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Event: Peak - Big Hitters     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Traylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Laliberte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Traylor misses with a two punch combination.
Traylor's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Traylor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Traylor has managed to clinch.
Traylor tries to break the clinch but Laliberte is controlling the position.
Traylor keeps control of Laliberte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Traylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Traylor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Traylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laliberte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laliberte wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Nice body kick from Laliberte.
Laliberte lands a jab to the head.
Laliberte throws out a loose jab but Traylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Laliberte as Traylor shoots in.
Guy Laliberte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Traylor.
Laliberte avoids a kick to the body.
Traylor looks to clinch
letting Laliberte counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Laliberte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Traylor closes the distance and clinches.
Traylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laliberte misses with a body punch.
Traylor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Laliberte is defending well.
Traylor wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Traylor goes for a takedown attempt but Laliberte pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Laliberte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Traylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laliberte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laliberte fires out a quick counter leg kick but Traylor just manages to avoid it.
Traylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Laliberte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laliberte swings widly with a right hand
and Traylor counters with a left and a right that stings Laliberte.
Guy Laliberte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laliberte cracks Traylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Traylor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Traylor clinches up with Laliberte and pushes him back against the cage.
Traylor misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Traylor prevents Laliberte from breaking the clinch.
Laliberte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laliberte scores with a shot to the side of Traylor's head.
Traylor jumps guard but Laliberte turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Traylor can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Laliberte fails to land.
A short left from Laliberte.
Traylor wants a takedown. #BC#
Laliberte breaks the clinch.
Traylor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Laliberte to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Laliberte throws the left hand but Traylor avoids the punch easily.
Traylor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Laliberte.
Laliberte tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Traylor is able to avoid easily.
Traylor tries to clinch up
and Laliberte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Traylor has his takedown stuffed
and Laliberte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Traylor tries to clinch up but Laliberte circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Traylor moves into the clinch successfully.
Traylor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laliberte is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Laliberte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Traylor tries to clinch but Laliberte moves out of range.
Traylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laliberte.
Traylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Laliberte to counter with a crisp jab.
Traylor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Laliberte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Laliberte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laliberte lands a really nice looking cross but Traylor seems unphased.
Traylor misses with a takedown attempt
and Laliberte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laliberte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laliberte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Traylor can do to turn this around?
Decent striking displayed by Laliberte there.
Traylor needs to keep his hands up - Laliberte had a free shot at his head there.
Slade Traylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laliberte lands an overhand right.#T1#
Laliberte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laliberte lands a jab to Traylor's midsection.#TD2#
Traylor looking to score a takedown here. Laliberte is defending well but Traylor drives through and ends up in Laliberte's guard.
Laliberte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Traylor's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Traylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laliberte can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #ES2#
Traylor has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Laliberte is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Traylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laliberte walks away with a smile on his face. Traylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Guy Laliberte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Traylor.
Traylor misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laliberte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Traylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laliberte.#CL2#
Traylor closes the distance and clinches.
Traylor avoiding damage.
Traylor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Laliberte avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Traylor is trying to force a seperation but Laliberte has the dominant position.
Laliberte keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Traylor's efforts to push away.
Traylor looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Traylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Traylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Laliberte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Traylor has his takedown stuffed
letting Laliberte counter with a right hand.
Laliberte lands with a cross.
Traylor misses with a takedown attempt
and Laliberte counters with a nice uppercut.
Laliberte throws a shot from downtown. Traylor moves away and avoids it.
Traylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Laliberte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Traylor thinking.
Traylor is breathing heavily.
Traylor takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Traylor shoots and misses
and Laliberte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laliberte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traylor.
Laliberte lands with a straight right. Traylor didn't see that one coming.
Laliberte lands with a shot to the body.
Slade Traylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laliberte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Traylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Traylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laliberte scores with a hook.
Traylor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laliberte can pounce on him.
Laliberte scores with a nice head shot.
Laliberte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laliberte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Laliberte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Traylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Laliberte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laliberte thuds a left hand into Traylor's body.
Laliberte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Traylor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laliberte counters with a slapping leg kick.
Traylor fails with the takedown
and Laliberte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Traylor thinking.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Laliberte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Laliberte. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Traylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Traylor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laliberte can pounce on him.
Traylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Traylor drops his hands momentarily and Laliberte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Traylor misses with a takedown
and Laliberte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy Laliberte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Traylor.
Laliberte lands a right hook to the body.
Traylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laliberte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Traylor under the eye.
Nice straight punches there by Laliberte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laliberte.
Traylor ducks under a wild hook from Laliberte.
Traylor needs to keep his hands up - Laliberte had a free shot at his head there.
Laliberte thuds his right hand into Traylor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Traylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck for Traylor with that takedown attempt.
Laliberte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Laliberte lands with a straight right. Traylor didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laliberte looks to land a left hand but Traylor moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Laliberte.
Traylor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laliberte digs a good body shot into Traylor's ribs.
Laliberte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Traylor doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laliberte. Traylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Traylor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Traylor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laliberte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Traylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laliberte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Traylor misses with a takedown attempt
and Laliberte counters with a stiff right hand.
Traylor moves to clinch but Laliberte breaks away
and Laliberte counters with a slapping leg kick.
Laliberte is looking to slow Traylor down with leg kicks.
Traylor darts in trying to clinch
and Laliberte counters with a straight right hand.
Traylor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Laliberte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Laliberte scores with a sloppy right hand. Traylor should have avoided that one. #T4#
Laliberte scores with a jab.
Traylor tries to clinch
and Laliberte counters with a stiff right hand.
Laliberte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laliberte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Traylor.
Laliberte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
That has opened up Slade Traylor's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traylor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laliberte.
Traylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circling - Laliberte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slade Traylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Traylor throws a lazy head kick
and Laliberte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Laliberte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laliberte, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Laliberte!

 

Event: K-1 43     
Date:   Aug 19, 2018
#R1#
Traylor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Traylor clinches.
Cheese creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Traylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Traylor.
Traylor has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
Nice body punch from Cheese.
A body shot lands from Traylor.
Traylor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheese.
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Traylor fails to land.
Cheese prevents a body shot from Traylor.
Cheese lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
Traylor scores with a shot to the side of Cheese's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traylor cracks Cheese with a nice body shot.
Traylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traylor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Traylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cheese throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Traylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Traylor tries a body shot but Cheese blocks it.
Traylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Traylor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Traylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Traylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Traylor gets through Cheese's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Traylor tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Traylor.
Traylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cheese takes a shot to the head.
Cheese blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traylor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cheese is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Traylor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traylor scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Traylor.
Traylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Traylor pushes Cheese back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Traylor lands a body punch.
Traylor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Traylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Cheese is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Traylor.
Oh Cheese is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Traylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cheese.
Traylor creates a bit of distance for himself, with Cheese pressed up against the ropes and cracks Cheese with a massive uppercut! Cheese goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Traylor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Slade Traylor!
A relieved looking Slade Traylor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: K-1 40 Romero vs Szczesny II     
Date:   Aug 08, 2018
#R1#
Boskins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Traylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boskins throws a head kick that misses.
Traylor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Traylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Traylor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Traylor closes the distance and pushes Boskins back into the ropes.
Boskins takes a shot to the head.
Boskins misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Traylor - that landed with a thud.
Boskins is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traylor.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Traylor.
Traylor lands with a left to the head.
Traylor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boskins backwards.
Traylor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Traylor.
Traylor is leaning against Boskins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Traylor as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Traylor - that landed with a thud.
Traylor lands an uppercut.
Traylor lands with a short shot to the head.
Traylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boskins backwards. #T1#
Traylor lands with a right to the head.
Boskins blocks an uppercut.
Traylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boskinss head.
A short left from Traylor.
Traylor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Traylor.
Traylor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boskins's defenses. #ROC2#
Boskins is rocked!
Traylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Boskins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Traylor as the two fighters clinch.
Traylor cracks Boskins with a nice body shot.
Traylor is leaning against Boskins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Traylor gets through Boskins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traylor creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Boskins crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Boskins face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Traylor takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Slade Traylor!
An out of breath Slade Traylor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: K-1 34 Norris Jr vs Gonzalez     
Date:   Jul 14, 2018
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Spong.
Traylor takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Traylor misses with a shot to the body
and Spong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Traylor checks a low kick from Spong.
Traylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Spong counters with a head kick. That will keep Traylor thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Traylor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Spong moves into range and clinches up with Traylor.
Traylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Traylor throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Spong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Traylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong wants to stall.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Traylor is blocking nicely.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
A short left from Spong.
Traylor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Knees to the body from Spong. #T1#
Spong lands a body shot.
Traylor looks winded!
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Traylor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Traylor can turn it around.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Traylor's face.
Traylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Traylor misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traylor misses with an elbow strike.
Spong scores a nice knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Spong.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Spong. #T2#
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Traylor's head.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Traylor avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spong.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traylor tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Traylor tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong trying to stall but Traylor improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Traylor misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Traylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spong.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Traylor can do to turn this around?#CL#
Spong takes the fight into the clinch.
Traylor pushes Spong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Spong tries a body shot but Traylor blocks it.
Traylor tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong taking a breather.
Spong blocks a body shot from Traylor.
Traylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Traylor.
A head punch on the inside from Traylor fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Spong.
Traylor tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Traylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Traylor takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Traylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Traylor blocks with his arms.
Spong is looking to control Traylor's arms but Traylor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spong has his back to the ropes.
A short left from Spong.
Traylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Traylor is breathing heavily.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Traylor's ribcage. Traylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Traylor or not.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Traylor's head.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong wants to stall.
Traylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Traylor or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong. #T2#
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Traylor prevents a body shot from Spong.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong is leaning against Traylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Traylor controls his hands.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spong obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
Traylor tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong with a knee to the head.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Traylor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
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!
#R3#
Spong lands with a shot to the body.
Spong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Traylors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut there from Traylor.
Spong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Traylor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Spong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Spong.
Traylor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Spong swats away the attempt to clinch by Traylor.
Spong scores with a kick to the body.
Spong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Traylor on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Spong. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Traylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Traylor slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
That has opened up Slade Traylor's cut even more.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Traylor is rocked!
Traylor misses with some punches.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Spong tries a body shot but Traylor blocks it.
Spong is leaning against Traylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spong lands a good knee to the midsection. Traylor won't want to take too many of those.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spong lands a body punch.
A short right from Spong.
A short uppercut from Spong.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Slade Traylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Traylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?#T2#
Spong pushes Traylor back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD#
Spong creates a bit of space and cracks Traylor with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Traylor is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Spong digs a good hook to Traylor's body.
Spong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Traylor seems to have recovered his senses.
Traylor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Spong.
Spong cracks a nice hook into Traylor's ribs.#KD#
Spong throws out a head kick that Traylor doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Traylor crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Traylor's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Spong pushes Traylor away with a front kick.#CL#
Spong closes the distance and pushes Traylor back into the ropes.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Traylor misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Traylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Traylor blocks an uppercut.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Traylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Spong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!

Post fight, Alistair Spong took to the microphone: 'You even said you'd kill somebody didn't ya? I killed 2 people dog, so what that make me? It should tell you I go the extra mile just to do you homie. See when those lights go on, it's time for people like me to stand up, and we make people like you break. So do yourselves a favor man, and stay away'.

 

Event: K-1 27 Doss vs Brown     
Date:   Jun 20, 2018
#R1#
Traylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Traylor saw that one coming.
Columbus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Traylor 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.
Columbus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Traylor connects with a body shot that sends Columbus's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Traylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Columbus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Columbus tests Traylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Columbus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Columbus throws a chopping leg kick but Traylor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Traylor finds it's way through Columbus's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Columbus. Traylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
Traylor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Traylor avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Traylor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Columbus's head backwards.
Columbus is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Columbus drops his hands momentarily and Traylor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Traylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Traylor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slade Traylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Traylor.
Columbus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Traylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Traylor scores with a nice strike.
Columbus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Traylor misses with a straight left.
Traylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Columbus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Traylor throws a hook to the side of Columbus's head but Columbus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Columbus wants to counter the offense by Traylor and move into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Columbus throws a lazy right hand but Traylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Columbus misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Traylor misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Traylor.
Traylor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Traylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Traylor motions for Columbus to come forward. Traylor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Traylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Columbus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Traylor is out of range and Columbus settles back down.
Traylor scores with a hook to the body. Columbus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Traylor lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Traylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Traylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus lands with a light punch inside.
Traylor digs a right hand underneath Columbus's ribcage. Columbus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Traylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Traylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Columbus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Traylor throws a shot to the body.
Columbus misses with a few strikes there.
Columbus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Columbus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Columbus sizes up Traylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Traylor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Columbus. That did some damage!
Traylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Columbus misses.
Columbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Columbus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Traylor lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Traylor just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Columbus rushes Traylor and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Traylor lands with a short shot to the head.
Columbus can't break the clinch.
Traylor tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Columbus is looking to break free of the clinch but Traylor has double underhooks.
Traylor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Columbus is trying to break the clinch but Traylor is controlling him.
Traylor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Columbus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Traylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Columbus lands a body shot.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Traylor blocks a body shot from Columbus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Columbus.
Traylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traylor has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus.
Traylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus is looking to break free of the clinch but Traylor has double underhooks.
Traylor works on Columbus's body with a couple of short punches.
Traylor blocking some punches.
Traylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbuss head.
Slade Traylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Traylor tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Traylor back against the ropes.
Columbus lands a hook that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Traylor lands with a right to the head.
Traylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Traylor blocking some punches.
Traylor tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Traylor back against the ropes.
Traylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?
Columbus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Traylor lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Traylor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Columbus throws the left hand but Traylor avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Traylor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Columbus.
Columbus lands a lovely overhand right.
Traylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Traylor cracks Columbus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Traylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Columbus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Traylor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slade Traylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Traylor pushes Columbus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Columbus is trying to force a seperation but Traylor has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Columbus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Traylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Columbus blocking some punches.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Traylor avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus can't break the clinch.
Traylor has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Columbus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbus tries a body shot but Traylor blocks it.
Traylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
Traylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A short uppercut from Columbus.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traylor.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Columbus is trying to force a seperation but Traylor has the dominant position.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Traylor fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Traylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbus.
Traylor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Columbus's efforts to push away.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Columbus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Traylor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slade Traylor!

A victorious Slade Traylor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: K-1 21 Traylor vs Suri     
Date:   May 30, 2018
#R1##CL#
Traylor closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Suri breaks the clinch.
Suri misses with a looping left.
Suri throws a lazy uppercut
and Traylor counters with a right hand to the body.
Traylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suri was well out of range. Poor timing from Traylor.
Traylor misses the jab.
Suri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Traylor cracks the inside of Suri's front leg.
Suri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traylor manages to avoid it.
Suri has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That kick from Traylor tenderised Suri's leg. Suri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Suri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traylor.
Traylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suri.
Suri scores with a leg kick.
Suri throws out a leg kick but Traylor moves out of range and Suri only half commits.
Suri ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Suri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Suri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traylor moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traylor throws an overhand right that lands on Suri's shoulder, as Suri tries to avoid the shot.
Suri throws a body punch but Traylor moves out of range.
Traylor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Suri manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Traylor blocks a low kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Traylor misses its target.
Suri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Suri scores with a hook.
Suri misses with a hook. Traylor ducked under it nicely.
Suri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Traylor misses with a two punch combination.
Suri walks into a stiff left hand from Traylor.
Suri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Suri.
Suri moves away from the strike by Traylor.
Traylor throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Suri counter with a right hand.
Traylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suri throws a hook but Traylor blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Suri lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Suri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suri scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Suri lands a nice looking body shot.
Traylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suri.#CL#
Traylor closes the distance and clinches.
Traylor prevents Suri from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Suri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Traylor scores with a jab.
