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Event:
Ascension 917
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Bustinchapsup takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bustinchapsup tries to avoid it but Slater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bustinchapsup to the ground. Bustinchapsup escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bustinchapsup throws a body punch but Slater moves out of range. #TD2#
Slater is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bustinchapsup's half guard.
Bustinchapsup is looking to escape.
Slater is trying to control the action in half guard but Bustinchapsup is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bustinchapsup looks like he's trying to stand up.
Slater controlling the pace.
Bustinchapsup pushes Slater off looking to stand but Slater dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Slater content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bustinchapsup tries to kick Slater off but Slater keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Slater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Bustinchapsup swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Slater holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Slater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slater scores with a one two! Bustinchapsup had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Slater misses with a left hand
and Bustinchapsup counters with a right hand to the body.
Bustinchapsup on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slater dodges the punch combination from Bustinchapsup.
Slater blocks a jab.
Bustinchapsup misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slater feints the counter takedown.
Slater scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bustinchapsup bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bustinchapsup. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bustinchapsup in his tracks.
Slater throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Bustinchapsup tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Slater counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ROC2#
Bustinchapsup is rocked!
Bustinchapsup is refusing to be controlled, as Slater sits in half guard.
Slater stops Bustinchapsup from getting back to his feet.
#ES#
Bustinchapsup makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bustinchapsup loads up on a big right hand but Slater slips the punch.
Bustinchapsup throws a hook but Slater blocks it.
Slater misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bustinchapsup goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bustinchapsup gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Bustinchapsup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slater slips under a jab from Bustinchapsup.
Bustinchapsup seems to have got his legs back now.
Slater misses the shot to the body.
Bustinchapsup was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slater walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bustinchapsup.#T3#
Bustinchapsup throws a nice looking combination but Slater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bustinchapsup avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Slater is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bustinchapsup's half guard.
Bustinchapsup avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slater.
Slater tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bustinchapsup knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bustinchapsup looks like he's trying to stand up.
Slater is looking to advance position but Bustinchapsup won't allow it. #ES#
Bustinchapsup has one foot on Slater's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Slater goes for a double leg but Bustinchapsup avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bustinchapsup continues to drive forward.
Slater tries for a takedown but Bustinchapsup sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Allkindsa Bustinchapsup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Slater.
Nice uppercut there from Slater.#T4#
Slater drops his hands momentarily and Bustinchapsup takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Bustinchapsup throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bustinchapsup.
Bustinchapsup throws out a powerful jab.
Bustinchapsup just misses with a punch to the body.
Allkindsa Bustinchapsup is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bustinchapsup sprawls well. Bustinchapsup wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slater gets slowly back to his feet.
Bustinchapsup misses with an uppercut.
And Slater tries to counter it with a takedown but Bustinchapsup pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bustinchapsup connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slater's hands.
Slater looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bustinchapsup throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slater is looking for the big counter here.
Slater lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bustinchapsup circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Slater will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Bustinchapsup misses.
Bustinchapsup thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Slater if he has to take too many more of those.
Slater throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bustinchapsup.
Bustinchapsup misses with a body kick.
Bustinchapsup misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Slater counters with a single leg into guard. Bustinchapsup didn't expect that. #ES#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bustinchapsup pushes Slater off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bustinchapsup slips a jab and a cross from Slater.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bustinchapsup.
Slater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bustinchapsup tries to avoid it but Slater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bustinchapsup to the ground. Bustinchapsup escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Slater misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bustinchapsup on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slater walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bustinchapsup.
Bustinchapsup throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Slater counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Harry Slater has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slater throwing strikes but missing.
Bustinchapsup keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully. #T1#
Slater stops Bustinchapsup from standing up.
Bustinchapsup keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Bustinchapsup wants to stand and escape but Slater is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Slater takes the fight into the clinch.
Bustinchapsup prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slater drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allkindsa Bustinchapsup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Slater.
Bustinchapsup lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Bustinchapsup misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Slater works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bustinchapsup wants to stand but Slater is controlling the position.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bustinchapsup is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slater is controlling him.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Bustinchapsup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bustinchapsup is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slater is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Slater drops back looking for a leg! Bustinchapsup is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bustinchapsup manages to kick Slater off! Slater jumps back into Bustinchapsup's guard.
