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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 25, 2019
#R1#
Slater misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Dickweed counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dickweed.
Slater looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slater trying to keep a closed guard but Dickweed is proving a slippery customer.
Dickweed 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.
Dickweed prevents Slater from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dickweed is one step ahead there.
Dickweed trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dickweed's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slater slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Slater has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dickweed tries for a takedown but Slater circles away easily
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Dickweed looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dickweed wants to take a breather but Slater is having none of it. #SUB2#
Dickweed maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Slater could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dickweed has cracked it and Slater is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dickweed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Professor Dickweed!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 20, 2019
#R1#
Robbo throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
Robbo lands a jab.
Robbo throws a body punch but Slater moves out of range.
Robbo looks to throw the jab but Slater is out of range.
As Robbo looks to move away, Slater throws a big counter combo but Robbo just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Robbo moves into the clinch.
Slater blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Slater is trying to trip Robbo. He has hold of a leg but Robbo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Slater persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Slater won't allow Robbo to get back to his feet.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater throwing strikes from guard but Robbo blocks nicely.
Slater sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slater won't allow Robbo to get back to his feet.
Robbo being controlled here, momentarily.
Slater looking to pass the guard.
Robbo wants to stand but Slater is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slater shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robbo defends it nicely.#TD#
Slater looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Robbo!#T2#
Slater just content to control the position.
Slater cracks Robbo with a big right hand but Robbo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Slater's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Slater connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Robbo some visible discomfort.
Robbo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slater. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slater landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from Slater seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Slater looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Robbo is avoiding damage well.
Robbo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slater.
Slater throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Robbo 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.
Robbo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Slater wants to control but Robbo is keeping him busy.
Slater working the ground and pound from side control.
Slater working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Slater has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Slater raining down hammerfists from mount.
Slater trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater with a couple of short strikes.
Slater postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Robbo bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Slater and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
AC Slater seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: OFC 409: Balayan vs Turner     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
Slater lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Punchy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slater.
Punchy misses with a straight right.
Slater feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Punchy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Punchy working the head and body with strikes.
Slater tries to get to full guard but Punchy has control of the leg. #ES#
Slater pushes Punchy off and gets back to his feet.
Slater moves away from the strike by Punchy.
Slater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punchy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Punchy misses the target.
Slater attempts a counter takedown but Punchy avoids it well and moves away.
Punchy lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Slater feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Punchy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater is in close to Punchy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Punchy looking for a sweep. Not yet Punchy, not yet. #SUB2#
Punchy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slater can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slater trying to control but Punchy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Punchy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Punchy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Punchy keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slater has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Punchy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Slater tries to advance to mount but Punchy denies him.
Slater cracks Punchy with a big elbow.
Slater is working Punchy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Slater in side control lands a decent elbow.
Slater scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Slater works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Slater scores with punches from side control.
Punchy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slater's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Slater lands strikes from half guard.
Punchy wants to control but Slater is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Punchy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slater.
Punchy wants to control the action here but instead Slater manages to pass to full mount!
Slater trying to control but Punchy is having none of it.
Punchy is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Punchy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Slater tries to control but Punchy wriggling away. #T4#
Punchy is looking to improve his position but Slater isn't that keen on the idea.
Slater trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slater breaks from Punchy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Punchy wants to hold on but Slater pushes him away.
Slater trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Punchy looks a forlorn figure.
Punchy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Slater with a couple of short strikes.
Punchy is looking to improve his position but Slater isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Slater tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Punchy defends well and Slater ends up having to push Punchy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Punchy misses with a body shot.
Jab from Punchy.
Slater connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slater swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Punchy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Slater closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Punchy to the mat! Punchy manages to get full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slater's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Punchy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Slater wants to get back to his feet but Punchy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Punchy preventing the sweep.
Punchy trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom. #T1#
Punchy won't allow Slater to sweep him here.
Punchy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Punchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punchy throwing strikes from guard but Slater blocks nicely.
Punchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
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.
Punchy throws a strike but Slater rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Punchy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slater defends it easily.
Slater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slater with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slater chips away with some ground and pound.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Punchy's head.#SUB2#
Punchy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slater is aware though and is defending well.
Slater lands a couple of digs.
Slater cracks Punchy with a solid left hand.#T3#
Slater working some strikes from top position.
Slater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Punchy's head.
Slater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Punchy's head.#SUB2#
Punchy is looking for a triangle here but Slater uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Slater lands an elbow.
Slater lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Punchy down.
Slater landing strikes.
Slater scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#
Punchy is rocked!
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Punchy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Punchy is looking to reverse the position.
Slater looks up at the clock and then as Punchy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Slater smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Slater working the ground and pound.
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Punchy keeps working.
Punchy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slater landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchy tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Slater easily slips into full mount!
Punchy is squirming around, avoiding Slater's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Punchy stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Punchy tries to sprawl but Slater drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Punchy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slater throwing strikes but missing.
Slater stays in close to Punchy's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Punchy is looking for a triangle but Slater pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Punchy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Slater frees his head nicely. Oh but Punchy has switched to an armbar! Slater is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Trent Punchy!
Trent Punchy gave a mention to FORCEE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: OFC 408: Shamrock vs Reigns     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Slater.
Slater creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Reilly is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reilly keeps working.
Reilly is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Reilly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reilly tries to get out of the position.
Reilly is looking to reverse the position.
Slater is chipping away with strikes. #ROC2#
Reilly is rocked!
Slater throws a strike aimed at the side of Reilly's head but Reilly avoids it well.
Reilly 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.
Slater landing a few strikes.
Oh Reilly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slater grinds an elbow into Reilly's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly is looking to regain half guard here but Slater keeps moving and retains side control.
Reilly is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A big shot lands for Slater! That's hurt Reilly! Will he recover? Slater fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
A very excited looking AC Slater 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: OFC 405: Biohazard     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Slater takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slater half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Antonio Jose De Sucre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Sucre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slater fails to land the takedown.
Slater takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've been hearing reports that Slater has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Slater shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Sucre is trying to defend but Slater finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Slater throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Sucre's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater wants to take a breather but De Sucre is having none of it.
Slater stalling away here and it's allowed De Sucre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slater distracts De Sucre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slater trying to control but De Sucre is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slater wants to control from the top but De Sucre keeps moving.
De Sucre wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment.
Slater throwing strikes from guard but De Sucre blocks nicely. #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.
Slater throwing strikes but missing.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but De Sucre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Sucre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slater wants to control from the top but De Sucre keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De Sucre misses the jab.
De Sucre bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD#
Slater looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
De Sucre kicks off Slater and gets to his feet. #T3#
Slater with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Sucre to score with a decent uppercut.
Slater shoots in and drives through. De Sucre sprawls well.
De Sucre thuds a left hand into Slater's body.
No joy there for De Sucre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slater misses the shot to the body.
De Sucre throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Sucre plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
De Sucre looks to land a combination but Slater avoids it well.
As De Sucre looks to move away, Slater throws a big counter combo but De Sucre just gets out of the way.
De Sucre lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Slater backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Slater as he connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by De Sucre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
De Sucre misses with a hook. Slater ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Slater misses its target.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Sucre catches Slater with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Sucre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slater. Slater circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Sucre misses with a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from De Sucre. No joy for Slater on that attempt.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
De Sucre digs a good hook to Slater's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Jose De Sucre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
De Sucre is looking to slow Slater down with leg kicks.
De Sucre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slater moves away.
Slater with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Sucre counters with a solid body kick.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Sucre.
De Sucre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slater blocks a head kick by De Sucre.
De Sucre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Sucre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slater went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Slater shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slater showed some decent athleticism there.
Slater not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Slater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Sucre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slater.
Slater looks to land a strike but De Sucre avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
De Sucre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slater throwing strikes from guard but De Sucre blocks nicely.
Slater throwing strikes from guard but De Sucre blocks nicely.
De Sucre wants to stand but Slater is controlling the position.
De Sucre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
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.
Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but De Sucre has wrist control.
De Sucre looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De Sucre misses with a lunging right hand
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Slater gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Sucre.#TD#
Slater scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but De Sucre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Slater are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Slater working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Slater lands a decent elbow from side control.
Slater fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Slater misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Slater works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Slater throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
De Sucre avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Slater.
Slater with the ground and pound but De Sucre regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
De Sucre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slater scores with a couple of nice shots.
De Sucre tries to roll over but Slater keeps him under control.#T4#
Slater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Sucre wants to get back to full guard but Slater has passed into side control.
Slater just content to control the position.
Slater lands a decent elbow from side control.
Slater trying to control the action but De Sucre is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Slater shoots in but De Sucre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Sucre misses the body punch
and De Sucre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Sucre throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Slater shoots in for a double leg but De Sucre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slater doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Sucre throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
De Sucre jabs Slater to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Sucre dips to his left and cracks Slater with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater misses with the combination.
De Sucre throws a right hand that misses
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Sucre misses with a head kick.
Antonio Jose De Sucre seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Slater tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Sucre swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Sucre looks to score with a jab to the body but Slater is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from De Sucre. No joy for Slater on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Sucre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Sucre.
A swing and a miss from Slater.
Slater tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slater tries for a takedown but De Sucre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Sucre keeps Slater at a distance using the push kick.
De Sucre jabs at Slater's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Sucre.
De Sucre stuffs the takedown attempt from Slater. Slater gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
De Sucre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Sucre throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Sucre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Sucre scores with a jab.#TD#
Slater closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Sucre to the mat! De Sucre manages to get full guard. #ES2#
De Sucre scrambles and gets back to his feet.
De Sucre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Sucre throws a right and a left that Slater avoids nicely.
Slater was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slater crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from De Sucre - the referee stops the clock and Slater gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says De Sucre. Slater manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Slater throws a series of punches but De Sucre avoids them all with ease. #T3#
De Sucre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Sucre displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De Sucre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slater looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Sucre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Sucre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slater.
Slater walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slater connects with a jab.
De Sucre connects with a solid leg kick.
Slater avoids the head kick by De Sucre.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slater.
Slater takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #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!
De Sucre misses with a looping left.
De Sucre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slater tries for a takedown but De Sucre circles away easily
and De Sucre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice body kick from De Sucre.
A solid body kick from De Sucre.
Slater takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Sucre looks for the body kick but Slater saw that one coming.
A slow jab from De Sucre misses its intended target.
De Sucre misses with an attempted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Jose De Sucre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Sucre 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Jose De Sucre!

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

 

Event: OFC 403: Venom     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1#
Miller tries to score with a low kick but Slater moves his leg out of the way.
Miller 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.
Slater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slater takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Slater is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Miller's half guard.
Slater drops an elbow to the side of Miller's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Slater connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Slater lands a nice short elbow.
Miller is pressing down on Slater's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slater landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slater.
Miller wants to stand up but Slater is controlling him. #T1#
Slater trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Slater lands a couple of elbows.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater cracks Miller with a solid left hand.
Slater has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slater is controlling him. #SUB2#
Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slater is aware though and is defending well.
Slater won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Miller 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##T2#
Miller looks to land a strike but Slater avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Miller wants to get up but he can't break Slater's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller throws a strike but Slater rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Slater trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller is looking to sweep but instead, Slater has passed into half guard. #T3#
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Slater lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slater lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Slater working Miller over with strikes.
Miller is pressing down on Slater's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Slater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miller's head.
Slater wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Slater scoring with some ground and pound.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Miller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slater is working Miller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miller has momentary wrist control but Slater slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Slater looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller lands a glancing blow to the side of Slater's head.
Slater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Randy Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Slater.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slater looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut.
Slater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller throws out a counter right but Slater avoids it with no problem.
Slater misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slater looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Slater shoots in.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slater looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Miller throws out a counter right but Slater avoids it with no problem.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Slater pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Slater.
Miller throws a jab when Slater was well out of range.
Slater gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slater under the eye.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Slater, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Slater misses with the combination.
A jab from Miller misses.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
Slater gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller 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.
Miller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slater's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller scores with a punch to the head.
Miller misses with a lunging right hand
and Slater makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slater avoids the body shot from Miller.
Slater fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Miller throws a jab when Slater was well out of range.
Slater shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slater or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller, which made it look bad.
Slater slips a jab from Miller.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Slater's shoulder, as Slater tries to avoid the shot.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Slater slips a jab from Miller.#T4#
Slater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slater slips a straight right by Miller.
Slater slips under a jab.
Slater appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Slater misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slater in his tracks.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slater.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Randy Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Slater changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Miller 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
Miller moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Slater cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Slater changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slater with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Miller misses. #T1#
Miller connects with the punch.
Slater walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slater checks a leg kick nicely.
Slater throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Slater steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Miller. That one must have hurt.
A big right from Miller misses.
Slater takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slater with a poor takedown
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Slater looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slater scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Slater persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Miller.#T2#
Slater dives in for a single leg takedown but Miller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Slater feinted with a counter takedown.
Slater defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miller lands a nice shot that snaps Slater's head back.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slater.
Miller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Slater's shoulder, as Slater tries to avoid the shot.
Slater changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
Slater is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slater is defended easily by Miller.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Slater pushes him off.
Miller throws a leg kick but Slater sees it coming and moves out of range.
Slater is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Miller missing with a left hand there. Slater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Slater shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Slater lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Slater persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slater counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Slater moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Miller throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slater.
Miller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slater.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.#TD#
Slater shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miller is trying to defend but Slater finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Miller manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Miller!

