Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C307: Queiroz vs Martin
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Nagasaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slaissi's sensitive parts.
Slaissi throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Slaissi throws a leg kick
and Nagasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Slaissi scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Hiroshima Nagasaki has been cut.
Slaissi lands with a good body shot.
Slaissi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Nagasaki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Slaissi. That one must have hurt.
Nagasaki throws a head kick but Slaissi moves out of range.
Nagasaki misses with a right hand
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Nagasaki's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaissi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hiroshima Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Slaissi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Slaissi misses the body punch
and Nagasaki counters with an inside leg kick.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Nagasaki throws a combination that misses
and Slaissi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looks to land a combination but Slaissi avoids it well.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Nagasaki avoids it with no problem.
Slaissi misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nagasaki misses with a combination
and Slaissi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut is getting worse.
Nice shot by Slaissi.#T2#
Nagasaki scores with a nice head shot.
Nagasaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Nagasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slaissi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagasaki scores with a kick to the body.
Slaissi throws a head kick but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slaissi just manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagasaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nagasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaissi throws out the jab.
Nagasaki throws an off balance right hand
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Nagasaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Slaissi throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Nagasaki gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Jeez, Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A cross from Nagasaki lands.
Slaissi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nagasaki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nagasaki lands a two punch combo.
Slaissi looks for the body kick but Nagasaki saw that one coming.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slaissi throws a jab when Nagasaki was well out of range.
Nagasaki moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Nagasaki walks into a stiff left hand from Slaissi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick that misses.
Slaissi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That kick from Nagasaki tenderised Slaissi's leg. Slaissi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slaissi throws a right hand that misses
and Nagasaki finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick but Slaissi checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hiroshima Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nagasaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slaissi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slaissi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
A lazy left from Nagasaki finds it's target.
Slaissi misses with a straight left.
Slaissi blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi lunges at Nagasaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nagasaki's hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: C300: Marley vs Olsen III
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Slaissi lunges at Nti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nti's hand.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nti.#TD#
Slaissi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nti to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Slaissi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Slaissi manages to break the clinch.
Slaissi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Slaissi gets caught flat footed, as Nti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nti prevents Slaissi from getting back to his feet.
Slaissi pulls Nti in close to his closed guard and prevents Nti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Slaissi wants to get back to his feet but Nti is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Slaissi controlling Nti's posture.
Nti stops Slaissi from standing up.
Slaissi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Slaissi keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Nti has closed the distance and engaged Slaissi in a clinch.
Nti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch.
Nti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Slaissi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slaissi slips under a jab from Nti.
Slaissi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slaissi throws a poor cross that misses
and Nti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slaissi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slaissi throws out a loose jab but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Nti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.
Nti slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Nti feinted with a counter takedown.
Slaissi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Nti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nti.
Nti lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Nti.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##TD#
Nti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Slaissi!
Slaissi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Slaissi trying to get back to his feet but Nti is in full control for now.
Slaissi tries to roll but Nti sticks to his back.
Slaissi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nti is not going to allow Slaissi to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Slaissi can't escape the position.
Slaissi trying to control but not successfully.
Slaissi wants to get back to his feet.
Slaissi prevents Nti from getting a body triangle.
Slaissi is in bad spot here.
Slaissi wants to get back to his feet.
Nti biding his time, controlling Slaissi.
Nti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kwame Nti will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Slaissi throws a body kick that misses.
Slaissi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nti counters with a straight right hand.
Nti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaissi cracks Nti with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Nti checks a leg kick nicely.
Slaissi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nti dives in for a single leg takedown but Slaissi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwame Nti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi wants to break free but Nti has control. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Slaissi misses
and Nti counters with a straight right hand.
Nti blocks a jab.
Nti missing with a left hand there. Slaissi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Nti misses with a hook
and Slaissi counters with a good, hard body kick but Nti shrugs it off.
Slaissi with a nice cross.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nti.
Nti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slaissi throws a leg kick #CL#
and Nti counters by clinching up.
Nti tries to work over Slaissi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaissi lands a nice uppercut.
Slaissi prevents a body shot from Nti.
Nti being controlled against the cage.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slaissi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slaissi blocks a body shot from Nti.
Nti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slaissi swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Nti takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Slaissi on the inside.
Slaissi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nti avoids a wild elbow strike from Slaissi.
Slaissi prevents the takedown attempt.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nti.
Slaissi is trying to force a seperation but Nti has the dominant position.
Slaissi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nti's elbow.
Nti lands a nice shot to the body.
Nti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti blocking some punches.
Slaissi is trying to break the clinch but Nti is controlling him.#BC2#
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti.
Slaissi misses with a body shot.
Slaissi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slaissi throws a hook but Nti blocks it.#T3#
Nti blocks a leg kick.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slaissi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nti checks a low kick from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Nti counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nti.
Slaissi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nti has passed into side control. #ES2#
Slaissi sneaks out the side door and pushes Nti away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nti has a takedown stuffed.
Slaissi misses with a body shot.
Nti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
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!
Slaissi misses with an uppercut.
Nti shoots in and drives through. Slaissi sprawls well.
Slaissi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slaissi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slaissi misses with a hook. Nti ducked under it nicely.
Nti is looking to clinch but Slaissi is avoiding it.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Nti counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nti.
Slaissi wants to get back to his feet but Nti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slaissi wants to stand up but Nti is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Slaissi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nti counters with a stiff right hand.
Nti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaissi.
Nti slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses the jab.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
and Nti counters with a nice uppercut.
Nti fails to land the takedown.
Nti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Slaissi throws a sloppy head kick and Nti moves out of range easily. #CL#
Nti takes the fight into the clinch.
Slaissi lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Slaissi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nti controls his hands.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi wants to break free but Nti has control.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nti tries a body shot but Slaissi blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nti.
Slaissi wants to break free but Nti has control.
Slaissi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaissi controls his hands. #TD#
Nti gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Slaissi kicks Nti off and gets to his feet.
Nti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slaissi pinned against the cage. Slaissi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Slaissi. No joy for Nti on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwame Nti. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Nti clinches. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nti misses with a punch to the body.
Nti lands a body shot. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Nti saw that one coming.
Nti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slaissi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nti doesn't seem bothered though.
Slaissi throws a hook but Nti blocks it.
Nti feinted with a counter takedown.
Slaissi lands with a kick to the temple. Nti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice cross by Nti.
Nti defending well as Slaissi loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Nti misses the target.
Nti tries to clinch up.
Slaissi walks into a jab.
A big right from Slaissi misses.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. #CL#
Nti clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch.
Slaissi takes a swing at Nti's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Slaissi.
Slaissi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slaissi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nti counters with a stiff right hand.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Slaissi's corner calls for a 1-2. Slaissi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nti blocks a jab.
Nti tries to counter by clinching up but Slaissi breaks away and moves out of range.
Nti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Slaissi misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi wants to slow Nti down by chopping away at his legs.
Nti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaissi throws out the jab.
Nti moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Slaissi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Nti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Nti moves into range and clinches up with Slaissi.
Kwame Nti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Nti.
Slaissi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Slaissi avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
Nti lands a shot to the body.
Nti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bimbo Slaissi.
I think Slaissi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: C294: Marley vs Torvik
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Gonzalez takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Slaissi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slaissi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slaissi throws a chopping leg kick but Gonzalez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Gonzalez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gonzalez connects with a jab.
Gonzalez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Slaissi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slaissi has time to react.
Slaissi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gonzalez is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gonzalez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gonzalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slaissi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slaissi jabs Gonzalez right on the nose. Gonzalez blinks but takes it well.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Slaissi misses with a lunging right hand
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Gonzalez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gonzalez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slaissi.#T1#
Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Slaissi lands a body shot.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez connects with a jab.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Slaissi ducks down to avoid it.
Slaissi misses with a straight right.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Slaissi thuds his right hand into Gonzalez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slaissi throws a sloppy body shot
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slaissi. #T2#
Slaissi digs a good hook to Gonzalez's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slaissi.
Gonzalez swinging wildly here.
Slaissi throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Slaissi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slaissi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gonzalez on the side of the head.
Slaissi throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez with a nice calf kick.
Slaissi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slaissi ducks right into an uppercut from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. #T3#
The fighters circling - Slaissi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez works Slaissi's body with a nice hook.
Slaissi connects with a single shot there.
Slaissi throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slaissi blocks a jab.
We've been told by Slaissi's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gonzalez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Slaissi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Slaissi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gonzalez on the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
Slaissi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Slaissi finds it's target.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
Gonzalez is looking for the big counter here.
Slaissi dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slaissi can pounce on him.
Gonzalez misses with a left hand
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slaissi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalez. That did some damage!
Gonzalez with the inside leg kick.
Slaissi throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Gonzalez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slaissi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Slaissi has managed to clinch.
Gonzalez blocks a body shot from Slaissi.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Slaissi throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bimbo Slaissi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slaissi gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range.
Slaissi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slaissi circles away quickly and effectively.
Slaissi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonzalezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Slaissi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaissi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gonzalez. Gonzalez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slaissi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gonzalez.
Slaissi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Gonzalez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gonzalez digs a good hook to Slaissi's body.
Slaissi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slaissi clobbers Gonzalez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Slaissi avoids it with no problem.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD#
Slaissi lands a big head kick that sends Gonzalez tumbling to the mat! Slaissi takes a step backwards and waves Gonzalez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Gonzalez is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Shaun Gonzalez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Slaissi finish him?#T2#
Slaissi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gonzalez blocks a low kick nicely.
Gonzalez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gonzalez seems to have recovered his senses.
Slaissi throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Slaissi misses with a looping right.
Gonzalez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slaissi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gonzalez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slaissi tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gonzalez! But no joy.
Slaissi misses with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Slaissi moves into the clinch.
Slaissi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slaissi tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Slaissi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Gonzalez tries to get set, Slaissi tries to push him back and clinch up but Gonzalez manages to avoid the attempt.
Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Gonzalez with the inside leg kick.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses.
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Slaissi has closed the distance and engaged Gonzalez in a clinch.
Slaissi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzalez's elbow. #BC2#
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slaissi slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Gonzalez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slaissi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slaissi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gonzalez.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzalez.
Slaissi missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Slaissi coming out on top.#T4#
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Slaissi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bimbo Slaissi is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slaissi defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzalez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gonzalez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzalez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slaissi. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bimbo Slaissi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shaun Gonzalez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Slaissi tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaun Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaissi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice body shot.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
Slaissi swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Slaissi checks a leg kick.
Gonzalez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slaissi scoring well with a low kick there.
Slaissi slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
A big right from Slaissi misses.
Gonzalez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slaissi. Slaissi obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi throws a leg kick but Gonzalez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gonzalez checks a leg kick.
Gonzalez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gonzalez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Slaissi avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Slaissi lands a nice hook to Gonzalez's body. Gonzalez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi misses with a jab to the body
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Gonzalez blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a sloppy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with a leg kick.
Gonzalez walks into a jab.#CL#
Slaissi closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Slaissi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but Slaissi is controlling him.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but Slaissi keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Slaissi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gonzalez throws an elbow but misses.
Slaissi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Slaissi on the inside. #BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Slaissi.
Slaissi takes one on the button.
Slaissi misses with a straight left.
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Slaissi takes the fight into the clinch.
Slaissi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3##BC2#
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez scores with a nice body kick.
Slaissi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slaissi scores with a body shot.
Gonzalez connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Slaissi does it's job there.
Slaissi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gonzalez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slaissi can pounce on him.
Slaissi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonzalez's hands.
Slaissi connects with a body shot.
Slaissi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
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 kick lands to the mid section there for Slaissi.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Gonzalez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slaissi digs a good body shot into Gonzalez's ribs.
Slaissi blocks a jab.#CL#
Slaissi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaissi has Gonzalez pushed against the cage.
Slaissi misses with a body punch.
Slaissi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to break free but Slaissi pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bimbo Slaissi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slaissi 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: C288: Albatross vs Femme IV
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux Jr. slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good shot there by Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux Jr. checks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. 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.
Slaissi throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been told by Slaissi's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Slaissi thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux Jr.'s body.
Slaissi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slaissi with a body shot.
Slaissi missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux Jr. now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slaissi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thibodeaux Jr.'s head backwards.
Slaissi lands a right hook to the body.
Slaissi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Slaissi.
Slaissi connects with a body shot.#T2#
Slaissi connects with a leg kick.
Slaissi misses with a straight left.
Slaissi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slaissi jabs at Thibodeaux Jr.'s body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux Jr. walks into a stiff left hand from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Thibodeaux Jr. takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
and Slaissi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux Jr..
It seemed like Thibodeaux Jr. was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slaissi. #T4#
Slaissi throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
Slaissi scores with a leg kick.
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a left to the body.
Slaissi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thibodeaux Jr. is able to avoid easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking for the big counter here.
Thibodeaux Jr. rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slaissi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a jab from Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux Jr. walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux Jr..
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body.
Bimbo Slaissi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slaissi throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux Jr.. #T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Slaissi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a punch to the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slaissi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux Jr. can do to turn this around?
Slaissi cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slaissi swings for the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range. #T2#
Slaissi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slaissi misses with a leg kick
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Slaissi.
Slaissi is looking to slow Thibodeaux Jr. down with leg kicks.
Slaissi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws out a leg kick but Slaissi moves out of range and Thibodeaux Jr. only half commits.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
and Slaissi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slaissi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slaissi with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Slaissi lunges at Thibodeaux Jr. with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thibodeaux Jr.'s hand.
Slaissi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slaissi with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaissi cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slaissi can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr.'s leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Slaissi throws a lazy head kick
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
It seemed like Thibodeaux Jr. was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut. Slaissi saw that one coming.
Slaissi misses with a straight left.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slaissi 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.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Slaissi lands with a good body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slaissi with a body shot.
Slaissi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thibodeaux Jr. looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slaissi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slaissi connects with a solid leg kick.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slaissi with a body shot.#T3#
Slaissi misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux Jr. appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Slaissi misses its target.
Slaissi jabs Thibodeaux Jr. right on the nose. Thibodeaux Jr. blinks but takes it well.
Slaissi misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux Jr. appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Slaissi misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Slaissi cracks a nice hook into Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribs.
Slaissi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slaissi is looking to score with low kicks.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slaissi misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slaissi with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bimbo Slaissi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slaissi 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: C281: Nakagawa vs Gunnarsson
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Slaissi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haden lands with a right hand.
Slaissi throws a leg kick #TD#
and Haden counters with a single leg into guard. Slaissi didn't expect that.
Haden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Slaissi has Haden pulled in close to control his posture.
Haden 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slaissi is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Haden won't allow Slaissi to get back to his feet.
Slaissi keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully. #T1#
Slaissi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Slaissi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slaissi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slaissi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Haden avoids it with no problem.
