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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirik Rivfader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slevin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, timber. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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265 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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245 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Slevin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eirik Rivfader!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slevin throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivfader.
Slevin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Slevin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivfader just misses with a punch to the body.
Slevin misses with a body shot.
Slevin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rivfader closes the distance and pushes Slevin back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivfader.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin tries to pull guard but Rivfader won't allow it.
Slevin jumps into guard, dragging Rivfader to the mat.
Slevin looking for a sweep. Not yet Slevin, not yet.
Slevin keeping full guard, as Rivfader tries to pass.
Rivfader avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivfader loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rivfader controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Rivfader has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slevin is trying to control the position but Rivfader postures up.
Slevin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rivfader is pushing down on Slevin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slevin is fighting to maintain full guard but Rivfader has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rivfader slips a nice elbow through Slevin's hands, connecting with Slevin's forehead.
Slevin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rivfader has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Slevin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader is working for a guillotine from mount but Slevin frees his head quite easily.
Slevin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rivfader controlling from the full mount.
Slevin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
You can see the frustration on Slevin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rivfader is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slevin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader scores with strikes from the back.
Slevin tries to break free.
Rivfader scores with punches from the back.
I really don't envy Slevin right now.
Rivfader scores with punches to the body.
Rivfader has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Slevin's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slevin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rivfader is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Slevin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Slevin for a finish.
Slevin is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Rivfader has locked on a rear naked choke here! Slevin is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eirik Rivfader!
Tony Slevin was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be round your house later with the lads'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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