After winning the bout, Randy Miller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: OFC: Blood Night LIX     
Date:   Jan 26, 2019
#R1#
Slater avoids the body shot from Laloosh.
A quick step to the side and Slater tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laloosh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slater avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Slater darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh tries to roll over but Slater keeps him under control.
Slater not doing much here. #T1#
Laloosh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laloosh working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Laloosh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slater defends it easily.#SUB2#
Laloosh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slater engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Slater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laloosh 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##SUB2#
Laloosh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slater defends it well.
Laloosh tries to pass to full mount but Slater defends it. #SUB2#
Laloosh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Laloosh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Slater is defending against the submission attempts here by Laloosh. #T3#
Slater makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slater.
Slater wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Laloosh from controlling successfully.
Slater is trying to keep Laloosh in close.
Slater has his hands on Laloosh's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laloosh is looking to advance position but Slater has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Laloosh working to try and regain half guard.
Slater landing strikes from the mount and Laloosh is in trouble! #CUT#
It looks like Nuke Laloosh has been cut.
Slater controlling his opponent.
Laloosh manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slater working over Laloosh with some ground and pound. Laloosh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Slater is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laloosh is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nuke Laloosh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Slater shoots in and gets a takedown into Laloosh's guard.
Slater distracts Laloosh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Laloosh is looking for a triangle but Slater pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Laloosh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Laloosh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slater engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully. #T1#
Slater is in close to Laloosh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
AC Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
Slater working some strikes from top position.
Slater wants to control from the top but Laloosh keeps moving. #SUB2#
Laloosh is looking for a triangle but Slater pushes his legs off easily.
Slater lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slater postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slater wants to control from the top but Laloosh keeps moving. #SUB2#
Laloosh working for a triangle but Slater defends it easily.
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laloosh is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Laloosh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Slater passes into side control.
Laloosh is looking to regain half guard here but Slater keeps moving and retains side control.
Slater landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Slater looks up at the clock and then as Laloosh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Slater smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Slater wants to control but Laloosh is keeping him busy.
Slater working the body and head with strikes. #CUT#
That has opened up Nuke Laloosh's cut even more.
Slater is working Laloosh over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#
Laloosh is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Nuke Laloosh's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). AC Slater!
A very excited looking AC Slater 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: OFC 397: Shamrock vs Alzheimer     
Date:   Jan 05, 2019
#R1#
Slater shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Revazshvili as he avoids it easily.
Revazshvili throws a body punch but Slater moves out of range.
Revazshvili scores with a nice strike.
No luck for Slater with that takedown attempt.
Slater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Revazshvili tries to avoid it but Slater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Revazshvili to the ground. Revazshvili escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Revazshvili connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slater. Slater circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Revazshvili fails to land with a series of punches.
Revazshvili throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slater half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slater is defended easily by Revazshvili.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater blocks a jab.
Slater tries to counter with a takedown but Revazshvili is quick to defend against it.
Revazshvili tests Slater's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Revazshvili scores with a nice head shot.
Revazshvili misses the shot to the body.
Revazshvili swings for the body but Slater moves out of range.
Slater changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slater lands a jab-cross combination.
Slater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili misses with a combination
and Slater counters with a three punch combo that has Revazshvili backing up. Revazshvili nods at Slater to acknowledge the strikes.
Slater throws a right and a left that Revazshvili avoids nicely. #TD#
Slater dives in and scores a takedown into Revazshvili's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
Revazshvili controlling the position.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Slater scoring with some ground and pound.
Revazshvili trying to keep a closed guard but Slater is proving a slippery customer.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses.
Revazshvili being controlled here, momentarily.
Slater throwing strikes but missing.
Slater is working Revazshvili over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slater trying to control but Revazshvili is working from the bottom.
Slater postures up in Revazshvili's guard and throws a big left but Revazshvili blocks it.
Revazshvili is looking to stand up but Slater isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Revazshvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Revazshvili is on top in guard. #REVB#
Slater has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Revazshvili throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slater is pulling down on Revazshvili's head to control his posture.
Revazshvili throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slater works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Revazshvili throws a big elbow that misses.
Revazshvili looking to sit in guard and control but Slater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Slater wants to control from the top but Revazshvili keeps moving. #T4#
Slater keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Revazshvili's head.
Slater is fighting to break Revazshvili's control of his arms but Revazshvili is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slater looking to sit in guard and control but Revazshvili gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Revazshvili is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Revazshvili distracts Slater with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Revazshvili stops Slater from standing up.
Revazshvili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Levan Revazshvili will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Revazshvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slater attempts a counter takedown but Revazshvili avoids it well and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Revazshvili there.
Revazshvili missing with a left hand there. Slater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Revazshvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slater moves away.
Slater's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Revazshvili connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slater scrambles back to his feet.
Levan Revazshvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Revazshvili slaps away a takedown attempt from Slater, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slater walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revazshvili misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Slater counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater is keen to just control but Revazshvili is a slippery customer.#T1#
Slater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Revazshvili actively working from the bottom here.
Revazshvili is looking for a sweep. Slater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slater trying to control the action but Revazshvili is working from the bottom.
Revazshvili is looking for a sweep. Slater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Revazshvili taking some punishment here, with Slater in his half guard.
Revazshvili works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slater is stalling in the full guard.
Slater postures up.
Slater won't allow Revazshvili to sweep him here. #T2#
Slater throws a strike but Revazshvili rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Revazshvili prevents Slater from getting back to his feet.
Slater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Revazshvili is one step ahead there.
Revazshvili looking to sit in guard and control but Slater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Revazshvili working a defensive guard but Slater passes into half guard.
Slater lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Slater not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Revazshvili's head.
Slater lands with a punch from half guard.
Slater is thwarting Revazshvili's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater working the head and body with strikes.
Revazshvili keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Slater looks to land a strike but Revazshvili avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Slater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slater won't allow Revazshvili to sweep him here.
Slater postures up in Revazshvili's guard and throws a big left but Revazshvili blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slater's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Slater is fighting to break Revazshvili's control of his arms but Revazshvili is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Revazshvili wants to stand up but Slater is controlling him.
Revazshvili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Revazshvili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Revazshvili trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Revazshvili looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
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 AC 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Donk. Slater catches Revazshvili right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Revazshvili misses the target.
Revazshvili lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slater looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Revazshvili rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Slater decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Revazshvili's guard.
Revazshvili seems keen to control Slater's posture.
Slater cracks Revazshvili with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revazshvili pulls Slater in close to prevent any damage.
Revazshvili tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Slater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Revazshvili looking for a sweep. Not yet Revazshvili, not yet.
Slater is in close to Revazshvili's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slater working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Revazshvili has his foot on Slater's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slater works his way back into a safe position though.
Slater works over Revazshvili with some ground and pound from guard.
Slater cracks Revazshvili with a solid left hand.
Revazshvili keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Revazshvili is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Revazshvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Revazshvili trying to keep a closed guard but Slater is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Slater wants to control from the top but Revazshvili keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body punch from Revazshvili.
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but Revazshvili sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Revazshvili misses with a two punch combination.
Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but Revazshvili sprawls and moves away.
Revazshvili throws a lazy right hand but Slater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Revazshvili but Revazshvili pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili shoots in and drives through. Slater sprawls well.
Revazshvili lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slater at a distance.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up with Revazshvili, looking for a takedown. Slater pushes Revazshvili against the cage but Revazshvili circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slater is defended easily by Revazshvili.#T4#
Slater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Revazshvili.
Slater throws a big counter combination but Revazshvili scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A shot to the body from Revazshvili misses
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Slater showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Revazshvili.
Levan Revazshvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Revazshvili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slater stalks Revazshvili and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Revazshvili's face. Revazshvili staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Revazshvili takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#
Revazshvili is rocked!
Revazshvili 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.
Revazshvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Slater finish him?
Revazshvili punishes Slater's body with a nice straight punch.
Revazshvili seems to have recovered his senses.
Revazshvili takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Slater shoots in for a double leg but Revazshvili sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

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 AC Slater.
I think Slater has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Levan Revazshvili!

Levan Revazshvili spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: OFC 395: Shamrock vs Jackson     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1#
Stefan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stefan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Slater misses the target.
Slater throws a hook but Stefan avoids it easily.
Stefan cracks Slater with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stefan stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Slater looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Slater trying to control but Stefan is working from the bottom.
Stefan wants to stand and escape but Slater is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slater's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slater with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Slater won't allow Stefan to sweep him here.
Stefan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slater.
Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but Stefan has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater throwing strikes from guard but Stefan blocks nicely.
Slater throws a strike but Stefan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Slater pulls Stefan in to control the position.
Stefan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slater is keeping the position for now.
Stefan wants to stand but Slater is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Stefan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stefan being controlled here momentarily.
Stefan stopping the sweep attempt from Slater.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stefan just misses with a punch to the body.
Slater attempts a counter takedown but Stefan avoids it well and moves away.
Stefan throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Slater counter with a right hand. #T3#
Stefan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Slater.#CL2#
Stefan forces Slater back against the cage and clinches.
Stefan throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slater's brow.
Slater wants to take the fight to the mat but Stefan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stefan prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater tries for a takedown but Stefan manages to get underhooks.
Slater is working for takedown but Stefan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stefan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stefan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Stefan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Slater closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slater lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stefan wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses.
Stefan has momentary wrist control but Slater slips an elbow through the middle.
Slater postures up in Stefan's guard and throws a big left but Stefan blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slater stops Stefan from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hector Stefan 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#
Slater takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up with Stefan, looking for a takedown. Slater pushes Stefan against the cage but Stefan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Stefan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slater is looking for a takedown.
Slater tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Stefan manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Stefan takes the fight into the clinch.
Slater has Stefan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stefan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefan scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Slater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stefan looks to clinch
and Slater counters with a stiff right hand.
Stefan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1##CL2#
Stefan has managed to clinch.
Stefan misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stefan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Slater can't get the takedown.
Slater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slater prevents a body shot from Stefan. #T2##BC#
Slater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Stefan clinches up against the cage.
Stefan stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Slater has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stefan regains guard immediately.
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stefan keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
AC Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stefan pulls Slater in to control the position.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Stefan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Stefan wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment.
Stefan keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slater defending well as Stefan loads up on a big left hand.
Slater avoids the body shot from Stefan.
Stefan misses with a head kick.
Stefan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slater.
Slater fails to land with a series of punches.
Stefan moves to clinch but Slater breaks away
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slater falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stefan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4##CL2#
Stefan instigates a clinch.
Stefan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slater is defending well for now.
Stefan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Stefan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Stefan clinches up with Slater and pushes him back against the cage.
Stefan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Slater seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stefan can turn it around.
Slater tries for a takedown but Stefan manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Slater tightens his grip and picks Stefan up, before dumping him to the ground. Stefan manages to land in guard.
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 prevents Stefan from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater throws an elbow that misses. Stefan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slater's guard. Nice move by Stefan!#REVB#
Stefan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Stefan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Stefan clinches.
Stefan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slater.
Stefan stalling.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stefan.
Slater tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefan slows down the pace here.
Stefan pushes Slater back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Stefan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Slater is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stefan is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater is working for takedown but Stefan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stefan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stefan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Stefan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stefan throws a one two combo.
Stefan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stefan connects with the punch.
Stefan moves in looking to clinch but Slater pushes him off.
Stefan misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2##TD#
Slater scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The strikes coming from Slater are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Slater crashes against the mat.
Slater creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Slater throws a strike aimed at the side of Stefan's head but Stefan avoids it well.
Slater landing a few strikes.
Slater working the ground and pound but Stefan is defending the strikes.
Stefan is trying to get back to half guard.
Slater throws an elbow but Stefan slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Stefan tries to buck Slater off but Slater is having none of it.
Stefan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stefan keeps working.
Slater is putting a hurting on Stefan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hector Stefan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Slater throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Slater scores with punches from side control.
Stefan parries the strikes from Slater easily there. Slater is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stefan to escape.
Slater is chipping away with strikes. #T4#
Stefan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slater.
Stefan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Slater is controlling him well.
Slater scoring with punches from side control.
Stefan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #ROC#
Stefan is rocked!
Slater cracks Stefan with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Slater immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Stefan is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Slater!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
Our winner, AC Slater, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: OFC 392: Bosch vs Maneno III     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Slater slips a jab from Gilas.
Slater tries to counter with a takedown but Gilas is quick to defend against it.
Slater scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut.
Slater looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gilas ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
Slater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gilas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slater has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gilas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas fakes the leg kick and cracks Slater in the body.
Slater misses with a body shot.
Gilas cracks Slater with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slater chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilas can pounce on him.
Gilas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gilas's coach down at mickeyharts the greatest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gilas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1##TD2#
Gilas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slater's half guard.
Gilas lands strikes from half guard.
Gilas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES#
Slater pushes Gilas off and gets back to his feet.
Gilas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gilas wants it to stay on the feet.
Slater works Gilas's body with a nice hook.
Slater shoots for a takedown but Gilas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some bone on bone action there as Slater checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slater takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!#TD2#
Gilas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Slater did well to prevent Gilas getting side control.
Slater punching from the bottom. #T2#
Gilas throws a strike but Slater avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gilas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gilas throwing strikes but missing.
Gilas wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Gilas won't allow Slater to sweep him here. #T3#
Gilas looking to sit in guard and control but Slater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Slater preventing the sweep.
Gilas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gilas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slater trying to control but Gilas is working from the bottom.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
Gilas has his hands on Slater's head, controlling the position.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Gilas wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gilas throws a solid leg kick but Slater takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gilas.
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.
Good leg kick by Gilas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gilas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slater's calf.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slater.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gilas! But no joy.
Gilas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gilas motions for Slater to come forward. Gilas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slater shoots in for a double leg but Gilas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Gilas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gilas lands with a cross. #TD#
Slater changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gilas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gilas tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Slater can't control as he wanted to and Gilas manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Slater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilas is looking for a sweep. Slater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gilas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Slater.
Slater wants to control from the top but Gilas keeps moving. #T1#
Gilas looking for a sweep. Not yet Gilas, not yet.
Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slater lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slater postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gilas keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gilas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gilas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slater is one step ahead there. #T2#
Gilas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Slater is working Gilas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slater stopping the sweep attempt from Gilas.
Gilas keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Gilas delivers a nice body kick.
Gilas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gilas. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gilas throws a leg kick
and Slater counters with a one-two to the body.
Slater waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gilas.
Slater shoots in but no luck this time.
Slater smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Slater looking to score a takedown here. Gilas is defending well but Slater drives through and ends up in Gilas's guard.
Gilas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gilas wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment.
Gilas is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slater is in close to Gilas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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 sitting in guard here, content to control.
Slater postures up and lands a big shot to Gilas's brow.
Slater wants to control from the top but Gilas keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilas has Slater pulled in close to control his posture.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Neil Gilas'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Slater or perhaps it was just good defense by Gilas, which made it look bad.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown. Gilas tries to sprawl out of it but Slater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gilas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Gilas responds with a good body kick, but Slater manages to step out the way in time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gilas - that will leave a mark!
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gilas tries to work over Slater's front leg with a kick but Slater checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas throws a leg kick that misses.
Gilas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gilas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gilas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##TD#
Slater throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gilas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Slater is in Gilas's guard.
Gilas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gilas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gilas wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
AC Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Gilas keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Gilas wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Gilas is predictable there
and Slater counters with a three punch combo that has Gilas backing up. Gilas nods at Slater to acknowledge the strikes.
Gilas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slater checks it well.
Slater avoids the body shot from Gilas.
Slater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gilas but Gilas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gilas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater throws a right hand that Gilas ducks under and follows up with a left that Gilas also avoids with ease.#T3#
Gilas throws a low kick, looking for Slater's leg but Slater calmly moves out of range.
Gilas tries a low kick but Slater avoids it.
Gilas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slater.
Slater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gilas but Gilas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Neil Gilas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Gilas.
Slater chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilas can pounce on him.
Gilas lands a leg kick that knocks Slater off balance momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gilas!
Gilas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slater avoids the body shot from Gilas. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Slater.
Gilas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gilas wants it to stay on the feet.
Slater will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A leg kick checked by Slater.
Gilas looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
Slater checks a low kick from Gilas.
Gilas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gilas wants it to stay on the feet.
Gilas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slater tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gilas defends well and Slater ends up having to push Gilas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gilas throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Gilas gets a clinch.
Gilas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slater prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Gilas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gilas 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Gilas!

