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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 24 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Tim Slater!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Slater drives through and clinches with Steel against the cage.
#TD2#
Slater decides to pull guard.
Slater wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Slater keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel is pushing down on Slater's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slater is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Slater looking for submissions off his back.
Slater wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Steel is taking a breather. Slater 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.#T1#
Steel prevents Slater from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Slater wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Slater has a hand on Steel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (3) vs (0) Slater
Slater is trying desperately to improve position.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#T2#
Slater wants to control but Steel is having none of it.
Slater tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slater is looking to get to half guard.
Slater keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel content just to control the position here.
Steel'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.#T4#
Slater is working to get back to half guard.
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Steel avoids the attempt from Slater to control.
Slater is trying desperately to improve position.
Slater has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (6) vs (0) Slater
Steel is not going to allow Slater to sit and survive in this position. #T5#
Steel controls the action.
Slater tries to escape but Steel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Steel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Slater.
Slater rolls, trying to escape but Steel keeps control of the position.
Steel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Slater is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Steel off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T6#
Slater rolls, trying to escape but Steel keeps control of the position.
Steel keeps control of the position easily here as Slater tries to buck him off.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slater for as long as he can get away with.
Steel not allowing Slater to control his hands.
Slater wants to escape the position.
#T7#
Steel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Slater doesn't escape.
Slater rolls, trying to escape but Steel keeps control of the position.
Slater is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Steel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Steel avoids the attempt from Slater to control.
Slater is working to get back to half guard.
Slater is still trying to improve position.
Slater stops Steel from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Steel content just to control the position here. #T9#
Slater is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel is looking to work his way around to Slater's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Slater keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steel tries to take his opponent's back but Slater turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (6) vs (2) Slater#T10#
Steel seems keen to control Slater's posture.
Slater wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel has Slater pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
Steel keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (8) vs (2) Slater
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slater wants to control the position but Steel says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T12#
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Slater defends it. #SUB2#
Slater looking for submissions off his back.
Steel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Slater is defending well. #T13#
Steel prevents Slater from improving his position.
Slater trying to control here.
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Slater tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg. #T14#
Steel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (11) vs (2) Slater
Steel wants to take Slater's back here but Slater is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slater is looking to get to half guard.
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Steel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Bjj Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Syn 764
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Rob with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Rob scores with a sloppy right hand. Slater should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Rob scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Slater tries to get to full guard but Rob has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Rob in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Slater tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rob!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ace Rob!
Ace Rob seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Syn Kilo vs Spanner
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater swings widly with a right hand
and Daebak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daebak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daebak 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.
Daebak throws a lazy right hand but Slater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slater is looking for a counter combo.
Daebak blocks a jab.
Daebak digs a good hook to Slater's body.
Daebak swings widly with a right hand
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daebak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slater has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daebak thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Slater misses the target.
Daebak lands a head shot.
Daebak lands a jab to the nose.
Daebak lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daebak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slater swings for the body but Daebak moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Daebak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daebak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Slater gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daebak.
Slater on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Daebak thuds his shin into the meat of Slater's side.
Daebak throws a leg kick but Slater sees it coming and moves out of range.
Daebak throws a right hand that misses
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Daebak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slater swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Daebak misses the target.
Slater throwing a counter right hand but Daebak manages to avoid it.
Daebak thumps Slater with a low kick.
Daebak ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
Slater connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daebak momentarily.
Daebak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Slater will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daebak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slater.
Daebak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daebak tries a head kick but it misses.
Daebak throws a leg kick
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daebak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Daebak misses
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut.
Slater checks a low kick from Daebak.
Harry Daebak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daebak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slater looks to throw the jab but Daebak is out of range.
Daebak misses with a lunging right hand
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Daebak throws a big shot that misses.
Slater looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Daebak connects with a body shot.
Slater moves out of range of the body kick.
Slater throws a nice looking combination but Daebak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Daebak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Daebak moves out of range as Slater strikes.
Slater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daebak.
Slater is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Daebak throws a jab when Slater was well out of range.
Slater tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Daebak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daebak.
A big left from Daebak misses.
Good exchange - Daebak coming out on top.
Daebak delivers a nice body kick.
Slater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daebak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Daebak catches Slater right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Daebak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daebak.
Daebak throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daebak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daebak throws a solid leg kick but Slater takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Daebak.
It looked like Slater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daebak sizes up Slater with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slater with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daebak to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Slater is rocked!
Daebak finds Slater's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Slater flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Daebak lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Slater will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Daebak!
After the fight, Harry Daebak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SYN Divine Wind
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Jain misses.
Slater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jain.
Jain lunges at Slater with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slater's hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jain checks a leg kick.
Jain drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slater defends it well.
Jain misses with a body punch
and Slater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jain.
Jain moves out of range of the strikes.
Jain throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain throws out a powerful jab.
Jain throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
Slater throws an off balance right hand
and Jain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jain scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Slater slips a jab from Jain.
Jain throws a lazy uppercut
and Slater makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jain misses with a jab to the body
and Slater counters with a straight right hand.
Slater moves out of range as Jain strikes.
Slater throws a big counter combination but Jain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Jain moves into range and clinches up with Slater.
Slater gets through Jain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jain tries to throw a body punch but Slater avoids it by throwing Jain back against the ropes.
Jain managing to block the knees to the body from Slater.
Jain digs a right hand into Slater's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slater's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slater. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Jain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slater misses with the head strike.
Jain throws a head punch that misses.
Slater is working Jain over against the ropes.
Jain is pushing Slater up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jain throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Slater digs a right hand into Jain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jain's gas tank.
Slater's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jain lands a nice shot to the body.
Slater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jain wants to stall.
Jain is trying to break the clinch but Slater has him pressed against the ropes.
Slater blocks a body shot from Jain. #T3#
Slater letting Jain take a breather here.
Jain lands a nice uppercut.
Jain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slater misses with a punch on the inside.
Slater crunches a lovely knee into Jain's ribcage.
Slater tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Jain.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jain.
Jain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slater missing with knees to the body.
Jain stalls. #BC2#
Jain breaks from the clinch.
Jain has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jain looks to score with a jab to the body but Slater is just out of range.
Jain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slater connects with a body shot.#T4#
Jain fails with the takedown
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jain throws a poor cross that misses
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Jain.
Jain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slater as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Slater on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jain misses with an uppercut.
Slater looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slater moves away from the strike by Jain.
Slater swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Jain moves into the clinch.
Jain swings wildly with an uppercut but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moganesh Jain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Slater misses with a hook
and Jain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Jain misses
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut.
Jain misses with a lunging right hand
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut.
Slater throws a low kick but Jain moves out of range easily.
Jain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slater looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Slater misses the target.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Jain.
Jain stuns Slater with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain misses the shot to the body.
Moganesh Jain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater slips a jab from Jain.
Jain connects with a right that clearly hurt Slater. He's backed up against the ropes with nowhere to go as Jain proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Slater collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moganesh Jain!
Moganesh Jain very nearly forgot to thank SynCity Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Syn 716
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stipe shoots in but no luck this time.
Stipe connects with a leg kick.
Stipe misses with a left hand
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stipe misses with a leg kick
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stipe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slater's sensitive parts.
Slater connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stipe swings widly with a right hand
and Slater counters with a body kick.
Stipe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Slater misses the target.
Slater blocks a leg kick.
Stipe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slater sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stipe somewhat.
Tim Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mini Stipe.#T1#
Stipe throws a poor cross that misses
and Slater makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stipe darts in looking for a takedown but Slater gets double underhooks and turns Stipe into the cage.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stipe manages to avoid it.
Slater is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Slater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stipe.
Slater swats away the attempt to clinch by Stipe.
Mini Stipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Slater was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stipe.
Stipe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stipe swings widly with a right hand
and Slater counters with a one-two to the body.
Stipe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stipe defending well as Slater loads up on a big left hand.
Stipe misses with a double jab
#KD#
and Slater counters with a left and a right that hurts Stipe! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Slater jumps into full mount! #ROC#Stipe is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Stipe is still in real trouble! Can Slater finish him?
Slater is working hard here to advance position.
Stipe is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Slater looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stipe seems to have recovered his senses.
Stipe tries to hold on but Slater postures up.#SUB#
Slater goes for an armbar but Stipe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stipe. #SUB#
Slater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Slater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stipe defends well.
Stipe trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Stipe 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.
Slater working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Slater looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stipe passes into half guard.
Slater tries to get to full guard but Stipe has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Slater looking for submissions off his back.
Slater taking some punishment here, with Stipe in his half guard.
Slater is looking to improve his position.
Slater manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slater is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Stipe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Slater dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stipe scores with a one two! Slater had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stipe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stipe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slater has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stipe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slater quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Slater lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stipe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slater has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A big right from Stipe misses.
Slater is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Stipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater scores with a punch to the head.
Slater jabs at Stipe's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick lands for Stipe.
#T1#
Slater catches Stipe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tim Slater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stipe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stipe goes for a double leg but Slater avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slater continues to drive forward.
Stipe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stipe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slater counters with a leg kick.
Stipe tried to score with a low kick but Slater checks it.
Stipe tries to land a leg kick but Slater saw it coming and moves away.
Stipe scores with a punch to the head.
Slater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slater misses with a wild body shot.
Slater checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stipe throws a leg kick which misses Slater's front leg but catches the back leg as Slater tries to avoid it. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Stipe.
Stipe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stipe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slater checks it well.
Stipe throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stipe throws a hook to the side of Slater's head but Slater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Slater misses its target.
Stipe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stipe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stipe throws a sloppy head kick
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stipe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slater with a nice calf kick.
Stipe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slater moves away from the strike by Stipe. #T3#
Stipe blocks a jab.
Stipe throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
Stipe misses with a leg kick
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stipe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slater is out of range.
Stipe throws a leg kick but Slater sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stipe misses with a low kick.
Slater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slater misses with a hook.
Stipe staying out of range there.
Stipe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stipe misses with a leg kick
and Slater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stipe moves out of range as Slater strikes.
Stipe misses with a lunging right hand
and Slater counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Stipe.
Slater appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Stipe misses with a wild combination.