Bustinchapsup is looking to stand up but Slater isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harry Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bustinchapsup. Slater shrugs it off though.
Slater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bustinchapsup goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bustinchapsup stuffs the takedown attempt from Slater. Slater gets slowly back to his feet.
Bustinchapsup misses with a double jab.
Slater misses with a two punch combination.
Slater fails to land with a series of punches.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bustinchapsup as he jumps to the side.
Slater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bustinchapsup sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slater somewhat.#T4#
Bustinchapsup looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bustinchapsup thuds a left hand into Slater's body.
Slater dives in and grabs Bustinchapsup's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bustinchapsup pushes down on Slater's head and hops out.#CL2#
Bustinchapsup tries to keep at a distance but Slater has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bustinchapsup tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slater lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bustinchapsup struggles to land a body shot inside as Slater controls his hands.
Bustinchapsup lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bustinchapsup tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slater's elbow. #TD2#
Slater gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Slater trying to control but Bustinchapsup is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bustinchapsup wants to stand and escape but Slater is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Allkindsa Bustinchapsup will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Slater.
Slater wants to control but Bustinchapsup is keeping him busy.
Bustinchapsup is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Slater is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Slater looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bustinchapsup pushes Slater away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Slater gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustinchapsup dodges the ground and pound from Slater.
Bustinchapsup is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Slater lands a nice forearm strike.
Bustinchapsup is looking to get back to his feet here but Slater is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bustinchapsup's back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Slater's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#ES#
Bustinchapsup manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Bustinchapsup goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slater swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slater is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bustinchapsup sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bustinchapsup throws a push kick but Slater slaps the foot to one side.
Slater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bustinchapsup sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harry Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bustinchapsup throws a sloppy head kick and Slater moves out of range easily. #T2#
Slater fails with the takedown.
Allkindsa Bustinchapsup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Slater.
Slater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bustinchapsup tries to avoid it but Slater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bustinchapsup to the ground. Bustinchapsup escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Bustinchapsup on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slater avoids the head kick by Bustinchapsup.
Slater drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bustinchapsup defends it well.
Slater fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Bustinchapsup tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bustinchapsup throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slater misses with a combination
and Bustinchapsup cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bustinchapsup is fending him off so far but Slater persists. Nope, Bustinchapsup circles away and we're back to standing.
Slater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bustinchapsup sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slater somewhat.
Slater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Bustinchapsup thows a body kick. Slater tries to catch it but that hurt him.
No joy there for Slater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bustinchapsup thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slater with the counter takedown but Bustinchapsup avoids it easily.
Bustinchapsup misses with a wild body shot.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bustinchapsup as he jumps to the side.
Bustinchapsup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slater.
Bustinchapsup lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slater circles away quickly and effectively.
Bustinchapsup misses with a hook. Slater ducked under it nicely.
Bustinchapsup throws the kick towards the body but Slater avoids it.
Bustinchapsup connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slater momentarily.
Slater blocks the body kick.
#T4#
Slater lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bustinchapsup circles away quickly and effectively.
Bustinchapsup throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Slater fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bustinchapsup to the ground. Slater is now in Bustinchapsup's guard.
Bustinchapsup is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slater is controlling him.
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!
Slater engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #ES#
Bustinchapsup uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bustinchapsup takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slater on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bustinchapsup scores with a nice head shot.
Bustinchapsup throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allkindsa Bustinchapsup showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bustinchapsup has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1##KD2#
Frost drops Slater with a right and a left! Frost comes rushing in but Slater regains his composure and manages to keep Frost in guard.
#CUT2#
It looks like Harry Slater has been cut.
Slater looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slater is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Frost is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slater stopping the sweep attempt from Frost.
Frost is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Slater tries to roll over but Frost keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Slater tries to roll over but Frost keeps him under control.
Slater is doing well to control the position and prevent Frost from advancing to side control.
Frost is controlling the pace.
Slater trying to control but Frost postures up.
Slater 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.
Frost not doing much here.
Slater is trying to maintain the position but Frost is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Frost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frost not doing much here.
