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OC! Grappling 7 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 8098 p4p, 522 weight class) and Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 2640 p4p, 279 weight class). Slevin comes to the cage accompanied by timber. Fauchelevent has chosen Rue des Cascades as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ultime Fauchelevent!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Slevin rushes Fauchelevent and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slevin tries to pull guard but Fauchelevent holds him up against the cage and eventually Slevin drops back down to his feet.
Fauchelevent jumps into guard, dragging Slevin to the mat.
Slevin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fauchelevent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fauchelevent working a defensive guard here.
Slevin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fauchelevent looking for a guillotine here but Slevin defends easily.
Fauchelevent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slevin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slevin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slevin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fauchelevent is keeping the position for now.
Fauchelevent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fauchelevent throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slevin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fauchelevent is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fauchelevent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slevin defends it easily.
Fauchelevent lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (0) vs (2) Fauchelevent
Slevin wants to sweep here but Fauchelevent controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent tries to free his leg and advance position but Slevin is retaining full guard.
Fauchelevent trying to control the position from guard on top but Slevin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slevin wants to sweep but no luck.
Fauchelevent is stalling in the full guard.
Slevin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fauchelevent trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin has his hands on Fauchelevent's head, controlling the position.
Fauchelevent is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slevin controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fauchelevent wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Fauchelevent looking to pass the guard.
Fauchelevent is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fauchelevent wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Fauchelevent preventing the sweep.
Slevin keeping moving, preventing Fauchelevent from controlling successfully.
Slevin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fauchelevent pushes down on Slevin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is positioning himself well to prevent Fauchelevent advancing to mount.
Fauchelevent is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Slevin wants to improve his position but Fauchelevent is controlling well.
Fauchelevent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fauchelevent is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fauchelevent is looking for a kimura here.
Fauchelevent seems to be working for a kimura but Slevin defends the submission attempt.
Fauchelevent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fauchelevent working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is working for a kimura but Slevin is defending it quite comfortably.
Slevin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fauchelevent's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fauchelevent's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Slevin (4) vs (2) Fauchelevent
I really don't envy Fauchelevent right now.
Slevin not allowing Fauchelevent to control his hands.
Slevin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fauchelevent's body.
Fauchelevent trying to control the hands but Slevin breaks the grip.
Slevin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Slevin not allowing Fauchelevent to control his hands.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Slevin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fauchelevent tries to break free.
Slevin controls the action.
Fauchelevent tries to escape but Slevin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fauchelevent trying to control the hands but Slevin won't let him.
Slevin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fauchelevent defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Slevin keeps control of the position easily here as Fauchelevent tries to buck him off.
Slevin tries to keep control of the position but Fauchelevent is staying busy.
Good control from Slevin.
Slevin is hanging on to Fauchelevent's back as he tries to escape.
Slevin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fauchelevent manages to reverse the position and now he's in Slevin's guard. Nice work there by Fauchelevent.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (4) vs (4) Fauchelevent
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to keep a closed guard but Fauchelevent is proving a slippery customer.
Fauchelevent trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fauchelevent slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Slevin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Slevin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Slevin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fauchelevent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (6) vs (4) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent is trying to keep Slevin in close.
Fauchelevent is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Slevin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fauchelevent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slevin defends it easily.
Fauchelevent can't keep his opponent in guard - Slevin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slevin is pressing down on Fauchelevent's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fauchelevent is holding on for now.
Slevin wants to take a breather but Fauchelevent is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to control the pace.
Fauchelevent wants to get back to full guard.
Fauchelevent trying to control from the bottom.
Fauchelevent is doing well to control the position and prevent Slevin from advancing to side control.
Fauchelevent trying to control but Slevin postures up.
Fauchelevent is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slevin pulls his head out easily.
Slevin is controlling the pace.
Slevin trying to control the action but Fauchelevent is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent wants to control but Slevin is keeping busy.
Slevin controlling the action here.
Fauchelevent works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fauchelevent trying to keep a closed guard but Slevin is proving a slippery customer.
Slevin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Slevin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fauchelevent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin trying to control but Fauchelevent is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slevin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slevin won't allow Fauchelevent to sweep him here.
Slevin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fauchelevent pulls Slevin in close to prevent any damage.
Fauchelevent can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slevin controls the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent keeping moving, preventing Slevin from controlling successfully.
Slevin looking to pass the guard.
Fauchelevent looking for a guillotine here but Slevin defends easily.
Slevin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slevin is stalling in the full guard.
Fauchelevent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Slevin escapes and throws Fauchelevent's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (9) vs (4) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent struggling a bit here.
Fauchelevent tries to improve position but can't.
Slevin trying to control the position but Fauchelevent is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slevin is staying tight to Fauchelevent's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fauchelevent is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slevin takes the fight on points by 9 to 4. |
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