Slater throwing a counter right hand but Stipe manages to avoid it.
Stipe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Slater misses the target.
Stipe misses with a hook
enabling Slater to counter with a crisp jab.
Slater takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slater slips under a jab.
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stipe misses the jab.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
Stipe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stipe checks a leg kick nicely.
Stipe throws a front kick aimed at Slater's knee but Slater avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mini Stipe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stipe throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
Slater misses with an uppercut. Stipe saw that one coming.
Stipe scoring well with a low kick there.
Stipe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slater walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stipe motions for Slater to come forward. Stipe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Stipe - just one landing.
A low kick lands for Stipe.
Stipe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Slater tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stipe manages to avoid it.
Slater connects with a leg kick.
Stipe tries a head kick but it misses.
Slater tried to counter with a leg kick but Stipe avoided it.#T1#
Stipe misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Slater. No joy for Stipe on that attempt.
Slater swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stipe throws a right hand that Slater ducks under and follows up with a left that Slater also avoids with ease.
Slater keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slater is looking for a counter combo.
Stipe misses with a head kick.
Stipe scores with a nice head shot.
Stipe misses with a low kick as Slater jumps back.
Slater jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stipe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Slater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slater is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stipe misses with a wild body shot.
Slater loads up on a big right hand but Stipe slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Stipe.
Stipe throws a leg kick
and Slater counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stipe thinking.
Mini Stipe seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Stipe misses with a low kick.
Slater throws a right hand that Stipe ducks under and follows up with a left that Stipe also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Slater.
A counter left hand to the body from Slater misses its target.
Stipe misses with a right hand
and Slater counters with a stiff right hand.
Stipe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stipe tries to score with a low kick but Slater moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Stipe.
Stipe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stipe throws a leg kick but Slater sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stipe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stipe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bone on bone clash there as Slater blocks the leg kick.
#T3#
Stipe swings widly with a right hand
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stipe misses with a body shot.
Stipe throws a lazy head kick
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Stipe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slater. That did some damage!
Stipe lands a leg kick that knocks Slater off balance momentarily.
Stipe misses with a left hand
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slater. Stipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stipe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slater checks it well.
Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stipe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slater lands a two punch combo.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stipe throws a leg kick
and Stipe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stipe scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Stipe.
Stipe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stipe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stipe misses with a low kick.
As Stipe backs away, Slater returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stipe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stipe throws a poor cross that misses
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stipe misses with a right hand
and Slater counters with a huge left! Stipe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Slater isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stipe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Slater!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Slater!
After the fight, Tim Slater was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Mini Stipe spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for the fight. I will come back stronger next time.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lacplesis vs Kluba
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stringfellow throws a head kick that misses.
Slater appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stringfellow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stringfellow staying out of range there.
Slater's corner calls for a 1-2. Slater obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slater throws a jab but it's blocked by Stringfellow.
Stringfellow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slater with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stringfellow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Slater misses the target.
Stringfellow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stringfellow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slater moves away.
Slater looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Nice body punch from Slater.
Stringfellow checks a leg kick.
Stringfellow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slater counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slater throws a body shot but no joy.
Stringfellow replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Slater blocks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Stringfellow misses the target.
Slater tried to counter with a leg kick but Stringfellow avoided it.
Slater tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stringfellow throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Stringfellow is countered with a crisp right hand from Slater that sends him to the canvas! Slater follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Stringfellow is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Slater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stringfellow, who protects the arm well.
Stringfellow is still in real trouble! Can Slater finish him?#SUB#
Slater thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Slater works to advance to full mount. Stringfellow defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Stringfellow defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Slater.
Stringfellow wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Slater is persistently looking for the submission but Stringfellow is defending it well.
#SUB#
Stringfellow defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Slater's arms. #SUB#
Slater working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Stringfellow is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Slater has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Stringfellow taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Slater!
Tim Slater tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
SMASH: Niska vs Kraag
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Slater chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dee can pounce on him.
Dee throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Slater on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dee cracks Slater with an open hand slap.
Dee throws a sloppy body shot
and Slater counters with a straight right hand.
Dee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
Slater moves out of range of the strikes.
Dee motions for Slater to come forward. Dee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slater throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater 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.
A leg kick checked by Dee.
Slater swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dee lands a glancing blow to the side of Slater's head.
Slater is looking to chop away at Dee's legs.
Dee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Dee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dee throws a jab when Slater was well out of range.
Dee throws a good cross that connects.
Dee looks to throw the jab but Slater is out of range.
Dee checks a leg kick.
Dee misses with a wild combination.
Slater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dee.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dee misses with a right hand
and Slater counters with a series of strikes. Dee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slater takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dee throws a leg kick
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee looks to throw the jab but Slater is out of range.
Dee throws a leg kick
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slater blocks a leg kick.
Dee swings widly with a right hand
and Slater counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dee lands a really nice looking cross but Slater seems unphased.
Nice jab there from Dee.
Dee looks to land a left hand but Slater moved out of range nicely.
Dee throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slater! But no joy.
Dee looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
A jab from Dee misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slater! But no joy.
Dee misses with a hook.
Slater lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dee misses the jab.
Dee misses with a hook
and Slater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dee lands with an uppercut that bounces Slater off the cage and back into range.
Dee scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Dee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dee lands a slapping body shot.
Dee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slater misses the jab.
Slater misses the shot to the body.
Dee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slater.
Dee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slater.
A quick step to the side and Dee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dee.
Dee connects with a single shot there.
Dee misses with a hook.#T4#
Dee loads up on a big right hand but Slater slips the punch.
Slater let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dee throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slater avoids the body shot from Dee.
Slater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dee.
Dee lands with a hook. Slater tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dee throws a lazy head kick
and Slater counters with a stiff right hand.
Dee throws a series of punches but Slater avoids them all with ease.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slater.
A big left from Dee misses.
A swing and a miss from Slater.
Dee misses with a straight right.
Dee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater throws a shot from downtown. Dee moves away and avoids it.
Dee looks to land a left hand but Slater moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slater's head.#ROC#Slater is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Dee throws an uppercut from hell that sends Slater clean off his feet! He's out cold! Dee stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klay Dee!
A victorious Klay Dee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMASH: Colucci vs Oeste (NC)
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Slater.
Slater moves out of range as Stringfellow strikes.
Stringfellow's coach down at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stringfellow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stringfellow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slater moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slater throws a leg kick but Stringfellow checks it.
Stringfellow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Slater misses with a body punch
and Stringfellow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stringfellow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stringfellow stuns Slater with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slater throws an off balance right hand
and Slater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Desmond Stringfellow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Stringfellow checks a low kick from Slater.
Slater misses with a right hand
and Stringfellow counters with a two punch combo.
Slater staying out of range there.
Stringfellow throws an off balance right hand
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stringfellow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Stringfellow looks to move away, Slater throws a big counter combo but Stringfellow just gets out of the way.
Stringfellow swings for the body but Slater moves out of range.
Stringfellow swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Stringfellow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stringfellow throws a body kick that misses.
Slater steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stringfellow. That one must have hurt.
Slater connects with a single shot there.
Stringfellow misses with a double jab
and Slater counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stringfellow throws a lazy uppercut
and Slater counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Stringfellow cracks Slater with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stringfellow misses with a hook to the body
and Slater counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Stringfellow is rocked!
Slater rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stringfellow counters with a stiff right hand.
Stringfellow is still on wobbly legs! Can Slater finish him?
Stringfellow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stringfellow seems to have recovered his senses.
Stringfellow scores with a shot to the body.
Slater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slater connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stringfellow momentarily.
Slater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Stringfellow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slater swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stringfellow throws an off balance right hand
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Stringfellow with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stringfellow throws a lazy right hand but Slater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Stringfellow backs away, Slater returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Slater.
Slater connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slater misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Stringfellow dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Slater rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Stringfellow to counter with a crisp jab.
Stringfellow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slater looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stringfellow with a hook.
Slater moves out of range of the body kick.
Stringfellow throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slater misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Slater misses
and Stringfellow counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A jab from Slater misses.
Slater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stringfellow.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
Slater throws out a loose jab but Stringfellow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stringfellow works Slater's body with a nice hook.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stringfellow manages to avoid it.
Stringfellow misses with a body kick.
Slater tried to counter with a leg kick but Stringfellow avoided it.
Stringfellow misses with a body shot
and Slater counters with a stiff right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Slater might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Stringfellow blocks a head kick by Slater.
Stringfellow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slater looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stringfellow scores with a push kick.
Stringfellow scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stringfellow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Stringfellow fails to land with a series of punches.
Slater moves out of range of the body kick.
Slater misses with an uppercut
and Stringfellow counters with a straight right hand.
Slater staying out of range there.
Stringfellow misses with a hook. Slater ducked under it nicely.
Stringfellow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slater. Slater circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Stringfellow connects with a solid leg kick.
Stringfellow misses with a body kick.
Slater throwing a counter right hand but Stringfellow manages to avoid it.
Slater's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stringfellow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slater scrambles back to his feet.
Stringfellow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slater throws a sloppy head kick and Stringfellow moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stringfellow blocks a jab.
Slater just misses with a punch to the body.
Stringfellow replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Slater blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Stringfellow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Slater throws a poor cross that misses
and Stringfellow counters with a stiff right hand.
Slater takes a swing at Stringfellow's ribcage but misses.
Slater throws a leg kick
and Stringfellow counters with a one-two to the body.
Slater is looking to score with low kicks.
Stringfellow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stringfellow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slater.
It looked like Slater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stringfellow.
A swing and a miss from Slater.
Stringfellow throws a counter combo.#T1#
Stringfellow lands a nice shot to the body.
Slater cracks Stringfellow with an open hand slap.
Slater misses with a hook to the body
and Stringfellow counters with a left and a right that stings Slater.
Stringfellow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow walks into a left hand.
Stringfellow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Desmond Stringfellow seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Stringfellow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stringfellow lands a nice looking body shot.
Slater scores with a sloppy right hand. Stringfellow should have avoided that one.
Stringfellow misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stringfellow. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Stringfellow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stringfellow.