Traylor misses with an uppercut. Suri saw that one coming.
Suri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Suri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Traylor moves into range and clinches up with Suri.
Suri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
Traylor tries to stall but Suri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Traylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sher Shah Suri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
That's time! Traylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Suri with a hook.
Suri is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Suri throws a leg kick but Traylor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Suri walks into a straight right hand from Traylor.
Suri just misses with a punch to the body.
Traylor misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Suri misses.
Suri moves out of range of the strikes.
Suri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Suri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Traylor backing away here, and Suri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A combination from Suri does no damage.
Suri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Traylors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Traylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suri staying out of range there.
Suri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Traylor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suri.
Traylor takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traylor ducks under a wild hook from Suri.
Suri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traylor.
Suri counters with a body kick.#T1#
Suri dips to his left and cracks Traylor with an uppercut!
A cross from Suri lands.
Traylor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Traylor misses.
Suri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Traylor connects with a single shot there.
Traylor slips a straight right by Suri.
Sher Shah Suri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Traylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Traylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Suri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Suri blocks a leg kick.
Traylor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suri to score with a decent uppercut.
Suri is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Traylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Suri tries a quick counter leg kick but Traylor is wise to it.
Suri cracks Traylor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
Slade Traylor's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Traylor thows a leg kick but Suri checks it
and Suri counters with a leg kick.
Suri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suri takes a swing at Traylor's ribcage but misses.
Suri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Suri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Suri.
Traylor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Traylor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Traylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suri feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traylor lands a jab to Suri's midsection.
Traylor misses with a straight left.
Traylor throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sher Shah Suri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Suri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Suri just misses with a punch to the body.
Traylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Traylor.
Suri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Traylor momentarily. #CL#
Traylor moves into the clinch.
A short right from Traylor on the inside.
Traylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suri misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suri throws a head punch that misses.
Traylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suri.
Traylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suri's elbow.
Suri pushes Traylor back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Suri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Suri scores with a push kick.
Traylor swings for the body but Suri moves out of range.
Traylor throws a right hand that misses
and Suri counters with a straight right hand.
Traylor moves out of range as Suri throws a body kick.
Suri jabs at Traylor's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Suri.
Traylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Traylor throws an overhand right that lands on Suri's shoulder, as Suri tries to avoid the shot.
Suri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Traylor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick by Suri misses
and Traylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suri misses with a straight right.
Traylor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A left lands for Suri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slade Traylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Traylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Suri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Suri scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
Slade Traylor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#KD2#
Suri clips Traylor with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Traylor a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
BAM! Suri delivers a spinning backfist that drops Traylor like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Sher Shah Suri!
A relieved looking Sher Shah Suri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: K-1 16 Ukkeli vs Traylor     
Date:   May 09, 2018
#R1#
Traylor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ukkeli misses with a kick to the body.
Traylor misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ukkeli to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Ukkeli stalks Traylor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Traylor's face. Traylor staggers backwards, shaken.
Ukkeli throws a head kick but Traylor moves out of range.
Traylor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Traylor ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Traylor looks to throw the jab but Ukkeli is out of range.
Traylor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Ukkeli to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Traylor. Those never looked like landing.
Ukkeli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Traylor just manages to avoid it.
Traylor misses with a hook
and Ukkeli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Traylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Ukkeli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkeli fails to land with a series of punches.
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ukkeli misses with a left hand
and Traylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Ukkeli ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Traylor!
Traylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ukkeli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Traylor's sensitive parts.
Traylor has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ukkeli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Traylor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ukkeli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Traylor misses with a hook
and Ukkeli counters with a nice uppercut.
Traylor tries to work over Ukkeli's front leg with a kick but Ukkeli checks it.
Ukkeli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ukkeli scores with a jab. Traylor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ukkeli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Traylor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Traylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Ukkeli is just out of range.
Ukkeli looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ukkeli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Traylor misses with a looping left.
Traylor scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traylor digs a good hook to Ukkeli's body.
Traylor tests Ukkeli's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Traylor as he connects with a hook.
A cross from Ukkeli lands.#CUT#
That has opened up Slade Traylor's cut even more.
Traylor throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Ukkeli misses
and Traylor counters with a two punch combo.
Traylor throws the left hand but Ukkeli avoids the punch easily.
Traylor lands with a good body shot.
Ukkeli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Traylor misses with a looping right.
Traylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ukkeli.
Traylor checks a leg kick.
Traylor flicks out a counter leg kick but Ukkeli steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traylor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Traylor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Traylor checks a leg kick.
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 Maximus Ukkeli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ukkeli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli throws a lazy body kick
and Traylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Traylor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Traylor tries to move into range but Ukkeli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ukkeli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traylor.
A big left from Traylor misses.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Traylor's head backwards.
Some bone on bone action there as Ukkeli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ukkeli scores with a decent looking hook.
Traylor misses with a double jab
and Ukkeli counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ukkeli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traylor throws an off balance right hand
and Ukkeli counters with an outside leg kick.
Traylor is breathing heavily.
Traylor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ukkeli explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ukkeli scores with a hook to the body. Traylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Ukkeli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ukkeli.#CUT#
The cut above Slade Traylor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ukkeli cracks Traylor with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Traylor is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Traylor is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Traylor could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maximus Ukkeli!
Maximus Ukkeli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: VFC 3-TBD     
Date:   Apr 13, 2018
#R1#
De Villefort takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Traylor takes a swing at De Villefort's ribcage but misses.
Traylor jabs De Villefort to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Traylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Traylor cracks De Villefort with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CUT2#
It looks like Gerard De Villefort has been cut.
De Villefort walks into a stiff left hand from Traylor.
De Villefort misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Villefort. Traylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Villefort ducks right into an uppercut from Traylor.
Traylor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Traylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Traylor throws out a counter right but De Villefort avoids it with no problem.
Traylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Traylor clinches up with De Villefort and pushes him back against the ropes.
Traylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Traylor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Traylor throws a head punch that misses.
De Villefort misses with some punches.
De Villefort misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Villefort is looking to break free of the clinch but Traylor has double underhooks.
Traylor prevents a body shot from De Villefort.
De Villefort blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by De Villefort.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traylor.
Traylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Villefort can't find room to land a body shot as Traylor controls the action.
We've been hearing reports that De Villefort has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Traylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Villefort blocks the elbow strike.
Traylor working aggressively here.
Traylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Traylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Villefort blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Villefort backwards.
De Villefort misses with a body punch.
Traylor misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
De Villefort manages to break the clinch.
Traylor misses with a hook. De Villefort ducked under it nicely.
De Villefort misses with a straight right.
Slade Traylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Traylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Villefort.
De Villefort loads up on a big right hand but Traylor slips the punch.
Traylor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Traylor misses with a straight left.
De Villefort looks to land a left hand but Traylor moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Villefort steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traylor.
Traylor lands a nice looking body kick.
De Villefort misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traylor.
Traylor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
De Villefort gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Traylor as the two fighters clinch.
De Villefort working aggressively here.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traylor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Traylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traylor working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Traylor.
De Villefort lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from De Villefort fails to land.
Traylor prevents a body shot from De Villefort.
Traylor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Traylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
De Villefort is breathing heavily.
Traylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
De Villefort blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traylor lands a shot to the body.
De Villefort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Villefort wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Traylor has him pressed against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Traylor.
Traylor prevents a body shot from De Villefort.
Traylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
Gerard De Villefort's cut is getting worse.
Traylor lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Villefort backwards.
Traylor lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Villefort backwards.
Traylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Villefort blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Villefort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Villefort blocks an uppercut.
Traylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Traylor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Traylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Villefort wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4##BC#
De Villefort breaks from the clinch.
Gerard De Villefort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Villefort walks into a straight right hand from Traylor.
Traylor scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the liver by Traylor. Beautiful body shot.
Traylor throws a good cross that connects.
Traylor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Villefort lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Villefort.
Traylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Villefort throws out the jab.
Traylor tries to counter with a clinch but De Villefort shakes him off and moves away.
De Villefort moves away from the strike by Traylor.
Jab from Traylor.#CUT2#
Gerard De Villefort's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Traylor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Villefort.#ROC2#
De Villefort is rocked!
A slow jab from De Villefort misses its intended target.
Traylor throws out a loose jab but De Villefort uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traylor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oh De Villefort is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Traylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Villefort seems to have got his legs back now.
De Villefort pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
De Villefort ducks into a a hook from Traylor and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Slade Traylor should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Traylor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Villefort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Villefort on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Traylor throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
Jeez, Gerard De Villefort's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Traylor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Villeforts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Villefort tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traylor was well out of range. Poor timing from De Villefort.
And Traylor responds with a good body kick, but De Villefort manages to step out the way in time.
De Villefort displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De Villefort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Traylor misses with a two punch combination.
De Villefort throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Villefort takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gerard De Villefort's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Slade Traylor!
Slade Traylor is the new super heavyweight champion!
Slade Traylor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Dynasty 36     
Date:   Mar 03, 2018
#R1#
Ramasotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Traylor throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ramasotti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Traylor to score with a decent uppercut.
Slade Traylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traylor misses with a left hand
and Ramasotti counters with a straight right hand.
Ramasotti throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Traylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramasotti slips a jab from Traylor.
Ramasotti tries a quick counter leg kick but Traylor is wise to it.
Traylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Traylor checks a low kick from Ramasotti.
Traylor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ramasotti lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traylor throws a body punch but Ramasotti moves out of range.
Ramasotti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ramasotti slips a jab and a cross from Traylor.
Traylor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ramasotti connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Traylor works Ramasotti's body with a nice hook.
Ramasotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramasotti defending well as Traylor loads up on a big left hand.
Ramasotti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Traylor swinging wildly here.
Traylor backing away here, and Ramasotti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Traylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramasotti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Traylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramasotti cracks the inside of Traylor's front leg.
Ramasotti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Traylor can pounce on him.
Traylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramasotti. Ramasotti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramasotti slips under a jab from Traylor.#CL2#
Ramasotti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Traylor, pushing him back against the ropes.#T2#
Traylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramasottis head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traylor.
Traylor prevents a body shot from Ramasotti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traylor tries a body shot but Ramasotti blocks it.
Traylor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ramasotti's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Eros Ramasotti has been cut.
Ramasotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traylor lands a shoulder strike.
Traylor tries to work over Ramasotti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Traylor misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramasotti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramasotti.
Traylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramasotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Traylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eros Ramasotti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Traylor lands with a good body shot.
Ramasotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Traylor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Traylor works Ramasotti's body with a nice hook.
Ramasotti looks to land a left hand but Traylor moved out of range nicely.
Traylor cracks a nice hook into Ramasotti's ribs.
Ramasotti misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramasotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramasotti throws a right hand that misses
and Traylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Traylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramasotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramasotti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramasotti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Traylor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Traylor misses with a jab to the body
and Ramasotti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Traylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramasotti can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traylor connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Traylor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramasotti. That snapped Traylor's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Traylor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramasotti checks a leg kick.
Traylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Traylor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramasotti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Traylor misses with a low kick.
Ramasotti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Traylor looks to land a combination but Ramasotti avoids it well.
Traylor lands a jab to the nose.
Traylor swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Ramasotti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramasotti misses with a body kick.
Traylor throws a shot from downtown. Ramasotti moves away and avoids it.
Ramasotti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Traylor throws a jab when Ramasotti was well out of range.
Ramasotti throws a head kick but Traylor moves out of range.
Slade Traylor is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramasotti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Traylor scores with a jab.
Traylor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Traylor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Traylor misses its intended target.
Traylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Traylor scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Traylor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eros Ramasotti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Ramasotti throws a leg kick but Traylor checks it.
Ramasotti ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Traylor misses with a low kick as Ramasotti jumps back.
Ramasotti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Traylor misses with a body shot.
Ramasotti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Traylor. Traylor obviously looking to wear him down.
Traylor throws a big shot that misses.
Traylor throws a leg kick but Ramasotti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Traylor is looking to chop away at Ramasotti's legs.
Traylor lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Traylor - that will leave a mark!
Traylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramasotti moves away.
Traylor tests Ramasotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Traylor throws the left hand but Ramasotti avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Ramasotti throws a head kick that misses.
Ramasotti cracks Traylor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Traylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramasotti counters with a straight right hand.
Ramasotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traylor.
Traylor misses with a hook
and Ramasotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Traylor looks to land a right hand but Ramasotti moved out of range.
Traylor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Traylor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramasotti throws a head kick but Traylor moves out of range.
Traylor ducks under a wild hook from Ramasotti.
Traylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Traylor.
Traylor scores with a nice strike.
Ramasotti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Traylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traylor misses with a few strikes there.
Ramasotti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Traylor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramasotti's head backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramasotti.
Traylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Traylor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Traylor defending well as Ramasotti loads up on a big left hand.
Ramasotti misses with a wild body shot.
Traylor throws a looping overhand right but Ramasotti ducks down to avoid it.
Ramasotti blocks the body kick.
Traylor misses with a body punch
and Ramasotti counters with a stiff right hand.
Traylor moves away from the strike by Ramasotti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Traylor clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Eros Ramasotti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Ramasotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traylor.
Ramasotti misses the shot to the body.
Ramasotti avoids the body shot from Traylor.
A swing and a miss from Traylor.
Ramasotti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ramasotti looks to land a left hand but Traylor moved out of range nicely.
Traylor scores with a jab. Ramasotti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramasotti moves away from the strike by Traylor.
Traylor tries to clinch but Ramasotti is having none of it.
Ramasotti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traylor looks to throw a body kick
and Ramasotti counters with a straight right hand.
Ramasotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramasotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ramasotti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Traylor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ramasotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Traylor slips under a jab from Ramasotti.
Ramasotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Traylor misses with a hook to the body
and Ramasotti counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Traylor misses its intended target.
Ramasotti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramasotti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Traylor's sensitive parts.
Ramasotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Traylor misses the target.
It seemed like Ramasotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traylor. Ramasotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramasotti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Traylor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramasotti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Traylor with a nice cross.
Traylor sizes up Ramasotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ramasotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Traylor misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Ramasotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traylor cracks Ramasotti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramasotti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Traylor to score with a decent uppercut.
Ramasotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramasotti misses with a shot to the body
and Ramasotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramasotti walks into a straight right hand from Traylor.
Traylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramasotti tries to move into range but Traylor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Traylor had his way with Eros Ramasotti in that round.
The cut man is working on Eros Ramasotti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Ramasotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Traylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramasotti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramasotti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Traylor throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramasotti counters with a nice leg kick.
Ramasotti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Traylor checks a low kick from Ramasotti.
Slade Traylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Traylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramasotti.
Traylor misses with a low kick.
Traylor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traylor lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramasotti blocks the body kick.
Ramasotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traylor.
Traylor throws a low kick but Ramasotti avoids it.#T1#
Ramasotti sizes up Traylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Traylor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Traylor misses the jab.
Ramasotti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Traylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traylor throws a big shot that misses.
Traylor punishes Ramasotti's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramasotti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Traylor finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramasotti's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Traylor.
Traylor cracks the inside of Ramasotti's front leg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Traylor.
Traylor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramasotti in his tracks.
Ramasotti tries to clinch up.#T2#
Traylor throws out a loose jab but Ramasotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramasotti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Traylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramasotti.
Ramasotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traylor manages to avoid it.
Ramasotti throws a shot from downtown. Traylor moves away and avoids it.
Ramasotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traylor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Traylor finds it's way through Ramasotti's defenses.
Traylor connects with the punch.
Traylor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramasotti tries a quick counter leg kick but Traylor is wise to it.
Ramasotti slips under a jab.
Traylor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eros Ramasotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Traylor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slade Traylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Traylor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slade Traylor!