Slater controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Slater trying to control but Frost postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Slater tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frost is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Slater throws a combination. Frost tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Slater fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frost moves out of range of the strikes.
Slater dives in and grabs Frost's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frost pushes down on Slater's head and hops out.
Slater wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Slater darts in looking for a takedown but Frost gets double underhooks and turns Slater into the cage.
Nice shot lands for Slater.
Slater swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slater moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slater throws a right hand that misses
and Frost counters with a series of strikes. Slater will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Frost gets a clinch.
Slater tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost gets underhooks to prevent Slater's takedown attempt.
Slater's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slater tries to pull guard but Frost holds him up against the cage and eventually Slater drops back down to his feet.
Slater has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Frost is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Slater is looking for a takedown.
Slater has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frost unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slater lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Slater is breathing heavily.
Slater has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
A hook to the body from Frost.
Frost pushes Slater back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost pushes Slater back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Frost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Harry Slater's cut is getting worse.
A short left from Frost.
Frost misses with a knee strike.
Frost lands a damaging elbow.
Frost landing knees to the head.
Slater is looking for a takedown.
A knee to the head by Frost.
#ROC2#
Slater is rocked!#CUT2#
Harry Slater's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short body shot lands from Frost as the two fighters clinch.
Oh Slater is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frost with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Frost.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pegg Frost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Slater's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slater seems to have got his legs back now.
Frost prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slater takes a shot to the head.
Slater can't get the takedown.
Slater drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frost pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Frost clinches with his opponent.
Slater has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frost lands a nice elbow.
Frost throws an elbow that misses.
Pegg Frost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frost fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Slater clobbers Frost with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Frost closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Slater controls the action.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slater tries to score a body lock takedown but Frost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frost misses with an elbow strike.
Slater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frost pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Slater lands a takedown into guard.
Slater is fighting to break Frost's control of his arms but Frost is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Frost is trying to keep Slater in close.
Frost wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Slater wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment.
Slater controlling from the top position. #T2#
Frost thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Slater slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Frost keeping full guard, as Slater tries to pass.
Slater is working hard here to advance position.
Slater trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Frost.
Frost lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Jeez, Harry Slater's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Slater blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slater takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Harry Slater's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pegg Frost!
Pegg Frost bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
HFL #33
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Naoki. Those never looked like landing.
Naoki sets himself, and Slater steps forward looking for the clinch! Naoki avoids it this time.
Slater takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Harry Slater has been cut.
A slow jab from Naoki misses its intended target.
Slater lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
Naoki digs a good body shot into Slater's ribs.
Slater misses with a body shot.
Naoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Slater.
Naoki connects with the punch.
Naoki misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slater.
Naoki throws a sloppy head kick and Slater moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Naoki.
Naoki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Naoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Slater is just out of range.
Naoki jabs at Slater's body.
Slater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naoki.
Slater stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Naoki.#T1#
Slater looks for a takedown but Naoki sprawls well.
Naoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slater manages to avoid it.
Naoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Naoki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naoki. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naoki throws a front kick that sends Slater stumbling back into the cage.
Slater just misses with a punch to the body.
Naoki scoring well with a low kick there.
Naoki tries to score with a low kick but Slater moves his leg out of the way.
Slater feints the counter takedown.
Naoki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Slater drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Naoki defends it well.
Naoki delivers a nice body kick.
Slater throws an overhand right that lands on Naoki's shoulder, as Naoki tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Slater.
Slater looks for a takedown but Naoki sprawls well.#TD2#
Naoki tries to sprawl but Slater drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Slater wants to pass to mount but Naoki is defending the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Naoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Naoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Naoki has momentary wrist control but Slater slips an elbow through the middle.
Slater trying to control but Naoki is working from the bottom.
Naoki is pulling down on Slater's head. It's preventing any offense from Slater, at least for the moment.
Slater wants to control from the top but Naoki keeps moving. #T3#
Naoki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slater manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Slater trying to keep a closed guard but Naoki is proving a slippery customer.
Slater has his hands on Naoki's head, controlling the position.
Naoki landing some decent shots from guard.
Naoki throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Naoki's guard. #REVB##T4#
Slater wants to control from the top but Naoki keeps moving. #SUB#
Naoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Slater passes into side control.
