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HBCC Sweet 16 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 5876 p4p, 209 weight class) and Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3654 p4p, 130 weight class). Slevin comes to the cage accompanied by timber. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thesz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Slevin (0) vs (4) Thesz
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Slevin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Slevin (0) vs (6) Thesz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thesz wants to take Slevin's back here but Slevin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Slevin is squirming around, avoiding Thesz's attempts to control the action.
Thesz prevents Slevin from getting the reversal.
My spies in Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory inform me that Thesz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thesz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Thesz moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Slevin (0) vs (9) Thesz
Slevin just trying to survive but Thesz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Thesz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slevin trying to control the hands but Thesz won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin tries to escape but Thesz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Thesz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Thesz is not going to allow Slevin to sit and survive in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin rolls, trying to escape but Thesz keeps control of the position.
Slevin trying to control the hands but Thesz won't let him.
Slevin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Slevin is really stuck here.
Thesz trying to control momentarily.
Thesz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Thesz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Thesz looking for the choke from the back.
Thesz looking for the RNC.
Thesz is hanging on to Slevin's back as he tries to escape.
Thesz working for the choke.
Thesz looking to break Slevin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Slevin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thesz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slevin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thesz.
Slevin tries to break free.
Thesz is looking for the choke from the back position but Slevin is controlling his hands well.
Thesz working for a choke but Slevin is defending well.
Slevin wants to escape the position.
Slevin is working hard here to advance position.
Thesz has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Slevin! Can he survive? No! He's out! Thesz gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aloysius Martin Thesz!
A relieved looking Aloysius Martin Thesz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Tony Slevin had this to say: 'ill be round your house later with the lads'. |
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