries to pass. #SUB#
Slevin looking for a guillotine here but Shiroo defends easily.
#T2#
Shiroo trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Shiroo throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Shiroo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shiroo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shiroo trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slevin is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Shiroo keeping moving, preventing Slevin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Shiroo is pulling down on Slevin's head. It's preventing any offense from Slevin, at least for the moment.
Slevin stops Shiroo from standing up.
Slevin wants to pass the guard but Shiroo is keeping the position.
Shiroo keeping moving, preventing Slevin from controlling successfully.
Shiroo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shiroo pulls Slevin in to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Shiroo moves into the clinch.
Slevin tries to pull guard but Shiroo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slevin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shiroo after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shiroo.
Shiroo stalling.
Slevin tries to pull guard but Shiroo holds him up against the cage and eventually Slevin drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Slevin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slevin jumps guard but Shiroo stands there with Slevin around his waist. Slevin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Shiroo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiroo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slevin.#CL2#
Shiroo has closed the distance and engaged Slevin in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Shiroo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Shiroo gets a clinch.
Slevin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shiroo to keep the fight standing.
Shiroo misses with the head strike.
Slevin jumps guard but Shiroo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shiroo stalls.
Shiroo stalling against the cage.
Shiroo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Slevin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shiroo to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Slevin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slevin tries to break the clinch but Shiroo is controlling the position.
Shiroo lands a nice uppercut.
Shiroo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin tries to pull guard but Shiroo won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shiroo.
Shiroo pushes Slevin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shiroo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shiroo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slevins head.
Slevin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shiroo to keep the fight standing.
Shiroo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Shiroo controlling the action here for a moment.
Shiroo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slevins head.
Shiroo blocking some punches.
Slevin jumps guard but Shiroo stands there with Slevin around his waist. Slevin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Slevin pulls guard.
Shiroo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slevin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shiroo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shiroo trying to control the position but Slevin is working away. #SUB2#
Shiroo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Slevin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shiroo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Shiroo tries to stand but Slevin is controlling his head.
Slevin manages to get back to half guard.
Shiroo wants to take a breather but Slevin is having none of it.
Shiroo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shiroo is trying to control the action in half guard but Slevin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slevin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Shiroo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shiroo stands and throws Slevin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shiroo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slevin keeps working.
Slevin tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Shiroo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SU2#
Shiroo decides to stand back up. Shiroo steps back and let's Slevin get back to his feet.#CL2#
Shiroo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slevin, pushing him back against the cage.
Shiroo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shiroo throws a head punch that misses.
Shiroo lands an uppercut.
Shiroo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slevin or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shiroo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Shiroo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Shiroo moves into range and clinches up with Slevin.
Tetsuya Shiroo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Slevin letting Shiroo take a breather here.
Shiroo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shiroo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slevin up against the cage.
Slevin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Shiroo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slevin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shiroo walks away with a smile on his face. Slevin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Shiroo rushes Slevin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shiroo is struggling to control the position.
Slevin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shiroo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shiroo stalling in the clinch.
Slevin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shiroo smiles and moves away.
Shiroo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Shiroo darts in and clinches Slevin up against the cage.
Shiroo lands with a left to the head.
Tony Slevin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shiroo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Shiroo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuya Shiroo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shiroo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuya Shiroo!
Our winner, Tetsuya Shiroo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Tony Slevin was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be round your house later with the lads'.
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Event:
Gc 169
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Slevin misses with a hook. Mammoth ducked under it nicely.
Mammoth misses with a hook.
Slevin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mammoth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Slevin defending well as Mammoth loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mammoth. Slevin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slevin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Mammoth.
Jab, jab by Mammoth - just one landing.
Mammoth lands a right hook to the body.
Mammoth digs a good body shot into Slevin's ribs.
Mammoth misses with a two punch combination.
We've been told by Mammoth's head coaches at LOD: Contenders (Max ID290) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Slevin throws an overhand right that lands on Mammoth's shoulder, as Mammoth tries to avoid the shot.
Mammoth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Mammoth lands a nice hook to Slevin's body. Slevin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slevin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slevin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mammoth.