Slaissi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haden.#TD#
Haden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Haden lands in his opponent's guard.
Haden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Haden being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Slaissi keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Slaissi is looking to stand up but Haden isn't so interested in that idea.
Slaissi keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Slaissi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Slaissi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haden scores with a shot to the body.
Haden is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
Slaissi throws a hook but Haden avoids it easily.
Haden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the body from Haden misses
and Slaissi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slaissi connects with an inside leg kick.
Slaissi 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.
Haden misses with a straight left.
Haden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Haden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaissi.
Haden misses with a hook to the body
and Slaissi counters with a nice uppercut.
Haden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haden lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi throws a jab when Haden was well out of range.
Slaissi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slaissi staying out of range there.
Slaissi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Slaissi slaps away a takedown attempt from Haden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Haden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slaissi defends well and Haden ends up having to push Slaissi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Slaissi counters with a body kick.
Slaissi has had enough of the clinch but Haden keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haden.
Haden throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Slaissi manages to break the clinch.
Haden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slaissi pinned against the cage. Slaissi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.
Haden misses with an uppercut. Slaissi saw that one coming.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Haden avoids it with no problem.
Slaissi misses with a left hand
letting Haden counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Haden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Slaissi lands a nice shot that snaps Haden's head back.
Haden looks to throw the jab but Slaissi is out of range.
Haden shoots in but Slaissi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Haden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slaissi, as that shot connected.
Haden misses with a left hand
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slaissi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slaissi misses with a wild combination.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Haden.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Slaissi misses #TD#
and Haden counters with a takedown into side control.

Slaissi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slaissi scores with a punch to the head.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Slaissi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haden's hands.
Slaissi throws a body punch but Haden moves out of range.
Slaissi lands with an uppercut that bounces Haden off the cage and back into range.
Haden looks to land a left hand but Slaissi moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi throws a leg kick which misses Haden's front leg but catches the back leg as Haden tries to avoid it.
Haden throws a big shot that misses.
Slaissi moves out of range as Haden strikes.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slaissi looks to land a left hand but Haden moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haden.
Haden lands a jab to the head.
Haden misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Slaissi lands with a nice body punch.
Haden misses with a looping left.
Slaissi throws a big counter head kick but Haden avoids it with no problem.
Slaissi takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
Slaissi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haden.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haden.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
Haden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Slaissi lands an overhand right.
Haden misses with a body shot
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Haden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slaissi's guard.
Haden prevents Slaissi from getting back to his feet.
Haden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slaissi wants to sweep here but Haden controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi wants to get back to his feet but Haden is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Slaissi has his feet on Haden's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Slaissi looks to land a combination but Haden avoids it well. #T1##TD#
Haden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slaissi to the mat! Slaissi manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden prevents Slaissi from getting back to his feet.
Slaissi keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden prevents Slaissi from getting back to his feet.
Slaissi seems keen to control Haden's posture.#ES2#
Slaissi pushes Haden off and scrambles back to his feet.
Haden throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Good shot there by Slaissi.
Slaissi slips a jab from Haden.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Slaissi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A jab lands there for Slaissi.
A good leg kick by Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Haden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slaissi lands a slapping body shot.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haden.
Haden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Haden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slaissi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slaissi stuns Haden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Slaissi throws a shot to the body.
Haden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haden slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Haden throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slaissi lands a nice shot that snaps Haden's head back.
Slaissi scores with a decent looking hook.#KD2#
Slaissi cracks Haden with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Haden looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Slaissi finish him? #ROC2#Haden is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Haden.
Slaissi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Oh Haden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
A big left from Slaissi misses.
Haden seems to have got his legs back now.
Slaissi lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Haden - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Slaissi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: C272: Payer vs Albatross
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Slaissi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ochoa counters with a body kick.
Slaissi tries a head kick but it misses.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Ochoa avoids the punch easily.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ochoa misses with a hook. Slaissi ducked under it nicely.
Ochoa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slaissi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slaissi throws a right hand that misses
and Ochoa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slaissi looks winded!
Nice straight punches there by Ochoa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ochoa.
Slaissi misses with a lunging right hand
and Ochoa counters with a straight right hand.
Ochoa scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ochoa throws a push kick but Slaissi slaps the foot to one side.
Slaissi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ochoa, as that shot connected.
Ochoa moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Ochoa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slaissi unleashes a big counter combination but Ochoa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Slaissi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ochoa manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ochoa.
We've been told by Ochoa's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slaissi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ochoa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ochoa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Ochoa rushes Slaissi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ochoa.
Slaissi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slaissi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
Slaissi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ochoa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ochoa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slaissi blocks a jab.
Slaissi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Ochoa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Slaissi avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Slaissi digs a good body shot into Ochoa's ribs.
Slaissi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ochoa.
Ochoa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slaissi in his tracks.
Slaissi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ochoa.
Ochoa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ochoa moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Ochoa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ochoa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slaissi throws a body punch but Ochoa moves out of range.
Slaissi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ochoa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ochoa is just out of range.
Ochoa throwing a counter right hand but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
Slaissi throws a poor cross that misses
and Ochoa counters with a nice uppercut.
Ochoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ochoa.#T3#
Ochoa misses with a kick to the body.
And Slaissi responds with a good body kick, but Ochoa manages to step out the way in time.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ochoa was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a body kick.
Slaissi lands with a good body shot.
Ochoa throws a jab when Slaissi was well out of range.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Ochoa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ochoa slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Ochoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slaissi.
Ochoa with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Ochoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slaissi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ochoa rather than just go for the knockout.
Ochoa moves out of range of the body kick.
Slaissi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T4#
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ochoa was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Slaissi walks into a straight right hand from Ochoa.
Slaissi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ochoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ochoa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Slaissi looks to move away, Ochoa throws a big counter combo but Slaissi just gets out of the way.
Slaissi is looking to slow Ochoa down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi misses the body punch
and Ochoa counters with a straight right hand.
Slaissi lands with a shot to the body.
Slaissi moves out of range as Ochoa throws a body kick.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ochoa is just out of range.
Slaissi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ochoa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slaissi slips under a jab from Ochoa.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ochoa.
Ochoa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ochoa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Slaissi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anthony Ochoa is winning the standup battle so far.
Ochoa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ochoa scores with a nice strike.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ochoa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slaissi just manages to avoid it.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi throws a leg kick which misses Ochoa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ochoa tries to avoid it.
Ochoa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slaissi counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Ochoa.
Slaissi swings for the body but Ochoa moves out of range.
Ochoa throws a big counter combination but Slaissi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Slaissi throws a body punch but Ochoa moves out of range.
Slaissi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ochoa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ochoa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Ochoa tries to land a front kick but Slaissi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ochoa lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Ochoa misses
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
Slaissi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slaissi misses with a wild body shot.
Ochoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slaissi misses with a left hand
and Ochoa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ochoa throws a nice head kick!
Slaissi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ochoa 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.
Ochoa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.#T2#
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Ochoa moves away and avoids it.
Slaissi tries to land a front kick but Ochoa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Slaissi misses with a body shot.
Ochoa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi takes a swing at Ochoa's ribcage but misses.
Ochoa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slaissi thuds a left hand into Ochoa's body.
Slaissi defending well as Ochoa loads up on a big left hand.
Ochoa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Ochoa slips a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Ochoa avoids the body shot from Slaissi.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ochoa is just out of range.
Slaissi throws a solid leg kick but Ochoa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Slaissi.#T3#
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ochoa moves away.
Slaissi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slaissi connects with a jab.
Ochoa cracks Slaissi with a good jab.
Slaissi looks to land a left hand but Ochoa moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ochoa misses with a body kick.
Slaissi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ochoa's sensitive parts.
Ochoa with a hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Slaissi 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.
Ochoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ochoa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ochoa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ochoa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaissi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slaissi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Ochoa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a body punch #KD#
and Ochoa counters with a nice right hand that sends Slaissi toppling to the canvas! Slaissi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ochoa finish him?!#ROC#Slaissi is rocked!
Ochoa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaissi.
Slaissi is still on wobbly legs! Can Ochoa finish him?
Ochoa cracks Slaissi with a hook to the temple - Slaissi is on wobbly legs here! Ochoa swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Slaissi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ochoa wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Ochoa!
A very excited looking Anthony Ochoa 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: C266: Nakagawa vs Machado II
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Higgins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Higgins quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Higgins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slaissi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.
Higgins staying out of range there.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Higgins looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
Higgins misses with a leg kick.
Slaissi connects with an inside leg kick.
Higgins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Slaissi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi misses with a looping left.
Higgins moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Higgins closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins lands a hook that snaps the head of Slaissi backwards.
Slaissi has had enough of the clinch but Higgins keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Slaissi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins looks for the body kick but Slaissi saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Higgins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slaissi lands a jab.#T1#
Higgins dips to his left and cracks Slaissi with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
Higgins misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaissi throws out the jab.
Slaissi takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Higgins wants to clinch up but Slaissi keeps it at a distance.
Slaissi looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
Higgins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Higgins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slaissi misses with a body shot.
Higgins is looking to counter punch.
Slaissi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Higgins.
Higgins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slaissi's hands.
Slaissi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Slaissi blocks a head kick by Higgins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi lands the left hand.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Higgins pushes Slaissi up against the cage in a clinch.
Higgins tries a body shot but Slaissi blocks it.
Higgins gets through Slaissi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slaissi is trying to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling him.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Slaissi.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Higgins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Slaissi tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
Slaissi looking to stall.
Slaissi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Higgins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Slaissi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Slaissi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slaissi looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
Slaissi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slaissi.
Higgins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Slaissi moves out of range easily.
Higgins lands with a cross.
Higgins cracks Slaissi with an open hand slap.
Higgins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Higgins misses with the body kick
and Slaissi counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
As Slaissi looks to move away, Higgins throws a big counter combo but Slaissi just gets out of the way.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Higgins throws a head kick but Slaissi moves out of range.
Higgins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slaissi counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Higgins forces Slaissi back against the cage and clinches.
Higgins prevents Slaissi from breaking the clinch.
Slaissi leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Slaissi.
Higgins blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Higgins has managed to clinch.
Higgins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins throws a wild body kick that Slaissi sees coming a mile off.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Slaissi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Higgins misses
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lou Higgins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Higgins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Slaissi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slaissi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.
Higgins wants to clinch.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick
and Slaissi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slaissi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Slaissi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Higgins thinking.
Nice shot by Slaissi.
Slaissi lands with an uppercut that bounces Higgins off the cage and back into range.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins misses with a looping left.
Higgins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#Higgins is rocked!
Higgins gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Slaissi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: C261: Matsuzaka vs Perkele II
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Slaissi throws the left hand but Gage avoids the punch easily.
Gage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slaissi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Good exchange - Slaissi coming out on top.
Gage tests Slaissi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slaissi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gage scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Slaissi misses the target.
Gage scores with a shot to the body.
Gage misses with a two punch combination.
Slaissi misses with a wild body shot.
Gage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slaissi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Gage decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slaissi keeps working.
Slaissi is trying to get back to full guard.
Slaissi is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Gage is trying to work for a kimura but Slaissi is defending well.
Gage thows a huge punch but Slaissi dodges it nicely.
Gage controlling the action here.
Slaissi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gage is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Slaissi is doing well to control the position and prevent Gage from advancing to side control.
Gage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slaissi keeps working.
Gage controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Slaissi is refusing to be controlled, as Gage sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gage shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Slaissi eats them both and turns towards Gage to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gage misses with a body punch
and Slaissi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slaissi.
Slaissi takes one on the button.
Slaissi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gage tries to bum rush Slaissi with a series of wild strikes but Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Slaissi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gage.
Gage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slaissi doesn't seem bothered though.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Gage fails to land the takedown.
Slaissi moves forwards but Gage connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Gage catches Slaissi right on the button with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Gage.
Nice defenses there by Gage.
Gage is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gage lands a glancing blow to the side of Slaissi's head.
Slaissi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaissi swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Gage counters by clinching up.
Slaissi misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gage.
Gage dives in and grabs Slaissi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slaissi pushes down on Gage's head and hops out.
Slaissi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slaissi but Slaissi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Gage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Slaissi connects with an inside leg kick.
Gage throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaissi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slaissi defends it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Gage.
Gage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gage scores with a one two! Slaissi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Slaissi's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage misses with a left hand
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gage throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Slaissi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slaissi slips under a jab.
Slaissi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gage throws a jab when Slaissi was well out of range.#T1#
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gage misses with a wild body shot.
Gage blocks a jab.
Bimbo Slaissi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gage loads up on a big right hand but Slaissi slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Slaissi misses the target.
Gage jabs Slaissi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gage shoots in for a takedown but Slaissi shows good takedown defense.
Gage looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.#TD2#
Gage gets the takedown into side control.
Slaissi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gage misses with a head shot.
Slaissi is squirming around, avoiding Gage's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Gage throws a sloppy strike and Slaissi uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Slaissi has ended up in Gage's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaissi won't allow Gage to sweep him here.
Slaissi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slaissi stopping the sweep attempt from Gage.
Slaissi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Gage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slaissi is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Gage wants to sweep here but Slaissi controlling him for the moment.
Slaissi content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Gage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gage tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Slaissi is posturing up here but Gage has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Slaissi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Slaissi has to tap! Slick submission there by Gage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Gage!
An out of breath Oscar Gage thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C257: Lehto vs Inhanamoto II
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Slaissi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skurwysynowski lands with a cross.
Slaissi misses with a low kick. #CL#
Skurwysynowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Skurwysynowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi.
Skurwysynowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slaissi.
Skurwysynowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slaissi scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Slaissi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slaissi lands a head shot.#CL#
Skurwysynowski has closed the distance and engaged Slaissi in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skurwysynowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skurwysynowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slaissi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski wants to clinch.#T1#
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Skurwysynowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slaissi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Skurwysynowski.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Skurwysynowski.
Slaissi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slaissi lands a body shot.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski tries to land a front kick but Slaissi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skurwysynowski moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
A little feinted left hand from Skurwysynowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slaissi takes one to the chin there.
Slaissi lands with a good body shot.
Slaissi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Skurwysynowski misses.
Skurwysynowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaissi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skurwysynowski.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skurwysynowski.
An attempted straight right counter from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Skurwysynowski.
A nice side step and Slaissi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Skurwysynowski throws a low kick but Slaissi avoids it.
Skurwysynowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skurwysynowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Slaissi tries to keep at a distance but Skurwysynowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slaissi misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi.
Skurwysynowski throws a head punch that misses.
Slaissi is trying to force a seperation but Skurwysynowski has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slaissi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skurwysynowski misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skurwysynowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slaissi swings for the body but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Skurwysynowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski clobbers Slaissi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slaissi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot. #T3##CL#
Skurwysynowski clinches with his opponent.