A relieved looking Slade Traylor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 29     
Date:   Feb 14, 2018
#R1#
Jab, jab by Traylor - just one landing.
Traylor misses with a straight left.
Traylor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ukkeli is looking to slow Traylor down with leg kicks.
Traylor misses with an uppercut.
Traylor moves in looking to clinch but Ukkeli pushes him off.
Traylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Traylor.
Traylor misses with a kick to the body.
Traylor throws out a loose jab but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Traylor throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries to avoid it.
Slade Traylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ukkeli cracks Traylor with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Ukkeli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Traylor doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traylor tests Ukkeli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Traylor misses the shot to the body.
Ukkeli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ukkeli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Traylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Traylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Ukkeli jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Traylor throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Traylor tries to get set, Ukkeli tries to push him back and clinch up but Traylor manages to avoid the attempt.
Traylor takes a swing at Ukkeli's ribcage but misses.
Traylor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ukkeli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Traylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ukkeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traylor manages to avoid it.
Ukkeli takes a swing at Traylor's ribcage but misses.
Traylor throws a hook but Ukkeli blocks it.
Ukkeli scores with a jab. Traylor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ukkeli slips under a jab.
Traylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ukkeli.
A little jabbing left from Traylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ukkeli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traylor.
Traylor has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ukkeli checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Traylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #KD#
Ukkeli has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Traylor to the canvas! Can Traylor beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ukkeli lands the left hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Traylor. Ukkeli shrugs it off though.
Traylor throws a hook but Ukkeli blocks it.#T2#
Traylor digs a good body shot into Ukkeli's ribs.
Ukkeli swings for the body but Traylor moves out of range.
Traylor misses with a left hand
and Ukkeli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Slade Traylor's cut even more.
Traylor loads up on a big right hand but Ukkeli slips the punch.
Ukkeli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Traylor.
Traylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Ukkeli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Traylor moves out of range of the leg kick from Ukkeli.
Traylor throws out a counter right but Ukkeli avoids it with no problem.
Traylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Traylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Traylor misses with an uppercut.
Ukkeli throws a big shot that misses.
Ukkeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traylor manages to avoid it.
Traylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Traylor loads up on a big right hand but Ukkeli slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traylor lands with a nice body punch.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Traylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ukkeli throws a switch kick that catches Traylor on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Traylor looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Traylor flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Maximus Ukkeli!
A relieved looking Maximus Ukkeli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 27     
Date:   Jan 31, 2018
#R1#
Traylor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Traylor is looking to slow Bulsara down with leg kicks.
Traylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulsara is just out of range.
Bulsara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Traylor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bulsara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bulsara, right into the meat.
Traylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bulsara.
Traylor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bulsara misses with a hook to the body
and Traylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bulsara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Traylor stuns Bulsara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bulsara misses with a body punch
and Traylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That kick from Bulsara tenderised Traylor's leg. Traylor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Traylor misses with the combination.
Bulsara misses with a looping left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bulsara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Traylor.
Bulsara misses with a looping left.
Bulsara on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Bulsara throws a hook but Traylor blocks it.
Traylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Traylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulsara.
Traylor misses with a right hand
and Bulsara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bulsara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bulsara blocks the body kick.
Traylor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bulsara throws the kick towards the body but Traylor avoids it.
Traylor tries a low kick but Bulsara avoids it.
Bulsara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traylor.
Bulsara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Traylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bulsara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bulsara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Traylor has time to react.
Bulsara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bulsara.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bulsara.
Bulsara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Bulsara misses with a double jab
and Traylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Traylor misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Traylor.
Traylor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulsara. Traylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Traylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Traylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Traylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bulsara.
Traylor throws a leg kick that misses.
Bulsara ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulsara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traylor.
Bulsara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Traylor has time to react.
Traylor throws a leg kick which misses Bulsara's front leg but catches the back leg as Bulsara tries to avoid it.
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 Farrokh Bulsara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Traylor throws a looping overhand right but Bulsara ducks down to avoid it.
Bulsara throws out a loose jab but Traylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traylor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Traylor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bulsara can pounce on him.
Traylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulsara with a jab.
Traylor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bulsara under the eye.
Traylor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Traylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bulsara misses with a hook
and Traylor counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Bulsara off his feet! Bulsara crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Bulsara isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Traylor screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Slade Traylor!
Slade Traylor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 24     
Date:   Jan 10, 2018
#R1#
Ramazanov avoids the body shot from Traylor.
Traylor lands with a cross.
Traylor lands a two punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramazanov.
Traylor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Traylor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ramazanov will feel that in the morning.
Ramazanov throws a series of punches but Traylor moves out of range. #CL2#
Ramazanov closes the distance and clinches.
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramazanov.
Traylor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Traylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramazanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramazanov lands a shot to the body.
Ramazanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Traylor is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traylor misses with the head strike.
Traylor lands a damaging elbow.
Ramazanov misses with some punches.
Traylor takes a shot to the head.
Ramazanov taking a breather. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramazanov.
Traylor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Traylor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ramazanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ramazanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Traylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramazanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traylor misses with a punch to the body.
Ramazanov blocking some punches.
Ramazanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
Ramazanov cracks Traylor with a nice body shot.
Traylor throws a head punch that misses.
Ramazanov tries a body shot but Traylor blocks it.
Ramazanov tries to throw a body punch but Traylor avoids it by throwing Ramazanov back against the ropes.
Ramazanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Traylor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ramazanov's brow.
Ramazanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramazanov tries a body shot but Traylor blocks it.
Ramazanov misses with some punches.
Ramazanov tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traylor misses with some punches.
Traylor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Traylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ramazanov.
Ramazanov tries a body shot but Traylor blocks it.
Traylor lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramazanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Traylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traylor misses with the head strike.
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramazanov.
Ramazanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
Ramazanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Traylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramazanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Traylor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Traylor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ramazanov tries to land a front kick but Traylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Traylor tries to work over Ramazanov's front leg with a kick but Ramazanov checks it.
Traylor throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Traylor moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ramazanov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ramazanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramazanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traylor misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramazanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramazanov.
Ramazanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Traylor misses with the head strike.
Traylor gets through Ramazanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramazanov misses with a body punch.
Ramazanov is leaning against Traylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Ramazanov cracks Traylor with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramazanov is trying to stall.
Ramazanov can't find room to land a body shot as Traylor controls the action.
Traylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramazanov stalling against the ropes.
Ramazanov blocks an uppercut.
Traylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramazanov controls his hands.
Ramazanov pushes Traylor back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Traylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramazanov can't find room to land a body shot as Traylor controls the action.
Ramazanov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Traylor is keeping busy.
Ramazanov lands with a light punch inside.
Traylor misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Traylor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ramazanov's brow.
Traylor tries to work over Ramazanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traylor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T2#
Nice elbow from Traylor.
Traylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Ramazanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ramazanov has a couple of punches blocked by Traylor.
Ramazanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Ramazanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Traylor fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traylor.
Ramazanov tries to throw a body punch but Traylor avoids it by throwing Ramazanov back against the ropes.
Traylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Ramazanov as the two fighters clinch.
Ramazanov lands a right hand.
Traylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramazanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramazanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Traylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Traylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Slade Traylor will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramazanov.
Pavlo Ramazanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Traylor looks to land a left hand but Ramazanov moved out of range nicely.
Ramazanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traylor.
Ramazanov misses with a hook. Traylor ducked under it nicely.
Ramazanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramazanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Traylor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Traylor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Traylor dodges the punch combination from Ramazanov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Traylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traylor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slade Traylor is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramazanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Traylor rushes Ramazanov and presses him up against the ropes.
Traylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Ramazanov on the inside. #T1#
Traylor works on Ramazanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramazanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramazanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramazanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Traylor fails to land.
Traylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramazanov pushes Traylor back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Traylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traylor throws an elbow but it misses.
Ramazanov throws a head punch that misses.
Traylor misses with some punches.
Traylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ramazanov fails to land. #BC2#
Ramazanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Traylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramazanov counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Ramazanov there.
Ramazanov misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Ramazanov staying out of range there.
Ramazanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ramazanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traylor manages to avoid it.
Traylor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramazanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slade Traylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramazanov tries to clinch up.
Ramazanov blocks a jab.
Ramazanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramazanov misses with a hook. Traylor ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Ramazanov rushes Traylor and presses him up against the ropes.
Traylor has a couple of punches blocked by Ramazanov.
Ramazanov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traylor.
Ramazanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Traylor controls his hands.
Traylor lands a nice elbow.
Ramazanov misses with a body punch.
Traylor tries to throw a body punch but Ramazanov avoids it by throwing Traylor back against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlo Ramazanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Traylor 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slade Traylor!

During a confident post fight interview, Slade Traylor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Dynasty 25     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Traylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traylor.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Traylor throws an elbow but misses.
Traylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Traylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traylor lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harada.
Traylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haradas head.
Harada takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Kenuichio Harada has been cut.
Traylor lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Harada fails to land.
Traylor blocking some punches.
Traylor gets through Harada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harada lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Harada fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traylor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Traylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traylor scores with a shot to the side of Harada's head.
Harada is breathing heavily.
Traylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Harada backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Traylor. #ROC2#
Harada is rocked!
Traylor has control of Harada and unloads with a rapid fire barage of elbows, sending Harada crashing to the mat! Harada looks in big trouble - I don't think he's going to beat the count! He hasn't! The referee has reached 10 and this fight is all over! Traylor looks delighted, as well he should.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Slade Traylor!
After winning the bout, Slade Traylor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CEC 550     
Date:   Oct 25, 2017
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Traylor.
Rubin misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traylor. Rubin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Traylor. #CUT2#
It looks like Timur Rubin has been cut.#KD2#
Traylor cracks Rubin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rubin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Traylor finish him? #ROC2#
Rubin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traylor misses with a body punch #TD#
and Rubin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Traylor!
Rubin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Traylor some visible discomfort. #ES2#
Traylor explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Traylor looks to land a right hand but Rubin moved out of range.
Traylor's coach down at Razor Sharp Training Systems was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Traylor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Traylor misses with a two punch combination.
Traylor misses with a wild body shot.
Slade Traylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Traylor misses its intended target.
Traylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rubin 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.
Rubin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Traylors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rubin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Traylor looks to land a right hand but Rubin moved out of range.
Traylor tries to bum rush Rubin with a series of wild strikes but Rubin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rubin attempts a counter takedown but Traylor avoids it well and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Traylor. #T1#
Traylor misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Rubin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rubin. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Traylor manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rubin lands with a right to the head.
Traylor stalling in the clinch.
Traylor working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Rubin.
Rubin letting Traylor take a breather here.#BC#
Rubin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traylor misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Rubin counters with a shoot takedown. Traylor fights it but they end up in guard.
Traylor wants to stand up but Rubin is controlling him.
Rubin postures up in Traylor's guard and throws a big left but Traylor blocks it.
Rubin throwing strikes but missing.
Rubin lands a couple of digs.
Rubin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Traylor wants to stand up but Rubin is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubin stays in close to Traylor's body and controls the position.
Rubin prevents Traylor from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Traylor pushes Rubin off and gets back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Rubin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traylor moves away.
The fighters circling - Traylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rubin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Traylor.
Traylor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rubin checks it well. #T3#
Rubin moves away from the strike by Traylor.
Slade Traylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Traylor throws a hook but Rubin blocks it.
Traylor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Traylor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Traylor misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Traylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rubin misses with a low kick.
Traylor lands a body shot.
Rubin throws an overhand right that lands on Traylor's shoulder, as Traylor tries to avoid the shot.
Rubin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traylor.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Traylor lands with a good body shot.
Traylor checks a low kick from Rubin.
Traylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rubin takes one to the side of the head.
Traylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Rubin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Traylor misses with a hook #TD#
and Rubin counters with a shoot takedown. Traylor fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rubin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Traylor is keeping the position for now.
Rubin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Traylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rubin content to stall in guard here.
Traylor wants to stand but Rubin is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubin cracks Traylor with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Traylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Rubin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rubin slips under a jab from Traylor.
Rubin takes one to the side of the head.
Traylor scores with a hook to the body. Rubin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Traylor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Traylor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Slade Traylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rubin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Traylor throws a lazy right hand but Rubin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rubin moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Rubin keeps the fight on the outside.
Rubin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rubin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubin throws a jab when Traylor was well out of range.
Traylor dodges the punch combination from Rubin.
Rubin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traylor. #T1#
Rubin connects with a body shot.#TD#
Rubin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Traylor on his heels. He'll look to pass Traylor's guard now, I'm sure.
Rubin stops Traylor from standing up.
Rubin cracks Traylor with a solid left hand.
Rubin wants to control from the top but Traylor keeps moving.
Rubin stops Traylor from standing up.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Traylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin won't allow Traylor to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rubin distracts Traylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rubin chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Traylor wants to stand but Rubin is controlling the position. #ES2#
Traylor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Traylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Traylor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Traylor's sensitive parts.
Traylor tries to land a front kick but Rubin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rubin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Traylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Traylor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rubin.
Traylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubin was well out of range. Poor timing from Traylor.
Rubin connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Rubin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Traylor!#T3#
Rubin trying to control the position but Traylor is working away.
Traylor wants to get back to his feet but Rubin is dominant here and he's now got Traylor's back!
Traylor is trying to get back to his feet but Rubin has full control of the position and if anything, Traylor has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Traylor takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Traylor is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rubin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Traylor wants to get back to his feet.
Rubin lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Traylor is trying to get back to his feet but Rubin has full control of the position and if anything, Traylor has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rubin is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Traylor up.
Rubin scores with punches and elbows.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rubin. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #T4#
Traylor is trying to get back to his feet but Rubin has full control of the position and if anything, Traylor has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rubin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rubin lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Rubin.
Traylor wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubin tries to get the hooks in deep but Traylor pushed the leg off.
Rubin lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Rubin.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rubin controlling the positon.
Rubin lands strikes to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Slade Traylor's cut even more.
Rubin is working the ground and pound. Can Traylor escape?
Rubin struggling to keep hold of the position.
Traylor is trying to get back to his feet but Rubin has full control of the position and if anything, Traylor has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Traylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rubin circles away quickly and effectively.
Rubin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traylor.
Rubin looks to throw the jab but Traylor is out of range.
Rubin checks a leg kick.
Rubin connects with a body shot that sends Traylor's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Traylor.
Rubin attempts a counter takedown but Traylor avoids it well and moves away.
Traylor connects with a solid leg kick.
Traylor tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Rubin finds it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Rubin there.
Rubin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Traylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin lands a really nice looking cross but Traylor seems unphased.
Rubin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rubin lands a jab.#T1#
Rubin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Traylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Traylor thows a leg kick but Rubin checks it #TD#
and Rubin counters with a shoot takedown. Traylor fights it but they end up in guard.
Rubin stays in close to Traylor's body and controls the position.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Traylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Traylor wants to stand but Rubin is controlling the position.
Traylor wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rubin manages to pass to side control.
Traylor tries to kick Rubin off but Rubin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rubin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Traylor defending well though. #ES2#
Traylor has one foot on Rubin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Rubin looks to land a left hand but Traylor moved out of range nicely.
Traylor misses the shot to the body.
Traylor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Traylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rubin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Traylor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rubin swings for the body but Traylor moves out of range.
Rubin checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Traylor misses the target.
Rubin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Traylor throws a body punch but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Traylor. Traylor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Traylor misses with a body kick.
Traylor takes one to the side of the head.
Traylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubin ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.#T3#
Traylor missing with a left hand there. Rubin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Traylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Traylor punishes Rubin's body with a nice straight punch.
Rubin lands a jab to Traylor's midsection.
Traylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Traylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Traylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubin.
Rubin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traylor.
Traylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rubin.
Traylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Traylor throws an overhand right that lands on Rubin's shoulder, as Rubin tries to avoid the shot.