Slevin lands a glancing blow to the side of Mammoth's head.
A lazy left from Slevin finds it's target.
Mammoth throws a hook to the side of Slevin's head but Slevin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slevin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slevin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mammoth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slevin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Slevin misses.
Mammoth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Slevin scores with a jab.
Slevin lands a glancing blow to the side of Mammoth's head.#KD#
Mammoth cracks Slevin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Slevin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mammoth finish him?
#ROC#
Slevin is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tony Slevin has been cut.
Mammoth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slevin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mammoth.
Mammoth looks to land a right hand but Slevin moved out of range.
Slevin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Slevin.
Mammoth throws a looping overhand right but Slevin ducks down to avoid it.
Mammoth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slevin throws out the jab.
Mammoth throws a good cross that connects.
Mammoth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slevin.
Slevin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Slevin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slevin scores with a punch to the head.
Mammoth misses with a looping left.
Mammoth throws a series of punches but Slevin avoids them all with ease.
Slevin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mammoth throws a body punch but Slevin moves out of range.
Slevin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mammoth jabs Slevin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mammoth misses with an uppercut.
Mammoth throws a body shot but no joy.
Slevin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mammoth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slevin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Mammoth digs a good body shot into Slevin's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Slevin as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slevin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mammoth misses the jab.
Mammoth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mammoth throws a hook but Slevin blocks it.
Slevin throws out a counter right but Mammoth avoids it with no problem.
Mammoth clobbers Slevin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mammoth just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Slevin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mammoth scores with a body shot.
Mammoth scores with a push kick.
Slevin looks winded!
Slevin throws a series of punches but Mammoth avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Mammoth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Slevin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Slevin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mammoth.#KD#
Mammoth lands a big right hand that sends Slevin crashing to the mat! Mammoth stays standing though and waves Slevin back to his feet!
Slevin is still on wobbly legs! Can Mammoth finish him?
Slevin tries to get into range but Mammoth steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Slevin! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Mammoth scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Mammoth!
Anton Mammoth bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Tony Slevin stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be round your house later with the lads'.
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Event:
Gc163
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Mundi throws a series of punches but Slevin avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Mundi has closed the distance and engaged Slevin in a clinch.
Slevin is working for takedown but Mundi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mundi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Mundi breaks from the clinch.
Slevin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mundi lands a lovely overhand right.
Slevin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slevin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mundi wants to clinch up but Slevin keeps it at a distance.
Mundi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slevin with a hook.
Mundi scores with a jab. Slevin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Mundi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slevin counters with a nice uppercut.
Mundi misses with a straight right.
Mundi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Slevin misses.
Mundi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slevin. Slevin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slevin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Mundi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mundi tries to clinch up
and Slevin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slevin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Slevin fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mundi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mundi looks to clinch but Slevin throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mundi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tony Slevin!
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Event:
Gc 158
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Ei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ei misses with a body kick.
Slevin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ei swings widly with a right hand
and Ei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slevin works the jab nicely.
Slevin takes one to the chin there.
Kylla Ei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slevin checks a low kick from Ei.
Slevin throws a series of punches but Ei moves out of range.
Ei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slevin.
Ei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ei staying out of range there.#T1#
Slevin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ei connects with a crisp jab.
Ei throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slevin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ei throws a shot from downtown. Slevin moves away and avoids it.
Ei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slevin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ei.
Ei misses with a shot to the body
and Slevin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slevin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ei wants to counter the offense by Slevin and move into the clinch position.
Slevin throws a looping overhand right but Ei ducks down to avoid it.
Ei throws out a counter right but Slevin avoids it with no problem.
We've been informed that Ei has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Ei slips a straight right by Slevin.
It seemed like Ei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Ei has closed the distance and engaged Slevin in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ei lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Slevin has been cut.
Ei lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Slevin is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Slevin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ei using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Slevin is breathing heavily.
Ei has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Slevin - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Ei, and another! Slevin is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kylla Ei!
Kylla Ei made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Sampo Jambo ur belt is next.'.
Tony Slevin spoke after the fight, saying 'ill be round your house later with the lads'.