Slaissi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slaissi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Slaissi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slaissi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skurwysynowski manages to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slaissi. Slaissi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A low kick from Slaissi misses
and Skurwysynowski counters with an inside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Skurwysynowski throws out a powerful jab.
Slaissi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skurwysynowski. Skurwysynowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Skurwysynowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skurwysynowski swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi checks a leg kick nicely.
Slaissi swings for the body but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Slaissi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slaissi blocks the body kick. #T4#
Skurwysynowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skurwysynowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skurwysynowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slaissi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Skurwysynowski with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slaissi staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skurwysynowski. That's going to slow Slaissi down.
Slaissi checks a leg kick nicely.
Good work by Skurwysynowski as he checks the leg kick.
Slaissi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skurwysynowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slaissi finds it's way round the side to connect with Skurwysynowski's head.
Donk. Skurwysynowski catches Slaissi right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skurwysynowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slaissi scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skurwysynowski is looking to counter punch.
Slaissi takes a swing at Skurwysynowski's ribcage but misses.
Skurwysynowski wants to clinch up but Slaissi keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Skurwysynowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Skurwysynowski connects with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slaissi's head.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Slaissi throws a jab but it's blocked by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slaissi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Skurwysynowski closes the distance and clinches.
Slaissi is trying to break the clinch but Skurwysynowski has him pressed against the cage.
Slaissi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skurwysynowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Slaissi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Skurwysynowski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slaissi can turn it around.
Skurwysynowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slaissi can do to turn this around?
Slaissi tries to break the clinch but Skurwysynowski is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Skurwysynowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slaissi backwards.
Skurwysynowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Slaissi working aggressively here.
Skurwysynowski tries to work over Slaissi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slaissi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slaissi misses with some punches.
Slaissi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi tries to land a knee to the head but Skurwysynowski blocks with his arms. #T1#
Slaissi misses with a punch on the inside.
Slaissi takes a shot to the head.
Slaissi is trying to break free.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Slaissi tries a knee to the head but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Skurwysynowski throws a head punch that misses.
Slaissi lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slaissi.
Skurwysynowski tries a body shot but Slaissi blocks it.
Skurwysynowski cracks Slaissi with a nice body shot.
Skurwysynowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skurwysynowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skurwysynowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Slaissi backwards.
Slaissi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slaissi pushes Skurwysynowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skurwysynowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slaissi.
Slaissi prevents a body shot from Skurwysynowski.
A short right from Skurwysynowski on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Skurwysynowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skurwysynowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski takes a shot to the head.
Skurwysynowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slaissi.
Slaissi blocks an uppercut.
Slaissi managing to block the knees to the body from Skurwysynowski. #BC2#
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skurwysynowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slaissi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slaissi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skurwysynowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Skurwysynowski blocks a jab.
Skurwysynowski throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Skurwysynowski avoids the punch easily.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaissi with a hook.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but Slaissi checks it.
Slaissi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skurwysynowski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice straight punches there by Slaissi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slaissi.#T3#
Skurwysynowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaissi circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skurwysynowski.
Slaissi connects with a body shot that sends Skurwysynowski's belly button to the back.
Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slaissi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skurwysynowski can pounce on him.
Skurwysynowski missing with a left hand there. Slaissi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skurwysynowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Skurwysynowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slaissi pushes Skurwysynowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skurwysynowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skurwysynowski blocks an elbow strike from Slaissi.
Slaissi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skurwysynowski tries to land a front kick but Slaissi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skurwysynowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slaissi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skurwysynowski at a distance. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaissi fails to land with a series of punches.
Slaissi throws a nice head kick! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skurwysynowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slaissi can't break the clinch.
Skurwysynowski prevents a body shot from Slaissi.
Skurwysynowski gets through Slaissi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski working Slaissi over with knees to the body.
I was talking to Skurwysynowski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Slaissi manages to break the clinch.
Skurwysynowski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Slaissi connects with a body shot that sends Skurwysynowski's belly button to the back.
Slaissi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skurwysynowski wants to clinch up but Slaissi keeps it at a distance.
Skurwysynowski looks for the body kick but Slaissi saw that one coming.
Slaissi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skurwysynowski on the side of the head.
Slaissi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skurwysynowski can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vladimir Skurwysynowski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight right.
Slaissi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Skurwysynowski jabs at Slaissi's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slaissi.
Skurwysynowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab by Skurwysynowski.
Slaissi looks to land a combination but Skurwysynowski avoids it well.
Skurwysynowski is looking to clinch.
Slaissi throws a hook but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Skurwysynowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slaissi misses the jab.
It looked like Skurwysynowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skurwysynowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi sizes up Skurwysynowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slaissi keeps the fight on the outside.
Skurwysynowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slaissi on the side of the head.
Skurwysynowski lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Slaissi.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skurwysynowski. #T1#
Slaissi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skurwysynowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Skurwysynowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slaissi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skurwysynowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Skurwysynowski.
Slaissi misses with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Skurwysynowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slaissi.
Slaissi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Skurwysynowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Skurwysynowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Skurwysynowski catches Slaissi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skurwysynowski.#T2#
Skurwysynowski moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Slaissi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skurwysynowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaissi.
Slaissi connects with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaissi moves away.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice shot that snaps Slaissi's head back.
Skurwysynowski slips under a jab.
Skurwysynowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaissi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Skurwysynowski misses with a low kick.
Slaissi throws an overhand right that lands on Skurwysynowski's shoulder, as Skurwysynowski tries to avoid the shot.
Skurwysynowski throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skurwysynowski's head.
Slaissi throws a hook but Skurwysynowski avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi misses with a looping left.#T3#
Skurwysynowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Skurwysynowski avoids the punch easily.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick lands for Skurwysynowski.
Slaissi drops his hands momentarily and Skurwysynowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slaissi throws a leg kick
and Skurwysynowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Slaissi looks to land a combination but Skurwysynowski avoids it well.
Skurwysynowski throws a chopping leg kick but Slaissi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skurwysynowski connects with a jab.
Slaissi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slaissi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slaissi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Skurwysynowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slaissi blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Slaissi misses the target.
Skurwysynowski throws a right hand that misses
and Slaissi counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Skurwysynowski misses its intended target.
Slaissi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Slaissi connects with a looping right hand.
Skurwysynowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slaissi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick by Skurwysynowski misses
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slaissi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skurwysynowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slaissi throws a hook but Skurwysynowski avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws out a loose jab but Skurwysynowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi throws a leg kick but Skurwysynowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slaissi misses with a low kick as Skurwysynowski jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skurwysynowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skurwysynowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
Bimbo Slaissi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skurwysynowski tries to clinch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skurwysynowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Slaissi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bimbo Slaissi.
Well Skurwysynowski 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
A victorious Vladimir Skurwysynowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: APEX 10
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Popara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slaissi lands a head kick!
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Popara pushes Slaissi up against the cage in a clinch.
Slaissi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Popara lands a nice uppercut.
Popara pushes off an throws an elbow but Slaissi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Popara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slaissi is looking to break free of the clinch but Popara has double underhooks.
Slaissi has Popara pressed against the cage.
Popara throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Popara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slaissi has a couple of punches blocked by Popara.
With the fighters up against the cage, Popara throws an elbow but misses.
Popara misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Slaissi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi feints and then cracks Popara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Popara down.
Slaissi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Popara finds it's way round the side to connect with Slaissi's head.
Popara looks to land a left hand but Slaissi moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Popara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slaissi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slaissi throws a jab but it's blocked by Popara.
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Popara.#CL2#
Popara has managed to clinch.
Slaissi throws a punch but it's blocked by Popara.
Popara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bimbo Slaissi has been cut.
Popara misses with an elbow over the top.
Slaissi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Popara backwards.
Slaissi is struggling to control the position.
Popara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Popara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Slaissi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Popara can turn it around.
Slaissi can't find room to land a body shot as Popara controls the action.
I was talking to Slaissi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Slaissi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Popara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slaissi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Popara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slaissi thows a leg kick but Popara checks it
enabling Popara to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popara.#T2#
Slaissi lands with a hook. Popara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left lands for Popara.
Slaissi scores with a nice strike.
Popara slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
and Popara counters with a straight right hand.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Slaissi misses the target.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Popara throws a combination that misses
and Slaissi counters with a nice uppercut.
Slaissi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slaissi!
Popara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
Popara with a jab.
Popara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Popara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Popara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slaissi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
and Popara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slaissi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Slaissi defending well as Popara loads up on a big left hand.
Popara throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Slaissi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Popara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Popara staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Popara.
The fighters circling - Popara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Popara throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Slaissi.
Popara wants to clinch up but Slaissi keeps it at a distance.
Slaissi stuns Popara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slaissi connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Popara moves into the clinch.#T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Popara just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slaissi's brow.
Slaissi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Popara backwards.
Popara can't find room to land a body shot as Slaissi controls the action.
Popara tries a body shot but Slaissi blocks it. #BC#
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
Slaissi misses with a straight right.
Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popara.
Popara is looking to clinch but Slaissi is avoiding it.
Slaissi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi connects with a single shot there.
Popara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popara.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slaissi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Popara coming out on top.
Popara connects with a nice looking jab.
Popara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaissi throws out the jab.
Popara throws out a counter right but Slaissi avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bimbo Slaissi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bimbo Slaissi'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.#R2#
Popara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slaissi.
Popara blocks a leg kick.
Popara throws a looping overhand right but Slaissi ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Slaissi.
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi punishes Popara's body with a nice straight punch.
Slaissi lands a body shot.
Popara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a body shot.
Popara doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaissi circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaissi throws out the jab.
Slaissi throws a hook but Popara avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Popara!
Popara might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Slaissi scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaissi keeps the fight on the outside.
Slaissi scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Popara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slaissi.
Popara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Popara clinches with his opponent.
Slaissi lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
Popara throws an overhand right that lands on Slaissi's shoulder, as Slaissi tries to avoid the shot.
Slaissi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popara.
Slaissi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Popara misses with a straight right.
Slaissi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Popara saw that one coming.
Popara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slaissi defends it well.
Slaissi misses with a wild body shot.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Popara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Popara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slaissi throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Popara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slaissi scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Popara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slaissi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Popara counters with a nice body shot.
Popara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slaissi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Slaissi there.
Slaissi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Popara.
Popara tries to clinch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Popara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Popara misses.
Popara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaissi moves away.
Slaissi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Popara looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
Popara blocks the body kick.
Popara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slaissi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi connects with the punch.
Popara misses with a straight left. #T3#
Popara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Popara.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Popara is just out of range.
Popara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popara.
Slaissi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Popara. Popara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a right hand that misses
and Popara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Popara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Slaissi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bimbo Slaissi is winning the standup battle so far.
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popara.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Popara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi throwing a counter right hand but Popara manages to avoid it.
Popara tries to clinch up.
Popara moves in looking to clinch but Slaissi pushes him off.
Slaissi throws a leg kick but Popara checks it. #T4##CL2#
Popara closes the distance and clinches.
Popara misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Popara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slaissi blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Slaissi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Popara.
Popara displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body.
Slaissi connects with a body shot that sends Popara's belly button to the back.
Slaissi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slaissi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Popara at a distance.
Popara is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slaissi looks to throw the jab but Popara is out of range.
Popara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slaissi defends it well.
Slaissi lands with a slapping head kick.
Good shot there by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a hook to the side of Popara's head but Popara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bimbo Slaissi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Slaissi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popara manages to avoid it.
Popara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Popara takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#Popara is rocked!
Slaissi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Popara is still on wobbly legs! Can Slaissi finish him?
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Popara seems to have recovered his senses.
Slaissi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Popara throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Popara looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
Slaissi misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Popara counter with a right hand.
Slaissi cracks Popara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Popara takes one to the side of the head.
Popara throws a right and a left that Slaissi avoids nicely.
Slaissi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaissi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Popara.
Popara looks to land a left hand but Slaissi moved out of range nicely.
Popara fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Popara.
A head kick misses from Slaissi.
Popara slips a jab from Slaissi.
Popara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Slaissi misses.
Slaissi walks into a jab.
Slaissi moves forwards but Popara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Popara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Popara scores with a shot to the body.
Slaissi missing with a left hand there. Popara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slaissi walks into a left hand.
Popara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Popara lands with an uppercut that bounces Slaissi off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slaissi.#T2#
Popara missing with a left hand there. Slaissi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popara throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi throws a head kick but Popara moves out of range.
Popara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Popara tries to clinch but Slaissi is having none of it.
Popara blocks a jab.
Popara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Popara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Popara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
Popara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slaissi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slaissi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Popara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Popara swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range. #T3#
Popara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slaissi.
Popara steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Slaissi.
Popara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slaissi on the side of the head.
Popara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slaissi connects with a crisp jab.
Popara misses with a hook. Slaissi ducked under it nicely.
Popara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Popara just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Popara connects with a right hand. Slaissi shakes it off.
Slaissi blocks a jab.
Popara throws an off balance right hand
and Slaissi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slaissi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Popara can do to turn this around?
Popara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Popara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popara drops his hands momentarily and Slaissi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Popara drops his hands momentarily and Slaissi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slaissi throws a hook but Popara avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Popara steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Slaissi.#T4#
Popara throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popara misses with the combination.
Popara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Popara misses.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Popara.
Slaissi throws a jab but it's blocked by Popara.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi is looking to land body kicks.
Slaissi scores with a leg kick.
Slaissi misses with a hook.#CL2#
Popara rushes Slaissi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bimbo Slaissi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Popara blocks a jab.
Popara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaissi.
Slaissi lands a high kick!
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Popara jabs at Slaissi's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slaissi, as that shot connected.
Popara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slaissi swings widly with a right hand
and Popara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Slaissi. That snapped Popara's head back.
Popara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses
and Popara counters with a stiff right hand.
Popara is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Popara moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Popara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaissi moves away.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Popara saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Popara misses the target.
A big right from Slaissi misses.
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
A nice side step and Popara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Slaissi slips a jab from Popara.
Popara misses with a wild body shot.
Popara just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popara throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Slaissi misses.
Popara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaissi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Popara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Popara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slaissi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Slaissi misses the target.#T2#
Slaissi throws a wild body kick that Popara sees coming a mile off.
Slaissi takes a swing at Popara's ribcage but misses.
Popara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slaissi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Popara lands a jab to the head.
Popara tries to clinch #KD#
and Slaissi counters with a head kick that drops Popara to the mat! Popara scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slaissi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Popara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
Popara just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Slaissi coming out on top.
Slaissi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popara sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Popara closes the distance and clinches.
Popara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Popara misses with an elbow strike.
Slaissi lands a nice uppercut.#T3##BC#
Slaissi manages to break the clinch.
Slaissi cracks Popara with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Popara falls to his knees and Slaissi doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bimbo Slaissi!