An out of breath Neil Gilas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFC 388: Gray vs Garbutt II     
Date:   Nov 10, 2018
#R1#
Marfaker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slater's sensitive parts.
Slater throws out a loose jab but Marfaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slater takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Slater closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slater lands in his opponent's guard.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marfaker 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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Marfaker is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater is pushing down on Marfaker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marfaker is fighting to maintain full guard but Slater has managed to sneak the leg through.
Slater trying to control the action but Marfaker is working from the bottom.
Marfaker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Slater trying to control but Marfaker is working from the bottom.
Marfaker has his hands on Slater's head, controlling the position.
Slater controlling from the top position.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marfaker has Slater pulled in close to control his posture.
Slater might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marfaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater stopping the sweep attempt from Marfaker.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marfaker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marfaker as he avoids it easily.
Marfaker slips a jab and a cross from Slater.
Slater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marfaker.
Slater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marfaker.
A shot to the liver by Marfaker. Beautiful body shot.
Slater darts in looking for a takedown but Marfaker gets double underhooks and turns Slater into the cage. #T3#
Slater avoids the body shot from Marfaker.
Marfaker scores with a nice body kick.
Marfaker looks to land a left hand but Slater moved out of range nicely.
Slater misses the jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marfaker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marfaker. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marfaker is looking to score with low kicks.
Marfaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slater.
Marfaker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice shot lands for Marfaker.
Slater misses with a left hand
and Marfaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marfaker misses the shot to the body.
Juan Marfaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marfaker lands with a cross.
Juan Marfaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marfaker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Slater will feel that in the morning.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marfaker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marfaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slater moves away.
Marfaker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Slater tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Slater misses.
Slater moves out of range of the strikes.
Marfaker connects with a body shot that sends Slater's belly button to the back.
Marfaker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marfaker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marfaker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slater's head.
A head kick misses from Marfaker.
Slater tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marfaker swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater throws a nice looking combination but Marfaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slater shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marfaker defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Marfaker 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#
Slater takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Slater moves out of range of the body kick.
Slater with a nice cross.
Marfaker misses with a kick to the body.
Slater changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slater has a takedown stuffed.
Marfaker throws a leg kick which misses Slater's front leg but catches the back leg as Slater tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfaker misses with an uppercut.
Slater appears to be looking for a big counter.
Slater avoids the head kick by Marfaker.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marfaker.
Marfaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slater momentarily. #T1#
Slater throws a hook but Marfaker avoids it easily.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marfaker.
Slater shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marfaker defends it nicely.
Marfaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slater at a distance.
Marfaker slips under a jab from Slater.
Marfaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marfaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slater ducks right into an uppercut from Marfaker.
Marfaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Slater is just out of range.
Marfaker pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Slater missing with a left hand there. Marfaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Slater is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marfaker's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater trying to control the action but Marfaker is working from the bottom.
Slater throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slater has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slater lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marfaker wants to control but Slater is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marfaker's head. #T3#
Slater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marfaker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marfaker is refusing to be controlled, as Slater sits in half guard.
Slater looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Slater throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slater looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marfaker is refusing to be controlled, as Slater sits in half guard.
Slater seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marfaker wants to control but Slater is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marfaker ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
Marfaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marfaker misses the shot to the body.
Marfaker jabs Slater to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marfaker.
Slater misses with a body punch
and Marfaker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slater looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marfaker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slater with a body shot.
Marfaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slater doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Marfaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Marfaker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slater. Marfaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marfaker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Slater will feel that in the morning.
Slater throws a body punch but Marfaker moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marfaker.
Slater fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marfaker.
Slater is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Marfaker's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Marfaker.
Marfaker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Slater rather than just go for the knockout.
Marfaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slater.
Marfaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by Marfaker.
Marfaker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Slater takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Slater walks into a straight right hand from Marfaker.
Marfaker scores with a jab to the body.
Marfaker misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Slater counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marfaker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marfaker 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#
Marfaker content to control rather than advance.
Slater is trying to stand back up but Marfaker is controlling him
Juan Marfaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Slater moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Marfaker keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Marfaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marfaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slater's guard. #REVB#
Marfaker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marfaker is continuing to stall.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slater looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marfaker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Slater wants to sweep but Marfaker has passed to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Marfaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marfaker 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Marfaker!

Juan Marfaker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: OFC 386: Hauser vs Wyatt II     
Date:   Oct 31, 2018
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Skovgaard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slater doesn't seem phased though.
Slater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slater shoots for a takedown but Skovgaard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Slater with that takedown attempt.
Skovgaard misses with a looping right.
Skovgaard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slater.
Slater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valentin Skovgaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard works Slater's body with a nice hook.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Skovgaard lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Slater scores with a decent looking hook.
Skovgaard scores with a shot to the body.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slater is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Skovgaard tried to score with a low kick but Slater checks it.
Slater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Slater bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Skovgaard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Slater.
Skovgaard is not content to let Slater control the position.
Slater working the ground and pound. #T2#
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 postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Slater throws a strike aimed at the side of Skovgaard's head but Skovgaard avoids it well.
Slater throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skovgaard regains half guard, as Slater was trying to land strikes.
Slater is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Skovgaard is adopting a defensive guard.
Slater lands a couple of elbows.
Slater 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.
Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but Skovgaard has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Slater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skovgaard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valentin Skovgaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A lazy body kick from Skovgaard
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Slater. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slater.#ROC2#
Skovgaard is rocked!
Slater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skovgaard.
Oh Skovgaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Slater lands a big uppercut and Skovgaard crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Skovgaard looks OK. Slater waves Skovgaard back to his feet!
That kick from Skovgaard tenderised Slater's leg. Slater is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slater blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Slater's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Skovgaard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slater.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skovgaard seems to have got his legs back now.
Skovgaard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slater throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skovgaard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A cross from Skovgaard lands.
Slater on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skovgaard. Skovgaard obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but AC Slater will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Skovgaard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slater has his takedown stuffed
letting Skovgaard counter with a right hand.
Skovgaard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slater looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skovgaard throws the kick towards the body but Slater avoids it.
Slater drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skovgaard defends it well.
Skovgaard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slater looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skovgaard scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater throws a series of punches but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Skovgaard cracks Slater with an open hand slap.
Skovgaard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Slater has knocked Skovgaard down with a huge combo! Slater steps away and waves a wobbly Skovgaard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T1#
Slater takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Slater does no damage.
Skovgaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Slater is just out of range.
Skovgaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slater was well out of range. Poor timing from Skovgaard.
As Skovgaard backs off Slater throws a huge counter combo but Skovgaard manages to avoid it all.
Skovgaard takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Slater takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#KD2#
Slater drops Skovgaard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Skovgaard looks back up at him and smiles so Slater waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nice takedown defense from Skovgaard. No joy for Slater on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Skovgaard throws a body punch but Slater moves out of range.
Skovgaard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skovgaard connects with a nice looking jab.
Skovgaard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slater.
Slater is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Slater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skovgaard tries to land a front kick but Slater steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Slater's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Slater has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A slow jab from Skovgaard misses its intended target.
Skovgaard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skovgaard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Skovgaard digs a good hook to Slater's body.
Skovgaard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Slater takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Slater's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Slater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valentin Skovgaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
Skovgaard just misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard thumps Slater with a low kick.#T3#
Skovgaard scoring well with a low kick there.
Skovgaard takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Slater on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skovgaard lands a high kick!
Slater moves out of range as Skovgaard strikes.
Skovgaard throws a jab when Slater was well out of range.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard looks to land a body kick but Slater moved away.
Slater drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skovgaard defends it well.
Skovgaard slips under a jab.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Slater has knocked Skovgaard down with a huge combo! Slater steps away and waves a wobbly Skovgaard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Valentin Skovgaard has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skovgaard lands a head kick!
Slater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skovgaard avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Skovgaard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Slater counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Skovgaard falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). AC Slater!
A very excited looking AC Slater rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: OFC 382: Shamrock vs Intruder     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
A combination from Slater does no damage.
A combination from Garbutt does no damage.
Slater tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Slater takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like AC Slater has been cut.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
Garbutt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garbutt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garbutt scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Slater lands.
Slater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garbutt.
Slater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garbutt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Garbutt misses with an uppercut
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Slater.
Slater misses with a takedown attempt
and Garbutt counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Garbutt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slater doesn't seem phased though.
Slater scores with a shot to the body.
Slater misses with a lunging right hand
and Garbutt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garbutt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slater takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garbutt throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Garbutt misses its intended target.
Slater lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Slater falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garbutt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Garbutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slater throws a nice looking combination but Garbutt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garbutt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slater sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Slater shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Slater was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Garbutt is not content to let Slater control the position. #T3#
Slater fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Garbutt can't do much from the bottom here.
Garbutt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Slater throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Garbutt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slater.
The strikes coming from Slater are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Garbutt tries to bench press Slater off him but Slater keeps the position.
Slater in the domination position with Garbutt hanging on.
Garbutt wants to control but Slater postures up.#T4#
Garbutt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slater.
Garbutt is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Black City, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Garbutt is trying to control Slater's posture but Slater avoids it.
Garbutt parries the strikes from Slater easily there. Slater is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Garbutt to escape.
Slater connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Garbutt some visible discomfort.
Garbutt parries the strikes from Slater easily there. Slater is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Garbutt to escape.
Garbutt is trying to control Slater's posture but Slater avoids it.
Garbutt is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Garbutt looks to move to half guard but instead Slater has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but AC Slater will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AC Slater's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Garbutt throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
Some wild striking there from Slater.
As Slater backs away, Garbutt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Garbutt slaps away a takedown attempt from Slater, before circling back to the center of the mat.
AC Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater throws a poor cross that misses
and Garbutt counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbutt takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Slater changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
Slater walks into a stiff left hand from Garbutt.
Slater shoots and misses
and Garbutt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slater thinking.
Kevin Garbutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
Garbutt jabs Slater right on the nose. Slater blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the liver by Garbutt. Beautiful body shot.
Kevin Garbutt is winning the standup battle so far.
Slater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Slater backs away, Garbutt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Slater connects with a body shot that sends Garbutt's belly button to the back.
Garbutt works Slater's body with a nice hook.
Slater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garbutt but Garbutt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garbutt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garbutt is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Slater throws a big shot that misses.
Garbutt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garbutt counters with a straight right hand.
Garbutt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garbutt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garbutt misses with a combination
and Slater counters with a stiff right hand. #T4##TD#
Garbutt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garbutt lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Slater manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Garbutt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
Slater shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garbutt defends it nicely.
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 Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AC Slater'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Slater throws a lazy right hand but Garbutt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garbutt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garbutt lands with a cross.
Slater misses with a few strikes there.
Slater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garbutt throws a body punch but Slater moves out of range.
Slater throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Slater closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garbutt to the mat! Garbutt manages to get full guard.
Slater being controlled here momentarily.
Garbutt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Slater wants to control from the top but Garbutt keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garbutt looking to control.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garbutt is pulling down on Slater's head. It's preventing any offense from Slater, at least for the moment.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garbutt wants to improve his position but instead Slater has moved into half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slater perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garbutt keeps working.
Slater is nestled in close to Garbutt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garbutt is trying to get back to full guard.
Slater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garbutt feints and then cracks Slater's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slater down. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Garbutt. No joy for Slater on that attempt.
Garbutt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garbutt feints a jab promting Slater to slip. Garbutt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Slater slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Slater gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garbutt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slater thinking.
Slater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbutt.
Garbutt throws the kick towards the body but Slater avoids it.#T4#
Slater tries to bum rush Garbutt with a series of wild strikes but Garbutt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garbutt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Garbutt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garbutt throws a quick counter head kick but Slater was just out of range.
Kevin Garbutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
Garbutt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slater at a distance.
Garbutt leaves Slater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garbutt scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garbutt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slater on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Garbutt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garbutt 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Garbutt!