Stringfellow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Stringfellow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stringfellow throws a lazy uppercut
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stringfellow gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Slater counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Desmond Stringfellow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slater misses with an uppercut.
Tim Slater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stringfellow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slater throws a body shot but no joy.
Stringfellow cracks Slater with a good jab.#T4#
Stringfellow walks into a jab.
Slater looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stringfellow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slater on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slater throws a poor cross that misses
and Stringfellow counters with a stiff right hand.
Slater jabs Stringfellow right on the nose. Stringfellow blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slater misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Stringfellow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stringfellow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Stringfellow! |
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Event:
SMASH: Llosa vs OMalley
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slater.
Slater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slater blocks a jab.
Tim Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruise steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slater.
Bruise is looking to counter the offense by Slater and move into the clinch.
Bruise slips a straight right by Slater.
A punch lands to the side of Bruise 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slater connects with a body shot.
Bruise misses with a wild body shot.
Bruise has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slater finds it's way round the side to connect with Bruise's head.
Bruise loads up on a big right hand but Slater slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruise wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slater connects with a looping right hand.
Slater tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bruise swivels and escapes.
Bruise changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slater lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Slater lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slater moves away from the strike by Bruise.
Bruise throws a hook but Slater blocks it.
Bruise misses with an uppercut.
Bruise missing with a left hand there. Slater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slater throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bruise stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slater defending well as Bruise loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slater! But no joy.
Bruise takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slater throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slater moves away from the strike by Bruise. #CL#
Bruise closes the distance and clinches.
Slater fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bruise throws an elbow but it misses.
Slater tries for a takedown but Bruise manages to get underhooks.
Dominick Bruise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Slater.#T2#
Slater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bruise is pushing Slater up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A knee to the head by Bruise.
Our sources have told us that Bruise has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Slater tries to pull guard but Bruise holds him up against the cage and eventually Slater drops back down to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slater tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bruise just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bruise is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slater is defending well for now.
Slater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Slater avoids the elbow strike from Bruise, against the cage.
Slater fails to pull guard.
Slater tries to pull guard but Bruise forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slater jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bruise walks away with a smile on his face. Slater gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruise shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slater but Slater pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Slater clobbers Bruise with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bruise missing with a left hand there. Slater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slater throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Slater misses the target.
Slater gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruise.
A cross from Slater lands.
A swing and a miss from Bruise.
Slater bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bruise's head backwards.
Bruise is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bruise fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Bruise tries to clinch but Slater is having none of it.
Bruise throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slater.
Bruise walks into a stiff left hand from Slater.
Slater blocks a jab.
Bruise slips a straight right by Slater.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Slater misses.
Bruise missing with a left hand there. Slater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bruise blocks a jab.
Bruise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slater was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruise.
Bruise displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slater throws out the jab.
Slater connects with a body shot.
Bruise throws a body shot but no joy.
Slater on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Slater will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bruise cracks Slater with a good jab.
Slater ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slater works Bruise's body with a nice hook.
Slater tries to clinch but Bruise moves out of range.
Slater shoots for a takedown but Bruise saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slater lands a head shot.
Bruise connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bruise staying out of range there.
Bruise throws a jab when Slater was well out of range.
Slater is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruise throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slater shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bruise cracks Slater with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Bruise.#T1#
Slater swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Bruise misses the target.
Slater bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bruise's head backwards.
Tim Slater seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruise looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
Slater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bruise.
An attempted straight right counter from Bruise misses the target.
Bruise throws a hook but Slater blocks it.
Bruise misses with a shot to the body
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Slater throws a hook but Bruise blocks it.
Bruise throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slater.
Slater throws the left hand but Bruise avoids the punch easily.
Bruise on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bruise tries to move into range but Slater moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Bruise is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Slater. That snapped Bruise's head back.
Oh Bruise is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Slater shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slater has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Slater seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bruise is holding on tight.
Slater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Bruise tries to reverse the position but Slater maintains control.
Slater seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bruise is holding on tight.
Slater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bruise tries to lock up and control but Slater gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruise has given up his back.
#SUB2#
Slater is looking for the choke from the back position but Bruise is controlling his hands well.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Slater has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bruise is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Bruise fending off the submission attempt from Slater. #SUB2#
Slater has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Slater has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bruise! Can he survive? No! He's out! Slater 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 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Slater!
Tim Slater bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dee vs Slater
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dee scores with a nice head shot.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Slater feints a counter leg kick.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Dee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dee looks to land a left hand but Slater moved out of range nicely.
Slater misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Dee misses its intended target.
Dee lands with a nice combination. Slater backs away looking to recover.
Dee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dee misses with a looping right.
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
Dee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slater's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee throws a lazy right hand but Slater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dee takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown but Dee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slater's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dee throws out a loose jab but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slater.
Slater moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Slater closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dee to the mat! Dee manages to get full guard. #T1#
Dee wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slater slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dee is pushing Slater's head away, looking to escape. Slater manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Slater is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slater prevents Dee from escaping the position.
Slater trying to control the action but Dee is working from the bottom.
Dee can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Slater goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Slater's guard! Nice work there by Dee!
Dee looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Slater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Dee gets to his feet. Slater looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dee lands a glancing blow to the side of Slater's head.
Slater's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slater scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Slater goes for a double leg but Dee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dee continues to drive forward.
Decent striking displayed by Dee there.
Dee lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick from Dee lands but Slater takes it in his stride.
Slater avoids the head kick by Dee.
Slater blocks a head kick by Dee.
Dee throws a right and a left that Slater avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Slater releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dee works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slater.
Dee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slater.
Klay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Slater.
Slater with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dee to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Slater clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dee.
Dee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slater tries to pull guard but Dee holds him up against the cage and eventually Slater drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Slater jumps guard and drags Dee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Dee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dee continues to stall.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater wants to improve his position but instead Dee has moved into half guard.
Dee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Slater is trying to get back to full guard.
Dee is pressing down on Slater's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slater is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that round.
That's time! Dee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Slater takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left lands for Dee.#ROC#Slater is rocked!
Slater is holding his hands too far apart here. Dee throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Slater is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klay Dee!
Klay Dee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Demolition 10 - TBA
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Slater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Collins is looking to clinch but Slater is avoiding it.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Slater shoots in and bounces Collins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Slater sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Collins's guard.
Slater wants to pass to mount but Collins is defending the position. #SUB#
Slater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.
Slater works his foot free and advances to mount.
Slater 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.
Slater controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Slater looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T1#
Slater trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Collins really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Collins wants to control but Slater is having none of it.#SUB#
Slater with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Slater fails to advance to Collins's back.
Slater tries to control but Collins wriggling away.
Slater won't let Collins get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
Collins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slater is trying to take his opponent's back.
Slater forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Slater is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Collins is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Slater!
After the fight, Tim Slater was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
RISE 123
Date: Dec 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Slater jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox connects with a right hand. Slater shakes it off.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Slater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Slater. #CL2#
Slater closes the distance and clinches.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Slater tries to pull guard but Knox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slater jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knox walks away with a smile on his face. Slater gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Slater.
Knox moves away from the strike by Slater.
Slater doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knox throws a jab when Slater was well out of range.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
Slater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Slater tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Slater drives through with a takedown into Knox's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Slater tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Knox pulls Slater in to control the position.
Slater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knox seems keen to control Slater's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox working a defensive guard here.
Slater won't allow Knox to sweep him here.
Knox can't keep his opponent in guard - Slater advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Slater tries to pass to full mount but Knox defends it.
Slater is trying to control. Knox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slater works his way into full mount!
Knox 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.#SUB2#
Slater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knox sees it coming and defends easily.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
Slater wants to control but Knox is keeping him busy.
Knox has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Slater trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Slater 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.
Slater trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
Knox controlling the position for now.
Knox tries to roll over but Slater keeps him under control.
Knox is pressing down on Slater's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Knox is trying to control the position but Slater postures up.
Knox has his hands on Slater's head, controlling the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slater controlling from the top position.
Knox seems keen to control Slater's posture.
Slater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Slater thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.
Slater preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Slater dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Slater.
A swing and a miss from Slater.
Slater lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
Slater tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Slater avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Knox turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Slater is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knox to keep the fight standing.
Eta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Slater.
Slater is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knox to keep the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Slater gets control of Knox's arms and successfully pulls guard. Slater will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Knox controls from within his opponent's guard.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position.#T1#
Knox controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Slater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slater trying to control the position.
Slater wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Slater is still trying to improve position.
Knox trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Knox stays in close to Slater's body and controls the position.
Knox'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.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slater fails with the takedown.
Knox moves out of range as Slater strikes.
Slater fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slater uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Slater tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knox defends well and Slater ends up having to push Knox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eta Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Slater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox. #T3#
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slater.
Slater lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Slater tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Slater breaks away and moves out of range.
Knox digs a good hook to Slater's body.
Slater throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Slater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Slater darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slater thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slater tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it. #T4#
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Slater's shoulder, as Slater tries to avoid the shot.
Slater shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knox pinned against the cage. Knox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slater.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Slater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slater off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Slater wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
As Slater tries to get set, Knox tries to push him back and clinch up but Slater manages to avoid the attempt.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eta Knox will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Slater shoots in and drives through. Knox sprawls well.
Slater closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knox circles away.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Slater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Slater connects with a body shot.
Slater tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
Eta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Slater.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater misses with a body shot.
Slater walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
A slow jab from Slater misses its intended target. #T1#
Slater fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slater throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slater connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knox punishes Slater's body with a nice straight punch.
Slater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slater slips under a jab.
Slater swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Nice uppercut there from Slater.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by Slater and move into the clinch.#T2#
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Slater's shoulder, as Slater tries to avoid the shot.
Slater is looking to clinch.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Knox throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Slater crashing down! Slater tries to stagger back to his feet but Knox just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Slater asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eta Knox!
Eta Knox seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RISE 114 Gusmao v Tiger 4
Date: Nov 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab from Slater.
We've been informed that Hida 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.
Slater avoids the body shot from Hida.
Hida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slater scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Slater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hida.
