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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AC Slater (ranked 658 p4p, 104 weight class) and Neil Gilas (ranked 515 p4p, 76 weight class). Slater's entrance music is Stop What Ya Doin. A fine choice. Gilas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remember The Name - Fort Minor. AC Slater has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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220 lbs
23 - 13 - 1 |
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213 lbs
22 - 15 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, AC Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Neil Gilas!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Slater blocks the leg kick.
Slater was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gilas works Slater's body with a nice hook.
Gilas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gilas throws a hook but Slater avoids it easily.
Gilas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slater blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Slater tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilas connects with a solid leg kick.
Gilas throws a leg kick but Slater sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gilas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gilas misses with a body kick.
Gilas throws a lazy body kick
and Slater counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gilas is wriggling around but Slater manages to pass to half guard.
Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gilas is looking for a sweep. Slater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slater.
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.
Gilas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gilas working a defensive guard here.
Slater postures up and lands a big shot to Gilas's brow.
Gilas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slater wants to control from the top but Gilas keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater throws an elbow that misses. Gilas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slater's guard. Nice move by Gilas!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gilas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gilas looking to sit in guard and control but Slater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Slater preventing the sweep.
Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but Gilas has wrist control.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
Slater preventing the sweep.
Slater postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater wants to control from the top but Gilas keeps moving.
Gilas has Slater pulled in close to control his posture.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gilas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Slater is in close to Gilas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slater pushes down on Gilas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slater is keen to just control but Gilas is a slippery customer.
Slater controlling the action here.
Gilas tries to get to full guard but Slater has control of the leg.
Slater lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilas is positioning himself well to prevent Slater advancing to mount.
Gilas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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 AC Slater will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gilas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slater looks to land a right hand but Gilas moved out of range.
Slater takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gilas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
AC Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gilas trying to hold on to Slater's head to control him but Slater postures up.
Gilas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gilas defending well though.
Slater working Gilas over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater throws a strike but Gilas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gilas trying to control the position.
Slater postures up and lands a big shot to Gilas's brow.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater throwing strikes from guard but Gilas blocks nicely.
Slater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slater throwing strikes from guard but Gilas blocks nicely.
Slater stands up over Gilas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slater postures up in Gilas's guard and throws a big left but Gilas blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slater is working Gilas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slater controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gilas is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas looking to sit in guard and control but Slater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gilas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Slater kicks off Gilas and gets to his feet.
Slater shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gilas taking some punishment here, with Slater in his half guard.
Slater stops Gilas from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gilas trying to control from the bottom.
Gilas controlling the position for now.
Gilas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slater thows a huge punch but Gilas dodges it nicely.
Slater seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AC Slater dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A jab lands there for Gilas.
Slater falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Gilas to counter with a crisp jab.
Gilas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slater's hands.
Gilas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slater swinging wildly here.
Gilas misses with a low kick.
Gilas with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slater crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gilas - the referee stops the clock and Slater gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gilas. Slater manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gilas throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
Gilas misses with a hook to the body
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut.
Gilas drives through with a takedown into Slater's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Slater is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gilas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gilas misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Gilas to work.
Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slater's elbow.
Slater is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gilas is defending well.
Gilas throws a head punch that misses.
Gilas stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gilas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gilas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slater avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slater blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gilas controlling the action here for a moment.
Slater blocks an uppercut.
Slater drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slater is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gilas lands with a right to the head.
Slater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slater moves out of range of the strikes.
Gilas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Neil Gilas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slater throws a series of punches but Gilas moves out of range.
Slater shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gilas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilas pushes Slater off looking to stand but Slater dives back in and keeps control.
Gilas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Slater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slater is trying to control the action in half guard but Gilas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slater winds up and cracks Gilas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gilas landing a few short strikes.
Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gilas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Gilas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slater has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AC Slater!
AC Slater bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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hype
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RATING
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