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

 

Event: OFC 377: Kamikaze     
Date:   Sep 19, 2018
#R1#
Kahn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Kahn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kahn.
Kahn misses with a jab to the body
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slater is defended easily by Kahn.
Slater sets himself, and Kahn steps forward looking for the clinch! Slater avoids it this time.#TD#
Slater gets the takedown into side control.
Slater trying to control the action but Kahn is working from the bottom.
Slater working the ground and pound.
Kahn wants to get back to his feet but Slater drags him back down.
Slater tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kahn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Kahn wants to get back to his feet.
Slater misses with the ground and pound.
Slater lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kahn down.
Kahn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kahn bucks up and tries to throw Slater off but instead Slater has got his back!
Slater misses with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahn is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Slater tries to get the hooks in deep but Kahn pushed the leg off.
Slater is striking well from the back but Kahn escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Slater thows a huge punch but Kahn dodges it nicely. #T2#
Kahn is refusing to be controlled, as Slater sits in half guard.
Kahn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slater.
Slater winds up and cracks Kahn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kahn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slater.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Slater connects with a nice short shot to Kahn's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slater in particular looking to stall.
Slater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kahn is trying to stand back up but Slater is controlling him
Slater lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kahn is trying to stand.
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kahn's head. #T3#
Slater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kahn is trying to stand back up but Slater is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater is just content to waste time from the top position. Kahn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kahn wants to stand and escape but Slater is having none of it.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slater seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Slater postures up and lands a big shot to Kahn's brow.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kahn wants to stand but Slater is controlling the position.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kahn wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kahn darts in and clinches Slater up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kahn.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slater's elbow.
Slater wants a takedown but no success here.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Slater throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kahn misses with a leg kick
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slater walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slater checks a leg kick.
Slater is looking for a counter combo.
Slater looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range.
Kahn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slater misses with a straight left.
Kahn connects with a body shot that sends Slater's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by Kahn - just one landing.
Kahn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kahn misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1##CL2#
Kahn moves into the clinch successfully.
Slater is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kahn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slater.
Slater wants a takedown.
I was talking to Slater's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slater prevents a body shot from Kahn. #T2#
Kahn lands a nice uppercut.
Kahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kahn misses with a body punch.
Kahn lands with a right to the head.
Slater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Slater.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Slater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Slater changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kahn tries to avoid it but Slater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kahn to the ground. Kahn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slater throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kahn counter with a right hand.
Slater throws a right hand that Kahn ducks under and follows up with a left that Kahn also avoids with ease.#T3#
Kahn scores with a leg kick.
Kahn cracks Slater with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slater or perhaps it was just good defense by Kahn, which made it look bad.
Kahn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Slater.
Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kahn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slater walks into a left hand.
Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kahn misses the jab.#T4#
Slater walks into a stiff left hand from Kahn.
Kahn tries to clinch but Slater is having none of it.
Kahn wants to clinch but Slater slips to the side
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahn.
Kahn wants to clinch up but Slater keeps it at a distance.
Slater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kahn scores with a hook to the body. Slater takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slater swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahn.
Kahn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slater moves forwards but Kahn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Solomon Kahn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kahn misses with a lunging right hand
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Kahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn'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#
Some wild striking there from Slater.
Kahn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kahn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slater's head.
Slater throws a series of punches but Kahn moves out of range.
Slater throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Kahn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kahn thuds his right hand into Slater's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slater.
Kahn throws out a loose jab but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater blocks a head kick by Kahn.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kahn.
Kahn scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slater.
Kahn lands with a hook. Slater tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Kahn looks to move away, Slater throws a big counter combo but Kahn just gets out of the way.
Kahn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slater.
Slater tries for a takedown but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slater takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kahn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Solomon Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slater slips a jab from Kahn.
Kahn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kahn tries a head kick but it misses.
Slater walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as Kahn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slater doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahn.
Kahn stuffs the takedown.
Slater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahn throws a good cross that connects.
Slater throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Kahn throws a lazy right hand but Slater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kahn.
Kahn throws a shot to the body.
Kahn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slater.
Slater is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Kahn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kahn connects with a nice looking jab.
Slater slips a straight right by Kahn.
Kahn tries to clinch up but Slater circles away and keeps his distance.
Slater closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kahn circles away.
Kahn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Slater looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kahn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kahn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab.
Kahn scores with a nice right hand.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Kahn clinches up with Slater and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Slater.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Slater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kahn on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
Solomon Kahn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slater tries to circle away but Kahn has him pinned against the cage.
Kahn tries to work over Slater's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slater blocks a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slater's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Kahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kahn 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Kahn!

A very excited looking Solomon Kahn 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: OFC 375: Gray vs Garbutt     
Date:   Sep 05, 2018
#R1#
Marfaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marfaker misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Slater fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marfaker sprawls well initially but Slater persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marfaker's head.
Marfaker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Slater.
Marfaker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slater postures up in Marfaker's guard and throws a big left but Marfaker blocks it.
Slater scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater throwing strikes but missing.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Slater throwing strikes from guard but Marfaker blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marfaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slater is one step ahead there.
Slater trying to control but Marfaker is working from the bottom.
Slater throwing strikes from guard but Marfaker blocks nicely.
Slater is fighting to break Marfaker's control of his arms but Marfaker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marfaker jabs Slater right on the nose. Slater blinks but takes it well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slater ducks right into an uppercut from Marfaker.
Marfaker lands a right hook to the body.
Juan Marfaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marfaker scores with a hook to the body. Slater takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marfaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Slater looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marfaker lands a slapping body shot.
Slater on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Marfaker.
Juan Marfaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marfaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slater was well out of range. Poor timing from Marfaker.
Marfaker digs a good hook to Slater's body.
Marfaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slater.
Slater changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marfaker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slater shoots in for a double leg but Marfaker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slater crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marfaker - the referee stops the clock and Slater gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marfaker. Slater manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Marfaker defending well as Slater loads up on a big left hand.
Marfaker slaps away a takedown attempt from Slater, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marfaker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marfaker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Slater counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Juan Marfaker has been cut.
Marfaker thows a body kick. Slater tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marfaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slater on the side of the head.#TD2#
Slater scores with a takedown into Marfaker's guard.
Marfaker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marfaker wants to hit a switch here but Slater passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marfaker there! #T4#
Marfaker wants to control but Slater is having none of it.
Slater punching from mount but Marfaker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Marfaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slater with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater wants to control the pace but Marfaker is squirming around nicely.
Slater fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #CUT2#
Juan Marfaker's cut is getting worse.
Marfaker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#
Juan Marfaker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Slater punching from mount but Marfaker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Marfaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Marfaker'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#
Marfaker lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick by Marfaker misses #TD2#
so Slater counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slater postures up in Marfaker's guard and throws a big left but Marfaker blocks it.
Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slater controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slater is fighting to break Marfaker's control of his arms but Marfaker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater throws an elbow that misses. Marfaker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slater's guard. Nice move by Marfaker!#REVR#
Slater wants to stand and escape but Marfaker is having none of it. #T1##ES2#
Slater pushes Marfaker off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD2#
Marfaker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Slater being controlled here momentarily.
Slater throwing strikes but missing.
Marfaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slater lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marfaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater wants to control from the top but Marfaker keeps moving.
Marfaker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marfaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marfaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marfaker throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Marfaker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slater doesn't seem phased though.
Marfaker is looking to wear down Slater with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marfaker loads up on a big right hand but Slater slips the punch.
Juan Marfaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marfaker - that will leave a mark!
Marfaker throws a shot from downtown. Slater moves away and avoids it.
Marfaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater throws a shot from downtown. Marfaker moves away and avoids it.
Marfaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Slater scores with a takedown into Marfaker's guard.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Slater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marfaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slater's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#
Jeez, Juan Marfaker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). AC Slater!
After the fight, AC Slater was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: OFC 368: Pera vs Hawk     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Slater blocks the leg kick.
Slater was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gilas works Slater's body with a nice hook.
Gilas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gilas throws a hook but Slater avoids it easily.
Gilas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slater blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Slater tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilas connects with a solid leg kick.
Gilas throws a leg kick but Slater sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gilas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gilas misses with a body kick.
Gilas throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Slater counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gilas is wriggling around but Slater manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gilas is looking for a sweep. Slater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Gilas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slater.
Well, if Slater is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gilas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gilas working a defensive guard here.
Slater postures up and lands a big shot to Gilas's brow.
Gilas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slater wants to control from the top but Gilas keeps moving. #T2#
Slater throws an elbow that misses. Gilas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slater's guard. Nice move by Gilas!#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gilas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gilas looking to sit in guard and control but Slater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Slater preventing the sweep.
Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but Gilas has wrist control.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
Slater preventing the sweep.
Slater postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Slater wants to control from the top but Gilas keeps moving.
Gilas has Slater pulled in close to control his posture.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gilas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Slater is in close to Gilas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slater pushes down on Gilas's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slater is keen to just control but Gilas is a slippery customer.
Slater controlling the action here.
Gilas tries to get to full guard but Slater has control of the leg.
Slater lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilas is positioning himself well to prevent Slater advancing to mount.
Gilas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that AC Slater will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gilas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slater looks to land a right hand but Gilas moved out of range.
Slater takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Slater drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gilas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
AC Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gilas trying to hold on to Slater's head to control him but Slater postures up.
Gilas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gilas defending well though.
Slater working Gilas over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Slater throws a strike but Gilas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gilas trying to control the position.
Slater postures up and lands a big shot to Gilas's brow.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater throwing strikes from guard but Gilas blocks nicely.
Slater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slater throwing strikes from guard but Gilas blocks nicely.
Slater stands up over Gilas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Slater showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slater postures up in Gilas's guard and throws a big left but Gilas blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slater is working Gilas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slater controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gilas is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Gilas looking to sit in guard and control but Slater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gilas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##ES#
Slater kicks off Gilas and gets to his feet. #TD#
Slater shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gilas taking some punishment here, with Slater in his half guard.
Slater stops Gilas from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Slater keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gilas trying to control from the bottom.
Gilas controlling the position for now.
Gilas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slater thows a huge punch but Gilas dodges it nicely.
Slater seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Gilas.
Slater falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Gilas to counter with a crisp jab.
Gilas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slater's hands.
Gilas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slater swinging wildly here.
Gilas misses with a low kick.
Gilas with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slater crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gilas - the referee stops the clock and Slater gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gilas. Slater manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gilas throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
Gilas misses with a hook to the body
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Gilas drives through with a takedown into Slater's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Slater is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#ES#
Slater is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gilas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gilas misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Gilas to work.
Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slater's elbow.
Slater is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gilas is defending well.
Gilas throws a head punch that misses.
Gilas stalls. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gilas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gilas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slater avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slater blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gilas controlling the action here for a moment.
Slater blocks an uppercut.
Slater drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slater is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Gilas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gilas lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Slater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slater moves out of range of the strikes.
Gilas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Neil Gilas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slater throws a series of punches but Gilas moves out of range. #TD#
Slater shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gilas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Gilas pushes Slater off looking to stand but Slater dives back in and keeps control.
Gilas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Slater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slater is trying to control the action in half guard but Gilas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slater winds up and cracks Gilas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gilas landing a few short strikes.
Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gilas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Gilas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slater has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AC Slater!

AC Slater bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: OFC: Blood Night LIII     
Date:   Jul 21, 2018
#R1#
Marfaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Marfaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marfaker with a nice cross.
Marfaker lands an overhand right.
Marfaker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slater drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've been hearing reports that Slater has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Slater lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marfaker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marfaker wants to land a leg kick but Slater is out of range. #TD#
Slater shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marfaker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marfaker dodges the ground and pound from Slater.
Slater lands an elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Juan Marfaker has been cut.
Slater tries to score with some ground and pound. Marfaker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Slater working the ground and pound but Marfaker is defending the strikes. #T1#
Marfaker parries the strikes from Slater easily there. Slater is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Marfaker to escape.
Slater with the ground and pound but Marfaker regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Slater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slater is just content to waste time from the top position. Marfaker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Marfaker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Marfaker keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Marfaker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marfaker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Slater might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slater trying to control but Marfaker is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Juan Marfaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marfaker.#T3#
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Marfaker misses
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Juan Marfaker's cut even more.
Marfaker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slater tries to counter with a takedown but Marfaker is quick to defend against it.
Slater slips a jab from Marfaker.
Slater tries to counter with a takedown but Marfaker is quick to defend against it.
Slater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marfaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slater lands a nice shot that snaps Marfaker's head back.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Marfaker.
Slater half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marfaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
Slater throws a big counter combination but Marfaker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Slater takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marfaker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marfaker cracks a nice hook into Slater's ribs.
Jab, jab by Slater - just one landing. #CUT#
The cut above Juan Marfaker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Slater lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marfaker sizes up Slater with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marfaker lands with a good body shot.
Slater throws a lazy uppercut
and Marfaker counters with a nice body shot.
Marfaker looks to land a left hand but Slater moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Marfaker.
Slater looks to land a right hand but Marfaker moved out of range.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
Marfaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marfaker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marfaker lands a nice shot that snaps Slater's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Marfaker misses the target.
Marfaker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marfaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slater momentarily.
Marfaker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Slater had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Marfaker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Marfaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Marfaker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Marfaker. No joy for Slater on that attempt.
Slater staying out of range there.
Marfaker scores with a body shot.
Marfaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marfaker throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
Slater goes for a double leg but Marfaker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marfaker continues to drive forward.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marfaker as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater checks a leg kick.
Slater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marfaker is fending him off so far but Slater persists. Nope, Marfaker circles away and we're back to standing.
Slater gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Juan Marfaker 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slater or perhaps it was just good defense by Marfaker, which made it look bad.
Slater shoots in but Marfaker avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Marfaker lands a jab to the head.
Marfaker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marfaker is looking to score with low kicks.
Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slater ducks right into an uppercut from Marfaker.
Nice body kick there by Marfaker.
Slater darts in looking for a takedown but Marfaker gets double underhooks and turns Slater into the cage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marfaker!
Marfaker looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
Slater looks for a takedown but Marfaker sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marfaker lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Marfaker. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Marfaker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marfaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slater slips a straight right by Marfaker.
Marfaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marfaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slater looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marfaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marfaker sprawls well. Marfaker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slater gets slowly back to his feet.
Marfaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slater at a distance. #T3#
Slater throws a right hand that Marfaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Marfaker also avoids with ease.#TD#
Slater drives through with a takedown into Marfaker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses.
Marfaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marfaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marfaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slater.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater postures up in Marfaker's guard and throws a big left but Marfaker blocks it.
Marfaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Slater has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slater throws a strike but Marfaker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Marfaker sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Slater is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marfaker is controlling him.
Marfaker is pushing down on Slater's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slater is fighting to maintain full guard but Marfaker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marfaker is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Marfaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Marfaker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marfaker throws a body punch but Slater moves out of range.
Marfaker blocks a jab.
Slater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Marfaker.
Marfaker clobbers Slater with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marfaker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slater checks it well.
Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marfaker tests Slater's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slater misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Slater with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfaker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marfaker misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marfaker, right into the meat. #T1#
Slater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marfaker is looking to slow Slater down with leg kicks.
Marfaker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice shot lands for Marfaker.
Marfaker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marfaker throws a head kick that misses.
Slater throws a series of punches but Marfaker avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and Marfaker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Slater takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marfaker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Slater back to the cage. Marfaker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marfaker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slaters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Juan Marfaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marfaker cracks Slater with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slater looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Slater throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marfaker was covering up waiting for the punch and Slater finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marfaker is wriggling around but Slater manages to pass to half guard.
Juan Marfaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##REVB#
Slater seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marfaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marfaker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Marfaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marfaker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Slater wants to control from the top but Marfaker keeps moving.
Slater works over Marfaker with some ground and pound from guard.
Marfaker is pulling down on Slater's head. It's preventing any offense from Slater, at least for the moment.
Slater trying to control but Marfaker is working from the bottom.
Slater throws a strike but Marfaker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marfaker won't allow Slater to sweep him here.
Marfaker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Slater looking for a sweep. Not yet Slater, not yet.
Marfaker wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slater is on top in guard. #REVR#
AC Slater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Marfaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marfaker 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Marfaker!