Bimbo Slaissi retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: APEX 6
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Nogueira wants to clinch
and Slaissi counters with a right hand to the body.
Slaissi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slaissi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slaissi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slaissi thumps Nogueira with a low kick.
Nogueira 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.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nogueira.
Slaissi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nogueira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nogueira fails with the takedown
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
Nogueira darts in trying to clinch
and Nogueira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nogueira is defended easily by Slaissi.
Nogueira dives in for a single leg takedown but Slaissi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Nogueira jumps guard and drags Slaissi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Nogueira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Slaissi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nogueira.
Nogueira can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Slaissi tries to move to mount but Nogueira blocks the move with his legs.
Nogueira is trying to escape the position but Slaissi is controlling the position.
Nogueira is trying to improve his position.
Slaissi slows the pace down.
Slaissi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nogueira is trying to improve his position.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Slaissi gets to mount! Nogueira was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nogueira tries to reverse the position but Slaissi maintains control.
Slaissi controlling the pace for now.
Nogueira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slaissi controlling the position easily from mount.
Nogueira is looking to get to half guard.
Nogueira tries to lock up and control but Slaissi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaissi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Nogueira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nogueira tries to lock up and control but Slaissi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nogueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slaissi trying to control but Nogueira is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Slaissi misses the jab.
Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
No joy there for Slaissi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slaissi punishes Nogueira's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nogueira looks to clinch
and Slaissi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Nogueira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slaissi defends it nicely.
Slaissi throws out a loose jab but Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nogueira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick from Slaissi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nogueira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slaissi pinned against the cage. Slaissi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Nogueira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slaissi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nogueira.
Nogueira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slaissi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nogueira shoots and misses
and Slaissi counters with a right hand to the body.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slaissi but Slaissi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slaissi feints a counter leg kick.
Slaissi throws out a loose jab but Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nogueira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slaissi tries to avoid it but Nogueira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slaissi to the ground. Slaissi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slaissi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slaissi stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira has his takedown stuffed
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Slaissi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slaissi looks to land a left hand but Nogueira moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown but Slaissi sprawls well. He's pushed Nogueira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Slaissi gets caught flat footed, as Nogueira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Slaissi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slaissi to keep the fight standing.
Nogueira jumps guard but Slaissi stands there with Nogueira around his waist. Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slaissi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Slaissi.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Slaissi holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Slaissi lands a nice uppercut.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Slaissi won't allow it. #BC2#
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Nogueira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira moves out of range of the strikes.
Nogueira tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Slaissi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nogueira! Slaissi lets Nogueira back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Nogueira is rocked!
Nogueira tries to get into range but Slaissi steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Nogueira! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Slaissi scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bimbo Slaissi!
Bimbo Slaissi is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: APEX 3
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Slaissi misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Hanson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hanson.
Hanson looking to pass the guard.
Hanson connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Hanson has gone for a leg lock! Slaissi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hanson's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hanson looking for a guillotine here but Slaissi defends easily. #SUB2#
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slaissi defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB2#
Hanson has an active guard here but Slaissi has managed to pass into half guard.
Hanson wants to get back to full guard.
Hanson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hanson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slaissi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slaissi's back!
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Hanson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a choke. Slaissi gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Slaissi manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Hanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Hanson working for submissions but it's allowed Slaissi to get to half guard.
Slaissi blocks the strikes from Hanson. #T2#
Hanson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Still in half guard, Slaissi seems content to control.
Hanson is trying to get back to full guard.
Slaissi controlling the action here.
Hanson tries to roll over but Slaissi keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Slaissi seems content to control.
Hanson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hanson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Slaissi uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Slaissi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hanson tries to improve position but can't.
Hanson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Slaissi off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Hanson working for a choke but Slaissi is defending well. #SUB2#
Hanson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T4#
Hanson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Hanson is looking for the choke from the back position but Slaissi is controlling his hands well.
Slaissi trying to control the position but Hanson manages to sink in the hooks.
Slaissi rolls, trying to escape but Hanson keeps control of the position.
Hanson is trying to stick to Slaissi's back but Slaissi is turning into Hanson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hanson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Slaissi.#SUB2#
Hanson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hanson has his foot on Slaissi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slaissi works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Hanson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Slaissi tried to score with a low kick but Hanson checks it.
Slaissi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slaissi lands a two punch combo.
Slaissi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanson feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by Slaissi's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hanson avoids the head kick by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Hanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi works the jab nicely.
Slaissi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson defending well as Slaissi loads up on a big left hand.
Hanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Slaissi wants to slow Hanson down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Slaissi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanson has time to react.
Slaissi lands a body shot.
Hanson ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a head kick.
Slaissi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slaissi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hanson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaissi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slaissi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Slaissi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Good exchange - Slaissi coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Slaissi misses the target.
Hanson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Slaissi with a jab.#ROC#Hanson 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!
Hanson moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Hanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Slaissi finish him?
Hanson shoots in but no luck this time.
Slaissi seems to be stalking Hanson here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Hanson drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: WVT 152: Creed v Simone
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Slaissi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dickons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slaissi digs a good body shot into Dickons's ribs.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slaissi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dickons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dickons throws a nice looking combination but Slaissi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slaissi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dickons counters with a left to the body.
Slaissi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
and Dickons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Slaissi.
Dickons slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a hook but Dickons blocks it.
Dickons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi throws the left hand but Dickons avoids the punch easily.
Dickons tries to counter with a takedown but Slaissi is quick to defend against it.
Dickons misses with a takedown
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
Dickons tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Bimbo Slaissi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Slaissi keeps the fight on the outside.
Slaissi looks to throw the jab but Dickons is out of range.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Dickons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dickons avoids the body shot from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a straight left.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
We've been hearing reports that Dickons has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dickons moves out of range of the strikes.
Dickons misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Dickons clinches up with Slaissi and pushes him back against the cage.
Dickons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slaissi digs a right hand underneath Dickons's ribcage. Dickons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dickons blocks an uppercut.
Dickons can't find room to land a body shot as Slaissi controls the action.
Slaissi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dickons backwards. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Slaissi scores with a jab.
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!
Slaissi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Slaissi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dickons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slaissi loads up on a big right hand but Dickons slips the punch.
Dickons jabs at Slaissi's body.
Dickons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Dickons.
Slaissi misses the jab.
Dickons tests Slaissi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dickons avoids the head kick by Slaissi.
Dickons throws a good cross that connects.
Dickons is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dickons lands with a right hand. #T3#
Dickons walks into a left hand.
Slaissi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dickons moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Dickons tries to counter with a takedown but Slaissi is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickons. Slaissi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slaissi misses the jab.
Slaissi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slaissi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dickons is able to avoid easily.
Dickons drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slaissi sprawls and moves away.
Slaissi misses with a wild combination.
Dickons changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Dickons misses.
Slaissi lands a really nice looking cross but Dickons seems unphased. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Slaissi enables Dickons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Slaissi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickons wants to control from the top but Slaissi keeps moving.
Dickons looking to sit in guard and control but Slaissi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaissi controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Dickons is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Dickons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dickons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slaissi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bimbo Slaissi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Slaissi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Dickons moves away and avoids it.
Dickons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Slaissi with the inside leg kick.
Dickons swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Dickons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slaissi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Slaissi. #TD#
Slaissi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dickons throws a big right hand that misses.
Dickons controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dickons throws an elbow that misses. Slaissi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dickons's guard. Nice move by Slaissi!#REVB##T1#
Dickons looking to control. #SUB#
Dickons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dickons looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Dickons working for submissions but it's allowed Slaissi to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Slaissi seems content to control.#SUB#
Dickons actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slaissi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dickons tries to get to full guard but Slaissi has control of the leg.
Slaissi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dickons is looking for a sweep. Slaissi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slaissi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dickons tries to get to full guard but Slaissi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dickons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Dickons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dickons is looking to control Slaissi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dickons avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickons misses with a body shot.
Dickons walks into a straight right hand from Slaissi.
Dickons blocks a jab.
Dickons scores with the left hand. Slaissi knows he should have avoided that one.
Slaissi cracks a nice hook into Dickons's ribs.
Slaissi misses with a looping right.
It looked like Dickons was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slaissi.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Slaissi does no damage.
Slaissi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dickons scores with a hook.#T4#
Slaissi misses with a few strikes there.
Dickons appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dickons is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dickons.
Dickons throwing a counter right hand but Slaissi manages to avoid it.#TD#
Dickons shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi is trying is best to control the position here.
Slaissi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Slaissi is staying active underneath Dickons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slaissi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dickons is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickons is looking to stall here but Slaissi recovers full guard.
Dickons postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Dickons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
and Dickons counters with a two punch combo.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickons half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Slaissi misses. #CL2#
Slaissi drives through and clinches with Dickons against the cage.
Dickons has Slaissi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slaissi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dickons lands with an overhand left.
Slaissi misses with a double jab
and Slaissi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Dickons.
Dickons darts in looking for a takedown but Slaissi gets double underhooks and turns Dickons into the cage.
Slaissi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dickons tries to break the clinch but Slaissi is controlling the position.
Dickons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slaissi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A short left from Slaissi.
Slaissi works on Dickons's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Slaissi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slaissi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickons.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickons throws a body shot but no joy.
As Dickons backs off Slaissi throws a huge counter combo but Dickons manages to avoid it all.
Dickons slips under a jab.
Dickons moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Dickons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickons.
A big right from Slaissi misses.
Dickons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dickons scores with a hook.
Slaissi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Slaissi does it's job there.#T2#
Donk. Dickons catches Slaissi right on the button with a cross.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
and Dickons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slaissi thinking.
Dickons slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Dickons changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slaissi lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi thuds his right hand into Dickons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slaissi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickons.
Slaissi scores with a nice head shot.
Slaissi lands with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Dickons.
Dickons moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Slaissi as he connects with a hook.
Dickons drops his hands momentarily and Slaissi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slaissi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dickons moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Dickons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Dickons swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Slaissi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dickons doesn't seem phased though.
Slaissi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dickons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slaissi moves forwards but Dickons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Dickons saw that one coming.
As Slaissi looks to move away, Dickons throws a big counter combo but Slaissi just gets out of the way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dickons tries to break free but Slaissi pushes him back against the cage.
Slaissi misses with some punches.
Slaissi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dickons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dickons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Slaissi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slaissi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slaissi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Slaissi.
Slaissi working aggressively here.
Slaissi misses with a body punch.
Dickons struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaissi controls his hands.
Slaissi blocks a body shot from Dickons.
Slaissi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickons struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaissi controls his hands.
Dickons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slaissi's elbow.
Dickons is trying to pull guard but Slaissi has him pressed against the cage.
Slaissi trying to stall but Dickons improves his position. #BC#
Dickons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slaissi.
Jovan Dickons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaissi defending well as Dickons loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bimbo Slaissi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slaissi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: WVT 142: Mahogany v Creed
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Johnson jabs at Slaissi's body.
Johnson slips a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Johnson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Slaissi really felt that one!
Slaissi 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.
Slaissi loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Slaissi tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Slaissi closes the distance and clinches.
Slaissi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Slaissi checks a leg kick.
Slaissi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.#T1#
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Slaissi moves out of range easily.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
We've been told by Slaissi's head coaches at DF Fitnesscentrum that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slaissi takes one to the chin there.
Slaissi lands with a cross.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slaissi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Slaissi misses with a right hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson punishes Slaissi's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Slaissi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson lands a front kick.
Bimbo Slaissi 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.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slaissi.
Slaissi's corner calls for a 1-2. Slaissi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slaissi misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Johnson slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Johnson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Slaissi blocks it well.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Slaissi if he has to take too many more of those.
Slaissi is breathing heavily.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Slaissi's body.
Johnson swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slaissi.
Johnson throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Slaissi. #CUT#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.#T3#
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slaissi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Slaissi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Slaissi misses.
Johnson counters with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slaissi is able to avoid easily.
Slaissi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaissi moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Slaissi misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Slaissi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slaissi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slaissi slips under a jab.
Johnson takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Slaissi rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson moves forwards but Slaissi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slaissi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Slaissi.
Johnson slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haruki Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haruki Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Haruki Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaissi missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Bimbo Slaissi has been cut.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slaissi's head.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slaissi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Slaissi misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Slaissi. That snapped Johnson's head back. #T1#
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Slaissi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slaissi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slaissi.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Slaissi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Slaissi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johnson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Slaissi is out of range.
Slaissi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Slaissi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
A slow jab from Slaissi misses its intended target.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Slaissi avoids it with no problem.
Slaissi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson slips a jab from Slaissi.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaissi moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Slaissi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Slaissi's ribs.
Slaissi tries a head kick but it misses.
Slaissi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slaissi blocks a jab.#T3#
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSlaissi.
Slaissi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Johnson moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Slaissi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slaissi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson tries a quick counter leg kick but Slaissi is wise to it.
A big left from Slaissi misses.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Slaissi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Slaissi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Slaissi's body.
Johnson moves forwards but Slaissi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Slaissi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Slaissi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slaissi looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slaissi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haruki Johnson 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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Johnson.
Slaissi dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slaissi looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Slaissi as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Slaissi throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Slaissi misses the target. #T1#
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Slaissi backing away here, and Johnson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Slaissi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slaissi is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Slaissi is looking to clinch.
Slaissi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slaissi misses with a straight right.
A cross from Slaissi lands.
Johnson wants to slow Slaissi down by chopping away at his legs.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slaissi checks the leg kick.
Slaissi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slaissi is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs. #T2#
Slaissi defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Slaissi throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Slaissi slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Slaissi's leg but Slaissi calmly moves out of range.
Slaissi avoids a kick to the body.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Slaissi.
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Slaissi if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slaissi misses with a straight left. #T3#
Johnson slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Slaissi takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Slaissi misses.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi is looking for a counter combo.
Slaissi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Slaissi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slaissi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.#T4#
Slaissi misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Slaissi.
Johnson slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Slaissi misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaissi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slaissi 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.
Slaissi connects with a looping right hand.
Bimbo Slaissi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaissi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haruki Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haruki Johnson!
After winning the bout, Haruki Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 180
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Chomofsky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slaissi.
Chomofsky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slaissi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chomofsky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Slaissi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Slaissi misses.
Chomofsky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Chomofsky gets the takedown into side control.
Slaissi holds on to Chomofsky's head and controls the position momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi taking a bit of punishment here - Chomofsky scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Chomofsky wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slaissi, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Slaissi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chomofsky trying to control the position but Slaissi is working away. #T1#
Chomofsky lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Slaissi down.
Chomofsky in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chomofsky trying to control the position but Slaissi is working away.
Chomofsky happy to just control the position for now.
Chomofsky wants to control but Slaissi is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Chomofsky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here as Chomofsky stalls from top position.