Rubin cracks Traylor with an open hand slap.
Traylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubin takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Traylor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rubin ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Rubin lands with a hook. Traylor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Traylor throws out the jab.
Rubin checks a leg kick.
Rubin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Traylor.
Traylor throws a hook to the side of Rubin's head but Rubin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Traylor throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Rubin counters with a single leg into guard. Traylor didn't expect that.
Rubin wants to control from the top but Traylor keeps moving.
Rubin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rubin won't allow Traylor to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Rubin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rubin 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Rubin!

During a confident post fight interview, Timur Rubin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEC 545     
Date:   Oct 04, 2017
#R1#
Garcon feints and then cracks Traylor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Traylor down.
Garcon is looking to slow Traylor down with leg kicks.
Jean Paul Garcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garcon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Garcon misses with a head kick.
Garcon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Traylor throws out a counter right but Garcon avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcon, as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Traylor checks a leg kick.
Traylor throws a big counter head kick but Garcon avoids it with no problem.
Traylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garcon lands a leg kick that knocks Traylor off balance momentarily.
Traylor throws a low kick but Garcon moves out of range easily.
Garcon throws a lazy uppercut
and Traylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Traylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Traylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Traylor misses with a wild body shot.
Traylor slips under a jab.
Garcon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Garcon swings for the body but Traylor moves out of range.
Traylor lands a slapping body shot.
Garcon drops his hands momentarily and Traylor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Traylor looks to throw the jab but Garcon is out of range.
Traylor avoids the head kick by Garcon.
Garcon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traylor moves out of range of the body kick from Garcon.
Traylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcon throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Traylor.
Traylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcon.
Garcon tries a head kick but it misses.
Traylor looks for the body kick but Garcon saw that one coming. #T2##CL2#
Traylor gets a clinch.
Traylor working aggressively here.
Traylor misses with a body punch.
Traylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcon lands a body punch.
Garcon prevents a body shot from Traylor.
Garcon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
Traylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garcon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Traylor blocks a body shot from Garcon.
Traylor lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Garcon - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcon.
Traylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcon's elbow.
Garcon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcon blocks an uppercut.
Traylor lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Traylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garcon tries a body shot but Traylor blocks it.
Garcon lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traylor.
A body shot lands from Garcon.
Traylor prevents a body shot from Garcon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Traylor.
Garcon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Traylor.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Traylor.
Still in the clinch, Traylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Traylor presses Garcon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Traylor blocks a body shot from Garcon.
Traylor blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Traylor.
A head punch on the inside from Traylor fails to land.
Garcon misses with a punch to the body.
Garcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcon tries a body shot but Traylor blocks it.
Garcon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Traylor misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Traylor as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traylor prevents a body shot from Garcon.
Traylor blocks a body shot from Garcon.
Garcon tries a body shot but Traylor blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traylor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traylor.
Garcon throws a punch but it's blocked by Traylor.
Garcon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Traylor.
Traylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcon.
Garcon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traylor. #BC2#
Traylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Traylor misses with a hook to the body
and Garcon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcon misses with a leg kick
enabling Traylor to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Slade Traylor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Garcon misses
and Traylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jean Paul Garcon is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcon lands a leg kick that knocks Traylor off balance momentarily.
Garcon staying out of range there.
Garcon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Traylor checks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Traylor misses the target.
Garcon thows a body kick. Traylor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Traylor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Garcon fakes the leg kick and cracks Traylor in the body.
Garcon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Garcon pushes Traylor up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcon.
Garcon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traylor misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Garcon blocking some punches.
Traylor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcon backwards.
Garcon lands with a light punch inside.
Traylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traylor throws a head punch that misses.
Traylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Garcon tries a body shot but Traylor blocks it.
Garcon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garcon lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
Garcon blocks a body shot from Traylor.
Slade Traylor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Traylor blocks an uppercut.
Garcon takes a shot to the head.
Garcon lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traylor has a couple of punches blocked by Garcon.
Traylor takes a shot to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Traylor in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
A short right from Garcon on the inside.
Traylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcon tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcon controls his hands.
Traylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garcon blocking some punches.
Garcon has a couple of punches blocked by Traylor.
Garcon misses with a punch on the inside.
Traylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traylor working aggressively here.
Traylor misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Traylor.
Garcon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garcon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Garcon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traylor lands with a right to the head.
Garcon misses with a punch to the body.
Garcon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Traylor working aggressively here. #T3#
Garcon has a couple of punches blocked by Traylor.
Traylor lands with a light punch inside.
Garcon lands a shot to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Garcon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Traylor is breathing heavily.
Garcon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garcon is working Traylor over against the cage.
Garcon lands a body shot.
Traylor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garcon lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcon lands a shoulder strike.
Garcon pushes Traylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Garcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
Garcon misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Garcon - that landed with a thud.
Garcon lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcon misses with a punch to the body.
Garcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Traylor controls his hands.
Traylor blocks an uppercut.
Garcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
Garcon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Traylor can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcon pushes Traylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Garcon is working Traylor over against the cage.
Garcon lands with a light punch inside.
Garcon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Traylor or not.
Garcon lands with a right to the head.
Garcon lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Traylor misses with the head strike.
Garcon misses with a punch on the inside.
Traylor blocks a body shot from Garcon.
Garcon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcon prevents a body shot from Traylor.
Traylor has a couple of punches blocked by Garcon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traylor.
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcon.
Garcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Traylor controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Garcon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcon lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Slade Traylor's cut even more.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Garcon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Traylor throws a low kick but Garcon avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Garcon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Traylor walks into a left hand.
Traylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Traylor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Traylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Traylor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcon, right into the meat.
Garcon lands a jab to Traylor's midsection.
Garcon lands with a cross.
Garcon is looking to land body kicks.
Garcon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Traylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcon with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Garcon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garcon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Traylor. That did some damage!
Traylor throws the left hand but Garcon avoids the punch easily.
Traylor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcon. Garcon obviously looking to wear him down.
Traylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garcon.
Garcon cracks Traylor with a good jab.
Traylor tries to clinch but Garcon moves away
and Garcon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Garcon.
Garcon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garcon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Garcon scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garcon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Traylor's sensitive parts.
Garcon scores with a sloppy right hand. Traylor should have avoided that one.
Garcon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garcon throws a body kick that misses.
Garcon scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
The cut above Slade Traylor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Garcon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garcon throws a leg kick which misses Traylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Traylor tries to avoid it.
Garcon lands with a shot to the body.
Garcon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Traylor.
Traylor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Garcon lands with an uppercut that bounces Traylor off the cage and back into range.
Traylor checks a leg kick.
Traylor throws out a counter right but Garcon avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garcon.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcon.
Traylor walks into a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Garcon. Traylor shrugs it off though.
Garcon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garcon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Traylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcon lands with a thumping leg kick.
You can see that Traylor has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Garcon misses with a low kick.#T4#
Garcon throws a head kick that misses
and Traylor counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcon throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcon lands a jab.
Traylor connects with a body shot that sends Garcon's belly button to the back.
Garcon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcon stuns Traylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garcon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traylor.
Garcon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Traylor doesn't seem bothered though.
Garcon lands a lovely overhand right.
Traylor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garcon throws a leg kick
and Garcon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcon throws a body kick that misses
enabling Traylor to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Garcon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Garcon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Garcon takes a swing at Traylor's ribcage but misses.
Garcon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garcon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garcon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Traylor. Traylor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garcon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Traylor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garcon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Traylor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Garcon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traylor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Traylor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcon scores with a hook to the body. Traylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garcon misses with a hook to the body
and Traylor counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Garcon lands with a shot to the body.
Traylor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Traylor avoids the body shot from Garcon.
Garcon backing away here, and Traylor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Traylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Traylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body kick from Garcon.
Garcon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Traylor in his tracks.
Traylor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Traylor takes one on the button.
Traylor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcon.
Garcon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garcon connects with a leg kick. Traylor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Traylor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Traylor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Traylor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garcon.
Garcon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Garcon throws a body punch but Traylor moves out of range.
Garcon connects with a body shot.
Garcon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Traylor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garcon backs up against the cage.
Garcon lands a nice shot to the body.
Crunch! Garcon slams his shin into Traylor's torso.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcon, right into the meat.
Traylor tries to move into range but Garcon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
Slade Traylor's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T3##CL#
Garcon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Traylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traylor.
Traylor gets through Garcon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Traylor controls the action.
Traylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Traylor on the inside.
Garcon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcon digs a right hand into Traylor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Traylor's gas tank.
Garcon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Traylor throws a head punch that misses.
Garcon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Traylor lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Garcon.
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcon.
Garcon digs a right hand underneath Traylor's ribcage. Traylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcon presses Traylor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garcon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Garcon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Traylor blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcon.
Traylor blocks a body shot from Garcon.
Garcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Traylor controls his hands.
Garcon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garcon gets through Traylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Traylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcon controls his hands.
Garcon working aggressively here. #BC2#
Traylor manages to break the clinch.
Traylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Garcon.
Garcon is looking to wear down Traylor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traylor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Garcon had his way with Slade Traylor in that round.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Garcon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Traylor at a distance.
Garcon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garcon throws a leg kick but Traylor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Traylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garcon connects with a high kick.
Traylor checks a low kick from Garcon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garcon.
Traylor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Slade Traylor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jean Paul Garcon!
A relieved looking Jean Paul Garcon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CEC 540     
Date:   Sep 10, 2017
#R1#
Tronstone throws a shot to the body.
Tronstone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Traylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Traylor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tronstone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Tronstone. That snapped Traylor's head back. #TD2#
Tronstone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Traylor throws Tronstone to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tronstone lands with a straight right. Traylor didn't see that one coming.
Tronstone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Traylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Traylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Traylor lands a jab.
Tronstone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tronstone moves out of range of the strikes.
Tronstone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Tronstone cracks Traylor with a good jab.
Tronstone looks to land a left hand but Traylor moved out of range nicely.
Traylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tronstone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tronstone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tronstone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traylor connects with a nice looking jab.
Tronstone tests Traylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tronstone misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Tronstone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Traylor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tronstone.
Tronstone trying to control the position but Traylor is working away.
Tronstone throwing strikes but Traylor manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tronstone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Traylor prevents Tronstone from improving his position.
Tronstone trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tronstone is looking for a sweep. Traylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like Traylor is going to stand back up.
Traylor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Tronstone actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SU#
Traylor escapes and gets back to his feet.
Tronstone throws a right and a left that Traylor avoids nicely.
Tronstone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Traylor moves away from the strike by Tronstone.
Tronstone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Traylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Tronstone. That snapped Traylor's head back.
Tronstone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Traylor's head backwards.
Tronstone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traylor.
Tronstone with the counter takedown but Traylor avoids it easily.
Tronstone fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
A jab from Traylor misses. #CL#
Traylor rushes Tronstone and presses him up against the cage.
Traylor scores with a shot to the side of Tronstone's head.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tronstone blocks a body shot from Traylor.
Traylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tronstone is trying to break the clinch but Traylor is controlling him.
Tronstone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tronstone has had enough of the clinch but Traylor keeps him there for the moment.
Traylor misses with the head strike.
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Tronstone.
Traylor lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Traylor.
Tronstone looks winded!
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traylor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tronstone backwards.
Tronstone misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Tronstone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tronstone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Traylor 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.
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Traylor there.
Tronstone throws a right hand that misses
and Traylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Traylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Traylor throws a leg kick but Tronstone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tronstone misses with an uppercut
and Traylor counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Ike Tronstone has been cut.
Tronstone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Traylor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Traylor jabs Tronstone right on the nose. Tronstone blinks but takes it well.
Traylor misses with a hook to the body
and Tronstone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tronstone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Traylor momentarily.
Traylor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tronstone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Traylor scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tronstone looks to land a right hand but Traylor moved out of range.
Tronstone misses with a jab to the body
and Tronstone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tronstone throws a hook to the side of Traylor's head but Traylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Tronstone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Traylor looks to land a right hand but Tronstone moved out of range.
Tronstone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Traylor's head.
Tronstone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Traylor's head.
Traylor ducks under a wild hook from Tronstone.
It looked like Traylor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Traylor walks into a jab.
Traylor lands the left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Traylor. No joy for Tronstone on that attempt. #TD2#
Tronstone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Traylor's half guard.
Tronstone lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Traylor kicks Tronstone off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Traylor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tronstone takes a step back to recover.
Tronstone is breathing heavily.
Tronstone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Traylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Traylor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tronstones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tronstone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Traylor.
Traylor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Traylor.
Traylor misses with a leg kick
and Tronstone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slade Traylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Traylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tronstone takes a swing at Traylor's ribcage but misses.
Tronstone throws a big shot that misses.
Tronstone blocks the body kick.
Traylor throws a shot from downtown. Tronstone moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Tronstone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Traylor's head.
Traylor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tronstone connects with a nice looking jab.
Tronstone scores with a nice right hand.
Traylor lands an overhand right.
Tronstone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tronstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traylor manages to avoid it.
Traylor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donk. Traylor catches Tronstone right on the button with a cross.
Traylor staying out of range there.
Tronstone ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
It seemed like Tronstone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tronstone throws a series of punches but Traylor avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Tronstone.#T4#
Traylor ducks under a wild hook from Tronstone.
Tronstone misses with a hook.
Tronstone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tronstone lands a right hook to the body.
Tronstone with a nice cross.
A shot to the body from Tronstone misses
and Traylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Traylor missing with a left hand there. Tronstone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tronstone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tronstone throws a sloppy body shot
and Traylor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Traylor throws a chopping leg kick but Tronstone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traylor ducks right into an uppercut from Tronstone.
A telegraphed right hand from Tronstone misses the target.
Tronstone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Slade Traylor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ike Tronstone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Traylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tronstone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traylor.
Ike Tronstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traylor slips a jab from Tronstone.
Tronstone lands the left hand.
Tronstone lands with a good body shot.
Tronstone throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Tronstone lands.
Traylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tronstone. Tronstone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Traylor just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Tronstone misses.
Tronstone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Traylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Traylor tries to counter by clinching up but Tronstone breaks away and moves out of range.
A left lands for Traylor.
Tronstone cracks Traylor with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Tronstone throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Traylor counters with a nice right hand that sends Tronstone toppling to the canvas! Tronstone scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Traylor finish him?!#ROC#
Tronstone is rocked!
Tronstone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Traylor. Traylor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tronstone is still on wobbly legs! Can Traylor finish him?
Tronstone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Traylor counters with a huge right that knocks Tronstone out cold! Traylor is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Slade Traylor!
Slade Traylor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: EVO 304: Bashorov vs Kakoullis     
Date:   Mar 18, 2017
#R1#
Puno cracks Traylor with an open hand slap.
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Traylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traylor throws a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Puno as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Slade Traylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice shot lands for Puno.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Traylor.
Puno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Traylor scores with a jab to the body.
Traylor misses with a double jab
and Puno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puno scores with a jab to the head.
Traylor connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traylor.
A head kick misses from Traylor.
It looked like Puno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Traylor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Traylor takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Puno throws a leg kick that is checked
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Traylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Traylor misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
Traylor flicks out a counter leg kick but Puno steps away.
Traylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traylor moves away.
Traylor misses with a lunging right hand
letting Puno counter with a right hand.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Traylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
A slow jab from Traylor misses its intended target.
Puno looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puno misses with a low kick.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Traylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Puno.
Traylor throws a leg kick but Puno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Traylor blocks a leg kick.
Traylor misses with a looping right.
Traylor throws the left hand but Puno avoids the punch easily.
Traylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Puno.
Traylor throws an off balance right hand
and Puno counters with a three punch combo that has Traylor backing up. Traylor nods at Puno to acknowledge the strikes.
Traylor tries to clinch up but Puno circles away and keeps his distance.
Traylor sizes up Puno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Puno moves away from the strike by Traylor.
Traylor fakes the leg kick and cracks Puno in the body.
Traylor throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Kajun Puno has been cut.#T3#
Traylor misses with a straight right.