A relieved looking Juan Marfaker 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: OFC 361: Gray vs Slater     
Date:   Jun 27, 2018
#R1#
Gray has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slater finds it's way round the side to connect with Gray's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Akoni Gray has been cut.
Gray staying out of range there.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gray wants to clinch but Slater slips to the side
enabling Slater to counter with a crisp jab.
Gray dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slater. That did some damage!
Slater loads up on a big right hand but Gray slips the punch.
Slater on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gray swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Slater to counter with a crisp jab.
Gray throws a lazy right hand but Slater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slater throws a right and a left that Gray avoids nicely.
Gray clobbers Slater with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Slater has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gray.
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!
Gray throws a right hand that Slater ducks under and follows up with a left that Slater also avoids with ease.
Gray lands a really nice looking cross but Slater seems unphased.
Akoni Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Gray blocks a jab.
Akoni Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gray wants to land a leg kick but Slater is out of range.
Slater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Gray misses.
And Slater tries to counter it with a takedown but Gray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Slater connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slater takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slater checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slater swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gray throws a hook but Slater avoids it easily.
Slater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gray avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Gray throws a right and a left that Slater avoids nicely.
Slater tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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.
Gray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid body kick from Gray.
Slater checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Gray as Slater shoots in.
Akoni Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slater moves away.
Slater swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Slater throws a lazy uppercut
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slater crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gray - the referee stops the clock and Slater gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gray. Slater manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A telegraphed right hand from Gray misses the target.
Slater throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gray counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Gray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slater.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gray, right into the meat.
Slater takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gray misses with a double jab.
Slater walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot lands for Gray.
Gray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slater has a takedown stuffed.
Gray lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slater at a distance.
Gray avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Gray staying out of range there.
Gray thinks about countering with a body kick.
A nice combination there by Slater.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slater on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gray slaps away a takedown attempt from Slater, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slater throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Gray coming out on top.
Gray scores with a body shot.
Slater throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slater misses with a lunging right hand
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akoni Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akoni Gray's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gray punishes Slater's body with a nice straight punch.
Gray throws a right and a left that Slater avoids nicely.
Gray takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Slater closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gray's guard.
Gray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gray seems keen to control Slater's posture.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater won't allow Gray to get back to his feet.
Slater stands up over Gray, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Slater postures up.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Slater defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Gray throws a big shot that misses.
Gray throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
Slater changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Slater.
Gray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gray lands a nice looking body kick.
Akoni Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Slater throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gray counters with a left to the body.
Gray cracks Slater with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slater can do to turn this around?
Gray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slater throws out the jab. #T2#
Slater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slater somewhat.
Gray clobbers Slater with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray's corner calls for a 1-2. Gray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gray stuns Slater with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slater takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Gray sizes up Slater with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gray fails to land with a series of punches.
Gray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slater throws a right hand that Gray ducks under and follows up with a left that Gray also avoids with ease.
Gray misses with a lunging right hand
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut.
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gray lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Gray misses the target.
Gray tries a head kick but it misses.
Slater with the counter takedown but Gray avoids it easily.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gray as he jumps to the side. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Gray misses the target.
Slater misses with a takedown attempt - Gray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Akoni Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
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!
Gray throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
Slater with the counter takedown but Gray avoids it easily.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown but Gray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slater's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gray bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slater's head backwards.
Slater steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gray. That one must have hurt.
Slater is breathing heavily.
Gray throws a series of strikes that have Slater backpedaling.
Gray slips a jab from Slater.
Slater 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.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gray.
Gray connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akoni Gray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akoni Gray's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Slater's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slater scrambles back to his feet.
Slater throws a shot from downtown. Gray moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.
Gray delivers a nice body kick.
Gray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slater moves away.
Slater chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gray can pounce on him.
Slater shoots and misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gray 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!
Gray connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot by Gray.#T1#
Slater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Nice shot by Gray.
Slater with a poor takedown
and Slater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Slater is rocked!
Slater tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slater is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?#KD#
Gray drops Slater with a beautiful combination! Slater stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gray is looking for the KO!
Gray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gray throws an overhand right that drops Slater like a sack of potatoes! Gray dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akoni Gray!
Akoni Gray retains his light heavyweight title!
A less than humble Akoni Gray misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: OFC 356: Code Red     
Date:   May 30, 2018
#R1#
Mu throws a poor cross that misses
and Slater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
Mu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like He Mu has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mu lands a really nice looking cross but Slater seems unphased.
Slater shoots for a double leg takedown but Mu sprawls well. He's pushed Slater's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been hearing reports that Slater has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Slater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Mu moves forwards but Slater connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slater walks into a left hand. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Slater.
Mu trying to remain calm as Slater controls from the top position.
Slater misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mu struggling a bit here.
Mu tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Slater scores with punches from side control.
Mu is trying to improve his position.
Mu is trying to control Slater's posture but Slater avoids it.
Mu dodges the ground and pound from Slater.
An elbow from Slater crashes against the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater tries to score with some ground and pound. Mu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Slater moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater working the strikes but Mu uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T3#
Slater with the ground and pound but Mu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Mu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slater content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slater moves away.
Mu scores with a punch to the head.
Mu misses with a left hand #TD#
so Slater counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Slater controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mu is controlling Slater's posture.
Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but Mu has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Mu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on He Mu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Slater swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Slater misses the target.
Slater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mu.
Mu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Slater shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Slater content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mu keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully. #T1#
Slater throws a big elbow that misses.
Mu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mu working a defensive guard here.
Slater postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses.
Slater is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mu can do to turn this around?
Mu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Mu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater preventing the sweep.
Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but Mu has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mu scores with a jab to the head.
Slater slips under a jab from Mu.
Slater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mu was well out of range. Poor timing from Slater.#T3##TD#
Slater drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Slater tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Slater throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mu taking a bit of punishment here - Slater scoring with strikes.
Slater working the ground and pound but Mu is defending the strikes.
Slater landing a few strikes.
Mu tries to bench press Slater off him but Slater keeps the position.
Slater tries to score with some ground and pound. Mu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Slater trying to control the action but Mu is working from the bottom. #T4#
Slater lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mu down.
Slater is trying to ground and pound but Mu uses the momentary lack of control by Slater to regain half guard.
Slater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slater throwing shots but Mu is blocking nicely.
Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slater thows a huge punch but Mu dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on He Mu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mu throws a body punch but Slater moves out of range.
Mu catches Slater with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slater doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mu counters with a stiff right hand.
Slater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid body kick from Mu.
Good exchange - Slater coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Slater.
Slater walks into a straight right hand from Mu.
Mu throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Slater has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mu.
Slater misses with a takedown attempt
and Mu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slater shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Mu counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater misses with an uppercut
and Mu counters with a right hand to the body.
Mu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slater or perhaps it was just good defense by Mu, which made it look bad.
He Mu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Mu. That snapped Slater's head back.
Mu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mu scores with a nice right hand.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mu's waist but Mu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slater off to one side.
Mu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mu takes one to the chin there.
Mu throws a body shot but no joy.
Slater appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3##KD#
Slater lands a left and a right that send Mu crashing to the mat, dazed. Slater thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Mu is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Slater engages and cracks Mu with a massive lead left hook - Mu tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Slater is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AC Slater!
AC Slater bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: OFC 354: BK vs Slater II     
Date:   May 12, 2018
#R1#
BK misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slater. #TD2#
Slater scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. BK manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
BK looking for a sweep. Not yet BK, not yet.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slater throws a strike but BK rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
BK postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
BK throwing strikes but missing.
BK tries to free his leg and advance position but Slater is retaining full guard. #T1#
BK passes Slater's left leg - he's now in half guard.
BK throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater avoiding damage under a succession of punches from BK.
Slater taking some punishment here, with BK in his half guard.
Slater keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
BK throws a strike but Slater rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
BK tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Slater content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because BK has locked up a guillotine! BK's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Slater is holding on here and BK must be using up a lot of energy. Slater has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! BK gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Benjamin BK!
Benjamin BK retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Benjamin BK thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DARE 42: NICOLAS VS. SLATER     
Date:   Apr 28, 2018
#R1#
Slater misses with a double jab.
A cross from Nicolas lands.
Slater takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Slater dives in for a single leg takedown but Nicolas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater shoots in but Nicolas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Slater's shoulder, as Slater tries to avoid the shot.
Slater lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Slater counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Slater stops Nicolas from getting back to his feet.
Nicolas taking some punishment here, with Slater in his half guard.
Slater is nestled in close to Nicolas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas is refusing to be controlled, as Slater sits in half guard.
Nicolas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slater on the ground.#T1#
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicolas's head.
Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slater seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Slater takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slater looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Slater.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater is keen to just control but Nicolas is a slippery customer.
Slater throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Slater scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slater looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Slater throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicolas's head.
Slater content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Slater closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nicolas's guard.
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slater postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Nicolas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slater with a nice head shot there.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
Slater content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nicolas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nicolas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slater not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Slater throws a looping overhand right but Nicolas ducks down to avoid it.
Slater cracks Nicolas with an open hand slap.
A clash of legs there as Slater blocks the low kick.
Nicolas connects with a single shot there.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Nicolas's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nicolas throws a right hand that misses
and Slater counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harold Nicolas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
Nicolas slaps away a takedown attempt from Slater, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Slater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nicolas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolas throws a front kick aimed at Slater's knee but Slater avoids it well.
And Slater tries to counter it with a takedown but Nicolas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body.
Slater lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nicolas.
Nicolas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Nicolas rushes Slater and presses him up against the cage.
Slater blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Slater avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Nicolas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Slater is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nicolas to the mat. Nicolas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Slater prevents Nicolas from getting back to his feet.
Slater chips away with some ground and pound.
Nicolas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Slater lands a couple of digs.
Slater content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slater is working Nicolas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slater landing with the ground and pound.
Nicolas wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slater not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
AC Slater has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nicolas keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater lands a couple of digs.
Nicolas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slater is controlling him.
Slater throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Slater takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nicolas motions for Slater to come forward. Nicolas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Slater closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nicolas to the mat! Nicolas manages to get full guard.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Slater lands a couple of elbows.#ES#
Nicolas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Slater goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nicolas prevents it.
Nicolas works on Slater's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Slater avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas tries to work over Slater's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slater blocks an uppercut.
Slater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nicolas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slater wants to take the fight to the mat but Nicolas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harold Nicolas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.#T4#
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slater is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nicolas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slater blocks an uppercut.
Slater blocking some punches.
Nicolas working aggressively here.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Slater.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##TD2#
Slater shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nicolas is trying to defend but Slater finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Slater thows a huge punch but Nicolas dodges it nicely.
Slater is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nicolas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nicolas tries to get out of the position.
Slater is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slater stops Nicolas from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Slater lands with a punch from half guard.
Slater is nestled in close to Nicolas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nicolas has hold of Slater's hands but Slater slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Slater slows the pace down in half guard.
Nicolas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slater throwing shots but Nicolas is blocking nicely.
Nicolas has hold of Slater's hands but Slater slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Slater takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nicolas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater trying to control from half guard but Nicolas is working away.
Slater landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slater takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Slater slips a nice elbow through Nicolas's hands, connecting with Nicolas's forehead.
Slater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slater winds up and cracks Nicolas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Slater scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slater landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Nicolas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slater looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slater trying to control the action but Nicolas is working from the bottom.
Nicolas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slater. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slater was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slater manages to avoid it.
Slater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas misses the jab.
Nicolas cracks Slater with a good jab.
Nicolas throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slater! But no joy.#T4#
Nicolas takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Slater lands a nice hook to Nicolas's body. Nicolas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Slater as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas throws a low kick but Slater avoids it.
Nicolas wants to clinch but Slater slips to the side
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Nicolas. Those never looked like landing.
Nicolas slips a jab from Slater.
Nicolas tries to work over Slater's front leg with a kick but Slater checks it.
Slater feints the counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas cracks a nice hook into Slater's ribs.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Slater is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Slater closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nicolas's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slater is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nicolas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Slater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Nicolas is looking to score with low kicks.
Nicolas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nicolas throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Slater counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nicolas is looking to escape.
Slater lands with a punch from half guard.
Slater drops an elbow to the side of Nicolas's head.
Slater is nestled in close to Nicolas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Slater there. #ROC2#
Nicolas is rocked!
Slater is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Nicolas is hurt! He's hurt bad - Slater fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Nicolas from any more punishment! Congratulations to Slater! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
AC Slater decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Harold Nicolas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe you touched my face! You'll be hearing from my lawyer, you animal!'.