Chomofsky working away.#T3#
Chomofsky trying to control the position but Slaissi is working away.
Slaissi is looking to regain half guard here but Chomofsky keeps moving and retains side control.
Chomofsky creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Slaissi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Chomofsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slaissi keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slaissi throws a series of punches but Chomofsky avoids them all with ease.
Chomofsky throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chomofsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi throws a looping overhand right but Chomofsky ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Slaissi.
Chomofsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slaissi leaves Chomofsky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Chomofsky moves away and avoids it.
Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chomofsky lunges at Slaissi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slaissi's hand.
Chomofsky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chomofsky ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.#TD#
Chomofsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Slaissi sprawls well initially but Chomofsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chomofsky throwing shots but Slaissi is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bimbo Slaissi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chomofsky lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slaissi missing with a left hand there. Chomofsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.
Chomofsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chomofsky tries to move into range but Slaissi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chomofsky shoots in and drives through. Slaissi sprawls well.
A jab from Chomofsky misses.
Slaissi connects with a crisp jab.
Chomofsky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slaissi works Chomofsky's body with a nice hook.
Slaissi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chomofsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaissi throws out the jab.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slaissi.
A slow jab from Slaissi misses its intended target.
Chomofsky throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Chomofsky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bimbo Slaissi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slaissi looks to land a left hand but Chomofsky moved out of range nicely.
Chomofsky defending well as Slaissi loads up on a big left hand.
Slaissi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slaissi misses with a head kick.
Slaissi misses with a straight right.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chomofsky is just out of range.#TD#
Chomofsky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slaissi's half guard.

Slaissi has one foot on Chomofsky's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chomofsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Chomofsky.
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Chomofsky.
Chomofsky looks to land a left hand but Slaissi moved out of range nicely.
Chomofsky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Chomofsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Chomofsky.
Slaissi throws a counter combo.
Slaissi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the body from Chomofsky misses
and Slaissi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chomofsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chomofsky throwing a counter right hand but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
Slaissi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chomofsky misses the shot to the body.
Chomofsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chomofsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.#TD#
Slaissi gets caught napping as Chomofsky dives in and scores a takedown. Slaissi manages to retain guard.
Chomofsky slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Slaissi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Slaissi sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Chomofsky trying to keep a closed guard but Slaissi is proving a slippery customer.
Slaissi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chomofsky has control of Slaissi's left arm, preventing Slaissi from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chomofsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Slaissi postures up.
Linkavitch Chomofsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Chomofsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Chomofsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chomofsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slaissi is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Chomofsky dives in and scores a takedown into Slaissi's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chomofsky wants to control from the top but Slaissi keeps moving.
Chomofsky connects with a couple of short punches.
Chomofsky pushing down on Slaissi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chomofsky slips a nice elbow through Slaissi's hands, connecting with Slaissi's forehead.
Slaissi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Slaissi wants to control but Chomofsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slaissi is concentrating on defense, preventing Chomofsky from advancing position. #SUB#
Chomofsky is working for an americana but Slaissi has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Chomofsky was thinking about the submission.
Chomofsky wants to pass the guard but Slaissi is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chomofsky's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chomofsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slaissi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Chomofsky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slaissi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slaissi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slaissi! #REVB#
Chomofsky trying to control but Slaissi flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T3#
Chomofsky can't escape the position.
Slaissi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Chomofsky trying to control the hands but Slaissi breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chomofsky tries to break free.
Slaissi is riding his opponent, not letting Chomofsky buck him off. #T4#
Linkavitch Chomofsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chomofsky can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bimbo Slaissi.
I've got Slaissi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: RISE 173
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem.
Jam lands a lovely overhand right.
Jam slips a jab from Slaissi.
Jam misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaissi misses with a right hand
and Jam counters with a nice uppercut.
Jam moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Jam misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jam lands a nice hook to Slaissi's body. Slaissi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jam looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Jam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
Jam lands with an uppercut that bounces Slaissi off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jam misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slaissi throws a head kick but Jam moves out of range. #T1#
Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam.
Jam misses with a hook.
Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Jam.
Slaissi defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Slaissi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jam has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Jam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi flicks out a counter leg kick but Jam steps away.
Slaissi defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Slaissi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slaissi lands with an uppercut that bounces Jam off the cage and back into range.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Slaissi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Jam misses with a hook
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slaissi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Jam.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jam misses with a double jab
and Slaissi counters with a good low kick that Jam was not able to check.
Jam swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jam misses with an uppercut
and Slaissi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jam thinking.
Jam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jam.
Slaissi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jam throws a hook but Slaissi avoids it easily.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Slaissi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jam lunges at Slaissi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slaissi's hand.
Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Jam.
Slaissi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slaissi blocks a jab.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jam swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi throws a hook but Jam blocks it.
Jam cracks Slaissi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slaissi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slaissi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Jam coming out on top.
Jam throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
Jam punishes Slaissi's body with a nice straight punch.
Slaissi takes one on the button.
Jam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Jam 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#
Jam takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Jam throws a jab when Slaissi was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Jam swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
Slaissi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slaissi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jam with a body shot.
Jam blocks a jab.
Slaissi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jam moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Jam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jam misses with a hook
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Jam looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaissi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Jam - just one landing. #T1#
Jam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Jam misses.
Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Slaissi's shoulder, as Slaissi tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jam.
Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
Jam lands a two punch combo.
Jam misses with a hook
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Jam misses with a looping left.
Jam misses with a hook
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
Jam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jam misses with a hook
and Slaissi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slaissi tries a quick counter leg kick but Jam is wise to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Slaissi 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.
Jam digs a good body shot into Slaissi's ribs.
Jam misses with a left hand
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Jam is rocked!
Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Jam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Slaissi.
Jam throws an off balance right hand
and Slaissi counters with a hugh head kick that removes Jam from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: RISE 164
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Dragneel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slaissi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dragneel throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Dragneel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slaissi, pushing him back against the cage.
Slaissi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dragneel has him pressed against the cage.
Dragneel lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Dragneel breaks from the clinch.
Slaissi dodges the punch combination from Dragneel.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slaissi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slaissi at a distance.
Slaissi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dragneel can pounce on him.
Dragneel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slaissi is out of range and Dragneel settles back down. #T1#
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Dragneel looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
Slaissi feints a counter leg kick.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Slaissi moves out of range easily.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragneel cracks Slaissi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Slaissi blocks the low kick.
Slaissi cracks Dragneel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slaissi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Dragneel pushes Slaissi away with a front kick.
A low kick from Dragneel is predictable there
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Nice jab there from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws the kick towards the body but Slaissi avoids it.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
Slaissi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dragneel, as that shot connected.
We've been told by Dragneel's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel throws a nice looking combination but Slaissi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dragneel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dragneel throws a front kick aimed at Slaissi's knee but Slaissi avoids it well.
Dragneel looks for the body kick but Slaissi saw that one coming.
Dragneel throws a good cross that connects.
Slaissi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dragneel throws a nice head kick! #T3#
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Slaissi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dragneel throws a good cross that connects.
Dragneel looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Slaissi avoids it.
Dragneel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dragneel swings widly with a right hand
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dragneel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragneel misses with a straight left.
Slaissi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Slaissi avoids it.
Dragneel moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Dragneel lands with an uppercut that bounces Slaissi off the cage and back into range.
Dragneel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Slaissi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands a leg kick that knocks Slaissi off balance momentarily.
Dragneel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dragneel misses with a double jab.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragneel misses with a body punch
and Slaissi counters with a nice uppercut.
Slaissi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slaissi moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dragneel throws a chopping leg kick but Slaissi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slaissi 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.
Slaissi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dragneel throws a chopping leg kick but Slaissi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slaissi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragneel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slaissi is able to avoid easily.
Dragneel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Dragneel.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel scores with a shot to the body.
Dragneel misses the jab.#T1#
Dragneel throws a hook but Slaissi avoids it easily.
Dragneel looks to throw the jab but Slaissi is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dragneel.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slaissi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dragneel with a body shot.
A punch combination from Dragneel misses.
Slaissi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dragneel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slaissi.
Dragneel throws a right and a left that Slaissi avoids nicely.
Slaissi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dragneel on the side of the head.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaissi lunges at Dragneel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dragneel's hand.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Dragneel moves away and avoids it.
Dragneel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slaissi can do to turn this around?
Dragneel misses with a lunging right hand
and Slaissi counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Dragneel misses with a double jab
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dragneel throws a combination that misses
and Slaissi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragneel takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaissi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dragneel.
Dragneel tries to work over Slaissi's front leg with a kick but Slaissi checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Slaissi misses.
Slaissi throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Dragneel lunges at Slaissi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slaissi's hand.
Slaissi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Slaissi moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slaissi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Natsu Dragneel is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slaissi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dragneel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dragneel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Dragneel throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.#T4#
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Dragneel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slaissi is out of range.
Slaissi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Slaissi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dragneel takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Slaissi connects with a nice looking jab.
Slaissi lands a nice hook to Dragneel's body. Dragneel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Dragneel falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Slaissi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dragneel swings widly with a right hand
and Slaissi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Dragneel misses the jab.
Slaissi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dragneel swings widly with a right hand
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slaissi.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Slaissi misses
letting Dragneel counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragneel connects with the punch.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slaissi.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Slaissi lands a head shot.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Slaissi's shoulder, as Slaissi tries to avoid the shot.
Slaissi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Slaissi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragneel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slaissi looks to land a combination but Dragneel avoids it well.
Dragneel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slaissi is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheers as Dragneel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slaissi doesn't seem phased though.
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Dragneel swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.#T2#
Dragneel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragneel throws a combination that misses
and Slaissi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Dragneel misses.
Slaissi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragneel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Dragneel.
Dragneel scores with a three punch combo!
Slaissi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slaissi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slaissi lands with a right hand.
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slaissi misses with a straight left. #T3#
Dragneel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slaissi doesn't seem bothered though.
Slaissi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
and Dragneel counters with a good low kick that Slaissi was not able to check.
Dragneel throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.
Natsu Dragneel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Slaissi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slaissi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good work by Slaissi as he checks the leg kick.
Dragneel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slaissi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dragneel avoids the head kick by Slaissi.
Jab by Slaissi.#T4#
Dragneel cracks Slaissi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dragneel looks to throw the jab but Slaissi is out of range.
Dragneel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slaissi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Slaissi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Dragneel - just one landing.
Dragneel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slaissi's head backwards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slaissi.
Bimbo Slaissi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Natsu Dragneel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dragneel 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TD 21
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Babcock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.#CL#
Babcock drives through and clinches with Slaissi against the cage.
Slaissi lands a damaging elbow.
Babcock tries a body shot but Slaissi blocks it. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch.
Babcock looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
Babcock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slaissi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babcock.
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babcock moves away.
Babcock misses with a hook to the body
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Babcock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slaissi scores with a jab.
Babcock swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Slaissi counters with a nice right hand that sends Babcock toppling to the canvas! Babcock scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Slaissi finish him?!#ROC2#Babcock is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jesse Thomas Babcock has been cut.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Babcock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Babcock swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babcock seems to have got his legs back now.
Babcock loads up on a big right hand but Slaissi slips the punch.
Bimbo Slaissi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Babcock or perhaps it was just good defense by Slaissi, which made it look bad. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Slaissi lands a big right hand that sends Babcock crashing to the mat! Slaissi stays standing though and waves Babcock back to his feet!
Babcock circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Slaissi. Babcock falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Slaissi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bimbo Slaissi! Bimbo Slaissi retains his welterweight title!

Event: TD 16
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Cozad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cozad.
Pope Cozad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cozad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slaissis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cozad throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.
Slaissi staying out of range there.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi misses with a low kick.
Cozad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Slaissi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cozad throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Slaissi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cozad has time to react.
Jab, jab by Cozad - just one landing.
A big right from Cozad misses.
Slaissi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cozad moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cozad looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
A slow jab from Cozad misses its intended target.
Cozad looks to throw the jab but Slaissi is out of range.
Cozad sizes up Slaissi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slaissi on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Slaissi looks to land a right hand but Cozad moved out of range.
Cozad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slaissi misses with a hook. Cozad ducked under it nicely.
Slaissi checks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cozad crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Slaissi - the referee stops the clock and Cozad gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Slaissi. Cozad manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Slaissi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cozad with a nice calf kick.
Cozad cracks Slaissi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Slaissi is looking to slow Cozad down with leg kicks.
Slaissi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cozad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cozad throws a lazy right hand but Slaissi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cozad checks a leg kick.
Cozad slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi tests Cozad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cozad at a distance.
A slow jab from Slaissi misses its intended target.
A jab from Cozad misses.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Slaissi throws a hook but Cozad blocks it.
Cozad is looking to counter punch.
Cozad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slaissi takes one to the side of the head.
Cozad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cozad throws a right hand that misses
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Slaissi misses with a leg kick.
Jab from Slaissi.
Cozad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slaissi stuns Cozad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slaissi scores with a nice head shot.
Slaissi throws a series of punches but Cozad avoids them all with ease.
Slaissi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cozad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Slaissi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Slaissi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. Slaissi saw that one coming.
Cozad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slaissi slips a straight right by Cozad.
Slaissi works over Cozad's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Pope Cozad has been cut.
Slaissi misses with a low kick.#T3#
Cozad is looking to chop away at Slaissi's legs.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cozad slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Slaissi misses the jab.
Slaissi clobbers Cozad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cozad misses with a wild body shot.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slaissi misses with a few strikes there.
Cozad misses with an uppercut.
Cozad misses with a hook.
Slaissi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cozad circles away quickly and effectively.
Slaissi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slaissi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slaissi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cozad.
Cozad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slaissi. Slaissi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slaissi thumps Cozad with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cozad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slaissi throws an overhand right that lands on Cozad's shoulder, as Cozad tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Cozad slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cozad.
Cozad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slaissi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Cozad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cozad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slaissi is out of range.
Cozad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slaissi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cozad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slaissi moves out of range as Cozad throws a body kick.
Slaissi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cozad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cozad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slaissi circles away quickly and effectively.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Cozad avoids it with no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cozad moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the body.
Slaissi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cozad throws a wild body kick that Slaissi sees coming a mile off.
Cozad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pope Cozad's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cozad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
Cozad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cozad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slaissi doesn't seem bothered though.
Cozad 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.
Slaissi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaissi lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cozad.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cozad might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cozad looks to land a left hand but Slaissi moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi thumps Cozad with a low kick.
Slaissi avoids the head kick by Cozad.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Cozad avoids the punch easily.
Slaissi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slaissi wants to land a leg kick but Cozad is out of range.
Cozad with a nice calf kick.
Slaissi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Cozad checks a low kick from Slaissi.
Slaissi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cozad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slaissi.#T1#
Cozad misses with a double jab.