Puno misses with the body kick
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
It looked like Puno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Traylor.
Traylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Traylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno is looking to counter punch.
Traylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Traylor defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Traylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Traylor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Traylor scores with a jab. Puno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Puno throws a leg kick which misses Traylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Traylor tries to avoid it.
Puno takes one to the chin there.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Traylor ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Traylor lands with an uppercut that bounces Puno off the cage and back into range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Puno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Traylor's head.
Traylor tries to land a body kick
and Puno counters with a nice body kick.
Traylor jabs Puno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Puno checks a leg kick.
Traylor lands a jab to the nose.
Traylor misses the shot to the body.
Puno scores with a jab to the body.
Traylor misses with a straight right.
Puno tried to counter with a leg kick but Traylor avoided it.
Traylor swings widly with a right hand
enabling Puno to counter with a crisp jab.
Puno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Traylor doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Puno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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 Kajun Puno will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A leg kick checked by Puno.
Puno looks for the body kick but Traylor saw that one coming.
Puno scores with a punch to the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Puno.
Traylor throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Puno checks a leg kick.
Puno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Puno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traylor.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traylor.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Traylor moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Puno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Traylor misses with a straight left.
Puno throwing a counter right hand but Traylor manages to avoid it.#T1#
Traylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Traylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Puno is looking to counter punch.
Traylor ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Traylor misses.
Puno scores with a nice head shot.
Traylor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Traylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Traylor misses with a body punch
and Puno counters with a two punch combo.
Traylor connects with a looping right hand.
Puno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Traylor throws a sloppy body shot
and Puno counters with a three punch combo that has Traylor backing up. Traylor nods at Puno to acknowledge the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Traylor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Puno has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traylor lands a slapping body shot.
Puno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Traylor. That did some damage!#T2#
Traylor lands with a good body shot.
Puno blocks a head kick by Traylor.
Puno moves away from the strike by Traylor.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Puno half committed to a counter leg kick.
Traylor connects with a body shot that sends Puno's belly button to the back.
A jab from Traylor finds it's way through Puno's defenses.
Puno lands a jab to the nose.
Puno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Puno misses with a body punch
and Traylor counters with a straight right hand.
Puno scores with a shot to the body.
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Traylor.
Traylor throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kajun Puno is winning the standup battle so far.
Puno slips under a jab.
Puno scores with a jab to the head.
Puno throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Traylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno scores with a three punch combo!
Traylor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Puno moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Traylor's shoulder, as Traylor tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Puno misses
and Traylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puno scores with a body shot.
Traylor blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Traylor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Puno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Traylor. That did some damage!
Traylor thows a leg kick but Puno checks it
and Puno makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Traylor really felt that one!
Traylor is breathing heavily.
Traylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Traylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Traylor defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Puno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Traylor has time to react.
Puno throws a jab when Traylor was well out of range.
Traylor tries to score with a low kick but Puno moves his leg out of the way.
Traylor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Puno cracks Traylor with a good jab.
Puno lands with an overhand left.
Puno lunges at Traylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Traylor's hand.
Traylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puno.
Traylor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kajun Puno dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Puno misses with a hook to the body
and Traylor counters with a straight right hand.
Traylor misses with a left hand
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Puno misses.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traylor. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traylor tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
Traylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traylor tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traylor working aggressively here.
Puno blocks a body shot from Traylor.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puno misses with a body punch. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puno avoids a wild elbow strike from Traylor.
Traylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Puno here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Traylor lands an elbow inside that Puno shrugs off.
Traylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puno scores with a hook to the body.
Puno tries to pull guard but Traylor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traylor.
Traylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puno blocks the elbow strike.
Puno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puno tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puno struggles to land a body shot inside as Traylor controls his hands. #T2#
Traylor takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Puno drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Traylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Puno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Traylor has managed to get both his arms back between Puno's legs - danger averted.
Puno is trying to keep Traylor in close. #SU2#
Traylor gets to his feet. Puno looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Traylor misses with a hook to the body
and Puno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traylor lands with a good body shot.
Traylor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Puno has time to react.#T3#
Traylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Traylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Traylor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Traylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
And Traylor responds with a good body kick, but Puno manages to step out the way in time.
Traylor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Puno swings for the body but Traylor moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Traylor.
Traylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Traylor.
Traylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Traylor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Traylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Traylor misses. #T4#
Traylor throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Traylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Puno misses its target.
Traylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Puno.
Traylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puno checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno's corner calls for a 1-2. Puno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
That has opened up Slade Traylor's cut even more.
Puno pivots, looking for a leg kick but Traylor is out of range and Puno settles back down.
Traylor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
A cross from Traylor lands.
Puno throws a body punch but Traylor moves out of range.
Traylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kajun Puno did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Traylor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Traylor.
Traylor lands with a nice body punch.
Puno throws a low kick, looking for Traylor's leg but Traylor calmly moves out of range.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Traylor ducks down to avoid it.
Puno throws a jab when Traylor was well out of range.
Traylor throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
Traylor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Traylor backs up against the cage.
Puno defending well as Traylor loads up on a big left hand.
Puno is looking to counter punch.
Traylor misses with an uppercut. Puno saw that one coming.
A big left from Traylor misses. #T1#
A low kick from Puno is predictable there
and Traylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Puno goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Traylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Traylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Traylor.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traylor.
Traylor misses the shot to the body.
Traylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Puno misses with a lunging right hand
and Traylor counters with a series of strikes. Puno will be more careful next time no doubt.
Puno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Traylor.
A nice side step and Traylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Puno scores with a hook to the body. Traylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traylor throws a right hand that misses
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Traylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch combination from Traylor misses.
Traylor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Traylor throws a good cross that connects.
Puno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Traylor looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
Puno is looking to counter punch.
Traylor throws a right hand that misses
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Traylor misses its intended target.
Puno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Traylor.
Puno slips under a jab from Traylor.
Puno half committed to a counter leg kick.
Traylor throws a leg kick but Puno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Traylor scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Traylor.
Traylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Traylor counters with a right hand to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Puno - that will leave a mark!
Puno delivers a nice body kick.
Traylor slips a straight right by Puno.
Traylor avoids the body shot from Puno.
Traylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Traylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puno tries to land a front kick but Traylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Traylor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Puno.
Traylor moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Traylor swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Puno misses the target.
Puno takes one to the side of the head.
Traylor misses with an uppercut.
Traylor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traylor avoids the body shot from Puno.
Puno throws a right and a left that Traylor avoids nicely.
Traylor walks into a stiff left hand from Puno.
Puno misses with a hook.
Traylor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Traylor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Traylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Traylor moves out of range of the leg kick from Puno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Slade Traylor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Traylor wants to clinch but Puno slips to the side
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Traylor throws a right hand that misses
and Puno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Puno scores with a decent looking hook.
Traylor lands with a nice body punch.
Puno avoids a kick to the body.
Traylor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Puno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Traylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Puno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traylor misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Puno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Traylor takes one on the button.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traylor.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Traylor. Puno shrugs it off though. #T1#
Puno tries to land a front kick but Traylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Traylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Traylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traylor.
It looked like Puno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puno dips to his left and cracks Traylor with an uppercut!
Traylor throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Puno scores with a sloppy right hand. Traylor should have avoided that one.
Puno punishes Traylor's body with a nice straight punch.
Traylor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Traylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Traylor throws a right hand that misses
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Traylor scores with the left hand. Puno knows he should have avoided that one.
Puno misses the jab.
Slade Traylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Donk. Puno catches Traylor right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traylor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Puno.
Puno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Traylor is looking to score with low kicks.
Traylor slips a jab from Puno.
Traylor misses with an uppercut. Puno saw that one coming.
It looked like Puno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puno misses with a straight right.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Traylor saw that one coming.
Traylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Traylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puno throwing a counter right hand but Traylor manages to avoid it.
Puno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Puno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Traylor looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Puno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traylor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Traylor scores with a leg kick.
Puno throws a lazy uppercut
and Traylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Puno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Puno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traylor.
Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traylor manages to avoid it.
Puno throws a low kick but Traylor moves out of range easily.
Puno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Traylor clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Puno tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traylor presses Puno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puno being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Traylor.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Traylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Traylor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Puno up against the cage.
Puno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Traylor prevents a body shot from Puno.
Traylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traylor.
Kajun Puno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Puno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kajun Puno showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puno 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kajun Puno!

Kajun Puno thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EVO 291: Traylor vs Juggernut     
Date:   Jan 14, 2017
#R1#
Traylor scores with a hook to the body. Juggernaut takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Traylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Juggernaut tries to counter by closing the distance.
Traylor misses with a straight right.
Juggernaut flicks out a counter leg kick but Traylor steps away.
Traylor wants to clinch up but Juggernaut keeps it at a distance.
Juggernaut lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Juggernaut misses with a wild body shot.
Juggernaut throws a wild body kick that Traylor sees coming a mile off.
Juggernaut ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Traylor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Juggernaut attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Traylor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Traylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Traylor throws a combination. Juggernaut tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Bo Juggernaut has been cut.
Traylor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juggernaut tries a quick counter leg kick but Traylor is wise to it.
Juggernaut swings for the body but Traylor moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juggernaut cracks a nice hook into Traylor's ribs.
Juggernaut moves out of range as Traylor strikes.
A slow jab from Traylor misses its intended target.
Traylor misses the jab.#T1#
Traylor moves out of range as Juggernaut throws a body kick.
Traylor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Juggernaut digs a good hook to Traylor's body.
Traylor avoids the head kick by Juggernaut.
Juggernaut tries a head kick but it misses.
Juggernaut throws the kick towards the body but Traylor avoids it.
Traylor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juggernaut.
Traylor misses with an uppercut. Juggernaut saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Juggernaut has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Juggernaut connects with a looping right hand.
Traylor moves away from the strike by Juggernaut.
Traylor misses with a two punch combination.
Juggernaut throws a body kick that misses.
Traylor swinging wildly here.
Traylor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Traylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Traylor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Juggernaut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juggernaut lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Juggernaut walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Juggernaut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Juggernaut ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Traylor works Juggernaut's body with a nice hook.
Juggernaut feints and then cracks Traylor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Traylor down.
Juggernaut walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A leg kick checked by Traylor.
Traylor throws a lazy right hand but Juggernaut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Juggernaut misses.
Juggernaut is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Traylor rather than just go for the knockout.
Good shot there by Juggernaut.
Traylor lands a glancing blow to the side of Juggernaut's head.
Slade Traylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juggernaut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traylor throwing a counter right hand but Juggernaut manages to avoid it.#T3#
Traylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Juggernaut circles away quickly and effectively.
Traylor misses with an uppercut. Juggernaut saw that one coming.
Juggernaut tries to clinch but Traylor moves out of range.
Juggernaut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Traylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juggernaut will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juggernaut misses with an attempted mid kick.
Traylor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Traylor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Traylor, as that shot connected.
Traylor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Juggernaut avoids the body shot from Traylor.
Juggernaut looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juggernaut throws a left and a right that both miss
and Traylor counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Traylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juggernaut misses with an uppercut
and Traylor counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traylor connects with an inside leg kick.
Traylor misses with a looping right.
Juggernaut replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Traylor blocks it well.
Traylor lands a right hook to the body.
Juggernaut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traylor.
Traylor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Juggernaut.
Traylor blocks a head kick by Juggernaut.
Traylor works Juggernaut's body with a nice hook.
Traylor jabs Juggernaut to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Juggernaut lands with a good body shot.
Traylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juggernaut.
Traylor lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juggernaut cracks Traylor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Traylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Traylor takes a kick to the side of the head.
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 Slade Traylor will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Traylor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've been told by Traylor's head coaches at Forcefield Ludas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Juggernaut blocks the leg kick.
Slade Traylor is winning the standup battle so far.
Juggernaut tests Traylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Traylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juggernaut looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Traylor misses with an uppercut.
Traylor misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Juggernaut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Traylor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Juggernaut fakes the leg kick and cracks Traylor in the body.
Juggernaut misses with an attempted mid kick.
Traylor throws a shot from downtown. Juggernaut moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juggernaut lands a nice looking body kick.
Juggernaut lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juggernaut throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traylor moves out of range of the body kick from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut misses with an uppercut. Traylor saw that one coming.#T1#
Traylor thows a leg kick but Juggernaut checks it
and Juggernaut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traylor. Juggernaut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juggernaut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juggernaut shapes to counter with a head kick.
Traylor throws a hook but Juggernaut avoids it easily.
Traylor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Juggernaut's hands.
Good work by Traylor as he checks the leg kick.
Good work by Juggernaut as he checks the leg kick.
Traylor checks a leg kick.
Juggernaut misses with a head kick.
Juggernaut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Traylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Traylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juggernaut manages to avoid it.
Traylor thumps Juggernaut with a low kick.#CL2#
Juggernaut closes the distance and pushes Traylor back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Traylor. #T2#
Knees to the body from Juggernaut.
Traylor lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Traylor misses with some punches.
Traylor tries to stall but Juggernaut uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Traylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Juggernaut backwards.
Juggernaut misses with an elbow strike.
Traylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juggernaut crunches a lovely knee into Traylor's ribcage.
Juggernaut landing knees to the body.
Juggernaut connects with a nasty looking knee right to Traylor's face.
Juggernaut throws an elbow but it misses.
Juggernaut with a knee to the head.
Juggernaut scores with a knee to the head.
Traylor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Juggernaut is leaning against Traylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juggernaut lands a right hand that snaps the head of Traylor backwards. #T3#
Juggernaut lands an elbow that stopped Traylor in his tracks for a moment.
Juggernaut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juggernaut lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Juggernaut tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
Traylor has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Juggernaut is working Traylor over against the cage.
Juggernaut lands a left hand.
Traylor takes a shot to the head.
Juggernaut lands an elbow inside that Traylor shrugs off.
Traylor takes a shot to the head.
Juggernaut working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Juggernaut.
Juggernaut scores with a shoulder strike.
Juggernaut works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juggernaut misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juggernaut using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Traylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Juggernaut is leaning against Traylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juggernaut lands a right hand that snaps the head of Traylor backwards. #T4#
Juggernaut lands an elbow just above Traylor 's eye.
Juggernaut lands with a short shot to the head.
Traylor working aggressively here.
Traylor misses with a punch to the body.
Traylor throws a head punch that misses.
Juggernaut lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Slade Traylor's cut is getting worse.
Juggernaut lands a body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juggernaut.
Juggernaut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Traylor avoids it.
Juggernaut lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Juggernaut lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Juggernaut lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Juggernaut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Slade Traylor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juggernaut putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Traylor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Juggernaut lands a nice elbow.
Traylor avoids the elbow strike from Juggernaut, against the cage.
Juggernaut lands an elbow that stopped Traylor in his tracks for a moment.
Traylor misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Juggernaut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Traylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Juggernaut is looking to slow Traylor down with leg kicks.
Traylor throws a combination that misses
and Juggernaut counters with an inside leg kick.
Juggernaut misses with a hook.
Traylor misses with a hook. Juggernaut ducked under it nicely.
Juggernaut lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Traylor takes a swing at Juggernaut's ribcage but misses.
Juggernaut throws out a counter right but Traylor avoids it with no problem.
Juggernaut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Traylor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Juggernaut tries to move into range but Traylor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Traylor throws a combination that misses
and Juggernaut counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juggernaut throws a body kick that misses.
As Juggernaut tries to get set, Traylor tries to push him back and clinch up but Juggernaut manages to avoid the attempt.
Juggernaut feints and then cracks Traylor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Traylor down.
Traylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Traylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juggernaut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Traylor.
Juggernaut throws a body punch but Traylor moves out of range. #T1#
Traylor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Traylor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Juggernaut.
Juggernaut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traylor.
Juggernaut throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juggernaut.
Traylor misses with an uppercut.