Hida misses with a hook to the body
and Slater counters with a straight right hand.
Slater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Hida moves into range and clinches up with Slater.
Hida misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater tries to pull guard but Hida won't allow it.
Hida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hida misses with a punch on the inside.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Hida has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Slater jumps into guard, dragging Hida to the mat.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Hida from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slater is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Hida pulls Slater in close to prevent any damage.
Hida keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hida is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hida looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hida is keeping the position for now.
Slater won't allow Hida to get back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slater wants to control from the top but Hida keeps moving.
Slater slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slater. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Hida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hida can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hida is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Slater goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hida rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Slater's guard! Nice work there by Hida!
Hida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hida trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Slater is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hida is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Hida is pushing down on Slater's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slater is fighting to maintain full guard but Hida has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hida trying to pass the guard but Slater defending well. #SUB#
Slater looking for submissions off his back.
Slater tries to roll over but Hida keeps him under control.
Slater is pressing down on Hida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hida wants to get up but he can't break Slater's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slater bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hida's guard. #REVR##T4#
Slater wants to pass the guard but Hida is keeping the position.
Slater preventing the sweep.
Hida trying to control the position.
Slater pushing down on Hida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Slater is keen to just control but Hida is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater prevents Hida from improving his position.
Hida controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hida is looking to escape.
Hida trying to control from the bottom.
Hida is not content to let Slater control the position.
Slater is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Slater dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Slater circles away from the clinch attempt
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slater scores with the left hand. Hida knows he should have avoided that one.
Hida works Slater's body with a nice hook.
Hida tries to clinch up.
Hida throws a body punch but Slater moves out of range.
Hida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hida digs a good body shot into Slater's ribs.
Hida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Hida has Slater up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater tries to pull guard but Hida holds him up against the cage and eventually Slater drops back down to his feet.
Slater tries to pull guard but Hida won't allow it.
#BC2#
Hida manages to break the clinch.
Slater looks to land a right hand but Hida moved out of range.
Hida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Slater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hida.
Kisada Hida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slater moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slater on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater with a nice cross.
Hida tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Hida clinches with his opponent.
Slater wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Hida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hida.
Slater tries to pull guard but Hida holds him up against the cage and eventually Slater drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Slater pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Slater looking to control.
Hida postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hida 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.
Slater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hida tries to stand but Slater is controlling from the bottom.
Hida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater has Hida pulled in close to control his posture.
Hida preventing the sweep.
Slater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slater being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Hida stopping the sweep attempt from Slater.
Slater is working hard here to advance position.
Tim Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slater bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hida's guard. #REVR#
Slater won't allow Hida to sweep him here. #SUB#
Slater drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slater jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slater wants to control from the top but Hida keeps moving.
Slater is really struggling to control Hida but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hida keeping full guard, as Slater tries to pass. #T4#
Slater stops Hida from standing up.
Slater tries to free his leg and advance position but Hida is retaining full guard.
Hida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slater passes into half guard.
Slater wants to free his trapped foot but Hida is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Hida is trying to control Slater's posture. Slater takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Hida! Slater is rotating here... this could be the end... Hida is out! Slater has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tim Slater!
In his post fight interview, Tim Slater started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Kisada Hida stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wonder why his fists keeps getting bigger until I got hit.'.
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Event:
RISE 107 Kemp v Cruz Jr
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Por Pramuk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Por Pramuk slips a straight right by Slater.
Por Pramuk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slater throws a shot from downtown. Por Pramuk moves away and avoids it.
Por Pramuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Por Pramuk misses with a few strikes there.
Slater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slater changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Slater shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Por Pramuk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Slater looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Slater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Por Pramuk 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.
Por Pramuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slater is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Slater got a little sloppy there for a moment and Por Pramuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slater has managed to get both his arms back between Por Pramuk's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Por Pramuk keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Por Pramuk looking for a guillotine here but Slater defends easily.
#SUB#
Por Pramuk working for a triangle but Slater defends it easily.
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Por Pramuk is keeping the position for now.
Slater passes into half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Por Pramuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Por Pramuk actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Slater is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Por Pramuk is just riding it out for now. Slater eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slater controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk is defending against the submission attempts here by Slater.
Por Pramuk wants to control but Slater is keeping busy.
#T3#
Por Pramuk is looking for a sweep. Slater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Por Pramuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slater prevents Por Pramuk from improving his position.
Por Pramuk wants to control but Slater is keeping busy.
Por Pramuk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Por Pramuk is not content to let Slater control the position.
Slater wants to pass to mount but Por Pramuk is defending the position. #SUB#
Por Pramuk actively working from the bottom here.
Slater wants to pass to mount but Por Pramuk is defending the position. #SUB2#
Slater is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Slater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Por Pramuk sees it coming and defends easily.
Slater is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Por Pramuk!
Slater wants to control the pace but Por Pramuk is squirming around nicely.
Por Pramuk is trying to escape the mount.
Por Pramuk wants to control but Slater is having none of it.
Slater trying to control but Por Pramuk is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Por Pramuk is looking to improve his position but Slater isn't that keen on the idea.
Slater fails to advance to Por Pramuk's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Slater dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Slater closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slater lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Por Pramuk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slater defends it easily.#SUB#
Slater is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Por Pramuk has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Slater is looking to defend but Por Pramuk has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Slater! Por Pramuk pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Slater taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you, my fans, for supporting me! And thank you to my opponent! This fight made us both stronger!'.
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Event:
RISE 98 Hammerfall v Oloishona
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Kropotkin tries to keep at a distance but Slater has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Slater successfully pulls guard.
Kropotkin wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving. #SUB#
Kropotkin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kropotkin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kropotkin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kropotkin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kropotkin has managed to get both his arms back between Slater's legs - danger averted.
Kropotkin won't allow Slater to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Slater escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kropotkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kropotkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Kropotkin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kropotkin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kropotkin 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. #SUB2#
Slater is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kropotkin has his hands clasped together but Slater extends and breaks Kropotkin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Slater.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Slater!
In his post fight interview, Tim Slater started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Peter Kropotkin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I still got a better life than all you motherfuckers out there! Imma go fuck my girlfriend and you can go back into your mom's basement!'.
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Event:
AEW 23
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Slater avoids the body shot from Walcott.
Slater fires out a quick counter leg kick but Walcott just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Slater finds it's way through Walcott's defenses.
Slater tries for a takedown but Walcott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walcott follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tommy Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walcott throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slater fails with the takedown
and Walcott counters with an inside leg kick.
Slater misses with an uppercut. Walcott saw that one coming.
Slater tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walcott defends well and Slater ends up having to push Walcott into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Walcott.
Walcott scores with a spinning back kick!
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
Walcott throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Walcott. That's going to slow Slater down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walcott misses with an uppercut. Slater saw that one coming.#T1#
Walcott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slater misses with a left hand
and Walcott counters with a low kick, right behind Slater 's knee.
Walcott throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slater counters with a straight right hand.
Walcott connects with an inside leg kick.
Slater loads up on a big right hand but Walcott slips the punch.
Slater throws a big shot that misses.
Slater blocks a head kick by Walcott.
We've been informed that Walcott 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.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walcott is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slater with a body shot.
Slater cracks Walcott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Walcott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Slater looks to throw the jab but Walcott is out of range.
Walcott lands a high kick!
Slater shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Walcott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Walcott throws out a loose jab but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slater is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
Tommy Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walcott lands a nice looking body shot.
Walcott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slater keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Walcott throws a low kick but Slater avoids it.
Walcott with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slater.
Slater slips a jab from Walcott.
Walcott dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slater. That did some damage!
Walcott looks to land a left hand but Slater moved out of range nicely.
Slater swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slater takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Slater takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Walcott turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walcott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slater has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walcott.
Slater is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walcott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slater throws a lazy right hand but Walcott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Walcott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Walcott throws a right hand that misses
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walcott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walcott lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Walcott.
Slater blocks a head kick by Walcott.
Slater slips under a jab from Walcott.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Walcott.
Slater is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walcott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walcott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut.
Slater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slater jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walcott.
A big right from Slater misses.
Slater moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slater misses with an uppercut
and Walcott makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Walcott connects with an inside leg kick.
Slater is looking to clinch but Walcott is avoiding it.
Slater has his takedown stuffed
and Walcott counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Slater shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Walcott pushes Slater off and gets back to his feet.
Slater misses with a few strikes there.
Slater tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slater misses with a two punch combination.
Slater shoots in but Walcott avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Walcott gets tackled into the cage by Slater. Slater maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Slater throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Walcott counter with a right hand.
Slater is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Walcott misses.
A jab from Walcott does it's job there.
Walcott connects with a body shot that sends Slater's belly button to the back.
Walcott lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Tim Slater has been cut.
Walcott throws a jab when Slater was well out of range.
Slater feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Slater moves into range and clinches up with Walcott.
Walcott lands an uppercut.
Slater tries to pull guard but Walcott won't allow it.
Slater tries to pull guard but Walcott forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walcott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slater takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Slater's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Walcott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walcott.
Jab by Walcott.
Walcott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slater.
Slater throws a jab when Walcott was well out of range.
Walcott thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Walcott tries a head kick but it misses.
Slater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walcott throws a fast counter high kick but Slater manages to duck under it in time.
Slater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walcott tries to avoid it but Slater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walcott to the ground. Walcott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Walcott misses its intended target.
Walcott lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Slater is rocked!
Walcott flashes Slater a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Slater's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Slater crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Walcott punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Walcott!
Tommy Walcott managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Event:
AEW 17
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Slater connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Timmon's hands.
Timmon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timmon doesn't manage to clinch there - Slater circles away.
Slater misses with a combination
and Timmon counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice defenses there by Timmon.
Timmon circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Slater looking to score a takedown here. Timmon is defending well but Slater drives through and ends up in Timmon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmon wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slater tries to free his leg and advance position but Timmon is retaining full guard.
Slater is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Slater drops back, looking for a kneebar! Timmon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Timmon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Timmon! #REVB#
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Slater is looking for a sweep.
Timmon wants to stand but Slater has his arm trapped.
Slater looks to move to half guard but instead Timmon has passed into mount! Damn!