Cozad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cozad ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
Slaissi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slaissi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slaissi misses with a leg kick.
Cozad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cozad was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Nice shot lands for Slaissi.
That kick from Slaissi tenderised Cozad's leg. Cozad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Cozad moves away and avoids it.
Slaissi slips a jab from Cozad.
Cozad is looking to slow Slaissi down with leg kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cozad, as that shot connected.
Cozad throws a series of punches but Slaissi moves out of range.
Cozad backing away here, and Slaissi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slaissi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cozad under the eye.
Cozad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slaissi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cozad is out of range and Slaissi settles back down. #T2#
Slaissi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cozad moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Cozad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice jab there from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Cozad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Cozad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slaissi can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Slaissi.
Slaissi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Slaissi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi scores with a shot to the body.
Cozad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cozad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cozad missing with a left hand there. Slaissi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cozad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slaissi with a hook.
Cozad lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.
Cozad misses with a left hand
and Slaissi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cozad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cozad walks into a straight right hand from Slaissi.
A jab lands there for Slaissi.
Cozad lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Cozad.
Slaissi cracks Cozad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cozad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Slaissi misses.
Cozad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaissi.
Cozad throws a head kick but Slaissi moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cozad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Cozad. Those never looked like landing.
Slaissi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slaissi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slaissi lands a jab-cross combination.
Cozad misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Cozad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cozad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Cozad misses its intended target.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slaissi throws a chopping leg kick but Cozad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slaissi thumps Cozad with a low kick.
Cozad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slaissi checks a low kick from Cozad.
Cozad misses with a body kick.
Cozad swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Slaissi misses its intended target.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cozad is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi throws a leg kick but Cozad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cozad tries to move into range but Slaissi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cozad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pope Cozad's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Slaissi fails to land with a series of punches.
Cozad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cozad scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Cozad misses
and Slaissi counters with a left to the body.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cozad.
Slaissi motions for Cozad to come forward. Slaissi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi throws a hook but Cozad avoids it easily.
Slaissi misses with a hook. Cozad ducked under it nicely.
Cozad staying out of range there.
Cozad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cozad throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Cozad looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
Cozad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Slaissi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cozad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Cozad moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Slaissi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Cozad connects with an inside leg kick.
Cozad blocks a jab.
Slaissi misses with a looping left.
Cozad throws a lazy right hand but Slaissi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi scores with the left hand. Cozad knows he should have avoided that one.
Cozad misses with a body kick.
Slaissi throws a hook but Cozad avoids it easily.
Cozad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slaissi blocks a leg kick.
Slaissi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cozad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
Slaissi missing with a left hand there. Cozad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cozad misses with a straight right.
Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Cozad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with a nice strike.
Slaissi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cozad.
Slaissi misses with a looping right.#T2#
Cozad walks into a straight right hand from Slaissi.
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!
The fighters circling - Cozad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cozad misses with a hook.
Slaissi slips under a jab from Cozad.
Slaissi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cozad throws the left hand but Slaissi avoids the punch easily.
Cozad throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cozad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Cozad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cozad misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Slaissi blocks the low kick.
Slaissi scores with a push kick.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Slaissi.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slaissi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cozad misses the target.
Cozad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slaissi.#T3#
Slaissi lands with a straight right. Cozad didn't see that one coming.
Cozad misses with a straight right.
Cozad throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cozad tries to land a body kick
and Slaissi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slaissi staying out of range there.
Cozad moves forwards but Slaissi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slaissi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cozad throws out the jab.
Slaissi cracks Cozad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cozad misses with a hook.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi lands an overhand right.
Slaissi thuds his right hand into Cozad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cozad misses the jab.
Cozad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slaissi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cozad 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 Slaissi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slaissi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cozad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Cozad walks into a stiff left hand from Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cozad in his tracks.
Cozad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cozad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slaissi swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad looks to land a left hand but Slaissi moved out of range nicely.
Cozad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slaissi on the side of the head.
Cozad throws an overhand right that lands on Slaissi's shoulder, as Slaissi tries to avoid the shot.
Cozad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slaissi to score with a decent uppercut.
Cozad tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Cozad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi moves out of range as Cozad strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with the left hand. Cozad knows he should have avoided that one.
Cozad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cozad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pope Cozad'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#
A punch lands to the side of Cozad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slaissi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Slaissi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slaissi tried to score with a low kick but Cozad checks it.
Cozad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slaissi moves away from the strike by Cozad.
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Cozad.
Slaissi moves out of range of the body kick.
Slaissi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slaissi looks to throw the jab but Cozad is out of range.
Slaissi throws a low kick but Cozad avoids it.
Cozad blocks a head kick by Slaissi.
Cozad tries a low kick but Slaissi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad throws a jab but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cozad.
Cozad misses with a low kick as Slaissi jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Slaissi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cozad misses with a leg kick
and Cozad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cozad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slaissi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi digs a good hook to Cozad's body. #T1#
Donk. Slaissi catches Cozad right on the button with a cross.
Cozad misses with a shot to the body
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Slaissi throws out a powerful jab.
Cozad lands a jab to Slaissi's midsection.
Cozad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slaissi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cozad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cozad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cozad tries to move into range but Slaissi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slaissi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cozad.
Slaissi slips under a jab.
Slaissi with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cozad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
and Cozad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cozad tries to score with a low kick but Slaissi moves his leg out of the way.
Cozad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Cozad throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cozad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slaissi slips a straight right by Cozad.
Slaissi lands a glancing blow to the side of Cozad's head.
Slaissi looks to land a left hand but Cozad moved out of range nicely.
Cozad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slaissi just manages to avoid it.
Cozad throws a leg kick but Slaissi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Cozad saw that one coming.
Cozad checks a low kick from Slaissi.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cozad moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Slaissi lands with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Cozad.
Cozad tries to bum rush Slaissi with a series of wild strikes but Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cozad throws a low kick but Slaissi moves out of range easily.
Slaissi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cozad throws a push kick but Slaissi slaps the foot to one side.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Cozad avoids it with no problem.
Cozad swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Cozad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Cozad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slaissi.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. Slaissi saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Slaissi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slaissi misses with a low kick.
Cozad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaissi.
Cozad just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Cozad misses with the combination.
Cozad slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Nice defenses there by Cozad.
Slaissi looks to land a right hand but Cozad moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slaissi. That's going to slow Cozad down.
Cozad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cozad.
Despite the aggression on Slaissi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
An inside leg kick from Cozad misses.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Cozad misses with a wild body shot.
Cozad misses with a left hand
and Slaissi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Cozad throws a jab but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a low kick but Cozad avoids it.
Slaissi checks a leg kick.
Slaissi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slaissi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cozad throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cozad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Slaissi.
A jab from Slaissi finds it's way through Cozad's defenses.
Slaissi slips a jab from Cozad.
The fighters circling - Cozad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cozad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cozad.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cozad was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Slaissi stuns Cozad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cozad scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Slaissi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pope Cozad's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Cozad misses with a lunging right hand
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slaissi thumps Cozad with a low kick.
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cozad.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cozad.
Cozad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slaissi stuns Cozad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slaissi with the inside leg kick.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi moves out of range as Cozad strikes.
Slaissi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slaissi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cozad.
Slaissi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Cozad avoids the punch easily.
Cozad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slaissi missing with a left hand there. Cozad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cozad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slaissi is looking for the big counter here.
Slaissi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cozad throwing a counter right hand but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cozad throws a leg kick but Slaissi moved away.#T1#
Cozad misses with a leg kick.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cozad.
Cozad connects with a crisp jab.
Cozad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Slaissi.
Cozad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slaissi cracks Cozad with an open hand slap.
Slaissi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cozad just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cozad is out of range and Slaissi settles back down.
Slaissi slips under a jab.
Slaissi works Cozad's body with a nice hook.
Cozad misses the jab.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cozad moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Slaissi throws a body kick that misses
and Cozad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cozad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Cozad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slaissi.
Cozad slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cozad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cozad moves away.
Cozad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cozad throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.
Cozad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slaissi scores with the left hand. Cozad knows he should have avoided that one.
Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cozad.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cozad.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cozad was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
It looked like Cozad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slaissi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Cozad avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Cozad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Cozad blocks the low kick.#T3#
Cozad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slaissi.
Slaissi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cozad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slaissi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cozad.
Cozad loads up on a big right hand but Slaissi slips the punch.
Cozad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slaissi checks a leg kick nicely.
Cozad misses with a low kick.
Cozad misses the jab.
Cozad looks to land a combination but Slaissi avoids it well.
Slaissi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slaissi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Cozad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cozad throws a jab but it's blocked by Slaissi. #T4#
Cozad moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Slaissi blocks the leg kick.
Slaissi swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
It looked like Cozad was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slaissi.
Cozad looks to land a combination but Slaissi avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cozad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cozad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slaissi. Slaissi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slaissi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cozad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a combination. Cozad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cozad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cozad works over Slaissi's head and body with a nice combination.
Cozad throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi jabs Cozad right on the nose. Cozad blinks but takes it well.
Slaissi thuds his right hand into Cozad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Cozad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slaissi.
Pope Cozad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaissi slips under a jab from Cozad.
Cozad throws a jab but it's blocked by Slaissi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bimbo Slaissi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slaissi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: TD 13:
Date: Jan 20, 2023

#R1#
Slaissi misses with a low kick as Masters jumps back.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaissi circles away.
As Masters backs off Slaissi throws a huge counter combo but Masters manages to avoid it all.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Masters takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Masters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! Slaissi slams his shin into Masters's torso.
Masters misses with a body shot.
Masters slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Masters misses the jab.
Slaissi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masters.
Masters misses with a wild body shot.
Slaissi cracks Masters with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slaissi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slaissi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good leg kick by Slaissi.
Slaissi 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.
Masters scores with a leg kick.
Slaissi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick lands for Slaissi.
We've been told by Masters's head coaches at Thunder Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Slaissi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slaissi scores with a head kick. #CL#
Masters clinches up against the cage.
Slaissi throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
Slaissi misses with a body punch.
Slaissi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masters scores with a knee to the head.
Masters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masters.
Still in the clinch, Slaissi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
Slaissi blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Slaissi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Slaissi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slaissi looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Slaissi blocks an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Masters has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Masters working aggressively here.
Masters working aggressively here.
Slaissi can't find room to land a body shot as Masters controls the action.
Slaissi pushes Masters back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slaissi.
Slaissi blocks the elbow strike.
Masters misses with a body punch.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi lands an uppercut.
Masters has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi lands a right hand.
Slaissi misses with the head strike.
Masters using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slaissi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masters lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slaissi pushes off an throws an elbow but Masters leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Slaissi is leaning against Masters and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Slaissi avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Slaissi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masters stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi.
Masters is looking to control Slaissi's arms but Slaissi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Masters has his back to the cage.
Masters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masters prevents a body shot from Slaissi.
Slaissi tries to work over Masters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masters.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Masters.
Slaissi looking to slow down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slaissi's brow.
Slaissi has a couple of punches blocked by Masters. #T4#
Slaissi lands a nice uppercut.
Slaissi avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Slaissi throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
Slaissi pushes Masters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaissi lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masters.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slaissi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slaissi pushes Masters back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slaissi misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi can't find room to land a body shot as Masters controls the action.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Slaissi misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi.
Masters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slaissi.
Masters controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Slaissi fails to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Masters tries a knee to the head but Slaissi blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Slaissi swinging wildly here.
Masters is looking to counter the offense by Slaissi and move into the clinch.
Slaissi cracks Masters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Slaissi.
A leg kick checked by Masters.
Masters takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Masters misses with a straight right.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masters moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Masters wants to clinch.
Masters misses with a leg kick
and Slaissi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Slaissi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masters finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masters wants to clinch up but Slaissi keeps it at a distance.
Masters takes one to the chin there.
Slaissi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body.
Slaissi keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Slaissi cracks Masters with a good jab.
Slaissi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masters on the side of the head.
Masters takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#Masters is rocked!
Masters tries to clinch but Slaissi is having none of it.
Oh Masters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masters wants to clinch
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masters takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Masters thows a leg kick but Slaissi checks it
and Slaissi counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bimbo Slaissi!
Bimbo Slaissi is the new welterweight champion!

Event: TD 11
Date: Dec 30, 2022

#R1#
Slaissi misses with a straight right.
It looked like Barkley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley jabs Slaissi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slaissi.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a body shot
and Barkley counters with a left to the body.
Slaissi is looking to land body kicks.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Barkley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slaissi.
It looked like Barkley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slaissi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Barkley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slaissi.
Slaissi connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Slaissi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slaissi, as that shot connected.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi with a nice calf kick.
Barkley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaissi throws out the jab.
Slaissi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barkley eats them both and turns towards Slaissi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Barkley misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Slaissi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slaissi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slaissi misses with a low kick.
Barkley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick from Slaissi misses
and Barkley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
Slaissi with a nice calf kick.
A big left from Slaissi misses.
Slaissi throws a jab but it's blocked by Barkley.
Barkley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barkley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Slaissi finds it's way through Barkley's defenses.
We've been told by Barkley's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slaissi looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barkley misses with a wild body shot.
Barkley lands with a right hand.
Barkley slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a low kick.
Barkley tries to move into range but Slaissi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley blocks a head kick by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley counters with a nice body shot.
Slaissi connects with a leg kick.
Slaissi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slaissi needs to keep his hands up - Barkley had a free shot at his head there.
Slaissi misses with a wild combination.
Barkley throws a hook but Slaissi avoids it easily.
Slaissi checks a low kick from Barkley.
Slaissi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slaissi throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
A jab lands there for Slaissi.
Slaissi looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley loads up on a big right hand but Slaissi slips the punch.
Slaissi misses with a right hand
and Barkley counters with an outside leg kick.
Slaissi misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Barkley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barkley 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.
Barkley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slaissi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barkley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Slaissi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barkley in his tracks.
Barkley swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Slaissi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Slaissi misses
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Barkley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
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#
Slaissi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barkley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Slaissi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkley staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Barkley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley moves out of range of the body kick from Slaissi.
Barkley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barkley staying out of range there.
Barkley misses the shot to the body.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi lands with a nice body punch.
Slaissi scores with a nice head shot.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Slaissi misses the target. #T1#
Donk. Barkley catches Slaissi right on the button with a cross.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barkley takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Barkley misses its target.
Slaissi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barkley blocks the body kick.
It looked like Barkley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slaissi thows a leg kick but Barkley checks it
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Slaissi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Barkley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Slaissi digs a good body shot into Barkley's ribs.
Barkley checks a leg kick nicely.
Barkley is looking to counter punch.
Barkley throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi connects with a solid leg kick.
Slaissi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Slaissi throws a jab but it's blocked by Barkley.