Juggernaut works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
Jeez, Slade Traylor's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Juggernaut scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Traylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Juggernaut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juggernaut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traylor moves away.
Juggernaut throws a chopping leg kick but Traylor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Juggernaut takes one to the side of the head.
Juggernaut scores with a nice body kick.
Traylor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big right from Traylor misses.
Juggernaut lands with an uppercut that bounces Traylor off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juggernaut throws a low kick but it's checked well by Traylor.
Juggernaut connects with a body shot that sends Traylor's belly button to the back.
Traylor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Traylor throws a lazy body kick
and Juggernaut counters with an inside leg kick.
Juggernaut misses with an attempted mid kick.
Traylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Juggernaut fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juggernaut takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Juggernaut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juggernaut scores with a nice strike.
Juggernaut misses with a wild combination.
Traylor is looking to counter punch.
Juggernaut lands with a thumping leg kick.
Juggernaut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Traylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Juggernaut sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Juggernaut takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Juggernaut is looking to chop away at Traylor's legs.
Juggernaut is looking to clinch but Traylor is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Traylor misses its intended target.
Juggernaut scores with a jab to the jaw.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Slade Traylor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bo Juggernaut!
A relieved looking Bo Juggernaut thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: EVO 283: Traylor vs Minasian     
Date:   Dec 07, 2016
#R1#
Traylor wants to clinch but Minasian slips to the side
and Minasian counters with a two punch combo.
Traylor looks to throw a body kick
and Minasian counters with a low kick, right behind Traylor 's knee.
Traylor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Minasian connects with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.#CL#
Traylor instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Minasian fails to land.
Traylor lands with a short shot to the head.
Traylor is working Minasian over against the cage.
I was talking to Traylor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Traylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Minasian looks winded!
Minasian misses with the head strike.
Traylor slowing the pace effectively.
Traylor lands an elbow that stopped Minasian in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Arthur Minasian has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traylor tries a body shot but Minasian blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Traylor.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minasian.
Traylor works on Minasian's body with a couple of short punches.
Traylor cracks Minasian with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minasian.
Traylor lands an elbow inside that Minasian shrugs off.
Traylor misses with a body punch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Minasian fails to land.
Minasian blocks an uppercut.
Traylor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Traylor is stalling here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Traylor.
Traylor lands with a right to the head.
Traylor blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Traylor.
Traylor lands an elbow that stopped Minasian in his tracks for a moment.
A body shot lands from Minasian.
Traylor scores with a shot to the side of Minasian's head.
Traylor misses with the head strike.
Traylor blocking some punches.
Traylor can't find room to land a body shot as Minasian controls the action.
Minasian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Traylor lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traylor throws a head punch that misses.
Traylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minasian's elbow.
Minasian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Minasian has a couple of punches blocked by Traylor.
Traylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minasian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Traylor blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Traylor. #BC2#
Minasian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minasian ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
As Traylor backs off Minasian throws a huge counter combo but Traylor manages to avoid it all.
Traylor swings widly with a right hand
and Minasian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Traylor throws a hook but Minasian blocks it.
Minasian ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Minasian cracks Traylor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A solid body kick from Traylor.
Minasian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Minasian connects with a body shot.
Traylor misses with a hook
and Minasian counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Traylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Minasian.
Slade Traylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traylor tries to clinch
and Minasian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Traylor lands a big right hand that sends Minasian crashing to the mat! Traylor stays standing though and waves Minasian back to his feet!#ROC#
Minasian is rocked!
Minasian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Minasian is still on wobbly legs! Can Traylor finish him?
Traylor fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Minasian out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Slade Traylor!
A very excited looking Slade Traylor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: EVO 279: Traylor vs Perkele     
Date:   Nov 19, 2016
#R1#
Traylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perkele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perkele throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Traylor counter with a right hand.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traylor.
Perkele keeps the fight on the outside.
Traylor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Perkele slips a straight right by Traylor.
Perkele takes one to the chin there.
Traylor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkele can pounce on him.
Traylor connects with a crisp jab.
Perkele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Traylor throws a sloppy body shot
and Perkele counters with a good low kick that Traylor was not able to check.
Traylor takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left and a right from Traylor both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Itse Perkele has been cut.
Perkele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Perkele, right into the meat. #T1#
Perkele feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Traylor's calf.
Perkele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perkele walks into a left hand.
Traylor wants to clinch but Perkele slips to the side
enabling Perkele to counter with a crisp jab.
Traylor takes one on the button.
Perkele lands a slapping body shot.
Perkele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perkele lands a right hook to the body.
Traylor throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Traylor on the side of the head.
Traylor tries to clinch up but Perkele circles away and keeps his distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Perkele misses with a looping right.
Traylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Traylor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Perkele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Perkele scores with a kick to the midsection.
Traylor tries to clinch up.
Perkele lands a jab.
Perkele cracks a nice hook into Traylor's ribs.
Traylor throws a shot from downtown. Perkele moves away and avoids it.
Traylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Traylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Traylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perkele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Traylors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
Slade Traylor's cut is getting worse.
Traylor jabs at Perkele's body.
Perkele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Traylor. Traylor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Traylor throws out a leg kick but Perkele moves out of range and Traylor only half commits.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traylor.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Perkele.
Perkele lands with a good body shot.
Perkele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perkele scores with a jab. Traylor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perkele lands with a nice body punch.
Traylor is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Perkele.
Traylor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Traylor misses with a straight left.
Traylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkele.
Perkele lands a leg kick that knocks Traylor off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Perkele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perkele.#CUT2#
Slade Traylor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've been informed that Perkele has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Traylor looks to throw a body kick
and Perkele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traylor misses with a straight left.
Traylor punishes Perkele's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Traylor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Traylor scores with a nice body kick.
Traylor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Traylor is looking to clinch but Perkele is avoiding it.
Perkele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
Jeez, Slade Traylor's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Perkele throws a leg kick that misses.
Perkele scores with a decent looking hook.
Traylor misses with a looping left.
Traylor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Perkele misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Perkele takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Traylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itse Perkele dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Traylor looks to throw a body kick
and Perkele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Traylor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Traylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perkele lands with a right hand.
Perkele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Traylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Traylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkele.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perkele! But no joy.
Traylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Perkele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Perkele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traylor.
Perkele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice straight punches there by Perkele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perkele.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Slade Traylor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Itse Perkele!
Itse Perkele is the new heavyweight champion!
Itse Perkele really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kemists ↑ 5x160Q - $149-199 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: EVO 275: Monster     
Date:   Oct 29, 2016
#R1#
Traylor throws out a loose jab but Joestar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joestar throws an overhand right that lands on Traylor's shoulder, as Traylor tries to avoid the shot.
Traylor throws an overhand right that lands on Joestar's shoulder, as Joestar tries to avoid the shot.
Traylor wants to clinch.
Joestar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Traylor throws out a loose jab but Joestar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joestar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joestar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar misses with a body shot.
Traylor blocks a head kick by Joestar.
Traylor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Traylor throws a shot from downtown. Joestar moves away and avoids it.
Joestar avoids the body shot from Traylor.
Joestar keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Joestar throws an overhand right that lands on Traylor's shoulder, as Traylor tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Traylor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Traylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Traylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joestar throws a hook but Traylor blocks it.
Traylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Traylor misses with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Joestar - just one landing.
Joestar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Traylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Joestar.
Joestar throws a looping overhand right but Traylor ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Traylor lands.#CUT#
It looks like Jordi Joestar has been cut.
Joestar throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Traylor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Joestar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Traylor under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joestar throws a sloppy head kick and Traylor moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Traylor misses the target.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Joestar!
Traylor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joestar throws a push kick but Traylor slaps the foot to one side.
Traylor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Traylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joestar.
Joestar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Traylor.
Traylor moves in looking to clinch but Joestar pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Traylor misses the target.
Joestar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Traylor misses the shot to the body.
Joestar throws a push kick but Traylor slaps the foot to one side.
Traylor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joestar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Traylor closes the distance and clinches.
Joestar throws a head punch that misses.
Joestar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Traylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A short left from Traylor.
Joestar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traylor lands a nice uppercut.
Traylor has a couple of punches blocked by Joestar.
Traylor working aggressively here.
Traylor working aggressively here.
Traylor lands a nice elbow.
Traylor working aggressively here.
Traylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traylor stalling the fight.
Joestar blocks an elbow strike.
Joestar blocks a body shot from Traylor.
Traylor tries a body shot but Joestar blocks it.
Joestar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Traylor is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Traylor fails to land.
Joestar fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Joestar takes a shot to the head.
Traylor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Traylor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Traylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joestars head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joestar.
Traylor can't find room to land a body shot as Joestar controls the action.
Traylor misses with a body punch.
Traylor working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traylor.
Joestar lands with a left to the head.
Traylor working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traylor.
Traylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Joestar backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traylor.
Traylor has a couple of punches blocked by Joestar.
Traylor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joestar's efforts to push away.
Traylor lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Jordi Joestar's cut even more.
Traylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jordi Joestar will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##KD#
Traylor lands a big right hand that sends Joestar crashing to the mat! Traylor stays standing though and waves Joestar back to his feet!#ROC#
Joestar is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Traylor looks to throw the jab but Joestar is out of range.
Joestar throws a body kick that misses
and Traylor counters with a huge left! Joestar is in big trouble! He's backing up but Traylor isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Joestar from any more damage. A dominating finish by Traylor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Traylor!
A relieved looking Slade Traylor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: EVO 270: Traylor vs Alexander     
Date:   Oct 01, 2016
#R1#
Alexandersson takes one to the side of the head.
Alexandersson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice jab there from Traylor. #CUT#
It looks like Gymer Alexandersson has been cut.
Alexandersson misses with an uppercut.
Traylor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Traylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Traylor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alexandersson counters with a two punch combo.
Traylor throws a front kick aimed at Alexandersson's knee but Alexandersson avoids it well.
Alexandersson takes a swing at Traylor's ribcage but misses.
Traylor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A left lands for Alexandersson.#CUT2#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Traylor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Traylor throws an off balance right hand
letting Alexandersson counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Traylor moves in looking to clinch but Alexandersson pushes him off.
Alexandersson counters with a body kick.#T1#
Traylor stuns Alexandersson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexandersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Traylor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Traylor throws a body punch but Alexandersson moves out of range.
Traylor cracks Alexandersson with a good jab.
Traylor connects with a body shot that sends Alexandersson's belly button to the back.
Alexandersson misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by Traylor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Traylor.
Traylor looks to clinch
and Alexandersson counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Alexandersson is predictable there
and Traylor counters with a right hand to the body.
Alexandersson throws an overhand right that lands on Traylor's shoulder, as Traylor tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Traylor has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Alexandersson lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traylor tries a body shot but Alexandersson blocks it.
Alexandersson tries a body shot but Traylor blocks it.
Traylor lands with a left to the head.
Traylor is working Alexandersson over against the cage.
Alexandersson looks winded!
Traylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexandersson backwards.
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandersson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandersson.
Alexandersson takes an elbow to the temple.
Alexandersson blocks an uppercut.
Traylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Traylor.
Traylor digs a right hand into Alexandersson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexandersson's gas tank.
Alexandersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandersson misses with the head strike. #T3#
Traylor misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandersson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traylor.
Traylor is pushing Alexandersson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Traylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traylor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexandersson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexandersson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexandersson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexandersson blocking some punches.
Traylor has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson has a couple of punches blocked by Traylor.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Traylor fails to land.
Traylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandersson's elbow.
Alexandersson working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Alexandersson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Traylor moves in looking to clinch but Alexandersson pushes him off.#T4#
Alexandersson checks a low kick from Traylor.
Alexandersson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alexandersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Traylor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Traylor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Traylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexandersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Traylor connects with a nice looking jab.
Traylor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alexandersson. That did some damage!
Traylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandersson lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandersson misses with a hook. Traylor ducked under it nicely.
Traylor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Traylor dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alexandersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traylor.
A combination from Alexandersson does no damage.
Traylor tries to clinch but Alexandersson moves out of range.
Traylor lands a body shot.
Alexandersson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Traylor will feel that in the morning.
Alexandersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Traylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexandersson circles away.
Alexandersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandersson defending well as Traylor loads up on a big left hand.
Alexandersson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alexandersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traylor works Alexandersson's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Alexandersson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexandersson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alexandersson staying out of range there.
Alexandersson misses with a looping right.
Traylor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Traylor punishes Alexandersson's body with a nice straight punch.
Alexandersson misses with a left hand
and Traylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Gymer Alexandersson's cut even more.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexandersson misses the target.
Traylor scores with a nice head shot.
Traylor takes a swing at Alexandersson's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Traylor instigates a clinch. #T2#
Traylor lands with a light punch inside.
Alexandersson tries to circle away but Traylor has him pinned against the cage.
Alexandersson tries to throw a body punch but Traylor avoids it by throwing Alexandersson back against the cage.
Traylor lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Alexandersson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Traylor throws a hook but Alexandersson avoids it easily.
Alexandersson scores with a decent looking hook.
Traylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexandersson counters with an outside leg kick.
Traylor cracks Alexandersson with an open hand slap.
A cross from Alexandersson lands.
Traylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson slips under a jab from Traylor.
Traylor throws a hook but Alexandersson blocks it.
Alexandersson misses with a looping right.#T3#
Traylor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
The cut above Gymer Alexandersson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alexandersson blocks a jab.
Alexandersson throws out a counter right but Traylor avoids it with no problem.
Traylor misses with a straight left.
Alexandersson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Traylor thumps Alexandersson with a low kick.
Alexandersson throws a lazy right hand but Traylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Alexandersson misses its intended target.
Traylor moves away from the strike by Alexandersson.
Traylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Traylor throws a looping overhand right but Alexandersson ducks down to avoid it. #T4##CL#
Traylor instigates a clinch.
Traylor misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Alexandersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Traylor misses with a straight right.
Traylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traylor misses with a hook to the body
and Alexandersson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Traylor thinking.
Nice straight punches there by Alexandersson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alexandersson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traylor catches Alexandersson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alexandersson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Traylor under the eye.
Traylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Traylor misses with a body shot.
Traylor takes a swing at Alexandersson's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Traylor dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Traylor looks to throw the jab but Alexandersson is out of range.
Traylor backing away here, and Alexandersson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Traylor misses.
Alexandersson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Traylor with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Traylor lands with a straight right. Alexandersson didn't see that one coming.
Traylor looks to land a right hand but Alexandersson moved out of range.
Alexandersson throws a lazy body kick
and Traylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Traylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Traylor looks to land a left hand but Alexandersson moved out of range nicely.
Alexandersson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Traylor looks to throw a body kick
letting Alexandersson counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traylor wants to clinch up but Alexandersson keeps it at a distance.
Traylor lands with a right hand.
Traylor misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Traylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alexandersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Traylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Alexandersson misses its intended target.
Traylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandersson.
Traylor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alexandersson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alexandersson works Traylor's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Traylor tries to clinch but Alexandersson moves away #KD2#
and Alexandersson counters with a crisp one two that drops Traylor! Alexandersson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Traylor to his feet! Traylor is in big trouble!
Alexandersson connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandersson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Traylor is looking for a counter combo.
Traylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexandersson manages to avoid it.
Alexandersson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Traylor misses with a shot to the body
and Alexandersson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Traylor walks into a jab.
Alexandersson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Traylor misses with a left hand
and Alexandersson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alexandersson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alexandersson throws a hook to the side of Traylor's head but Traylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexandersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Traylor.
Traylor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slade Traylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Alexandersson misses.
Traylor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Traylor moves into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Alexandersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Traylor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Traylor throws the kick towards the body but Alexandersson avoids it.
Traylor tries to clinch up.
Traylor throws the left hand but Alexandersson avoids the punch easily.
Traylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexandersson at a distance.
Slade Traylor is winning the standup battle so far.
Traylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Alexandersson responds with a good body kick, but Traylor manages to step out the way in time.
Traylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandersson moves away.
Traylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexandersson is looking for the big counter here.
Alexandersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traylor.
Alexandersson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Traylor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Alexandersson moves out of range as Traylor strikes.
Traylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexandersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Traylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandersson is just out of range.
Traylor blocks the body kick.
Traylor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alexandersson stalks Traylor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Traylor's face. Traylor staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice cross by Alexandersson.#CUT2#
Slade Traylor's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traylor is looking to clinch but Alexandersson is avoiding it.
Traylor cracks Alexandersson with a good jab.
Traylor throws a hook but Alexandersson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gymer Alexandersson just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Alexandersson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Traylor throws a body kick that misses
and Alexandersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexandersson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Traylor misses with a hook. Alexandersson ducked under it nicely.
Alexandersson throws a low kick but Traylor moves out of range easily.
Alexandersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Traylor.
Alexandersson slips under a jab from Traylor.
Alexandersson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Traylor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Alexandersson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alexandersson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Traylor's head.
Traylor is looking to clinch.
Traylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Alexandersson slips a straight right by Traylor.
Alexandersson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Traylor cracks the inside of Alexandersson's front leg.
Alexandersson moves out of range as Traylor strikes.
Alexandersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandersson throws a looping overhand right but Traylor ducks down to avoid it.
Traylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Traylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexandersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Traylor throws the left hand but Alexandersson avoids the punch easily.
Traylor slips a straight right by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson misses with a hook.#T2#
A big left from Alexandersson misses.
It looked like Traylor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Traylor connects with a body shot that sends Alexandersson's belly button to the back.
Traylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Traylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Traylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandersson moves away.
Traylor moves out of range as Alexandersson strikes.
Traylor is looking to clinch but Alexandersson is avoiding it.
Traylor tries to clinch up but Alexandersson circles away and keeps his distance.
Traylor blocks a head kick by Alexandersson. #T3#
Alexandersson slips a straight right by Traylor.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alexandersson.
Traylor throws a body punch but Alexandersson moves out of range.
Alexandersson feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Traylor clinches up against the cage.
Alexandersson blocks a body shot from Traylor.
Traylor lands an elbow inside.
Traylor throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Traylor throws an elbow but misses.
Alexandersson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice body punch from Alexandersson. #BC2#
Alexandersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Traylor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
Slade Traylor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Traylor slips a jab and a cross from Alexandersson.
Traylor takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Traylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexandersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Alexandersson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alexandersson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traylor misses with a straight right.
Traylor misses with a looping left.
Traylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexandersson thinks about the counter body kick.
Traylor misses with a wild body shot.
Traylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Traylor lands a front kick.
Alexandersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traylor.
Alexandersson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alexandersson ducks right into an uppercut from Traylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Slade Traylor will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Alexandersson ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Alexandersson ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Alexandersson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Traylor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Traylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexandersson circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexandersson! But no joy.
Traylor throws an overhand right that lands on Alexandersson's shoulder, as Alexandersson tries to avoid the shot.
Alexandersson throws a counter combo.
Traylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexandersson moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traylor swings widly with a right hand
and Traylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexandersson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Traylor throws a series of punches but Alexandersson avoids them all with ease.
Traylor throws out a loose jab but Alexandersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexandersson! But no joy.#T1#
Alexandersson staying out of range there.
Traylor throws a jab when Alexandersson was well out of range.
Traylor misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Alexandersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Traylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexandersson.
Traylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexandersson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Traylor blocks it well.
Traylor scores with a hook to the body. Alexandersson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Traylor wants to clinch.
Traylor lands a really nice looking cross but Alexandersson seems unphased. #T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alexandersson, right into the meat.
Traylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexandersson circles away.
Alexandersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gymer Alexandersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Traylor misses.
A little jabbing left from Alexandersson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexandersson scores with a push kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Traylor moves in looking to clinch but Alexandersson pushes him off.
Traylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexandersson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexandersson throws a hook but Traylor blocks it.#T3#
Traylor just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Traylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Traylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandersson.
Traylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexandersson counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Traylor moves into the clinch.
Slade Traylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexandersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandersson misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandersson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Alexandersson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandersson misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Traylor. #T4#
Traylor slips a straight right by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Traylor.
Traylor lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Traylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandersson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Alexandersson breaks from the clinch.
Alexandersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Traylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Traylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandersson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexandersson looks to throw the jab but Traylor is out of range.
Traylor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Traylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexandersson.
Traylor throws out a loose jab but Alexandersson uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gymer Alexandersson.
Well Traylor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Slade Traylor!

Our winner, Slade Traylor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: EVO 268: Traylor vs Parker     
Date:   Sep 14, 2016
#R1##CL#
Traylor clinches up with Parker and pushes him back against the cage.
Traylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Scott Parker has been cut.
Parker lands a shoulder strike.
Parker tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Parker.
Parker is trying to pull guard but Traylor has him pressed against the cage.
Traylor lands an elbow inside that Parker shrugs off.
Parker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Nice body punch from Traylor.
Traylor misses with the head strike.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Traylor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Traylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#
That has opened up Scott Parker's cut even more.
Traylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Traylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Parker. #T1#
Traylor can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
Parker lands a nice uppercut.
Traylor is pushing Parker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Traylor can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Parker lands with a right to the head.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traylor throws an elbow but it misses.
Traylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Traylor on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Traylor.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Traylor misses with some punches.
Parker prevents a body shot from Traylor.
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker. #T2#
Traylor slows down the pace here. #TD2#
Parker pulls guard effortlessly.
Parker has a closed guard, preventing Traylor from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Parker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Traylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Traylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Parker is looking for a triangle here but Traylor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3##SU#
Traylor decides to stand back up.
Traylor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Traylor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Traylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker throws a leg kick
and Traylor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Traylor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Parker's hands.#CUT#
The cut above Scott Parker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Traylor throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely. #CL#
Traylor drives through and clinches with Parker against the cage.
Parker misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Traylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Traylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
Traylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker is trying to pull guard but Traylor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Traylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Traylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
Scott Parker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker's coach down at Guerrilla MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Traylor blocking some punches.
Parker misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traylor.
A head punch on the inside from Traylor fails to land.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Traylor misses with some punches.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Traylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slade Traylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Parker.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Traylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Traylor dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Traylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Traylor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Parker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slade Traylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Traylor moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Traylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker moves out of range as Traylor strikes.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Traylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Traylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Traylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker pushes Traylor away with a front kick.
Traylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Traylor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Parker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Parker lands with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parker.#CL#
Traylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Traylor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker blocks a body shot from Traylor.
Traylor prevents a body shot from Parker.
Traylor misses with the head strike.
Traylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slade Traylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Traylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Traylor dodges an elbow strike from Parker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Traylor misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Parker jumps guard but Traylor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Parker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Traylor to keep the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands. #BC2#
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Parker throws a leg kick but Traylor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Parker throws a solid leg kick but Traylor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parker.
Parker lands with a nice body kick.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Traylor lands a jab.
Parker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Traylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Parker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Traylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Traylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Traylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Traylor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Parker is out of range.
Nice shot by Traylor.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Scott Parker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Slade Traylor!
Slade Traylor retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Slade Traylor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: EVO 260: Traylor vs Mangrove J     
Date:   Aug 04, 2016
#R1#
Mangrove Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traylor manages to avoid it.
Traylor tries to clinch there but Mangrove Jr circles away.
Traylor misses with a body shot.
A jab from Mangrove Jr does it's job there.
Traylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mangrove Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traylor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Traylor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Forcefield Ludas in the buildup to the fight.
Traylor looks to land a right hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Traylor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Traylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangrove Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mangrove Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mangrove Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traylor moves away.
Mangrove Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Traylor avoids the body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Traylor takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove Jr looks to land a body kick but Traylor moved away.#T1#
Traylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Traylor on the side of the head.
Traylor scores with a body shot.
Traylor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mangrove Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Mangrove Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Traylor at a distance.
Mangrove Jr connects with a body shot that sends Traylor's belly button to the back.
Traylor thuds his right hand into Mangrove Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mangrove Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mangrove Jr throws a lazy right hand but Traylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traylor looks to land a right hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range.
Traylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Traylor sees coming a mile off.
Traylor throws a lazy right hand but Mangrove Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Traylor misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traylor loads up on a big right hand but Mangrove Jr slips the punch.
Mangrove Jr looks for the body kick but Traylor saw that one coming. #T2#
Mangrove Jr lands a nice hook to Traylor's body. Traylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove Jr. Traylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Traylor takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Traylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Mangrove Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Traylor taking a breather.
Traylor digs a right hand into Mangrove Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mangrove Jr's gas tank.
Mangrove Jr blocking some punches.
Mangrove Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Traylor misses with an elbow over the top.
Mangrove Jr lands with a left to the head.
Traylor lands with a short shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Traylor.
Mangrove Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr lands a body shot.
Mangrove Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Traylor.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Traylor controls his hands. #T3#
Good body shot from Traylor.
Traylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Traylor lands a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangrove Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Traylor blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Traylor.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
A hook to the body from Traylor.
Mangrove Jr looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Traylor fails to land.
Traylor misses with some punches.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traylor is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mangrove Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Traylor tries to work over Mangrove Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Traylor fails to land.
Traylor can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove Jr controls the action.
Traylor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Traylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Mangrove Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangrove Jr blocks an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr blocking some punches.
Traylor throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Traylor misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traylor.
Traylor blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Traylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Traylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Traylor controls the action.
Traylor prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traylor lands an elbow inside that Mangrove Jr shrugs off.
Mangrove Jr misses with some punches.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traylor misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Traylor controls his hands.
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 Slade Traylor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mangrove Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr defending well as Traylor loads up on a big left hand.
Mangrove Jr avoids the body shot from Traylor.
Mangrove Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traylor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangrove Jr on the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Traylor throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Traylor misses the target.
Traylor looks to land a right hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Traylor misses.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traylor tries to clinch but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traylor misses with a straight right.
Mangrove Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traylor.
Mangrove Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Traylor is wise to it.
Mangrove Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Traylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Traylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mangrove Jr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Traylor blocks a jab.#T1#
Traylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Traylor misses with a kick to the body.
Traylor misses with a straight left.
Mangrove Jr lands a body shot.
Traylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Traylor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mangrove Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Mangrove Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Traylor.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Traylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Traylor throws a hook but Mangrove Jr avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Mangrove Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mangrove Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Traylor clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Mangrove Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shot to the side of Traylor's head. #T2#
Mangrove Jr lands an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr pushes Traylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Traylor controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Traylor controls the action.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Traylor misses with some punches.
Mangrove Jr lands with a left to the head.
Traylor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Traylor has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Traylor controls the action.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Traylor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove Jr.
A short uppercut from Mangrove Jr.
Traylor misses with the head strike.
Mangrove Jr blocks an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Traylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Traylor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by Mangrove Jr.
Traylor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Traylor controls the action.
Traylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traylor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Traylor trying to stall but Mangrove Jr improves his position.
Traylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Traylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove Jr.
A body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traylor throws a head punch that misses.
Traylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slade Traylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Traylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr prevents a body shot from Traylor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Traylor controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Traylor blocks it.
Traylor blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tevin Mangrove Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Mangrove Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Traylor in the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Traylor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mangrove Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mangrove Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Mangrove Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Traylor. Those never looked like landing.
Mangrove Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Traylor blocks a jab.
Mangrove Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr throws the kick towards the body but Traylor avoids it.
Traylor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mangrove Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr blocks a leg kick.
Mangrove Jr lands with a good body shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a low kick. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Mangrove Jr there.
Mangrove Jr throws a body punch but Traylor moves out of range.
Traylor darts in trying to clinch
and Mangrove Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Traylor thinking. #CL#
Traylor darts in and clinches Mangrove Jr up against the cage.
Traylor misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Traylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Traylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove Jr's elbow.
Traylor prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traylor lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangrove Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Traylor lands an uppercut.
Traylor misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Traylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Traylor blocking some punches.
Traylor blocks an uppercut.
Traylor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Traylor.
Mangrove Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangrove Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Traylor.
Traylor has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Traylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Traylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Traylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mangrove Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Traylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traylor working aggressively here. #T3#
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Traylor controls the action.
Traylor working aggressively here.
Traylor tries to work over Mangrove Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Traylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traylor.
Traylor working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr - that landed with a thud.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traylor prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr works on Traylor's body with a couple of short punches.
Traylor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Traylor controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traylor lands a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Traylor avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Traylor working aggressively here.
Mangrove Jr presses Traylor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traylor working aggressively here.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Traylor avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Traylor tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove Jr avoids it by throwing Traylor back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tevin Mangrove Jr just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Traylor moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Traylor misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Mangrove Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Traylor closes the distance and pushes Mangrove Jr back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangrove Jr.
Traylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Traylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove Jr's elbow.
Mangrove Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Traylor blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traylor misses with an elbow over the top.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traylor lands a shoulder strike.
Traylor pushes Mangrove Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Traylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Traylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mangrove Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Traylor.
Traylor lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Mangrove Jr is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Traylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mangrove Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Traylor finish him?
Traylor dips a shoulder and cracks Mangrove Jr with a mighty uppercut! Mangrove Jr falls back against the cage and Traylor unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mangrove Jr is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Traylor screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Traylor!
After winning the bout, Slade Traylor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EVO 256: Hess vs Traylor     
Date:   Jul 16, 2016
#R1#
Hess lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Traylor throws a hook to the side of Hess's head but Hess sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hess appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hess lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hess jabs Traylor right on the nose. Traylor blinks but takes it well.
Hess scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hess throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Traylor misses.
Hess throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traylor ducks under a wild hook from Hess.
Traylor throws a hook but Hess blocks it.
Hess is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hess is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hess throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Hess lands a big head kick that sends Traylor tumbling to the mat! Hess takes a step backwards and waves Traylor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jon Hess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Traylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Traylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hess has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Traylor throws a jab when Hess was well out of range.#CL2#
Traylor pushes Hess up against the cage in a clinch.
Hess has a couple of punches blocked by Traylor.
Hess is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hess can't find room to land a body shot as Traylor controls the action.
Hess is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Traylor lands a nice shot to the body.
Hess is breathing heavily.
Traylor lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Hess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hess pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hess blocking some punches.
Traylor can't find room to land a body shot as Hess controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traylor.
Hess misses with some punches.
Hess lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Traylor fails to land.
Traylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hess's elbow. #BC#
Hess manages to break the clinch.
Traylor jabs Hess right on the nose. Hess blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Jon Hess has been cut.
Hess throws the kick towards the body but Traylor avoids it.
Hess lands a leg kick that knocks Traylor off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Traylor misses its intended target.
Traylor with a hook.
Hess throws an off balance right hand
and Traylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Traylor misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hess throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traylor has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Traylor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Hess misses with a head kick.
Traylor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Traylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hess lunges at Traylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Traylor's hand.
Traylor lunges at Hess with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hess's hand.
Traylor lands a jab to the nose.
Hess checks the leg kick.
Hess throws a right hand that misses
and Traylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Traylor circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hess to the canvas! Hess doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Traylor keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Traylor!
Slade Traylor is the new heavyweight champion!
Slade Traylor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EVO 252: Kakoullis vs Gage     
Date:   Jun 29, 2016
#R1#
Veide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traylor manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Veide.
Veide on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Veide's jab looks to have found its range, popping Traylor under the eye.#CUT2#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Veide throws a head kick but Traylor moves out of range.
Traylor throws a lazy right hand but Veide sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veide attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Veide takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Veide looks for the body kick but Traylor saw that one coming.
Veide misses with a double jab
and Traylor counters with a straight right hand.
Veide slips a straight right by Traylor.
Veide misses with a head kick.
Veide misses with a leg kick
and Traylor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Traylor motions for Veide to come forward. Traylor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veide throws a body punch but Traylor moves out of range.