Slater tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2##SU2#
Timmon is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL2#
Timmon has closed the distance and engaged Slater in a clinch.
Slater jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Timmon walks away with a smile on his face. Slater gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Timmon tries to clinch but Slater moves out of range. #CL#
Slater darts in and clinches Timmon up against the cage.
Timmon is pushing Slater up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Timmon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Timmon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Slater tries to pull guard but Timmon holds him up against the cage and eventually Slater drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Timmon is defending well.
Slater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Timmon lands an uppercut.
Slater fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Timmon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmon pushes Slater back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Timmon struggles to land a body shot inside as Slater controls his hands.
Slater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Timmon misses with a body punch.
Timmon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slater backwards.
Timmon is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slater.
Timmon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slater tries to pull guard but Timmon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Slater jumps into guard, dragging Timmon to the mat.
Slater seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Slater might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Slater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Timmon wanted to stand there but Slater had control of the position. #SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Timmon stands up and waves to Slater to follow him. #CL2#
Timmon darts in and clinches Slater up against the cage.#T4#
Timmon lands with a light punch inside.
Timmon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD#
Slater has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Timmon uses from the top position.
Slater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Timmon is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Slater's guard.
Timmon stopping the sweep attempt from Slater.
Slater trying to control the position.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Slater looking for a guillotine here but Timmon defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylin Timmon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Slater rushes Timmon and presses him up against the cage.
Slater tries to pull guard but Timmon holds him up against the cage and eventually Slater drops back down to his feet.
Timmon lands with a right to the head.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Timmon has him pressed against the cage.
Slater tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Timmon smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Timmon.
Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slater walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Timmon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Timmon on the side of the head.#CL2#
Timmon forces Slater back against the cage and clinches.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Timmon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Timmon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slater tries to pull guard but Timmon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
A short right from Timmon on the inside.
Timmon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Slater tries to pull guard but Timmon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slater jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Timmon walks away with a smile on his face. Slater gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slater misses with a looping left.
Timmon tries to clinch up but Slater circles away and keeps his distance.
Timmon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Timmon misses.
Timmon tries to close the distance and clinch but Slater swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Timmon clinches up with Slater and pushes him back against the cage.
Timmon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Timmon has him pressed against the cage.
Timmon is pushing Slater up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Timmon misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Slater tries to pull guard but Timmon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Timmon gets through Slater's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slater fails to pull guard.
Slater tries to pull guard but Timmon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slater jumps guard but Timmon stands there with Slater around his waist. Slater gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Timmon gets through Slater's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slater tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Timmon smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Timmon instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Timmon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slater tries to pull guard but Timmon won't allow it.
Timmon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slaters head.
Slater tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Timmon just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Slater tries to pull guard but Timmon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slater is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Timmon to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Timmon fails to land.
Timmon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Timmon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slater is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Timmon to keep the fight standing.
Timmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timmon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slater up against the cage.
Timmon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Slater up against the cage.
Timmon continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Timmon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Timmon stops a takedown attempt from Slater.
Slater jumps guard but Timmon stands there with Slater around his waist. Slater gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
Slater goes for a takedown attempt but Timmon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Slater scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Timmon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timmon keeps working.
Slater wants to pass the guard but Timmon is defending well.
Slater is keen to just control but Timmon is a slippery customer.
Slater tries to pass to full mount but Timmon defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylin Timmon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Timmon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timmon ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
Timmon connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Timmon moves into the clinch.
Timmon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Slater is rocked!
Timmon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Slater is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Timmon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Timmon creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Slater's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Slater drops to his knees and Timmon pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braylin Timmon!
Braylin Timmon took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
AEW 10
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Slater shoots in and gets a takedown into Ronaldo's guard.
Ronaldo controlling the position.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ronaldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ronaldo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Slater rolls with it to try and escape but Ronaldo cranks on the arm and Slater is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Watch Out Ronaldo!
After winning the bout, Watch Out Ronaldo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
AEM 4
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Slater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moru was well out of range. Poor timing from Slater.
Moru changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moru misses with the body kick
and Slater counters with a good low kick that Moru was not able to check.
Slater darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moru misses with the combination.
Moru throws a big shot that misses.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moru as he jumps to the side.
Slater has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Moru is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Moru throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slater counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Slater closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Slater jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moru walks away with a smile on his face. Slater gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slater.
Slater throws a right and a left that Moru avoids nicely. #T1#
Moru moves forwards but Slater connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moru lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Moru moves into range and clinches up with Slater.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Moru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Slater.
Moru has a couple of punches blocked by Slater.
Slater prevents a body shot from Moru.
Slater jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moru walks away with a smile on his face. Slater gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slater fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slater finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moru looks for the body kick but Slater saw that one coming.
Slater let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tim Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slater.
Slater wants to clinch
and Moru counters with a straight right hand.
Slater bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moru!
#T2#
Slater misses with a wild body shot.
Slater throws a body punch but Moru moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater cracks a nice hook into Moru's ribs.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Slater.#TD#
Moru drives through with a takedown into Slater's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moru throwing strikes but missing.
Slater working a defensive guard here.
Moru sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slater's guard. #SUB#
Moru is looking for a kimura but Slater is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moru to get the leverage.
Moru prevents Slater from improving his position.
Slater moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Slater working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moru doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moru manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moru postures up in Slater's guard and throws a big left but Slater blocks it.
Moru throws a big elbow that misses.
Slater looking to control.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater is still trying to improve position.
Moru with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slater works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slater wants to sweep here but Moru controlling him for the moment. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Moru drops back looking for a leg! Slater is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slater manages to kick Moru off! Moru jumps back into Slater's guard.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck.
Moru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moru won't allow Slater to sweep him here.
Moru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Moru wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater looking to pass the guard.
Slater wants to control from the top but Moru keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ma Moru will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Slater uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moru has time to react.
Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slater catches Moru with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slater avoids the head kick by Moru.
Slater moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown. Moru tries to sprawl out of it but Slater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moru manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slater throws out a counter right but Moru avoids it with no problem.
Moru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slater moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slater shoots in but no luck this time.
As Slater looks to move away, Moru throws a big counter combo but Slater just gets out of the way.#T1#
Moru dodges the punch combination from Slater.
#TD2#
Slater closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moru makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moru.
Slater tries to free his leg and advance position but Moru is retaining full guard.
Moru seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Moru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moru is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Moru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Moru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slater defends well.#T2#
Slater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moru wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Moru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moru keeping full guard, as Slater tries to pass.
Slater trying to control but Moru is working from the bottom.
Slater advances position into side control!
Moru is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Slater has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Moru is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
Slater working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slater trying to control the action but Moru is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Slater tries for a kimura but Moru is defending well. #SUB2#
Slater looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Slater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moru tries to buck Slater off but Slater is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Slater wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
Moru is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Slater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moru, who protects the arm well.
Moru is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Slater tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moru tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slater wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Slater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Moru misses.
Moru closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Moru gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Moru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slater slips a jab from Moru.
Moru tries to clinch but Slater is having none of it.
Slater stuffs the takedown.
Moru is looking to clinch.
Slater counters with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Moru. Those never looked like landing.
Slater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tim Slater seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moru walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crunch! Moru slams his shin into Slater's torso.
Slater on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1##TD2#
Slater looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moru!
Moru tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Slater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slater controls the position. #SUB2#
Slater tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moru tries to improve position but can't.
Slater working away.#T2##SUB2#
Slater is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moru is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moru is not content to let Slater control the position.
Slater blocks the strikes from Moru.
#SUB2#
Slater tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Slater is trying to get an arm triangle but Moru is defending well.
Moru wants to control but Slater postures up.#T3#
Moru is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slater's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Moru wants to control but Slater is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Slater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moru sees it coming and defends easily.
Slater trying to control from half guard but Moru is working away.
Moru is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Moru looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Moru looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slater is keen to just control but Moru is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Slater is working for a kimura but Moru is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Slater wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
Moru is in trouble now - Slater has advanced to mount!
Slater wants to control the pace but Moru is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moru is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Slater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slater has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Slater!
Tim Slater tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
TAFC: Mark v Ispa 2
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Greene looks to land a body kick but Slater moved away.
Slater is looking to clinch but Greene is avoiding it.
Slater fails with the takedown
and Greene counters with a slapping leg kick.
Greene lands with a cross.
Slater chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greene can pounce on him.
#TD#
Slater manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Greene on his heels. He'll look to pass Greene's guard now, I'm sure.
Greene wants to stand up but Slater is controlling him.
Greene managing to control the position.
Slater wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Slater looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slater stopping the sweep attempt from Greene.
Greene wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Greene wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paulie Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Slater closes the distance and clinches.
Slater tries to pull guard but Greene won't allow it.
Slater prevents a body shot from Greene.
Slater on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Slater pulls Greene into guard.
Greene wanted to stand there but Slater had control of the position. #T2##SUB#
Slater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greene defends well.
Slater seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Greene trying to stand up but can't free himself from Slater's guard.#SUB#
Slater escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greene gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greene stopping the sweep attempt from Slater.
Greene would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Greene preventing the sweep.
Slater has a closed guard, preventing Greene from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Greene stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Greene scoring well with a low kick there.
Greene swings for the body but Slater moves out of range.
Greene throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
Slater wants to clinch up but Greene keeps it at a distance.
Slater takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Greene attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Slater tries to clinch up but Greene circles away and keeps his distance.
Slater checks the leg kick.
Slater tries to clinch up.
Greene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slater blocks a low kick nicely.
Greene throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Slater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Greene's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Greene chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Greene throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
Slater tried to counter with a leg kick but Greene avoided it.#CL#
Slater clinches up with Greene and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Slater jumps into guard, dragging Greene to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Slater is looking to sweep but instead, Greene has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater gets back to full guard.
Greene has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slater is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Greene dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slater moves away.
Greene avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greene throws a lazy right hand but Slater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Greene with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greene keeps the fight on the outside.
Greene avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greene throws the kick towards the body but Slater avoids it.
Greene feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slaters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Slater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greene paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slater takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Greene scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slater wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Slater looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Slater wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.#T1#
Slater won't allow Greene to get back to his feet.