Slaissi dips to his left and cracks Barkley with an uppercut!
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
and Slaissi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaissi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barkley eats them both and turns towards Slaissi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Slaissi throws a good cross that connects.
Slaissi throws a leg kick
and Barkley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Barkley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slaissi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Slaissi misses.
Barkley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slaissi just manages to avoid it.
Barkley misses the jab.
Slaissi misses with a leg kick.
Barkley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Barkley blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Slaissi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barkley. That did some damage!
Slaissi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley misses the shot to the body.
Barkley throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Barkley.
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Slaissi scores with a sloppy right hand. Barkley should have avoided that one.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaissi throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley counters with a right hand to the body.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Barkley is just out of range.
Slaissi tests Barkley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barkley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Slaissi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barkley circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaissi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slaissi looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Barkley tries a low kick but Slaissi avoids it.
Slaissi throws a series of punches but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Slaissi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slaissi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slaissi throws a lazy head kick
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slaissi thows a leg kick but Barkley checks it
and Barkley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barkley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slaissi doesn't seem bothered though.
Slaissi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barkley thuds a left hand into Slaissi's body.
Slaissi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.
Slaissi misses with a low kick.
It looked like Barkley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barkley slips a jab from Slaissi.
It looked like Barkley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley slips under a jab.
Barkley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barkley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slaissi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Barkley throws an off balance right hand
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Slaissi lands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Slaissi 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.#T1#
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
A big left from Slaissi misses.
A big left from Barkley misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Slaissi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slaissi misses with a body kick.
Barkley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot by Slaissi.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slaissi misses with a hook.
Barkley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barkley swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaissi feints and then cracks Barkley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barkley down.
Slaissi throws a body punch but Barkley moves out of range. #T2#
Slaissi is looking to slow Barkley down with leg kicks.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Slaissi misses with a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a good low kick that Slaissi was not able to check.
Barkley throws a good cross that connects.
Slaissi misses with a right hand
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Barkley blocks the low kick.
Slaissi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barkley.
Barkley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barkley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slaissi can pounce on him.
Slaissi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barkley under the eye.
Slaissi misses with a hook.#T3#
Slaissi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barkley walks into a left hand.
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Barkley swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
A low kick from Slaissi is predictable there
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Slaissi misses its intended target.
It looked like Barkley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.
Barkley is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barkley.
Derrick Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaissi lands a body shot.
Slaissi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barkley momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barkley 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 Slaissi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slaissi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Slaissi connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slaissi connects with a body shot that sends Barkley's belly button to the back.
Barkley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slaissi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slaissi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley counters with a left to the body.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slaissi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barkley.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barkley lands with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bimbo Slaissi.
Well Slaissi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: KOP CALL Last Breath
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Slaissi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Quark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slaissi counters with a left to the body.
Quark tries for a takedown but Slaissi circles away easily
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Quark throws a looping overhand right but Slaissi ducks down to avoid it.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quark looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Slaissi coming out on top.#T1#
Slaissi throws out a loose jab but Quark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quark misses with a right hand
and Slaissi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slaissi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bimbo Slaissi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Quark drives through and clinches with Slaissi against the cage. #BC2#
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quark. #T2#
Quark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Slaissi finds it's way through Quark's defenses.
Quark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slaissi as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Slaissi lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Quark throws a body shot but no joy.
Slaissi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Quark clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Nice body punch from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quarks head. #BC2#
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Quark with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barkeep Quark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Quark catches Slaissi right on the button with a cross.
Quark misses with a lunging right hand
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Quark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Quark throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Slaissi with a nice calf kick.
A left and a right from Quark both land. Nice combination.
A shot to the liver by Slaissi. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quark clobbers Slaissi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
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#
Slaissi connects with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Slaissi.
Slaissi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Quark misses with an uppercut
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Slaissi throws a hook but Quark avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi cracks Quark with an open hand slap.
Slaissi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Quark.
Quark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Slaissi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Quark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slaissi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slaissi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Quark moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Quark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Slaissi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Quark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Slaissi connects with a nice looking jab.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quark.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Slaissi.#T3#
Quark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slaissi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quark doesn't seem bothered though.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quark.
Slaissi has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Slaissi connects with an inside leg kick.
Slaissi scores with a jab. Quark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Quark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Quark misses with a hook to the body
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Quark is rocked!
Quark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slaissi can pounce on him.
Quark throws a right hand that misses
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Quark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quark gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Slaissi points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Quark wakes up just in time to hear Slaissi thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: KOP EXCESS
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Dreyar blocks a jab.
Dreyar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreyar moves away.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut.
Slaissi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slaissi wants to clinch up but Dreyar keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by Slaissi.
A lazy left from Dreyar finds it's target.#CL#
Slaissi moves into the clinch.
Slaissi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Dreyar.
Slaissi has a couple of punches blocked by Dreyar.
Dreyar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slaissi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dreyar fails to land.
Slaissi misses with a body punch.
Dreyar throws a head punch that misses.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaissi misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dreyar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Dreyar tries to throw a body punch but Slaissi avoids it by throwing Dreyar back against the cage.
Dreyar is trying to push Slaissi away but Slaissi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi.
Dreyar is looking to break free of the clinch but Slaissi has double underhooks.
Slaissi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dreyar.
Slaissi has a couple of punches blocked by Dreyar.
Dreyar has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Dreyar swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Slaissi. #BC2#
Dreyar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dreyar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dreyar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slaissi throws a body punch but Dreyar moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Dreyar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slaissi swings widly with a right hand
and Dreyar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slaissi works the jab nicely.
Dreyar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slaissi.
Dreyar lands a glancing blow to the side of Slaissi's head.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Slaissi lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreyar connects with the punch.
Slaissi thumps Dreyar with a low kick.
Dreyar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Dreyar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Slaissi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dreyar doesn't seem phased though.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Dreyar misses.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slaissi tried to score with a low kick but Dreyar checks it.
Dreyar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreyar was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
A countering left hand to the body from Dreyar misses.
Dreyar throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaissi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slaissi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Dreyar.
Dreyar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Slaissi's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Slaissi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slaissi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dreyar scores with a body shot.
Slaissi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dreyar counters with a stiff right hand.
Slaissi scores with a leg kick.
Slaissi fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Slaissi misses.
Slaissi is looking to clinch but Dreyar is avoiding it. #CL#
Slaissi forces Dreyar back against the cage and clinches.
Dreyar is trying to break free.
Dreyar is trying to break the clinch but Slaissi is controlling him.
Slaissi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Slaissi.
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!
Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body.
Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Dreyar prevents a body shot from Slaissi.
Nice body punch from Slaissi.
Dreyar looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaissi.
Slaissi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dreyar blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaissi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaissi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slaissi.
Dreyar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slaissi lands a shoulder strike.
Slaissi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dreyar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dreyar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dreyar backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreyar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dreyar struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaissi controls his hands.
Slaissi lands a left hand.
Slaissi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Dreyar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Slaissi.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dreyar.
Slaissi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dreyar. Slaissi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreyar was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Slaissi thuds his right hand into Dreyar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Dreyar.
Dreyar throws out a counter right but Slaissi avoids it with no problem.
Bimbo Slaissi is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Slaissi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dreyar, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Slaissi - that landed with a thud.
Dreyar tries to break the clinch but Slaissi is controlling the position.
Slaissi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dreyar can do to turn this around?
Slaissi stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi misses with a punch on the inside.
Slaissi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dreyar has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slaissi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slaissi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dreyar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Slaissi.
Slaissi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dreyar swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slaissi has a couple of punches blocked by Dreyar.
Slaissi scores with a shoulder strike.
Dreyar struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaissi controls his hands.
Slaissi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dreyars head.
Slaissi tries to throw a body punch but Dreyar avoids it by throwing Slaissi back against the cage.
Dreyar tries to circle away but Slaissi has him pinned against the cage.
Slaissi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dreyar gets through Slaissi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slaissi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slaissi tries a body shot but Dreyar blocks it.
Slaissi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Slaissi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Dreyar works on Slaissi's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Dreyar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slaissi.
Dreyar working aggressively here.
Slaissi pushes Dreyar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slaissi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dreyar.
Slaissi blocking some punches.
Slaissi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dreyar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Slaissi fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi.
Dreyar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slaissi has him pressed against the cage.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
Dreyar blocking some punches.
Slaissi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dreyar.
Dreyar throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi. #T3#
Slaissi can't find room to land a body shot as Dreyar controls the action.
Dreyar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slaissi or not.
Dreyar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dreyar swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dreyar has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dreyar has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dreyar.
Slaissi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
Slaissi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dreyar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slaissi has him pressed against the cage.
Slaissi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dreyar backwards.
Dreyar misses with some punches.
Slaissi scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Slaissi.
Slaissi lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Good body shot from Slaissi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreyar takes a shot to the head.
Slaissi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dreyar.
Dreyar is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Slaissi as the two fighters clinch.
Slaissi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaissi.
Slaissi lands a body shot.
Slaissi scores with a shoulder strike.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slaissi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Slaissi.
Bimbo Slaissi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slaissi lands an uppercut.
Slaissi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dreyar's elbow.
Dreyar tries to throw a body punch but Slaissi avoids it by throwing Dreyar back against the cage.
A short left from Slaissi. #ROC#Dreyar is rocked!
Slaissi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dreyar backwards.
Dreyar is still on wobbly legs! Can Slaissi finish him?
Slaissi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Slaissi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Slaissi drops Dreyar with a huge uppercut! Dreyar drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Slaissi is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bimbo Slaissi!
Laxus Dreyar spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll come back stronger'.

Event: KOP JUNGLE
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Slaissi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawking manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slaissi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawking momentarily.
Hawking misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Slaissi.
Hawking definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawking moves away.
Slaissi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawking just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Hawking.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawking steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.#CL2#
Slaissi gets a clinch.
Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Hawking.
A nice left hand lands by Slaissi.
Hawking lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Slaissi fails to land.
Slaissi lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawking digs a right hand into Slaissi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slaissi's gas tank.
Hawking misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi.
Slaissi tries to throw a body punch but Hawking avoids it by throwing Slaissi back against the cage.
Hawking swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawking prevents a body shot from Slaissi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawking.
Slaissi blocks an uppercut.
Hawking has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slaissi can't find room to land a body shot as Hawking controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good body shot from Slaissi.
Hawking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawking lands a right hand.
Slaissi scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Hawking pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawking.
Slaissi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slaissi, as that shot connected. #T2#
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick from Slaissi lands but Hawking takes it in his stride.
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!
Hawking uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the head.
Hawking sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hawking throws a sloppy body shot
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
Slaissi lands a right hook to the body.
Hawking misses with an uppercut.
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hawking to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawking throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawking throws a predictable looking body shot
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
Hawking ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slaissi throws a jab when Hawking was well out of range.
Hawking was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Hawking throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Slaissi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slaissi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Hawking wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawking throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaissi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Slaissi staying out of range there.
Slaissi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slaissi misses with a wild body shot.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawking was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a right hand
and Hawking counters with a right hand to the body.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Hawking avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Hawking tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawking throws an overhand right that lands on Slaissi's shoulder, as Slaissi tries to avoid the shot.
Slaissi scores with a spinning back kick!
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaissi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slaissi scores with a hook to the body. Hawking takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawking tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Hawking is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaissi.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawking.
Slaissi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawking throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Slaissi as he connects with a hook.
Hawking misses with an uppercut
and Slaissi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hawking swats away the attempt to clinch by Slaissi.
Hawking takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawking scores with a punch to the head.
Hawking digs a good hook to Slaissi's body.
Hawking on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Slaissi connects with an inside leg kick.
Slaissi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slaissi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slaissi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hawking is looking to wear down Slaissi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hawking misses the shot to the body.
Hawking takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slaissi lands a head shot.
Slaissi works the jab nicely.
A big left from Hawking misses.
Hawking works Slaissi's body with a nice hook.
Hawking scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawking moves out of range of the body kick.
Hawking swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slaissi counters with a low kick, right behind Hawking 's knee.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Slaissi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Hawking throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slaissis head.
Slaissi misses with some punches.
Hawking swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawking lands a right hand.
Hawking has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with a hook to the body.
Slaissi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hawking.
Hawking doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slaissi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hawking seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slaissi can turn it around.
Slaissi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawking works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawking is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hawking misses with a body punch.
Hawking tries to work over Slaissi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaissi lands a right hand.
Hawking wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hawking tries to throw a body punch but Slaissi avoids it by throwing Hawking back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Slaissi.
Slaissi blocking some punches.
Hawking can't find room to land a body shot as Slaissi controls the action.
Hawking has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Slaissi.
Slaissi tries to work over Hawking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaissi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slaissi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Slaissi.
Hawking swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Slaissi.
Hawking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slaissi lands with a light punch inside.
Slaissi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slaissi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawking lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawking working aggressively here.
Slaissi cracks Hawking with a nice body shot.
Slaissi working aggressively here.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slaissi lands an uppercut.
Hawking has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi tries a body shot but Hawking blocks it. #T3#
Slaissi can't find room to land a body shot as Hawking controls the action.
Hawking scores with a shot to the side of Slaissi's head.
Hawking lands a shoulder strike.
Hawking misses with a body punch.
Slaissi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hawking up against the cage.
Slaissi taking a breather.
Hawking throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Hawking. #BC#
Hawking breaks the clinch.
Jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws the kick towards the body but Hawking avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Hawking. Beautiful body shot.
That kick from Slaissi tenderised Hawking's leg. Hawking is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slaissi!
Hawking misses the jab.#T4#
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawking misses with a wild body shot.
Slaissi throws a hook to the side of Hawking's head but Hawking sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawking was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the head.
Slaissi tries to move into range but Hawking moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slaissi is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Hawking tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawking thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slaissi with a jab.
Slaissi tries to clinch there but Hawking circles away.
Hawking keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slaissi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slaissi throws a good cross that connects.
Slaissi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Slaissi closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hawking staying out of range there.
Hawking throwing a counter right hand but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
Slaissi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawking is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Slaissi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawking ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaissi moves away.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawking uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a push kick but Hawking slaps the foot to one side.
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.
Slaissi takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawking sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Slaissi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Slaissi.
Hawking moves forwards but Slaissi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Hawking throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi feints and then cracks Hawking's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawking down.
Slaissi scores with a one two! Hawking had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Slaissi lands a nice looking body kick.
Slaissi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawking throws out the jab.
Slaissi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Slaissi rushes Hawking and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hawking breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawking will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Slaissi with a nice calf kick.
Slaissi jabs Hawking right on the nose. Hawking blinks but takes it well.
Slaissi lands a slapping body shot.
Hawking looks to throw the jab but Slaissi is out of range.
Slaissi throws out a loose jab but Hawking uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Slaissi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Slaissi delivers a nice body kick.