Veide has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Veide jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Veide is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Traylor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Traylor defending well as Veide loads up on a big left hand.
Traylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veide throws a leg kick that misses.
Veide bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veide cracks Traylor with a good jab.
Traylor lands a glancing blow to the side of Veide's head.
Traylor works over Veide's head and body with a nice combination.
Veide tries to clinch
and Traylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veide walks into a stiff left hand from Traylor.
Veide has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Veide throws a leg kick that misses.
Veide moves in looking to clinch but Traylor pushes him off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Traylor.
Traylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veide moves away.#T2#
Veide misses with a two punch combination.
Traylor moves out of range as Veide throws a body kick.
Traylor is looking to counter punch.
Veide rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Traylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Traylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Traylor lands with a shot to the body.
Traylor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Veide steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Traylor.
Veide ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Traylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veide manages to avoid it.
Veide gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Veide throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Traylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veide.
Veide looks winded!
Traylor lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traylor.
Veide makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Veide takes an elbow to the temple.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traylor.
Traylor works on Veide's body with a couple of short punches.
Traylor has Veide pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Traylor fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traylor.
Nice body punch from Traylor - that landed with a thud.
Traylor tries a body shot but Veide blocks it.
Veide pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Traylor misses with the head strike.
Traylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Traylor gets through Veide's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Traylor prevents a body shot from Veide.
Traylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veide throws a punch but it's blocked by Traylor.
A short right from Traylor on the inside. #T4#
Traylor tries to work over Veide's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veide can't find room to land a body shot as Traylor controls the action.
Traylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Veide uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traylor presses Veide against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Veide has a couple of punches blocked by Traylor.
With the fighters up against the cage, Veide throws an elbow but misses.
Traylor scores with a hook to the body.
Traylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Traylor.
Traylor gets through Veide's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Traylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Traylor digs a right hand into Veide's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veide's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traylor misses with a body punch.
Traylor has a couple of punches blocked by Veide.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Traylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Traylor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Traylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Veide takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Traylor moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Traylor takes the fight into the clinch.
Traylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Traylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veide can do to turn this around?
Traylor blocks an elbow strike from Veide.
Veide blocking some punches.
Veide misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veide misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Veide can't find room to land a body shot as Traylor controls the action.
Traylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Traylor working aggressively here.
Veide lands a right hand that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traylor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traylor tries to throw a body punch but Veide avoids it by throwing Traylor back against the cage.
Veide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veide avoids the elbow strike from Traylor, against the cage. #T1#
Veide has a couple of punches blocked by Traylor.
Veide avoids a wild elbow strike from Traylor.
A short left from Veide.
Traylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veide backwards.
Veide misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veide.
Traylor prevents a body shot from Veide.
Veide working aggressively here.
Traylor pushes Veide back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veide lands with a right to the head.
Veide's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Traylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Veide controls his hands.
Traylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traylor lands a shoulder strike.
Traylor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veide backwards.
Traylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Veide.
Veide tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Traylor lands a shoulder strike.
Traylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traylor misses with a body punch.
Veide lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
A hook to the body from Traylor.
Veide is breathing heavily.
Veide blocks an uppercut.
Traylor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Traylor.
Traylor misses with a body punch.
Traylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Veide controls his hands.
Traylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Traylor.
Traylor lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Varg Veide has been cut.
Nice elbow from Traylor.
Traylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veide's elbow.
Traylor lands with a short shot to the head.
Slade Traylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Veide blocks an uppercut.
Traylor lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Traylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Veide controls his hands.
Traylor lands a left hand.
Traylor prevents a body shot from Veide.
Traylor lands a damaging elbow.
Traylor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veide or not.
Traylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Traylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veide backwards.
Traylor tries to work over Veide's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Traylor.
Veide's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Traylor misses with a body punch.
Traylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veide blocking some punches.
Traylor throws a head punch that misses.
Traylor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Traylor gets through Veide's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Veide is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Traylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Veide backwards.
Veide is still on wobbly legs! Can Traylor finish him?
Traylor dips a shoulder and cracks Veide with a mighty uppercut! Veide falls back against the cage and Traylor unloads with a barrage of strikes! Veide is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Traylor screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Traylor!
Slade Traylor thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: USFC 120     
Date:   May 29, 2016
#R1#
Traylor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Traylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mika tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Mika.
Traylor lands a nice looking body kick.
Mika tries to land a leg kick but Traylor saw it coming and moves away.
A combination from Mika does no damage. #CL2#
Traylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Traylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Traylor.
A nice left hand lands by Traylor.
A short right from Traylor on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Vaclav Mika has been cut.
Traylor scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Traylor.
Nice body punch from Traylor - that landed with a thud.
Traylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikas head.
Traylor throws a head punch that misses.
Traylor is working Mika over against the cage.
Mika is breathing heavily.
Mika's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mika doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traylor lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Traylor.
Traylor lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
A short left from Traylor.
A short left from Traylor. #CUT2#
Vaclav Mika's cut is getting worse.
Traylor lands a shot to the body.
Traylor lands an uppercut.
Mika takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mika.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traylor.
Traylor gets through Mika's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Traylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mika backwards.
Mika misses with a punch on the inside.
Traylor lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Traylor as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traylor works on Mika's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Traylor.
Traylor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mika seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Traylor can turn it around.
A short left from Traylor.
Traylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Traylor scores with a shot to the side of Mika's head.
Traylor lands a big right hand that drops Mika! The killer instinct kicks in and Traylor finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Traylor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Traylor!
Slade Traylor is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Slade Traylor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: USFC 117     
Date:   May 08, 2016
#R1#
Traylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chimaera.
Chimaera scores with a head kick. Traylor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
An inside leg kick lands from Chimaera.
Traylor moves in looking to clinch but Chimaera pushes him off.
Chimaera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Traylor loads up on a big right hand but Chimaera slips the punch.
Traylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chimaera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chimaera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Traylor tries to land a leg kick but Chimaera saw it coming and moves away.
The Chimaera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chimaera throws out a leg kick but Traylor moves out of range and Chimaera only half commits.
Chimaera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Traylor wants to clinch up but Chimaera keeps it at a distance.
Chimaera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Traylor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Traylor misses with a hook.
Traylor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Traylor checks a leg kick.
Chimaera throws a front kick aimed at Traylor's knee but Traylor avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Traylor. Those never looked like landing.
Traylor blocks a head kick by Chimaera.
Chimaera throws a leg kick
and Traylor counters with a good low kick that Chimaera was not able to check. #T1#
Chimaera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Traylor's calf.
Chimaera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Traylor blocks the low kick.
Chimaera misses with a leg kick
and Traylor counters with a left to the body.
Chimaera throws a leg kick but Traylor checks it.
Chimaera throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chimaera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Traylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Traylor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chimaera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Traylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Chimaera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Traylor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chimaera throws a low kick, looking for Traylor's leg but Traylor calmly moves out of range.
Traylor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chimaera looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Traylor moves in looking to clinch but Chimaera pushes him off.
Traylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chimaera moves away.
Traylor throws the left hand but Chimaera avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traylor throws a low kick but Chimaera moves out of range easily. #T2#
Traylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chimaera throws a leg kick that misses.
Traylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Traylor misses with a straight right.
Chimaera slips under a jab.
Traylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Traylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Traylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chimaera feints and then cracks Traylor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Traylor down.
Traylor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Traylor misses.
Traylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Traylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traylor moves in looking to clinch but Chimaera pushes him off.
Traylor checks a leg kick.
Chimaera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chimaera misses with a low kick as Traylor jumps back.
Traylor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chimaera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Traylor scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Traylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chimaera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chimaera. That's going to slow Traylor down.
Traylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chimaera.
Chimaera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Traylor checks a low kick from Chimaera.
Chimaera swats away the attempt to clinch by Traylor.
Chimaera misses with a head kick.
Traylor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chimaera with a body shot.
Chimaera throws a sloppy head kick and Traylor moves out of range easily.
Traylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Traylor moves out of range of the body kick from Chimaera.
It seemed like Traylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chimaera with a hook.
Chimaera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chimaera throws a head kick but Traylor moves out of range.
Traylor tries to land a front kick but Chimaera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Traylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chimaera pushes Traylor away with a front kick.
Chimaera lands a leg kick that knocks Traylor off balance momentarily.#T4#
Traylor misses the jab.
Traylor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chimaera can pounce on him.
Traylor cracks Chimaera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traylor blocks a head kick by Chimaera.
Traylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Traylor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Traylor scores with a decent looking hook.
Traylor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chimaera throws a head kick but Traylor moves out of range.
Chimaera moves out of range as Traylor strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chimaera!
Chimaera lands a head kick! #CL2#
Traylor instigates a clinch. #BC#
Chimaera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Traylor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chimaera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Traylor's calf.
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 The Chimaera will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Traylor checks a leg kick nicely.
Traylor throws a looping overhand right but Chimaera ducks down to avoid it.
Chimaera does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chimaera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Traylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Chimaera is looking to score with low kicks.
Traylor throws out a powerful jab.
Traylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Traylor closes the distance and clinches.
Traylor working aggressively here.
Traylor prevents Chimaera from breaking the clinch.
Chimaera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Chimaera breaks from the clinch.
Traylor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Traylor avoids the head kick by Chimaera.
Chimaera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Traylor is able to avoid easily.
Chimaera throws a low kick but Traylor avoids it.
Traylor throws a looping overhand right but Chimaera ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Traylor tried to score with a low kick but Chimaera checks it.
Chimaera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chimaera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Traylor tries to clinch but Chimaera moves out of range.
Traylor lands a really nice looking cross but Chimaera seems unphased.
Chimaera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chimaera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Traylor blocks a head kick by Chimaera.
Traylor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chimaera to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Traylor misses its intended target.
Chimaera throws a low kick but Traylor moves out of range easily.
Traylor throws a looping overhand right but Chimaera ducks down to avoid it.
Traylor lands the left hand.
Traylor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chimaera misses with a head kick.
Traylor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Traylor throws a body kick that misses.
Traylor checks a leg kick.
The Chimaera is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Traylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chimaera.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chimaera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Traylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Chimaera.
Chimaera lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Traylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chimaera at a distance.
Chimaera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Chimaera misses.
Chimaera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chimaera staying out of range there.
Chimaera tries a head kick but it misses.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses.
Chimaera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Traylor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chimaera tries to work over Traylor's front leg with a kick but Traylor checks it.
Traylor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chimaera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chimaera looks to throw a body kick
enabling Traylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Traylor misses with a hook. Chimaera ducked under it nicely.
Traylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Traylor lands a body shot.
Chimaera misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chimaera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chimaera throws out a leg kick but Traylor moves out of range and Chimaera only half commits.
Chimaera throws a nice head kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chimaera. Traylor shrugs it off though.
Traylor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chimaera's head backwards.
Traylor with a hook.
Chimaera keeps Traylor at a distance using the push kick.
Chimaera misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Traylor counters by clinching up.
Chimaera prevents a body shot from Traylor.
Traylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chimaera.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traylor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Chimaera is rocked!
Chimaera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Chimaera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chimaera seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Chimaera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Traylor has him pressed against the cage.
Chimaera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Traylor lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Traylor.
Traylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traylor lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Chimaera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Traylor throws a big shot that misses.
Traylor feints and then cracks Chimaera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chimaera down.
Chimaera swings away with a leg kick that misses.#KD2#
Traylor drops Chimaera with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chimaera looks back up at him and smiles so Traylor waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CL2#
Traylor closes the distance and clinches.
Chimaera is trying to push Traylor away but Traylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Chimaera breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traylor throws a shot from downtown. Chimaera moves away and avoids it.
Chimaera lands with a nice body kick.
Chimaera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chimaera looks for the body kick but Traylor saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Traylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Nice body kick there by Chimaera.
Traylor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chimaera.
Traylor tests Chimaera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chimaera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Traylor is out of range and Chimaera settles back down.
Chimaera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chimaera connects with an inside leg kick.
Traylor blocks a head kick by Chimaera. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Traylor has knocked Chimaera down with a huge combo! Traylor steps away and waves a wobbly Chimaera back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Chimaera throws a leg kick but Traylor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traylor lands a slapping body shot.
Traylor tries to clinch but Chimaera is having none of it.
A slow jab from Traylor misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Traylor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Traylor moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Chimaera misses
and Traylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Traylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chimaera manages to avoid it.
Chimaera is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Traylor blocks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Traylor misses.
Chimaera motions for Traylor to come forward. Chimaera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Traylor's corner calls for a 1-2. Traylor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chimaera throws a leg kick which misses Traylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Traylor tries to avoid it.
Traylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chimaera, right into the meat.
Chimaera misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Traylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chimaera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chimaera throws a front kick that sends Traylor stumbling back into the cage.
Traylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chimaera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chimaera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Traylor takes a step back to recover.
Traylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chimaera throws a counter high kick but Traylor was just alert enough to avoid it.
Chimaera throws out a leg kick but Traylor moves out of range and Chimaera only half commits.
Chimaera looks to score with a jab to the body but Traylor is just out of range.
Traylor misses with a body shot.
Chimaera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Traylor tries to clinch up.
Traylor misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Traylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chimaera lands a head kick!
Traylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chimaera moves away.
Traylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Traylor tries to score with a low kick but Chimaera moves his leg out of the way.
Traylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Traylor lands a nice looking body shot.
Chimaera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chimaera avoids the body shot from Traylor.
Chimaera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chimaera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Traylor.
Chimaera checks a leg kick.
Chimaera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Traylor.
Traylor checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
A slow jab from Traylor misses its intended target.
Chimaera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Traylor is looking to clinch.
Chimaera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Traylor misses with a looping right.
Traylor scores with a hook.
Traylor lands with a cross.
Chimaera throws the kick towards the body but Traylor avoids it.
A head kick misses from Chimaera.
A jab from Traylor finds it's way through Chimaera's defenses.
Chimaera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chimaera misses with a low kick.
Chimaera scores with a kick to the body.
Traylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Traylor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chimaera slips a straight right by Traylor.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Chimaera misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traylor throws a lazy right hand but Chimaera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Chimaera.
Traylor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Traylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chimaera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Traylor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Chimaera finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chimaera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Traylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Traylor throws an overhand right that lands on Chimaera's shoulder, as Chimaera tries to avoid the shot.
Chimaera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Traylor lands with a good body shot.
Chimaera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Traylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Slade Traylor just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Chimaera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chimaera moves away from the strike by Traylor.
Chimaera ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Chimaera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traylor.
Chimaera is looking to counter with a body kick.
Traylor connects with a jab.
Traylor throws a series of punches but Chimaera moves out of range.
Traylor looks to throw the jab but Chimaera is out of range.
Traylor misses with an uppercut. Chimaera saw that one coming.
Chimaera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Traylor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chimaera scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Traylor misses.
Chimaera throws a quick counter kick to the body but Traylor avoids it.
Chimaera throws a head kick that Traylor semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Crunch! Chimaera slams his shin into Traylor's torso.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Traylor checks a leg kick.
Chimaera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Traylor momentarily. #T1#
Traylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chimaera at a distance.
Chimaera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Traylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chimaera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Traylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Traylor misses with a hook. Chimaera ducked under it nicely.
As Traylor backs away, Chimaera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chimaera throws a head kick but Traylor moves out of range.
Chimaera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Chimaera.
Traylor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chimaera cracks the inside of Traylor's front leg.
Chimaera lands a high kick!
Chimaera connects with a leg kick. Traylor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Traylor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traylor digs a good body shot into Chimaera's ribs.
A punch combination from Traylor misses. #T2#
Traylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chimaera.
Traylor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Traylor.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Traylor! But no joy.
Chimaera throws the kick towards the body but Traylor avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Traylor.
Traylor lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Chimaera falls backwards - clearly groggy! Traylor dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Traylor! Slade Traylor retains his heavyweight title!
Slade Traylor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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