Greene has Slater pulled in close to control his posture.
Slater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slater advances to half guard.
Slater stops Greene from getting back to his feet.
Greene won't allow Slater to pass to mount.
Greene 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.
Greene is holding on to half guard well.
Greene trying to hold on to Slater's head to control him but Slater postures up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Greene is staying active underneath Slater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Greene tries to get to full guard but Slater has control of the leg.
Greene wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Slater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greene.
Paulie Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slater tries to clinch up but Greene circles away and keeps his distance.
Greene missing with a left hand there. Slater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Greene misses.
Slater tries to clinch up but Greene circles away and keeps his distance.
Slater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greene.
Greene lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Greene lands a nice looking body shot.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Slater has Greene up against the cage in a clinch.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Greene has him pressed against the cage.
Slater fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slater tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greene smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene looks to land a left hand but Slater moved out of range nicely.
Greene pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greene throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greene swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Slater closes the distance and clinches.
Slater jumps guard but Greene stands there with Slater around his waist. Slater gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slater blocks a body shot from Greene.
A nice left hand lands by Greene.
Greene misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Greene scores with a shoulder strike.
Greene can't find room to land a body shot as Slater controls the action.
#TD#
Slater pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greene is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Slater looking for subs off his back but Greene has passed one foot through into half guard.
Greene wants to stand up but Slater has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Slater tries to roll over but Greene keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Greene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Slater tries to clinch but Greene moves away
and Greene counters with an inside leg kick.
Greene throws a body punch but Slater moves out of range.
Slater swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slater closes the distance but Greene moves to the side
enabling Greene to counter with a crisp jab.
Greene swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Greene lets loose with a powerful body kick. Slater will feel that in the morning.
Greene throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slater checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greene cracks the inside of Slater's front leg.
Greene throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Slater attempts a counter takedown but Greene avoids it well and moves away.
Greene throws a one two combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Greene, right into the meat.
Greene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene works over Slater's head and body with a nice combination.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Slater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greene manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Greene connects with a looping right hand.
Slater wants to clinch up but Greene keeps it at a distance.
Greene rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slater moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Slater on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Greene misses with a hook. Slater ducked under it nicely.
Greene pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Slater back to the cage. Greene follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#
Slater is rocked!
Paulie Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slater chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greene can pounce on him.
Oh Slater is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greene keeps Slater at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slater walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Greene! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulie Greene!
Paulie Greene thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TAFC: Fujimoto v Shorton
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Slater forces Magnum back against the cage and clinches.
Magnum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Magnum has him pressed against the cage.
Magnum lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magnum throws a head punch that misses.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Magnum turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Slater jumps guard but Magnum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnum swings wildly with an uppercut but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Slater pulls guard effortlessly.
Magnum has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slater is proving hard to escape from.
Slater wants to sweep here but Magnum controlling him for the moment.
Magnum has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slater is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Slater pulls Magnum in close to prevent any damage.
Magnum postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Slater working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magnum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magnum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magnum wants to get up but he can't break Slater's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Slater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slater wants to sweep here but Magnum controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Slater holds on and takes a little breather.
Slater controls Magnum momentarily but Magnum frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Slater'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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Magnum wants to stand but Slater is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magnum jabs Slater to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magnum swings for the body but Slater moves out of range.
#TD#
Slater drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Slater looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magnum is not content to let Slater control the position. #SUB#
Slater working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magnum keeps working. #SUB#
Magnum wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Slater has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Magnum's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Magnum is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Slater!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tim Slater!
In his post fight interview, Tim Slater started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 7
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Slater forces Morad back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Slater drags the fight down to the ground.
Morad wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position.
Slater being controlled here, momentarily.
Slater is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slater 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#
Morad wants to improve his position but Slater is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Slater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morad sees it coming and defends easily.
Morad 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.
Slater is trying to control the action in half guard but Morad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Slater is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Slater wants to pass the guard but Morad is defending well.
Slater is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morad is controlling Slater's trapped leg to prevent Slater from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Slater is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morad defends it well.
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morad keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morad wants to control but Slater is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Slater is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morad defends it well.
Still in half guard, Slater seems content to control.
Morad won't allow Slater to pass to mount.
Morad keeping hold of Slater's head, controlling as best he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Slater is looking to pass Morad's guard but actually Morad recovers to full guard.
Slater works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Morad wants to improve his position but Slater is controlling well.
Slater wants to take a breather but Morad is having none of it.
Slater moves into full mount! Morad won't be happy about that!
Slater wants to control the pace but Morad is squirming around nicely.
Morad tries to reverse the position but Slater maintains control.
Slater with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4#
Morad has given up his back here. Will Slater look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB#
Slater working for the choke. #SUB#
Slater working for the choke. #SUB#
Morad preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Slater. #SUB#
Slater is looking for the choke from the back position but Morad is controlling his hands well.
Morad trying to control the hands but Slater won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Slater working for the choke.
Morad is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Slater dominated that round.
That's time! Slater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Slater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slater takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slater moves in looking to clinch but Morad pushes him off.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morad can do to turn this around?
Slater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morad throws out the jab.
Tim Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Slater has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Morad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slater shoots for a double leg takedown but Morad sprawls well. He's pushed Slater's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slater closes the distance but Morad moves to the side
and Morad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slater gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morad.#CL#
Slater closes the distance and clinches.
Slater tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morad just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slater jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morad walks away with a smile on his face. Slater gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morad missing with a left hand there. Slater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slater moves forwards but Morad connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Morad connects with a body shot that sends Slater's belly button to the back.
Slater is looking to clinch but Morad is avoiding it.
Slater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slater moves in looking to clinch but Morad pushes him off.
Erran Morad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slater.
Morad throws a body punch but Slater moves out of range.
Slater looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slater shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slater tries to clinch up.
Morad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slater closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morad circles away.
Morad tries to counter with a clinch but Slater shakes him off and moves away.
Morad throws a shot to the body.
Slater doesn't manage to clinch there - Morad circles away.
#CL#
Slater moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Morad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morad has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slater staying out of range there.#T2#
Slater tries to clinch but Morad is having none of it.
Morad misses with a hook. Slater ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morad to score with a decent uppercut.
Slater drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morad connects with a leg kick. Slater looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Slater takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morad punishes Slater's body with a nice straight punch.
Slater tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morad, as that shot connected.
Donk. Morad catches Slater right on the button with a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morad.
Slater tries to clinch there but Morad circles away.
Slater looks to clinch
and Slater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slater closes the distance but Morad moves to the side
enabling Morad to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Morad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slater closes the distance looking to clinch
and Morad counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Morad feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slater's calf.
Slater tries to clinch but Morad is having none of it.
Slater wants to clinch but Morad slips to the side
and Morad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slater tries to clinch but Morad moves out of range.
Morad only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Morad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slater walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slater tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slater fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morad keeps the fight on the outside.
Slater fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morad swats away the attempt to clinch by Slater.
Morad is looking for the big counter here.
Slater on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#
Slater is rocked!
Morad throws an uppercut from hell that sends Slater clean off his feet! He's out cold! Morad stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erran Morad!
Erran Morad thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TAFC: Big Bash 2 - Aus Day
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
A big left from Segawa misses.
Slater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Segawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Slater moves into range and clinches up with Segawa.#TD2#
Slater successfully pulls guard.
Segawa stopping the sweep attempt from Slater.
Segawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slater controls Segawa momentarily but Segawa frees himself. #SUB#
Segawa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Slater looking for a guillotine here but Segawa defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Slater is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Segawa rolls with it to try and escape but Slater cranks on the arm and Segawa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Slater!
Tim Slater was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Batoru FC 4
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Slater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Slater jumps into guard, dragging Berglund to the mat.
Berglund wants to stand but Slater is controlling his posture from full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berglund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slater bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berglund's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Slater drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slater jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slater advances position into side control!
Berglund is trying to get back to his feet.
Slater content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Berglund wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Slater working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slater wants to control but Berglund is keeping him busy. #T1#
Berglund is trying to get back to his feet.
Berglund throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Slater trying to control the action but Berglund is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berglund is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Slater content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Slater working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slater controls the position.
Berglund 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.#SUB2#
Slater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berglund, who protects the arm well.
Slater trying to control the action but Berglund is working from the bottom. #T2#
Berglund pushes Slater away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Slater gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Berglund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slater prevents Berglund from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Berglund is trying to buck Slater off.
Berglund is letting Slater control him for a moment.
Berglund wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Berglund is not content to let Slater control the position.
Berglund wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Slater thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Berglund is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Slater trying to control the position but Berglund is working away.
Slater happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Berglund wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Slater working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Berglund is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Slater asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Slater looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berglund wants to get back to his feet but Slater drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Slater dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Slater has Berglund up against the cage in a clinch.
Berglund tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slater just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Slater successfully pulls guard.
Berglund preventing the sweep.
Slater manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berglund manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Slater wants to pass the guard but Berglund is keeping the position.
Slater pushes down on Berglund's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slater passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berglund trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB2#
Slater looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Slater is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Slater!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tim Slater!
An out of breath Tim Slater thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Batoru FC 2
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Slater scores with the left hand. Hugs knows he should have avoided that one.
Slater throws an overhand right that lands on Hugs's shoulder, as Hugs tries to avoid the shot.
Slater missing with a left hand there. Hugs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hugs slips a straight right by Slater.
Slater connects with a single shot there.
Slater scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Lodzov Hugs has been cut.#KD#
Slater cracks Hugs with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Slater has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hugs to stand back up!#ROC#
Hugs is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hugs darts in looking for a takedown but Slater gets double underhooks and turns Hugs into the cage.
Hugs is still on wobbly legs! Can Slater finish him?
Hugs walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Hugs limp body while Slater jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Slater!
Tim Slater thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Lodzov Hugs stepped up to the mic, saying 'this was bullshit'.
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Event:
RISE 38: Slaughter vs Anthony
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
3000 misses with a straight right.
Slater looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slater misses with a series of wild punches.
3000 throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slater on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tim Slater has been cut.
Slater doesn't manage to clinch there - 3000 circles away.