Slater is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Naoki will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Naoki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2#
Slater is trying to get an arm triangle but Naoki is defending well.
Slater controls the position.
Slater working the ground and pound but Naoki is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Naoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Slater throws a series of punches but Naoki avoids them all with ease.
Naoki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Naoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Slater throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Naoki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slater.
Naoki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slater throws out the jab.
Naoki misses with the combination.
Naoki lands a jab to the head.
Naoki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slater on the side of the head.
Slater walks into a left hand.
Slater is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Naoki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slater.
Naoki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slater's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Naoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slater with the counter takedown but Naoki avoids it easily.
Naoki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Naoki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Naoki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Slater gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Naoki counters with a leg kick.
Naoki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Naoki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slater has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Naoki jabs at Slater's body.
Takeshi Naoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Slater checks a leg kick.
Naoki's corner calls for a 1-2. Naoki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Naoki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Naoki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slater.
Slater misses with a series of wild punches.
Naoki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Takeshi Naoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naoki slaps away a takedown attempt from Slater, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Naoki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slater's calf.#T2#
Naoki scores with a kick to the body.
Naoki connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naoki swings for the body but Slater moves out of range.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
Naoki tries to counter by clinching up but Slater breaks away and moves out of range.
Takeshi Naoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Slater.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown. Naoki tries to sprawl out of it but Slater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Naoki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Naoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slater.
Slater steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Naoki. That one must have hurt.#TD2#
Slater scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Naoki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slater wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harry Slater has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Slater misses with the ground and pound.
Naoki is trying to control Slater's posture but Slater avoids it.
Slater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naoki keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Slater stalls from top position.
Slater trying to control the position but Naoki is working away.
Slater tries to move to mount but Naoki blocks the move with his legs.
Naoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slater can do to turn this around?
Naoki tries to buck Slater off but Slater is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Naoki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slater's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Naoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Naoki.
Naoki is pulling down on Slater's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Naoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Naoki working a defensive guard here.
Slater is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Naoki has his hands on Slater's head, controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Slater throws a series of punches but Naoki avoids them all with ease.
Naoki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Slater walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slater throws a series of punches but Naoki moves out of range. #CL2#
Slater clinches.
Slater wants to break the clinch but can't.
Naoki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slater.
#BC#
Naoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Naoki misses with a double jab.
Slater takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slater takes a swing at Naoki's ribcage but misses.
Takeshi Naoki 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.
Slater lands with a cross.
Slater lands a jab to the nose.
Slater throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slater throws a jab when Naoki was well 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!
Slater drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Slater's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Naoki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slater scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Slater is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Naoki's half guard.
Naoki is staying active underneath Slater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Naoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Naoki.
Slater trying to control but Naoki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Slater got a little sloppy there for a moment and Naoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slater has managed to get both his arms back between Naoki's legs - danger averted.
Slater wants to control from the top but Naoki keeps moving. #T2#
Naoki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slater keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Naoki's head.
Naoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naoki is keeping the position for now.
Naoki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Slater puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Slater prevents Naoki from improving his position.
Slater wants to take a breather but Naoki is having none of it.
Naoki wants to get back to full guard.
Slater is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Slater thows a huge punch but Naoki dodges it nicely.
Naoki is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Naoki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Naoki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Naoki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harry Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naoki to score with a decent uppercut.
Slater misses with an uppercut. Naoki saw that one coming.
Slater's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from Slater misses.
A little feinted left hand from Naoki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slater 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.
Naoki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Naoki misses with a left hand
and Slater counters with a three punch combo that has Naoki backing up. Naoki nods at Slater to acknowledge the strikes.
Naoki is looking to land body kicks.
Slater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Naoki's waist but Naoki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slater off to one side.
Takeshi Naoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Slater.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naoki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Naoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Naoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slater swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Naoki swings for the body but Slater moves out of range.
Naoki lands a nice looking body shot.
Naoki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slater throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Slater misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takeshi Naoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Naoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Naoki shows good takedown defense.
Slater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Naoki throws out a powerful jab.
Harry Slater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Naoki.
Slater closes the distance looking to clinch
and Naoki counters with a straight right hand.
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 Takeshi Naoki.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Naoki, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Naoki!
Takeshi Naoki decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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