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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Slater (ranked 2822 p4p, 251 weight class) and André 3000 (ranked 2841 p4p, 252 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Slater might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chad VanGaalen - Blonde Hash. 3000 has chosen So Fresh N So Clean as his entrance music. André 3000 will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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178 cm
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145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, André 3000!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
3000 thows a leg kick but Slater checks it
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Slater drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Slater working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
3000 is trying to control Slater's posture but Slater avoids it.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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
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.
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.
3000 throws a leg kick
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
3000 tries to land a body kick
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
Slater has closed the distance and engaged 3000 in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater drags the fight down to the ground.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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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energy
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hype
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