3000 swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slater lands a straight punch to the body, keeping 3000 at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
3000 throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Slater counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Slater sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Slater is fighting to break 3000's control of his arms but 3000 is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Slater postures up.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
3000 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
3000 pulls Slater in to control the position.
Slater controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
3000 scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
3000 thuds his right hand into Slater's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slater scores with a hook.
Slater misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from 3000 misses the target.
Tim Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
3000 throws a solid leg kick but Slater takes the impact on his shin and smiles at 3000.
3000 bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
3000 throws a big shot that misses.
Slater throws a jab when 3000 was well out of range.#T3#
Slater needs to keep his hands up - 3000 had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Slater is rocked!
3000 moves in close and cracks Slater with a massive right hand! Slater, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by 3000!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). André 3000!
André 3000 is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking André 3000 thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RISE 34 - Danton vs Orndorf
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
3000 thows a leg kick but Slater checks it #TD#
and Slater counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
3000 keeping full guard, as Slater tries to pass.
Our spies down at at Team Alpha Midget inform us that 3000 has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
3000 trying to keep a closed guard but Slater is proving a slippery customer.
Slater is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
3000 trying to keep a closed guard but Slater is proving a slippery customer.
Slater showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from 3000.
The fighters circle momentarily. 3000 darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Slater drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Slater working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
3000 is trying to control Slater's posture but Slater avoids it. #SUB#
Slater tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
3000 is trying to control Slater's posture but Slater avoids it.
3000 is being controlled here.
3000 wants to control but Slater postures up.
Slater slows the pace down. #T3#
You can see the frustration on 3000's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
3000 seems a little lost for a moment, as Slater dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
3000 is looking to reverse the position.
3000 struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Slater misses with the ground and pound.
3000 is trying to escape the position but Slater is controlling the position.
3000 can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee asks Slater politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Slater prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
3000 needs to keep his hands up - Slater had a free shot at his head there.
Slater looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
3000 throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Slater counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. 3000 is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
3000 looking for a guillotine here but Slater defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Slater dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
3000 throws a leg kick #TD#
and Slater counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
André 3000 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
3000 keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater is thwarting 3000's attempts to control the position.
Slater has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater controlling from mount.
Slater wants to take 3000's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
3000 tries to hold on but Slater pushes him away.
Slater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slater'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.
Slater avoids the attempt from 3000 to control.#SUB#
Slater with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
3000 tries to hold on but Slater postures up.
Slater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
3000 tries to lock up and control but Slater gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that 3000 can do to turn this around?
Slater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slater fails to move to back control.
Slater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
3000 working to try and regain half guard.
Slater controlling from the full mount.
3000 tries to hold on but Slater pushes him away.
Slater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
3000 is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tim Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
3000 is trying desperately to improve position.
Slater controlling the pace for now. #T4#
3000 wants to control but Slater is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slater controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Slater dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
3000 tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Slater counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
3000 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slater.
Slater is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
3000 is trying to control the position but Slater postures up.
Slater controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Slater forces his way into half guard.
3000 trying to hold on to Slater's head to control him but Slater postures up.
Slater with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
3000 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slater is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slater in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Slater misses the target.
3000 is looking for the big counter here.
Slater stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from 3000.
Slater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by 3000.
Slater misses with a looping left.
3000 with a jab.
Tim Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater swings and misses with a shot to the body
and 3000 counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Slater has closed the distance and engaged 3000 in a clinch.
#T3##TD#
Slater drags the fight down to the ground.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Slater working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. 3000 doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. 3000 manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Slater isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. 3000 stacks Slater 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 3000!
Slater is looking to reverse the position.
Slater is not content to let 3000 control the position. #SUB2#
3000 wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slater, who protects the arm well.
Slater wants to control but 3000 postures up.#T4#
Slater tries to improve position but can't.
Slater sneaks back into half guard.
Slater is trying to maintain the position but 3000 is very close to passing his half guard.
Tim Slater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
3000 controlling the pace.
3000 trying to control the action but Slater is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
3000 is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Slater wants to control but 3000 is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Slater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slater, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Slater!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Slater thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RISE 29 - Ray vs Slaughter 2
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slater.
Kenway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Kenway fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Slater to the ground. Kenway is now in Slater's guard.
Kenway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slater is keeping the position for now.
Kenway trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenway is looking to advance position but Slater has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Slater controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Slater avoids the attempt from Kenway to control.
Kenway is desperately trying to improve his position but Slater has a good base and remains in mount.
Slater is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kenway 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.
Slater trying to control but Kenway is having none of it.
Slater pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Slater is working for a guillotine from mount but Kenway frees his head quite easily.
Kenway is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Slater sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Slater has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kenway is looking to get to half guard.
Kenway tries to hold on but Slater postures up.
Slater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kenway is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Slater definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Poor strikes thrown by Slater there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Slater avoids the attempt from Kenway to control.
Kenway is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kenway wants to hold on but Slater pushes him away.
Slater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater trying to control but Kenway is having none of it. #SUB#
Slater swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kenway is now in Slater's guard. A big mistake from Slater there, giving up the dominant position! #T4#
Slater 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.
Kenway wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Slater looking for a sweep. Not yet Slater, not yet.
Kenway is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kenway is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Slater is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Slater has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenway working a defensive guard but Slater passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Slater dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Slater darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kenway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slater connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kenway. Kenway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kenway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slater looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Kenway goes for a double leg but Slater avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slater continues to drive forward.
Kenway fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tim Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Kenway.
Kenway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slater lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kenway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slater attempts a counter takedown but Kenway avoids it well and moves away.
Slater misses with a straight right.
Kenway fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Kenway throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Slater counters with a single leg into guard. Kenway didn't expect that.
Tim Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenway wants to control but Slater passes easily into half guard.
Slater trying to mount his opponent but Kenway defends it.
Kenway tries to roll over but Slater keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kenway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slater content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kenway wants to control but Slater is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Kenway is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Slater is staying active.
Kenway is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Slater is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenway can do to turn this around?
This is a sustained period of stalling by Slater.
Kenway trying to control here.
Slater controlling the action here.#T3##SUB#
Slater is trying to work for a kimura but Kenway is defending well.
Slater slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kenway is refusing to be controlled, as Slater sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Slater is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kenway's half guard.
Kenway wants to improve his position but Slater is controlling well.
Slater trying to mount his opponent but Kenway defends it. #T4##SUB2#
Kenway looking for submissions off his back.
Kenway is trying to get back to full guard.
Slater content to control rather than advance.
Slater wants to take a breather but Kenway is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Slater continues to hold on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Slater dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kenway goes for a double leg but Slater avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slater continues to drive forward.
Slater changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kenway shoots in looking for a takedown. Slater tries to sprawl out of it but Kenway keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slater manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tim Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Kenway.
Kenway fails with the takedown.
Tim Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slater stuns Kenway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slater connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Slater does it's job there.
Kenway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slater swivels and escapes.#T1#
Kenway walks into a left hand.
Slater fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kenway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Kenway is rocked!
Kenway shoots in but Slater avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kenway is still on wobbly legs! Can Slater finish him?
Slater uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Charles Kenway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater drops Kenway with a big left hand! Kenway is injured, injured bad! Slater jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Slater!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Slater thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tim Slater (ranked 3647 p4p, 307 weight class) and Anton Poirier (ranked 3893 p4p, 0 weight class). Slater comes to the cage accompanied by Chad VanGaalen - Blonde Hash. 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tim Slater! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Anton Poirier!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Slater gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Slater (4) vs (0) Poirier
Poirier 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.
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poirier keeps working.
Slater controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poirier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poirier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Poirier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Poirier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poirier tries to improve position but can't.
Slater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poirier, who protects the arm well.
Poirier is trying to improve his position.
Slater content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater trying to control the position but Poirier is working away.
You can see the frustration on Poirier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Poirier tries to buck Slater off but Slater is having none of it.
Slater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poirier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poirier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slater wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater working away.
Slater is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Poirier has escaped the position, nice work there.
Slater goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Poirier rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Slater's guard! Nice work there by Poirier! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slater (4) vs (2) Poirier
Poirier looking to sit in guard and control but Slater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slater (6) vs (2) Poirier
Slater is fighting to break Poirier's control of his arms but Poirier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Slater trying to control but Poirier is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poirier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Poirier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poirier keeping full guard, as Slater tries to pass.
Poirier working a defensive guard here.
Poirier has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Slater should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Poirier has tightened it up now! Slater should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anton Poirier!
Anton Poirier decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
RISE 19 - Alison vs Faze
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Bianchi fails with the takedown.
Bianchi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slater is fending him off so far but Bianchi persists. Nope, Slater circles away and we're back to standing.
Bianchi shoots for a takedown but Slater saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
Tim Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessio Bianchi.
Bianchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Bianchi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slater defends well and Bianchi ends up having to push Slater into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Slater feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Bianchi gets a double leg takedown into Slater's guard.
Bianchi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
Bianchi passes into half guard.
Slater blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bianchi.
Bianchi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Slater! #T1#
Bianchi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Slater hang on?
Slater is trying desperately to improve position.
Slater slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bianchi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bianchi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slater is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bianchi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bianchi's back!
Bianchi can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bianchi breaks Slater's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bianchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bianchi stopping the sweep attempt from Slater.#T2#
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bianchi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slater is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bianchi, into his guard. #REVR#
Slater has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bianchi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slater manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Slater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bianchi is one step ahead there.
Bianchi stands up over Slater, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bianchi is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Slater is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bianchi is aware though and is defending well.
Bianchi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bianchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bianchi is still trying to improve position.
Bianchi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bianchi trying to control the action but Slater is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Bianchi swings around for an armbar but Slater sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bianchi's guard.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Bianchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bianchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Bianchi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bianchi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Slater is looking for a sweep. Bianchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessio Bianchi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bianchi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slater's waist but Slater gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bianchi off to one side.
Bianchi dives in for a single leg takedown but Slater sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slater feinted with a counter takedown.
Bianchi fails with the takedown.
Tim Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessio Bianchi.
Slater throws a big shot that misses.
Slater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bianchi or perhaps it was just good defense by Slater, which made it look bad.
Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bianchi sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bianchi.
Bianchi shoots for a takedown but Slater saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slater attempts a counter takedown but Bianchi avoids it well and moves away.
Bianchi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slater as he avoids it easily.
Slater has been working on his balance at True North Fight Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bianchi.#T1#
Bianchi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slater counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Slater closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slater lands in his opponent's guard.
Bianchi looking to control.
Bianchi keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater passes into half guard.
Slater wants to control but Bianchi is keeping him busy.
Bianchi gets full guard.
Alessio Bianchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slater tries to free his leg and advance position but Bianchi is retaining full guard. #T2#
Slater pushing down on Bianchi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bianchi tries to get to full guard but Slater has control of the leg.
Bianchi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Slater is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bianchi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bianchi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bianchi is looking to sweep but instead, Slater has passed into half guard.
Slater tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bianchi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Slater trying to control the action but Bianchi is working from the bottom.
Bianchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slater is looking to pass Bianchi's guard but actually Bianchi recovers to full guard.
Slater wants to pass the guard but Bianchi is keeping the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bianchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slater looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bianchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slater looking to sit in guard and control but Bianchi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Slater on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slater tries to get out of the position.
Slater has momentary wrist control but Bianchi slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bianchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Slater is retaining full guard.
Bianchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Slater dominated that second round.
That's time! Slater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Slater connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bianchi misses with a takedown attempt - Slater sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bianchi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slater swivels and escapes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Slater.
Bianchi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bianchi trying to mount his opponent but Slater defends it. #SUB#
Slater looking for submissions off his back.
Slater is trying to maintain the position but Bianchi is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Slater regains full guard. Nicely done.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bianchi distracts Slater with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bianchi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slater's guard.
Bianchi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Slater!
Slater is in a horrible position here. Bianchi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Slater tries to reverse the position but Bianchi maintains control.#T2#
Bianchi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bianchi unloading with bombs!
Bianchi drops a big elbow. That's hurt Slater! More shots from Bianchi and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessio Bianchi!
Alessio Bianchi is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Alessio Bianchi 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.
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Event:
RISE 14 -Destroyer vs Anderson
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Slater closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clementine to the mat! Clementine manages to get full guard.
Slater controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Slater seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Clementine for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Slater 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clementine wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Slater drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Slater as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Clementine screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Slater! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tim Slater!
Tim Slater really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RISE Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
RISE 8 - Lord vs Diaz
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Hasselfrau is looking to clinch.
Slater throws the left hand but Hasselfrau avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Slater.
Slater controls the position from side control.
Slater prevents Hasselfrau from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Slater is trying to get an arm triangle but Hasselfrau is defending well.
Slater happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Slater tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Slater has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Hasselfrau wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Slater is trying to get an arm triangle but Hasselfrau is defending well. #SUB#
Slater tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Slater has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Slater looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Slater is trying to get an arm triangle but Hasselfrau is defending well. #SUB#
Slater is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hasselfrau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hasselfrau being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Slater is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hasselfrau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Slater tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hasselfrau being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Slater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hasselfrau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Slater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hasselfrau, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Slater working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slater is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hasselfrau's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Slater working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Slater dominated that round.
That's time! Slater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Slater loads up on a big right hand but Hasselfrau slips the punch.
Slater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hasselfrau.
Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hasselfrau sprawls and moves away.
Hasselfrau moves out of range as Slater strikes.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasselfrau manages to avoid it.
Hasselfrau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slater.
Slater feinted with a counter takedown.
Slater circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slater takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Slater throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hasselfrau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hasselfrau throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater. #TD#
Slater feints and as Hasselfrau raises his hands in defense, Slater changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Slater passes Hasselfrau's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tim Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hasselfrau is in trouble now - Slater has advanced to mount!
Slater content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Slater looking to secure an arm triangle but Hasselfrau defends it well. #SUB#
Slater looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hasselfrau trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T2#
Hasselfrau is controlling an arm, preventing Slater from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Slater has hold of Hasselfrau's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hasselfrau manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Slater working for a submission but Hasselfrau is keeping him at bay.
Hasselfrau prevents Slater from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Hasselfrau prevents Slater from taking his back.
Slater content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Slater jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hasselfrau manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Slater tries to advance to mount but Hasselfrau denies him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hasselfrau is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hasselfrau is being controlled here.
Slater definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Slater advances nicely into full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Slater working for a submission but Hasselfrau is keeping him at bay.
Slater content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Slater dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Slater keeps the fight on the outside.
Slater misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Hasselfrau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Slater scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hasselfrau prevents Slater from improving position.
Hasselfrau seems a little lost for a moment, as Slater dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Slater thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Slater content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Hasselfrau wants to get back to his feet but Slater drags him back down.
Slater slows the pace down. #SUB#
Slater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hasselfrau, who protects the arm well.
Slater tries to move to mount but Hasselfrau blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slater advances nicely into full mount.
Slater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Slater working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Slater jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hasselfrau manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've been informed that Hasselfrau has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Slater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hasselfrau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slater passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hasselfrau! #T3#
Slater won't let Hasselfrau get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Slater is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hasselfrau is surviving well by controlling Slater's body position as best he can.
Hasselfrau is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB#
Slater moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hasselfrau has worked his arm free - good work by Hasselfrau!
Slater is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hasselfrau will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zardu Hasselfrau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Slater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hasselfrau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Slater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hasselfrau, who protects the arm well.
Tim Slater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Slater tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Slater controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Slater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slater has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Slater!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Slater thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RISE 3 - Daniels vs Suarez
Date: Dec 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Slater throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards throws a quick counter head kick but Slater was just out of range.
Edwards tries to clinch but Slater moves out of range.
Slater changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Edwards scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slater is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Slater desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slater can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slater is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Slater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slater tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg. #T1#
Slater manages to get to full guard.
Slater wants to sweep here but Edwards controlling him for the moment.
Slater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Edwards controls Slater momentarily but Slater frees himself.
Slater is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Edwards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slater on the ground.#SUB2#
Slater 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.
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Slater drops back looking for a leg! Edwards is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Edwards manages to kick Slater off! Slater jumps back into Edwards's guard.
Slater advances to half guard. #T3#
Edwards is looking for a sweep. Slater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Slater is looking for a kimura here.
Slater content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slater works his way into full mount!
Slater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4##SUB2#
Slater quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Slater but it's paid off an Edwards is forced to tap! Nice work by Slater.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Slater!
After winning the bout, Tim Slater thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tim Slater (ranked 6349 p4p, 476 weight class) and Christian Baier (ranked 7869 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tim Slater! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Christian Baier!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
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.
Slater shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baier manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Slater (2) vs (0) Baier
Baier wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater looking to pass the guard.
Baier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baier being controlled here, momentarily.
Baier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baier working for a triangle but Slater defends it easily.
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baier is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater 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.
Baier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baier keeping full guard, as Slater tries to pass.
Slater passes Baier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Slater passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Slater (5) vs (0) Baier
Slater seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Baier is holding on tight.
Baier is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Baier to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Baier shrugs it off.
Baier working to try and regain half guard.
Slater is looking to work his way around to Baier's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Slater prevents Baier from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater controlling from mount.
Slater wants to control the pace but Baier is squirming around nicely.
Slater controlling from the full mount.
Baier stops Slater from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Baier defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Slater.
Baier has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Slater (8) vs (0) Baier
Baier can't escape the position.
Baier keeps trying to improve his position.
Slater is looking to control Baier but Baier is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baier tries to escape but Slater has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Slater keeps control of the position easily here as Baier tries to buck him off.
Slater is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Baier defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Baier breaks Slater's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slater (8) vs (2) Baier
Baier wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Baier looking to pass the guard.
Baier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Baier passes Slater's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slater knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baier on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Slater tries to get to full guard but Baier has control of the leg.
Baier is looking to take a break and control but Slater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baier is pressing down on Slater's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slater is holding on for now.
Slater wants to get back to full guard but Baier has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Slater (8) vs (5) Baier
Baier is looking to take a break and control but Slater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Baier controlling the position from side mount.
Slater is not content to let Baier control the position.
Baier tries to advance to mount but can't.
Baier trying to control the action but Slater is working from the bottom.
Slater is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baier off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Slater (12) vs (5) Baier
Baier trying to control the action but Slater just sinks the hooks in.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Slater is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Baier is defending well though. Slater let's go of the attempt for now.
Slater tries to keep control of the position but Baier is staying busy.
Baier tries to roll but Slater sticks to his back.
Slater 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.
Slater trying to control momentarily.
Baier breaks Slater's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slater (12) vs (7) Baier
Baier trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Slater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Baier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slater on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slater tries to get out of the position.
Baier stands and throws Slater's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Slater (12) vs (10) Baier
Baier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Slater is not content to let Baier control the position.
Baier tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Slater manages to get back to half guard.
Baier wants to pass to mount but Slater is defending the position.
Slater is looking to improve his position.
Slater is in trouble now - Baier has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Slater (12) vs (13) Baier
Slater tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slater is looking to escape.
Slater working to try and regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Baier is looking to work his way around to Slater's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Baier works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Slater (12) vs (16) Baier
Well, with Baier on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Slater is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Slater just trying to survive but Baier is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Baier tries to keep control of the position but Slater is staying busy.
Baier has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Slater wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Slater tries to roll but Baier sticks to his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Baier trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Slater's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Slater is working hard here to advance position.
Baier is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Slater defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Baier is persistently looking for the submission but Slater is defending it well.
Will Baier go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slater is really stuck here.
Baier has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Baier not allowing Slater to control his hands.
Baier tries to get the hooks in deep but Slater pushed the leg off.
Slater wants to escape the position.
Baier trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Slater tries to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Slater tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Slater sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Baier is looking to take a break and control but Slater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slater controlling the position for now.
Slater gets back to full guard.
Slater working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slater keeping full guard, as Baier tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Baier is still trying to improve position.
Baier advances to half guard.
Baier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baier is keen to just control but Slater is a slippery customer.
Baier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Slater is controlling Baier's trapped leg to prevent Baier from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baier works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Slater (12) vs (19) Baier
Slater is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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