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Event:
gc153
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Slevin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupu.
We've been hearing reports that Tupu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tupu throws the left hand but Slevin avoids the punch easily.
Tupu loads up on a big right hand but Slevin slips the punch.
Tupu moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tupu.
Tupu throws a head kick but Slevin moves out of range.
Tupu misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Slevin.
Slevin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slevin connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Tupu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slevin scores with a decent looking hook.
Tupu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Nice shot lands for Tupu.
Tupu looks to throw the jab but Slevin is out of range.
Slevin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tupu with a body shot.
Tupu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slevin.
Tupu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Slevin to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Tupu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Slevin is rocked!
Tupu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slevin.
A head kick misses from Tupu.
Slevin scores with a hook to the body. Tupu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tupu looks to score with a jab to the body but Slevin is just out of range.
Slevin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupu.
Tupu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slevin missing with a left hand there. Tupu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tupu throws a head kick that misses
and Slevin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tupu slips a jab from Slevin.
Tupu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tupu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slevin lands a jab to the head.
Slevin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slevin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupu throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slevin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Slevin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Slevin missing with a left hand there. Tupu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tupu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slevin checks a leg kick nicely.
Slevin lands a nice hook to Tupu's body. Tupu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poto Tupu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slevin with a jab.#CUT2#
Poto Tupu's cut is getting worse.
Slevin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Slevin jabs at Tupu's body.
Slevin ducks under a wild hook from Tupu.
Slevin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tupu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupu scores with a jab to the head.
Slevin scores with a body shot.
Tupu swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Slevin counter with a right hand.
Tupu takes one to the chin there.
Tupu misses with a body kick.
Tupu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slevin.#T3#
Slevin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slevin moves out of range of the strikes.
Tupu misses with a kick to the body.
Slevin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD#
Tupu sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Slevin to the ground! Tupu dives into full mount looking to finish!
Slevin is still in real trouble! Can Tupu finish him?
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!
Slevin has given up his back. Will we see Tupu going for some submissions?
Slevin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Tupu has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Slevin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Slevin seems to have recovered his senses.
Tupu has the hooks in. Slevin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Slevin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tupu's guard. Nice work there by Slevin.
Slevin wants to control from the top but Tupu keeps moving.
Tupu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB#
Slevin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tupu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slevin has managed to get both his arms back between Tupu's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slevin content to stall in guard here.
Slevin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slevin stopping the sweep attempt from Tupu.
Slevin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupu is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tupu looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Slevin is defending well. Tupu quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Slevin has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tupu celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Poto Tupu!
After winning the bout, Poto Tupu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Tony Slevin had this to say: 'ill be round your house later with the lads'.
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Event:
gc150.5
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Tupu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tupu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from Tupu.
Tupu throws a head kick that misses.
Slevin fails in his attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tupu.
Slevin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupu was well out of range. Poor timing from Slevin.
Slevin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tupu.#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Slevin has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tupu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Tupu throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Slevin is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Poto Tupu!
A very excited looking Poto Tupu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Tony Slevin had this to say: 'ill be round your house later with the lads'.
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Event:
USFC 152
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slevin connects with a looping right hand.
Slevin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slevin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slevin throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Slevin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Slevin misses the target.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Slevin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slevin scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Slevin has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Slevin manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slevin is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Slevin is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Slevin, up you get!
Slevin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Slevin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Slevin throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Smith with a hook.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Slevin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Slevin takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is looking to control Slevin's arms but Slevin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage. #BC#
Slevin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Slevin's head but Slevin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Slevin clinches.
I was talking to Slevin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Slevin tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position. #TD#
Slevin drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Slevin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Slevin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is holding on to half guard well.
Slevin prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith trying to control but Slevin postures up.
Smith is pressing down on Slevin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slevin trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith has his hands on Slevin's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Slevin throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Slevin pushes a forearm under Smith's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Smith is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Slevin!
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Event:
USFC 147
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Slevin avoids a kick to the body.
Slevin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slevin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A leg kick checked by Slevin.
Slevin avoids the body shot from Sonnen.