 

Event: OFC 345: Pera vs Imbula     
Date:   Mar 28, 2018
#R1#
Slater misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haades throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slater works over Haades's head and body with a nice combination.
Slater just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Slater has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Haades buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Haades there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slater misses with a takedown
and Haades counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haades throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Slater counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Haades!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haades parries the strikes from Slater easily there. Slater is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Haades to escape.
Slater creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Slater looks up at the clock and then as Haades takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Slater smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Slater just content to control the position.
Slater in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Slater has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Haades is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haades takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Haades is looking for a sweep.
Slater trying to control the position but Haades is working away.
Haades is looking to regain half guard here but Slater keeps moving and retains side control.
Haades manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Haades is looking to take a break and control but Slater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Haades is looking for a kimura but Slater is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haades to get the leverage.
Haades is keen to just control but Slater is a slippery customer.
Slater makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slater.
Haades engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Haades trying to move into half guard but instead Slater has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slater got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haades has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slater has managed to get both his arms back between Haades's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Haades can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slater controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Haades is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slater is aware though and is defending well.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slater engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Slater preventing the sweep.
Slater with a nice head shot there.
Slater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slater cracks Haades with a solid left hand.
Slater scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Slater looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Haades looking to control.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Haades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haades trying to control the position.
Haades working a defensive guard but Slater manages to pass into side control anyway.
Slater works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Slater scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Haades to see if he's OK.
Slater trying to control the position but Haades is working away.
Haades tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that round.
That's time! Slater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Haades misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Haades. That snapped Slater's head back.
Slater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haades lands a really nice looking cross but Slater seems unphased.
Slater closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haades circles away.
Haades misses with a leg kick
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Haades lands a glancing blow to the side of Slater's head.
Slater looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slater or perhaps it was just good defense by Haades, which made it look bad.
Slater throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slater moves out of range as Haades strikes.
It looked like Slater was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haades.
Haades misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Slater counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Haades is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slater scores with a couple of nice shots.
Haades has hold of Slater's hands but Slater slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Haades looks like he's trying to stand up.
Haades is looking to get back to full guard here but Slater has managed to pass to side control instead.
Haades is trying to improve his position.
Slater takes a little break here. Haades wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Haades is not content to let Slater control the position.
Haades is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Slater lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Haades 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.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haades can do to turn this around?
Slater working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Haades taking a bit of punishment here - Slater scoring with strikes.
Haades taking a bit of punishment here - Slater scoring with strikes.
Slater trying to control the position but Haades is working away.
Slater lands a decent elbow from side control.
Haades wants to get back to his feet but Slater is dominant here and he's now got Haades's back!
Slater is working the ground and pound. Can Haades escape?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Haades.
Slater scores with punches and elbows.
AC Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Slater lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Slater is punishing Haades with some ground and pound.
Slater punches Haades on the ear.
Haades is really stuck here.
Slater scores with punches from the back. #ROC#
Haades is rocked!
Haades just trying to survive but Slater is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Haades is still in real trouble! Can Slater finish him?
Slater is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Haades. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Haades prevents Slater from getting a body triangle.
Slater has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Haades's body.
Slater lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Slater. #T4#
Slater keeps control of the position as Haades tries to break free.
Haades seems to have recovered his senses.
Slater lands a shot to the body.
Slater has Haades flattened out and is raining down punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haades is trying to get back to his feet but Slater has full control of the position and if anything, Haades has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Slater wants to control the position but Haades frees himself and scrambles - Slater manages to regain control in side control.
Haades is trying to get back to half guard.
Slater scores with punches from side control.
Slater wants to control but Haades is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Slater takes a swing at Haades's ribcage but misses.
Haades walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slater checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Haades connects with a leg kick. Slater looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Haades dips to his left and cracks Slater with an uppercut!
Slater looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haades misses with a wild body shot.
Haades has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Haades throws a low kick, looking for Slater's leg but Slater calmly moves out of range.
Haades misses with a hook #TD#
and Slater counters with a nice double leg into side control. Haades won't be happy with that.
Slater trying to control the position but Haades is working away.
Haades struggling a bit here.
Slater scores with a couple of short elbows.
Haades sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Haades keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater thows a huge punch but Haades dodges it nicely.
Slater working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Slater lands a nice short elbow.
Slater stops Haades from getting back to his feet.
Slater working over Haades with some ground and pound. Haades looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Haades wants to get back to his feet.
Slater prevents Haades from improving his position.
Slater working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Haades makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haades.
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hannes Haades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Slater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haades's head.
Slater wants to control from the top but Haades keeps moving.
Haades looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slater's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slater stopping the sweep attempt from Haades.
Haades has momentary wrist control but Slater slips an elbow through the middle.
Haades striking from the bottom here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slater's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slater loads up on a big left hand. Haades felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Slater looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Haades can't hide his disappointment, as Slater celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
After the fight, AC Slater was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: OFC 341: Wyatt vs Palmer III     
Date:   Feb 24, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Slater fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Loveladdy to the ground. Slater is now in Loveladdy's guard.
Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater cracks Loveladdy with a solid left hand.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Loveladdy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Loveladdy wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater is fighting to break Loveladdy's control of his arms but Loveladdy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Loveladdy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slater throwing strikes from guard but Loveladdy blocks nicely.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy working a defensive guard here.
Loveladdy seems keen to control Slater's posture.
Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Loveladdy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slater scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Loveladdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but Loveladdy has wrist control.
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loveladdy is keeping the position for now.
Loveladdy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slater cracks Loveladdy with a solid left hand.
Loveladdy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Slater scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Loveladdy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Slater wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Loveladdy is controlling him. #T2##ES2#
Slater is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Loveladdy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Loveladdy manages to break the clinch.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.#T3##TD2#
Loveladdy gets caught napping as Slater dives in and scores a takedown. Loveladdy manages to retain guard.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Loveladdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Loveladdy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loveladdy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Loveladdy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slater stays in close to Loveladdy's body and controls the position.
Loveladdy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Loveladdy is trying to control the position but Slater postures up.
Slater wants to control from the top but Loveladdy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater preventing the sweep.
Loveladdy trying to control the position here.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slater trying to control but Loveladdy is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Loveladdy is trying to keep Slater in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slater displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that round.
That's time! Loveladdy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Loveladdy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slater.
Slater ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slater misses with a looping left.
Loveladdy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Slater.
Eagle Loveladdy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater misses with a hook. Loveladdy ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Slater dives in and grabs Loveladdy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Loveladdy pushes down on Slater's head and hops out.
Slater ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slater throws a series of punches but Loveladdy moves out of range.
Slater misses with a left hand
and Loveladdy counters with a head kick.
Loveladdy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Eagle Loveladdy has been cut.
Loveladdy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slater is trying hard to land a takedown here. Loveladdy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eagle Loveladdy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
Loveladdy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slater.
Loveladdy appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Slater tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Loveladdy defends well and Slater ends up having to push Loveladdy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Loveladdy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slater just manages to avoid it.
Slater shoots for a double leg takedown but Loveladdy sprawls well. He's pushed Slater's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Loveladdy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Slater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Slater looks to move away, Loveladdy throws a big counter combo but Slater just gets out of the way.
Slater has his takedown stuffed
and Loveladdy counters with a three punch combo that has Slater backing up. Slater nods at Loveladdy to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Loveladdy shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Loveladdy stuffs the takedown attempt from Slater. Slater gets slowly back to his feet.
Loveladdy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Slater fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Loveladdy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slater.
Loveladdy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slater misses with a looping left.
Slater misses with a hook. Loveladdy ducked under it nicely.
Loveladdy is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Slater with a poor takedown
and Loveladdy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
AC Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater with a lazy takedown attempt
and Loveladdy counters with a straight right hand.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up with Loveladdy, looking for a takedown. Slater pushes Loveladdy against the cage but Loveladdy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slater tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loveladdy swivels and escapes.
Slater shoots and misses #CL#
and Loveladdy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Loveladdy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Loveladdy avoids it really well and circles away.
Loveladdy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Slater avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eagle Loveladdy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eagle Loveladdy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Slater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eagle Loveladdy is winning the standup battle so far.
Slater throws a combination that misses
and Loveladdy counters with a stiff right hand.
Slater throws a right and a left that Loveladdy avoids nicely.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Loveladdy sprawls well. Loveladdy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slater gets slowly back to his feet.
Loveladdy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Slater misses with a combination
and Loveladdy counters with a series of strikes. Slater will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big right from Slater misses.
Loveladdy is looking for a counter combo.
Slater darts in looking for a takedown but Loveladdy gets double underhooks and turns Slater into the cage.
Loveladdy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eagle Loveladdy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
Slater misses with an uppercut
and Loveladdy counters with a left and a right that stings Slater.
Loveladdy slaps away a takedown attempt from Slater, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Loveladdy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slater just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Loveladdy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slater misses with a two punch combination.
Loveladdy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loveladdy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Slater misses with a wild combination.
Loveladdy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Loveladdy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slater.
Loveladdy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Slater throws a big shot that misses.
Loveladdy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Loveladdy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Loveladdy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slater throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loveladdy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slater throws a hook but Loveladdy blocks it.
Loveladdy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Slater shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slater showed some decent athleticism there.
Slater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4##ES#
Loveladdy has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Slater is on him like a limpet, forcing Loveladdy back against the cage.
Loveladdy trying to land knees to the body.
Loveladdy swings wildly with an uppercut but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loveladdy has a couple of punches blocked by Slater.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loveladdy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loveladdy keeps control of Slater as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eagle Loveladdy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Loveladdy 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eagle Loveladdy!

Eagle Loveladdy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFC 338: Slater vs BK     
Date:   Feb 03, 2018
#R1#
Slater looks to land a combination but BK avoids it well.
Slater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BK.
Slater seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
BK uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slater has time to react.
A jab from Slater finds it's way through BK's defenses. #TD#
Slater closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
BK trying to control here.
Slater misses with a head shot. BK uses the momentum to regain guard.
Slater throws a strike but BK rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
BK prevents Slater from getting back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw BK working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
BK stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
BK trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
BK trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as BK accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slater looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
BK is looking to work some ground and pound but Slater has wrist control.
BK in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slater controls BK momentarily but BK frees himself.
Slater preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BK scoring with punches to the head and body.
BK working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
BK stopping the sweep attempt from Slater.
BK is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
BK pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slater is keeping the position for now. #T2#
BK postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BK throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slater works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
BK throws a strike but Slater rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Slater won't allow BK to sweep him here.
BK is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
BK preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slater wants to control from the top but BK keeps moving.
Slater controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
BK manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slater manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Slater is looking to stand up but BK isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as BK accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
BK stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
BK throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
BK distracts Slater with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
BK wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position.
Slater is looking to stand up but BK isn't so interested in that idea.
BK throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
BK in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
BK has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BK stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from BK.
BK stops Slater from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
BK throws a strike but Slater rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Slater wants to pass the guard but BK is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now BK is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as BK accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin BK 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#
BK misses with a looping left.
BK looks to score with a jab to the body but Slater is just out of range.
BK misses with a body shot.
BK throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from BK.
BK misses with a looping left.
BK lands with a nice body punch.
BK swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but BK sprawls and moves away.
BK cracks Slater with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BK shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slater as he avoids it easily.
Slater cracks BK with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slater throws a nice looking combination but BK bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
BK feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slaters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
BK pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slater takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've been told by Slater's head coaches at Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BK.
Nice straight punches there by BK. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of BK.
BK scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slater slips a jab from BK.
Nice straight punches there by BK. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of BK.
BK has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BK misses with a left hand
and Slater counters with a straight right hand.
Slater takes a head kick and keeps coming.
BK 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.
Slater takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
BK changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slater is defended easily by BK.#T2#
BK stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and BK wants it to stay on the feet.
BK thumps Slater with a low kick.
BK misses with a lunging right hand
and Slater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BK digs a good body shot into Slater's ribs.
Slater steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from BK. That one must have hurt.
Benjamin BK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BK misses the body punch
and BK takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BK throws a leg kick but Slater sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from BK misses the target.
BK feints a jab promting Slater to slip. BK then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Slater slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Slater bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
BK swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slater throwing a counter right hand but BK manages to avoid it.
BK wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
BK connects with a leg kick. Slater looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Slater darts in looking for a takedown but BK gets double underhooks and turns Slater into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BK misses with a hook
and Slater counters with a right hand to the body.
Slater misses the jab.
BK throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
Slater blocks a jab.
Slater misses the jab.
Slater checks a leg kick nicely.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
BK feints and then cracks Slater's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slater down.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from BK.
Slater is trying hard to land a takedown here. BK sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Slater moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BK.
BK throws out a loose jab but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
BK keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slater.
Benjamin BK seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
BK throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Slater misses the shot to the body.
BK connects with a body shot.
BK digs a good hook to Slater's body.
Slater on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slater avoids the body shot from BK.
Slater appears to be looking for a big counter.
Slater has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from BK.
Slater waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin BK showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
BK throws a leg kick which misses Slater's front leg but catches the back leg as Slater tries to avoid it.
BK misses with a hook.
BK scores with a nice head shot.
Slater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but BK avoids it really well and circles away.
BK with the counter takedown but Slater avoids it easily.
BK ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slater moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Slater on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slater moves out of range of the strikes.
Slater throwing a counter right hand but BK manages to avoid it.
BK misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
BK gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now BK is on top in guard. #REVB#
BK tries to free his leg and advance position but Slater is retaining full guard. #T1#
Slater wants to sweep here but BK controlling him for the moment.
BK with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from BK.
BK scoring with punches to the head and body.
BK lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
BK trying to move into half guard but instead Slater has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Slater got a little sloppy there for a moment and BK has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slater has managed to get both his arms back between BK's legs - danger averted.
Slater postures up in BK's guard and throws a big left but BK blocks it.
Slater cracks BK with a solid left hand.#T2#
BK tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
BK working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but BK is tightening it up a little... Slater has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Slater reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Slater taps out! Nice BJJ there by BK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Benjamin BK!
Benjamin BK is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Benjamin BK thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: OFC 335: Wyatt vs Ysengrin     
Date:   Jan 20, 2018
#R1#
Tanahashi lands a nice looking body kick.
Tanahashi thuds a left hand into Slater's body.
Slater gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slater connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Satoshi Tanahashi has been cut.
A head kick misses from Tanahashi.
Slater checks a leg kick nicely.
Tanahashi digs a good body shot into Slater's ribs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slater.
Slater dips to his left and cracks Tanahashi with an uppercut!
Tanahashi looks to land a left hand but Slater moved out of range nicely.
Tanahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slater.
Slater moves out of range of the body kick.
Slater is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tanahashi with a body shot.
Slater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanahashi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanahashi swings for the body but Slater moves out of range. #T1#
Slater throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tanahashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tanahashi lands a nice hook to Slater's body. Slater takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tanahashi 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.
A head kick misses from Tanahashi.
Slater cracks Tanahashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tanahashi cracks the inside of Slater's front leg.
Slater scores with a one two! Tanahashi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Slater lands a lovely overhand right.
Slater cracks Tanahashi on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tanahashi falls backwards against the cage. Slater follows up with more strikes that drop Tanahashi to his knees. Slater keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tanahashi! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
AC Slater is the new light heavyweight champion!
AC Slater was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Satoshi Tanahashi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for opportunity'.