Hawking takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawking throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slaissi.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawking.
Hawking misses with a hook.
Slaissi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slaissi lands a two punch combo.
Hawking looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
Slaissi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawking.
Slaissi throws out a powerful jab.
Slaissi throws a solid leg kick but Hawking takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Slaissi.
Hawking tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawking.
A nice side step and Slaissi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawking misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slaissi.
Slaissi slips under a jab from Hawking.
Slaissi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawking keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawking throws a looping overhand right but Slaissi ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Slaissi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stephen Hawking has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawking misses with a looping left.
Slaissi jabs Hawking to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slaissi throws a sloppy head kick
and Hawking counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slaissi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slaissi lands a head shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Slaissi.
Hawking sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
Hawking pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slaissi lands a nice shot to 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!
Slaissi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slaissi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawking's sensitive parts.
Slaissi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hawking cracks a nice hook into Slaissi's ribs.
Slaissi punishes Hawking's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Hawking 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hawking on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hawking looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawking.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Slaissi.
Slaissi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bimbo Slaissi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slaissi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: KOP Mantle
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1#
Ruttu misses with a looping right.
Slaissi lands with a nice body punch.
Ruttu throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Slaissi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Slaissi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slaissi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slaissi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ruttu moves out of range of the body kick from Slaissi.
Ruttu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruttu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruttu ducks right into an uppercut from Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Slaissi lands with a shot to the body.
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.
Slaissi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruttu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been told by Ruttu's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Slaissi misses the target.
Ruttu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi misses with a low kick as Ruttu jumps back.
Ruttu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slaissi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slaissi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruttu misses with a straight right.
Slaissi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slaissi is looking to land body kicks.
A quick step to the side and Ruttu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Slaissi scores with a decent looking hook.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruttu tried to counter with a leg kick but Slaissi avoided it.
Slaissi with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
and Ruttu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Slaissi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slaissi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slaissi jabs at Ruttu's body.
Slaissi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Slaissi.
Slaissi lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Slaissi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slaissi lands with a thumping leg kick. #KD#
Ruttu drops Slaissi with a beautiful combination! Slaissi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ruttu is looking for the KO!#ROC#Slaissi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bimbo Slaissi has been cut.
Slaissi throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruttu.
Slaissi dips to his left and cracks Ruttu with an uppercut!
Slaissi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruttu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaissi throws out the jab.
Slaissi throws a hook but Ruttu avoids it easily.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slaissi misses with a kick to the body
and Ruttu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Slaissi loads up on a big right hand but Ruttu slips the punch.
Slaissi throws a good cross that connects.
Slaissi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Slaissi jabs Ruttu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruttu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruttu slips under a jab.
Ruttu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Slaissi throws a low kick, looking for Ruttu's leg but Ruttu calmly moves out of range.
Slaissi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ruttu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ruttu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruttu checks a leg kick.
Slaissi cracks Ruttu with an open hand slap.
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slaissi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slaissi throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand.
Ruttu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bimbo Slaissi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Slaissi throws an overhand right that lands on Ruttu's shoulder, as Ruttu tries to avoid the shot.
Ruttu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Slaissi scores with a hook.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruttu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slaissi tries to land a front kick but Ruttu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ruttu is looking for a counter combo.
Slaissi misses with a wild body shot.
Slaissi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruttu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slaissi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruttu on the side of the head.#T1#
Slaissi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruttu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slaissi scores with a hook to the body. Ruttu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.
Slaissi lands a nice looking body shot.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruttu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slaissi thinking.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Ruttu avoids the punch easily.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slaissi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ruttu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slaissi throws a front kick aimed at Ruttu's knee but Ruttu avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
Ruttu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slaissi throws a combination that misses
and Ruttu counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Slaissi looks to land a right hand but Ruttu moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruttu.
Nice uppercut there from Slaissi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruttu avoids the body shot from Slaissi.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
Slaissi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruttu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slow jab from Slaissi misses its intended target.
Slaissi tests Ruttu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slaissi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Slaissi scores with the left hand. Ruttu knows he should have avoided that one.
Ruttu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruttu moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
Ruttu throws a push kick but Slaissi slaps the foot to one side.
Ruttu checks a leg kick.
Ruttu is looking to counter punch.
Slaissi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruttu is out of range.
Ruttu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Ruttu saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
Slaissi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Slaissi punishes Ruttu's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruttu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slaissi.
Ruttu ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Slaissi throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruttu.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Slaissi. Beautiful body shot.
Ruttu moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
A nice combination there by Slaissi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruttu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slaissi.
A shot to the liver by Slaissi. Beautiful body shot.
Slaissi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruttu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slaissi just manages to avoid it.
Slaissi lands a right hook to the body.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruttu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bimbo Slaissi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Slaissi with the inside leg kick.
Ruttu blocks a jab.
Ruttu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruttu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ruttu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ruttu moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
As Slaissi backs away, Ruttu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Slaissi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slaissi misses with a low kick.
Slaissi lands a leg kick that knocks Ruttu off balance momentarily.
Slaissi tests Ruttu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slaissi connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu lands a body shot.
Slaissi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruttu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Slaissi feints a jab promting Ruttu to slip. Slaissi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruttu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ruttu throws a looping overhand right but Slaissi ducks down to avoid it.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand.
Ruttu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruttu backing away here, and Slaissi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruttu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Slaissi does it's job there.
Slaissi swings for the body but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A left lands for Slaissi.
Slaissi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slaissi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruttu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Slaissi misses. #T2#
Ruttu moves out of range of the body kick from Slaissi.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Slaissi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slaissi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slaissi throws a head kick but Ruttu moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Slaissi.
A telegraphed right hand from Slaissi misses the target.
Ruttu is looking to counter punch.
Slaissi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruttu slips a jab from Slaissi.
Ruttu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slaissi takes a swing at Ruttu's ribcage but misses.
Ruttu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Slaissi misses. #T3#
Ruttu avoids the body shot from Slaissi.
A punch lands to the side of Ruttu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slaissi is looking to slow Ruttu down with leg kicks.
Slaissi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruttu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruttu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruttu moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruttu.
Ruttu is looking to counter punch.
Slaissi connects with the punch.#T4#
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Ruttu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
A jab from Slaissi does it's job there.
Ruttu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruttu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Slaissi throws a front kick aimed at Ruttu's knee but Ruttu avoids it well.
Slaissi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slaissi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruttu. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaissi swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slaissi thinking.
Slaissi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slaissi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruttu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruttu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Slaissi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reino Ruttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruttu jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bimbo Slaissi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slaissi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: KOP RAWL
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Slaissi. Beautiful body shot.
Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abul with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slaissi to score with a decent uppercut.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaissi.
Abul scores with a shot to the body.
Slaissi throws out a powerful jab.
Slaissi throws a body punch but Abul moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Abul misses the target.
Slaissi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slaissi throws a push kick but Abul slaps the foot to one side.
Abul misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Slaissi counters with a right hand to the body.
Abul connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slaissi. Slaissi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi throws a leg kick but Abul sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a right hand
and Abul counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Slaissi drives through and clinches with Abul against the cage. #BC#
Abul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaissi moves away.
Slaissi lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#Abul is rocked!#T1#
Abul smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slaissi looks to land a combination but Abul avoids it well.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi lands with a nice body kick.
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
and Abul counters with a nice uppercut.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abul was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
An attempted straight right counter from Abul misses the target.
Slaissi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slaissi misses the jab.
Slaissi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slaissi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Abul misses its intended target.
Abul jabs Slaissi right on the nose. Slaissi blinks but takes it well.
Abul misses with a body shot.
Slaissi throws a big counter head kick but Abul avoids it with no problem.
Slaissi is looking to land body kicks.
Abul lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi stuns Abul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Slaissi.
Slaissi is looking to land body kicks.
It looks like Abul has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Slaissi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slaissi with a nice calf kick.
Abul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slaissi momentarily.
Slaissi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Abul.
Abul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi looks to land a left hand but Abul moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abul.
Slaissi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab from Abul.
Abul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slaissi walks into a stiff left hand from Abul.
Abul digs a good body shot into Slaissi's ribs.#T3#
Abul clobbers Slaissi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Abul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slaissi.
Abul throws a jab but it's blocked by Slaissi.
A big right from Slaissi misses.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut.
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Abul.
Abul walks into a straight right hand from Slaissi.
Abul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Slaissi.
Abul is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Slaissi misses with a hook. Abul ducked under it nicely.
Abul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slaissi.
Slaissi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abul misses with a wild body shot.
Slaissi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Slaissi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abul throws a jab when Slaissi was well out of range.
Slaissi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abul counters with a right hand to the body.
Donk. Abul catches Slaissi right on the button with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Abul.
Abul slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Abul throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Abul.
Abul cracks Slaissi with an open hand slap.
Abul misses with a straight left.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abul throws a looping overhand right but Slaissi ducks down to avoid it.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Abul misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Abul. Beautiful body shot.
Slaissi throws out a loose jab but Abul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Slaissi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mohammed Abul will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Abul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abul moves out of range as Slaissi throws a body kick.
Slaissi thuds a left hand into Abul's body.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abul.
Slaissi throws a low kick, looking for Abul's leg but Abul calmly moves out of range.
Slaissi throws a poor cross that misses
and Abul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abul misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Slaissi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Abul misses with a hook.
Abul blocks the body kick.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Abul counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abul connects with a body shot.
Slaissi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slaissi swings for the body but Abul moves out of range.
Slaissi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abul. Slaissi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Slaissi throws a chopping leg kick but Abul manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slaissi throws a right hand that Abul ducks under and follows up with a left that Abul also avoids with ease.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the head.
Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Abul tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi tries to clinch up but Abul circles away and keeps his distance.
Abul works Slaissi's body with a nice hook.
Abul misses with a right hand
and Slaissi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slaissi throws a right hand that misses
and Abul counters with a nice body shot.
Abul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slaissi has time to react.
Slaissi connects with an inside leg kick.
Abul lunges at Slaissi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slaissi's hand.
Abul looks to land a left hand but Slaissi moved out of range nicely.
Abul slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Abul counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaissi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slaissi throws a low kick, looking for Abul's leg but Abul calmly moves out of range.
Abul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Abul misses the target.
Slaissi throws a leg kick but Abul moved away.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abul.
Slaissi misses with a body punch
and Abul counters with a nice uppercut.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mohammed Abul is winning the standup battle so far.
Slaissi takes a swing at Abul's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Abul misses.
Abul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slaissi misses with a double jab.
Abul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaissi throws out the jab.
Abul tries to bum rush Slaissi with a series of wild strikes but Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abul lands a nice shot that snaps Slaissi's head back.
A shot to the body from Slaissi misses
enabling Abul to counter with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Slaissi.
A jab from Abul misses. #T3#
Abul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slaissi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abul.
Slaissi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Abul counters with a nice uppercut.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abul.
Abul looks to land a left hand but Slaissi moved out of range nicely.
Abul looks to throw the jab but Slaissi is out of range.
Slaissi throws a body kick that misses
and Abul counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abul throws a body shot but no joy.
Abul ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
Slaissi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abul checks a low kick from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a leg kick that is checked
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Abul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Abul checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Abul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slaissi throws a right hand that misses
and Abul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Slaissi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slaissi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abul looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
Abul misses with a looping right.
Abul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Abul.
Abul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slaissi can do to turn this around?
Slaissi swings widly with a right hand
and Abul counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abul blocks a low kick nicely.
Slaissi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Abul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slaissi scrambles back to his feet.
Slaissi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slaissi misses the jab.
Slaissi misses with a looping left.
Slaissi misses with a leg kick
and Abul counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slaissi throws a body kick that misses.
Abul swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Abul dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Abul misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Abul.
A swing and a miss from Abul.
Abul throws a big shot that misses.
Slaissi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Abul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi throws a low kick, looking for Abul's leg but Abul calmly moves out of range.
Abul throws an overhand right that lands on Slaissi's shoulder, as Slaissi tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Slaissi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
and Abul counters with a right hand to the body.
Slaissi loads up on a big right hand but Abul slips the punch.
Abul takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Slaissi lands with an uppercut that bounces Abul off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abul lands with a shot to the body.
A combination from Slaissi does no damage.
Slaissi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Slaissi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abul throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abul cracks Slaissi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Slaissi misses.
Slaissi lands with a nice body punch.
Slaissi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Abul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slaissi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abul looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
Abul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi takes a swing at Abul's ribcage but misses.
Abul lunges at Slaissi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slaissi's hand.
Abul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Slaissi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slaissi misses with a body shot
letting Abul counter with a right hand.
Abul just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Abul throws a hook but Slaissi avoids it easily.
Abul throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
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!
Slaissi throws a body punch but Abul moves out of range.
Abul misses with a wild body shot.
Slaissi lands a nice shot that snaps Abul's head back.
Abul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slaissi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abul misses with a hook to the body
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abul catches Slaissi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Abul.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abul.
Slaissi throws a leg kick but Abul checks it. #T3#
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Abul.
The fighters circling - Abul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Slaissi misses.
Abul scores with a jab to the body.
Abul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abul is looking to counter punch.
Abul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slaissi loads up on a big right hand but Abul slips the punch.
Mohammed Abul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abul was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Slaissi throws a low kick but Abul moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Abul misses the target.
Abul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abul looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
Slaissi drops his hands momentarily and Abul takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Abul misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Slaissi catches Abul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Abul misses with a hook. Slaissi ducked under it nicely.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abul was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Slaissi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abul throws out the jab.
Slaissi defending well as Abul loads up on a big left hand.
Abul misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abul scores with a shot to the body.
Abul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slaissi throws a leg kick but Abul moved away.
Abul lands a nice shot to the body.
Abul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Abul misses with an uppercut.
Bimbo Slaissi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaissi with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mohammed Abul.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abul, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Abul!
A relieved looking Mohammed Abul 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: KOP KLASS
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Smith avoids the body shot from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a lazy head kick
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Slaissi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with some punches.
Slaissi misses with a body punch.
Slaissi is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slaissi scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slaissi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slaissi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Slaissi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slaissi lands an uppercut.#T1#
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slaissi lands a body shot.
Slaissi lands with a left to the head.
Slaissi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Slaissi - that landed with a thud.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slaissi gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi scores with a hook to the body.
Slaissi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaissi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi.
Slaissi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith wants to break free but Slaissi has control.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Slaissi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slaissi lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to pull guard but Slaissi forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#T2#
Slaissi lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slaissi.
Slaissi digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Slaissi lands a right hand. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Slaissi lands a left hand.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slaissi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Smith with a big uppercut! Smith tries to clinch up but Slaissi pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Smith to the mat! Smith covers up and Slaissi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bimbo Slaissi!

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