Slevin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sonnen with a body shot.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen throws a solid leg kick but Slevin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sonnen.
Slevin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the body from Sonnen misses
and Slevin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Sonnen shoots in and bounces Slevin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Sonnen is posturing up here but Slevin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sonnen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sonnen has to tap! Slick submission there by Slevin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Slevin!
The defeated Leo Sonnen had this to say: 'Dislocated my shoulder at the start, i'll be back and better than ever! '.
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Event:
MFN 315: Koski vs. Mamba
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Mayor cracks Slevin with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Tony Slevin has been cut.
Slevin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slevin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mayor to score with a decent uppercut.
Slevin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mayor under the eye.#CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Mayor has been cut.
Mayor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Slevin throws out a loose jab but Mayor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slevin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mayor. Mayor obviously looking to wear him down.
Slevin throws a hook to the side of Mayor's head but Mayor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayor lands with an uppercut that bounces Slevin off the cage and back into range.
Slevin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slevin digs a good hook to Mayor's body.
Slevin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mayor, as that shot connected.
Slevin throws a hook but Mayor blocks it.
Mayor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slevin.
Mayor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slevin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mayor misses the target.#T1#
Slevin connects with a looping right hand.
A jab lands there for Slevin.
Donk. Slevin catches Mayor right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
Tommy Mayor's cut is getting worse.
Tony Slevin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slevin.
Slevin throws a hook to the side of Mayor's head but Mayor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayor throws a big counter combination but Slevin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Slevin throws a good cross that connects.
Mayor drops his hands momentarily and Slevin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slevin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slevin connects with a jab.
Slevin dips to his left and cracks Mayor with an uppercut!#CUT2#
Tommy Mayor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Mayor scores with a jab. Slevin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slevin misses with a hook.
Slevin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slevin throws a sloppy body shot
and Mayor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slevin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayor.
Slevin throws out a counter right but Mayor avoids it with no problem.
Slevin swings for the body but Mayor moves out of range.
#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Mayor. Those never looked like landing.
Slevin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayor.
Slevin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mayor.
Slevin checks a leg kick.
Mayor misses with a head kick.
Slevin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mayor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mayor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mayor with a hook.
Mayor lands a leg kick that knocks Slevin off balance momentarily.
Mayor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mayor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mayor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slevin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mayor counters with a left to the body.
Slevin throws a jab when Mayor was well out of range.
Slevin checks a low kick from Mayor.
Slevin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mayor to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Slevin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slevin looks to land a left hand but Mayor moved out of range nicely.
Mayor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mayor lands a jab-cross combination.
Slevin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slevin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Slevin is rocked!
Mayor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mayor throws a low kick but Slevin moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Slevin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mayor moves away from the strike by Slevin.
Mayor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Slevin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slevin thuds a left hand into Mayor's body.#CL2#
Slevin moves into range and clinches up with Mayor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayor digs a right hand underneath Slevin's ribcage. Slevin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slevin tries to pull guard but Mayor holds him up against the cage and eventually Slevin drops back down to his feet.
Mayor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Mayor.
Mayor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mayor lands an uppercut.
Slevin has had enough of the clinch but Mayor keeps him there for the moment.
Mayor lands an uppercut.
Slevin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mayor walks away with a smile on his face. Slevin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slevin takes a swing at Mayor's ribcage but misses.
Mayor motions for Slevin to come forward. Mayor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mayor is looking to land body kicks.
Slevin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slevin fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Mayor misses.
Mayor scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mayor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slevin throws a right and a left that Mayor avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Mayor dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Slevin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mayor moves away from the strike by Slevin.
Slevin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mayor misses the shot to the body.
Slevin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slevin cracks Mayor with a good jab.
Slevin throws an off balance right hand
and Mayor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mayor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Mayor does it's job there.
Slevin is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayor finish him?
Mayor lands a leg kick that knocks Slevin off balance momentarily.
Mayor finds Slevin's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Slevin flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Mayor lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Slevin will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Mayor!
Tony Slevin spoke after the fight, saying 'ill be round your house later with the lads'.
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