 

Event: OFC 333: Barca vs Ribber     
Date:   Dec 31, 2017
#R1#
Shifter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slater checks it well.
Shifter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shifter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shifter has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Slater is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Shifter clinches up with Slater and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Shifter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Slater is trying to keep an underhook but Shifter manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Slater is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fight Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Slater wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Shifter trying to work for an americana but Slater has managed to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater looking for a sweep. Not yet Slater, not yet.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position.
Shifter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slater wants to get back to his feet but Shifter is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Slater manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Slater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shifter as he avoids it easily.
Shifter feints a counter leg kick.
Slater looks to land a combination but Shifter avoids it well.
Shifter doesn't manage to clinch there - Slater circles away.
Slater is looking for a counter combo.
AC Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shifter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slater scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shifter doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Slater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shifter avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Slater looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Slater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slater with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slater trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Slater has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Shifter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slater's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater is in close to Shifter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Slater wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slater defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Slater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slater backing away here, and Shifter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Slater fails to land with a series of punches.
Shifter slips a straight right by Slater.
Slater throws a nice looking combination but Shifter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slater throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shifter counters with a nice kick to the body.
Slater misses with a combination
and Shifter counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown but Shifter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slater's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
AC Slater is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Shifter looking to score a takedown here. Slater is defending well but Shifter drives through and ends up in Slater's guard.
Slater manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shifter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Slater avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shifter wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment.
AC Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slater lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slater connects with a couple of short punches.
Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#
Shifter is rocked!
Slater arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Shifter's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). AC Slater!
AC Slater bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: OFC 328: Maneno vs Lafayette     
Date:   Dec 09, 2017
#R1#
Slater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slater moves out of range of the strikes.
Laiho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slater's head.
Laiho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laiho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Slater fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Laiho sprawls well initially but Slater persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Slater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slater blocks the strikes from Laiho. #SUB#
Laiho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slater pulls his head out easily.
Slater sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laiho defending well though. #SUB#
Laiho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slater pulls his head out easily.
Slater working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Laiho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slater seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Laiho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laiho trying to control but Slater postures up.
Laiho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laiho taking some punishment here, with Slater in his half guard.
Slater is controlling the pace.
Slater lands with a punch from 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.
Slater wants to take a breather but Laiho is having none of it.
Laiho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slater scores with a couple of nice shots.
Laiho is pressing down on Slater's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laiho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater works over Laiho with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Slater got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laiho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slater has managed to get both his arms back between Laiho's legs - danger averted.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Laiho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slater is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Laiho has his foot on Slater's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slater works his way back into a safe position though.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Laiho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Slater arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Laiho's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). AC Slater!
In his post fight interview, AC Slater started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: OFC 325: Palmer vs Fjera     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
High staying out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that Slater has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Slater drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
High looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
High throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but High sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from High misses the target.
High ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
High fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
High pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slater stuffs the takedown.
Slater lands a head shot.
High 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by High. That's going to slow Slater down.
High slips a straight right by Slater.
High misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
High bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Slater is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
High in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Slater is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
High wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slater keeps working.
Slater dodges the ground and pound from High.
Slater wants to control but High postures up.
Slater is trying to improve his position.
Slater is trying to control High's posture but High avoids it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
High wants to control for a moment but Slater uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Slater looks like he's trying to stand up.
Slater wants to get back to full guard.
High prevents Slater from standing back up.
High wants to take a breather but Slater is having none of it.
High wants to pass to mount but Slater is defending the position.
Slater is not content to let High control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Slater throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Slater catches High right on the button with a cross.
Phil High seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater scores with a punch to the head.
Slater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
High throws a sloppy head kick and Slater moves out of range easily.
Slater half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
High takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
High misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slater avoids the body shot from High.
Slater misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Slater checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slater throws a right and a left that both miss.
High misses with a head kick.
High throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Slater misses its target.#T4#
Slater throws a body punch but High moves out of range. #TD2#
Slater gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows High to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
High's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slater is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
High trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater wants to stand up but High is controlling him.
High trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phil High will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
High looks to land a combination. Slater sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A nice inside leg kick there by High. That's going to slow Slater down.
Nice defenses there by Slater.
High throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
High lands a lovely overhand right.
High misses with the combination.
High catches Slater with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slater misses with a body shot.
Phil High seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater throws a series of punches but High avoids them all with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from High.
A telegraphed right hand from Slater misses the target.
High pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slater lands with a good body shot.#T1#
High pushes Slater away with a front kick.
Slater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but High moves away.
High jabs at Slater's body.
High uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slater.
High misses with an uppercut. Slater saw that one coming.
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
High rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slater moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
High throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
High throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
High pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slater takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
High swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slater just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Slater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but High moves away.
Nice takedown defense from High. No joy for Slater on that attempt.
High lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
High has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
High throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
High looks to land a combination but Slater avoids it well.
Slater lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slater lands with a good body shot.
High scores with the left hand. Slater knows he should have avoided that one.
High looks to score with a jab to the body but Slater is just out of range.
High moves away from the strike by Slater.
High misses with a low kick.
High lands a jab to Slater's midsection.
High fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Slater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slater half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Slater moves out of range of the body kick from High.
Slater connects with a looping right hand.
High tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
High avoids the body shot from Slater.
Slater throws a jab but it's blocked by High.
High takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
High shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. High sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slater comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slater throws a lazy right hand but High sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
High takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
High tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slater throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent High stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
High is breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slater.#ROC#
High is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
High walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Slater! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AC Slater!
An out of breath AC Slater thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFC 320: Cyberpunk     
Date:   Oct 25, 2017
#R1#
Revazshvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slater.
Slater takes a jab right on the kisser.
Revazshvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Slater makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slater slips a jab from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili misses with a few strikes there.
Revazshvili defending well as Slater loads up on a big left hand.
Revazshvili staying out of range there.
Slater lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slater misses with a body shot.
Revazshvili throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revazshvili avoids the body shot from Slater.
Levan Revazshvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Revazshvili takes one to the side of the head.
Revazshvili misses with a shot to the body
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Slater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Revazshvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Revazshvili. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slater, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Revazshvili. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good shot there by Slater.
Revazshvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slater stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Revazshvili moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slater looks to score with a jab to the body but Revazshvili is just out of range.#KD#
Slater drops Revazshvili with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Revazshvili looks back up at him and smiles so Slater waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Revazshvili misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slater feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Slater looks to land a right hand but Revazshvili moved out of range.
Revazshvili scores with a decent looking hook.
Revazshvili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slater counters with a stiff right hand.
Slater throws a right and a left that both miss.
Revazshvili shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slater getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Revazshvili looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slater is fending him off so far but Revazshvili persists. Nope, Slater circles away and we're back to standing.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
AC Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levan Revazshvili.
Revazshvili throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slater throws a big counter combination but Revazshvili scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Slater connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Slater misses the target.
Revazshvili looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.#T3#
Revazshvili throws a shot from downtown. Slater moves away and avoids it.
Slater moves forwards but Revazshvili connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slater throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Revazshvili counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Slater has his feet on Revazshvili's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Slater misses with a wild combination.
Revazshvili blocks a jab.
Slater moves out of range of the strikes.
Revazshvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slater.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Revazshvili throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Revazshvili misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Revazshvili dives in and grabs Slater's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slater pushes down on Revazshvili's head and hops out.#T4#
Slater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slater needs to keep his hands up - Revazshvili had a free shot at his head there.
Revazshvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
It looked like Slater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice straight punches there by Slater. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slater.
Slater misses with a straight right.
Slater misses the body punch
and Revazshvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Revazshvili misses with a double jab.
Revazshvili has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slater finds it's way round the side to connect with Revazshvili's head.
Slater stuffs the takedown attempt from Revazshvili. Revazshvili gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Revazshvili moves away from the strike by Slater.
Danga de danga de dang - Revazshvili scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater 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#
Revazshvili has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Slater counters with a crisp one two that drops Revazshvili! Slater thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Revazshvili to his feet! Revazshvili is in big trouble!
Slater gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
AC Slater is winning the standup battle so far.
Revazshvili fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slater looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Revazshvili misses with a hook.
Slater takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Revazshvili dips to his left and cracks Slater with an uppercut!
Revazshvili swings for the body but Slater moves out of range.
Revazshvili stuns Slater with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Revazshvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slater.
Revazshvili falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Slater to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Revazshvili connects with the punch.
Revazshvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Revazshvili.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Revazshvili.
Slater swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Revazshvili counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Slater! #ES#
Slater throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slater takes one to the side of the head.
Slater just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Revazshvili looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Slater!
Slater defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Revazshvili wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slater keeps working.
Slater dodges the ground and pound from Revazshvili.
Slater is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fight Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ground and pound from Revazshvili seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Revazshvili in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Slater is trying to stand back up but Revazshvili is controlling him
Revazshvili throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Slater to regain full guard.
Revazshvili makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Revazshvili trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Revazshvili loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Revazshvili trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slater is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Revazshvili throws an elbow that misses. Slater uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Revazshvili's guard. Nice move by Slater!#REVR#
Revazshvili looking for a sweep. Not yet Revazshvili, not yet.
Slater lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Revazshvili is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slater stopping the sweep attempt from Revazshvili.
Slater trying to control but Revazshvili is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Revazshvili looking for subs off his back but Slater has passed one foot through into half guard.
Slater lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Slater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levan Revazshvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Slater takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slater throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Revazshvili fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slater looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Slater as he connects with a hook.
Slater takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Revazshvili misses with a takedown attempt
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut.
Revazshvili throws a sloppy body shot
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Revazshvili misses the jab.
Slater swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Revazshvili looks to throw the jab but Slater is out of range.
Revazshvili throws a jab when Slater was well out of range.
Revazshvili 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Revazshvili swings widly with a right hand
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Slater takes a swing at Revazshvili's ribcage but misses.
Revazshvili is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Slater misses with a looping left.
Slater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Revazshvili moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Slater 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab from Slater.
Revazshvili takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#
Revazshvili is rocked!
Revazshvili throws a hook to the side of Slater's head but Slater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Slater was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Revazshvili cracks Slater with a good jab.
Revazshvili throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Slater misses the target.
Revazshvili misses with an uppercut.
Revazshvili tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slater sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Revazshvili somewhat.#T2#
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!
Revazshvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slater tries to bum rush Revazshvili with a series of wild strikes but Revazshvili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slater misses with an uppercut.
Revazshvili scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slater doesn't seem bothered though.
Revazshvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Revazshvili lands with a nice body punch.
Slater scores with a jab to the body.
Revazshvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slater scores with a jab. Revazshvili acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab by Slater.#T3#
Revazshvili misses with a hook.
Slater misses with an uppercut.
Revazshvili misses with a straight right.
Slater defending well as Revazshvili loads up on a big left hand.
Slater tries to counter with a takedown but Revazshvili is quick to defend against it.
Revazshvili scores with the left hand. Slater knows he should have avoided that one.
Slater jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slater takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Revazshvili stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slater throws a body shot but no joy.
Revazshvili fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good shot there by Revazshvili.
Slater takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slater manages to avoid it.
Slater looks to throw the jab but Revazshvili is out of range.
Slater looks to land a left hand but Revazshvili moved out of range nicely.
Slater throws a shot from downtown. Revazshvili moves away and avoids it.
And Revazshvili tries to counter it with a takedown but Slater pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revazshvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Revazshvili gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Revazshvili throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Slater to counter with a crisp jab.
Slater lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Revazshvili at a distance.
Slater cracks Revazshvili with a good jab.
Revazshvili cracks Slater with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slater looks to score with a jab to the body but Revazshvili is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Levan Revazshvili.
I think Revazshvili 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: OFC 312: Leningrad     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
Shifter lands with a nice body punch.
Slater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shifter is looking for a counter combo.
Slater lands a body shot.
Slater throws a right hand that Shifter ducks under and follows up with a left that Shifter also avoids with ease.
Slater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slater throws a shot to the body.
Slater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slater throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter leaves Slater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Shifter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Shifter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slater to the mat! Slater manages to get full guard. #T1#
Shifter preventing the sweep.
Slater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater wants to sweep here but Shifter controlling him for the moment.
Shifter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Slater is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Shifter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Slater is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Slater has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Slater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shifter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Shifter throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Slater trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Shifter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Slater has passed into half guard!
Shifter is staying active underneath Slater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shifter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slater works over Shifter with some ground and pound from guard.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Slater connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slater can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slater stands up over Shifter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Slater passes into half guard.
Slater seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shifter.#T4##SUB#
Shifter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Slater has picked Shifter up and slammed him! Shifter can't keep hold of the triangle and Slater manages to pass to side control!
Shifter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slater's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shifter is pressing down on Slater's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Shifter is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Slater frees his head nicely. Oh but Shifter has switched to an armbar! Slater is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: OFC 307: Coleman vs Ramses     
Date:   Aug 23, 2017
#R1#
Fo with a poor takedown
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slater throws a body punch but Fo moves out of range.
Fo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slater is fending him off so far but Fo persists. Nope, Slater circles away and we're back to standing.
Tung Fo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater lands with a hook. Fo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slater throws a body shot but no joy.
Slater misses with a body shot.
Slater stuffs the takedown.
AC Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tung Fo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slater. Fo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slater sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fo somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater lands a really nice looking cross but Fo seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like Tung Fo has been cut.
Fo with a poor takedown
and Slater makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Fo misses with a takedown
and Slater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Slater. Those never looked like landing.
Slater misses with a two punch combination.
Fo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slater manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slater.
Fo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fo tries to clinch up but Slater circles away and keeps his distance.
Slater appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fo. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slater struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater is trying to buck Fo off.#SUB2#
Fo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Slater has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Fo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Slater knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Fo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slater, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB2#
Fo is trying to get an arm triangle but Slater is defending well.
Slater is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Slater is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Fo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Slater has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fo but great work by Slater.
Fo tries to buck Slater off but Slater is having none of it.#SU#
Slater stands up and beckons Fo to his feet.
Slater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slater ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slater is looking to wear down Fo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Slater scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Slater sizes up Fo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slater scores with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Slater scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fo darts in looking for a takedown but Slater gets double underhooks and turns Fo into the cage.
Slater is looking for a counter combo.
Slater 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. #ROC#
Fo is rocked!
Slater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slater tries to avoid it but Fo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slater to the ground. Slater escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slater misses with a two punch combination.
Slater changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
AC Slater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fo slips a jab and a cross from Slater.
BAM! Slater delivers a spinning backfist that drops Fo like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). AC Slater!
AC Slater 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.

 

Event: OFC 301: Aftermath     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Good shot there by Slater.#TD#
Slater scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slater in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Xll is looking to reverse the position.
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xll keeps working.
Xll sneaks back into half guard.
Slater seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xll does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xll wants to control but Slater is keeping busy.
Xll controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater is keen to just control but Xll is a slippery customer.
Xll holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Xll has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Slater wants to take a breather but Xll is having none of it. #T1#
Xll trying to control here.
Slater prevents Xll from improving his position.
Slater wants to take a breather but Xll is having none of it.
Slater thows a huge punch but Xll dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xll trying to control from the bottom.
Slater performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Slater wants to control but Xll is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xll pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Slater closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slater lands in his opponent's guard.
Xll keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully. #T2#
Xll preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xll controls Slater momentarily but Slater frees himself.
Slater stops Xll from standing up.
Xll keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Xll preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xll is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Xll 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.
Xll is trying to control the position but Slater postures up. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xll looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater trying to control but Xll is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slater looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slater throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xll appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xll finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Slater throws an off balance right hand
and Xll counters with a straight right hand.
Slater misses with a wild combination.
Xll cracks the inside of Slater's front leg.
Slater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xll. #T4#
Xll stuffs the takedown attempt from Slater. Slater gets slowly back to his feet.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Xll.
Slater changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slater scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Ramses Xll 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!
Slater lands a jab.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Xll shows good takedown defense.
Slater takes one to the chin there.
Xll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slater.
Xll swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramses Xll's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Slater fails to land with a series of punches.
Slater throws an overhand right that lands on Xll's shoulder, as Xll tries to avoid the shot.
Xll cracks Slater with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
AC Slater is winning the standup battle so far.
Xll lands with a slapping head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xll.
Xll throws a series of punches but Slater avoids them all with ease.
Xll throws a hook but Slater blocks it.
Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll connects with a crisp jab.
Slater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xll.
Xll throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
Slater dives in for a single leg takedown but Xll sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Xll throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xll lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slater with a lazy takedown attempt
and Xll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xll goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Xll dodges the punch combination from Slater.
Xll throws a head kick that misses.
Slater feinted with a counter takedown.
Slater gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Xll counters with a flying knee that drops Slater!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xll tries to free his leg and advance position but Slater is retaining full guard. #T2#
Xll prevents Slater from getting back to his feet.
Xll wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position.
Slater trying to control the position here.
Slater wants to get back to his feet but Xll is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Xll trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slater.
Slater throws a hook to the side of Xll's head but Xll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Slater looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Xll manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Xll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xll trying to keep a closed guard but Slater is proving a slippery customer.
Slater wants to control from the top but Xll keeps moving.
Xll utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater distracts Xll with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xll is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slater is controlling him.
Xll preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Xll working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slater.
Xll looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xll pulls Slater in close to prevent any damage.
Slater prevents Xll from getting back to his feet.
Slater looking to sit in guard and control but Xll gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Xll wants to stand and escape but instead Slater has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramses Xll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ramses Xll's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Slater throws a jab but it's blocked by Xll.
Slater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xll is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Xll lands a nice looking kick to the body. Slater takes a step back to recover.
Xll misses with a double jab.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Xll.
Xll feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slater's calf.
Xll misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Xll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xll connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1##TD#
Slater scores with a takedown into Xll's guard.#ES2#
Xll pushes Slater off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Slater shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slater showed some decent athleticism there.
Xll keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Xll trying to control but Slater postures up.
Slater is trying to control. Xll wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Slater trying to control the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xll is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slater scores with a couple of nice shots.
Xll trying to control here.
Slater looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Xll with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES2#
Xll pushes Slater off and gets back to his feet.
Xll throws a series of strikes that have Slater backpedaling.
Slater misses with a takedown
and Xll counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Slater is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Slater avoids the head kick by Xll. #T3#
Xll lands a head kick. Slater smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Xll lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Xll throws a body punch but Slater moves out of range.
Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Slater moves out of range easily.
Slater swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Xll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slater throwing a counter right hand but Xll manages to avoid it.
Slater shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slater misses the shot to the body.
Slater lunges at Xll with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xll's hand.
Slater shoots in but no luck this time.
Xll throws a right and a left that Slater avoids nicely.
Slater swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Slater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xll scores with a hook.
A big left from Xll misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Slater misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xll raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Slater throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Xll misses.
Xll lands with an overhand left.
Xll misses with a leg kick
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut.
Xll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramses Xll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xll 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramses Xll!

Ramses Xll thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFC 298: Bleeders     
Date:   Jul 14, 2017
#R1#
Tanahashi jabs at Slater's body.
Tanahashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Tanahashi as Slater shoots in.
Satoshi Tanahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater throws a right hand that Tanahashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanahashi also avoids with ease.
Tanahashi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Slater backs up against the cage.
Tanahashi throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Slater counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Slater sitting in guard here, content to control.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tanahashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slater wants to control from the top but Tanahashi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tanahashi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Slater escapes and throws Tanahashi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T1#
Tanahashi is trying to control Slater's posture but Slater avoids it.
Slater in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tanahashi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanahashi keeps working.
Slater slows the pace down.
Tanahashi taking a bit of punishment here - Slater scoring with strikes.
Tanahashi is trying to control Slater's posture but Slater avoids it.
Tanahashi is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Slater trying to control the action but Tanahashi is working from the bottom.
Slater is putting a hurting on Tanahashi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tanahashi is trying to improve his position.
Slater working the body and head with strikes.
Tanahashi can't do much from the bottom here.
Slater lands a few punches from side control.
Slater is putting a hurting on Tanahashi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Slater controls the position from side control.
Tanahashi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Tanahashi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slater wants to control but Tanahashi is keeping him busy.
Slater landing strikes.
Slater trying to control the action but Tanahashi is working from the bottom.
Slater connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tanahashi some visible discomfort.
Tanahashi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Slater lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tanahashi down.
Slater is putting a hurting on Tanahashi here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Slater scores with a couple of short elbows.
Slater cracks Tanahashi with a big right hand but Tanahashi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC#
Tanahashi is rocked!
Slater trying to control the position but Tanahashi is working away.
Tanahashi is still in real trouble! Can Slater finish him?
Slater cracks Tanahashi with a big elbow.
Slater lands a strong strike to the head of Tanahashi. That's dazed him! Slater looking to finish here. Tanahashi is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Slater lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
After the fight, AC Slater was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Satoshi Tanahashi had this to say: 'Thank you for opportunity'.

 

Event: OFC 293: Dark Knight     
Date:   Jun 23, 2017
#R1#
Nice body punch from Slater.
Slater looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slater tries to move into range but Lambert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
AC Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lambert manages to avoid it.
Slater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lambert.
Slater looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lambert shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Slater eats them both and turns towards Lambert to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Slater misses with a two punch combination.
Lambert looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slater half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Slater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lambert lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Slater swings for the body but Lambert moves out of range. #T1#
Lambert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slater is looking to wear down Lambert with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lambert is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slater.
Lambert looks to land a combination but Slater avoids it well.
Slater throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lambert on the side of the head.
Slater bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick from Lambert lands but Slater takes it in his stride.
Slater comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater has a takedown stuffed.
Lambert replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Slater blocks it well.
Lambert takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Slater lands a nice looking body shot.
Lambert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slater punishes Lambert's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Slater lands with a hook. Lambert tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slater throws a series of punches but Lambert avoids them all with ease.
Lambert follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lambert misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Lambert throws a nice looking combination but Slater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slater lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lambert backs up against the cage.
Lambert lands a jab to Slater's midsection.
Slater scores with a hook.
Lambert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slater moves away.
Slater misses with a hook
and Lambert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lambert throws a right and a left that Slater avoids nicely.
Slater throws an off balance right hand
and Lambert counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lambert slips under a jab from Slater.
Mike Lambert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Slater closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lambert wants to control but Slater is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slater trying to control the action but Lambert is working from the bottom.
Slater throwing shots but Lambert is blocking nicely.
Lambert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Slater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lambert wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Slater lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Slater misses its intended target.
Lambert is looking for the big counter here.
Slater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lambert misses with a few strikes there.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
Slater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lambert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slater jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slater on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Slater looks for a takedown but Lambert sprawls well.
Lambert scores with a kick to the midsection.
Slater misses with a hook.
Lambert avoids the body shot from Slater.
As Slater backs off Lambert throws a huge counter combo but Slater manages to avoid it all.
Slater fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
No joy there for Lambert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slater attempts a counter takedown but Lambert avoids it well and moves away.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambert can do to turn this around?
Slater dodges the punch combination from Lambert.
Lambert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slater.
Lambert looks for the body kick but Slater saw that one coming.
Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lambert sprawls and moves away.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Slater misses with a combination
and Lambert makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slater cracks Lambert with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lambert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slater's hands.
Slater throws a shot from downtown. Lambert moves away and avoids it.
Lambert throws a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Lambert.
Lambert takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Slater scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slater throws a hook but Lambert avoids it easily.
Lambert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Slater drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
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 AC Slater will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lambert defending well as Slater loads up on a big left hand.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lambert circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Lambert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
AC Slater is winning the standup battle so far.
Lambert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Slater counters with a single leg into guard. Lambert didn't expect that.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slater throwing strikes but missing.
Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lambert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slater's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater won't allow Lambert to sweep him here.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Lambert looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Slater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lambert swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lambert. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Slater misses its target.
Lambert gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slater fails to land the takedown.
Lambert swinging wildly here.
It looked like Slater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lambert scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Lambert throws a nice looking combination but Slater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slater misses with a wild combination.
Good shot there by Lambert.#TD#
Lambert gets caught napping as Slater dives in and scores a takedown. Lambert manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Lambert pushes Slater off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
Slater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lambert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Slater lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slater.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater lands a jab-cross combination.
Mike Lambert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lambert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lambert moves away from the strike by Slater.
Lambert throws a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
AC Slater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slater 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AC Slater!

In his post fight interview, AC Slater started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: OFC 289: Voices     
Date:   Jun 02, 2017
#R1#
Revazshvili misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Revazshvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slater throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Revazshvili on the side of the head.
Slater misses with a two punch combination.
Slater takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Revazshvili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slater counters with a stiff right hand.
Revazshvili 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.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Revazshvili! But no joy.
Slater misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revazshvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slater swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Revazshvili misses with a looping left.
Slater throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Revazshvili counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Slater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slater throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slater scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slater misses with a two punch combination.
As Slater backs off Revazshvili throws a huge counter combo but Slater manages to avoid it all.
Levan Revazshvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slater scores with a jab to the head.
Revazshvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slater tries for a takedown but Revazshvili sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Revazshvili.
Slater swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slater moves out of range as Revazshvili strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Slater on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Slater misses with a series of wild punches.
Revazshvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Revazshvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slater moves away.
Slater ducks right into an uppercut from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been told by Slater's head coaches at Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Revazshvili lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Revazshvili.
Slater dips to his left and cracks Revazshvili with an uppercut!
Revazshvili scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Revazshvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Revazshvili walks into a stiff left hand from Slater.
Slater is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Revazshvili walks into a jab.
Slater jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Revazshvili doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slater throws a series of punches but Revazshvili avoids them all with ease.
Slater showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Revazshvili. #TD#
Slater shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Slater was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater trying to control the action but Revazshvili is working from the bottom. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Revazshvili's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Revazshvili tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater trying to control the position but Revazshvili is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Revazshvili dodges the ground and pound from Slater.
Revazshvili manages to get back to half guard.
Revazshvili trying to hold on to Slater's head to control him but Slater postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that AC Slater will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Slater. Revazshvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater cracks Revazshvili with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Revazshvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Revazshvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slater swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Revazshvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Revazshvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Slater lands a big uppercut and Revazshvili crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Revazshvili looks OK. Slater waves Revazshvili back to his feet!#ROC#
Revazshvili is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Revazshvili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Revazshvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Slater finish him?
Slater shoots in but no luck this time.
Slater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Revazshvili seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Slater shoots and misses
and Revazshvili makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Levan Revazshvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slater manages to avoid it.
Slater is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Revazshvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Slater closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Revazshvili is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slater tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
The referee asks Slater politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Slater prefers to stall for the moment though.
Slater working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Slater tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Revazshvili parries the strikes from Slater easily there. Slater is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Revazshvili to escape.
Slater cracks Revazshvili with a big elbow.
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 referee asks Slater politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Slater prefers to stall for the moment though.
Slater working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Slater's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Revazshvili is looking to regain half guard here but Slater keeps moving and retains side control.
Revazshvili avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Slater. #T3#
Slater misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Slater tries to advance to mount but Revazshvili denies him.
Revazshvili is looking to reverse the position.
Slater working away.
Slater is chipping away with strikes.
AC Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slater lands a few punches from side control.
Slater is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Revazshvili's shoulder. That is not cool.
Slater working the head with strikes.
Slater landing strikes.
Slater lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Revazshvili prevents Slater from moving into mount.
Revazshvili is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Revazshvili tries to escape but Slater is in control.
Revazshvili parries the strikes from Slater easily there. Slater is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Revazshvili to escape.
Slater throws a strike aimed at the side of Revazshvili's head but Revazshvili avoids it well.
Slater working the head with strikes.
Revazshvili manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater is looking to escape.
Revazshvili missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Revazshvili throwing shots but Slater is blocking nicely.
Revazshvili scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Slater tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Revazshvili defends well and Slater ends up having to push Revazshvili into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Revazshvili misses with a wild combination.
Revazshvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slater throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slater fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Revazshvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Revazshvili throws a right and a left that Slater avoids nicely. #T1#
Revazshvili lands with an uppercut that bounces Slater off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Slater shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Slater was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Slater is trying to ground and pound but Revazshvili uses the momentary lack of control by Slater to regain half guard.
Revazshvili has hold of Slater's hands but Slater slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Revazshvili is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slater slows the pace down in half guard.
Slater looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Revazshvili with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Levan Revazshvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Slater lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Slater connects with a nice short shot to Revazshvili's temple.
Revazshvili is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slater scores with a couple of nice shots.
Slater creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Revazshvili is out cold and this one is all over! Slater climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). AC Slater!
AC Slater was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: OFC 280: Rio     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
Pike connects with the punch.
Pike looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slater throws a shot from downtown. Pike moves away and avoids it.
Pike throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
Pike misses with a looping right.
And Slater tries to counter it with a takedown but Pike pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Slater looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pike is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Pike forces Slater back against the cage and clinches.
Slater has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pike is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Pike manages to break the clinch.
Landon Pike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater throws a jab but it's blocked by Pike.
Slater just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater goes for a double leg but Pike avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pike continues to drive forward.
Pike was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pike slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pike looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Slater's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pike scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Slater moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pike displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Landon Pike has been cut.
Pike throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
Pike throws a shot to the body.
Pike lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pike.
A right-left combo lands from Pike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pike rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slater moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slater. #T2#
Pike lands a jab to the nose.
Slater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pike.#TD2#
Slater scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slater trying to control the action but Pike is working from the bottom.
Pike is looking to regain half guard here but Slater keeps moving and retains side control.
Pike is trying to control Slater's posture but Slater avoids it.
Slater working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Slater in side control, throwing shots but Pike defends.
A lull in the action here as Slater stalls from top position.
Pike is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Pike looking for submissions off his back.
Slater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pike's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pike is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slater pulls his head out easily. #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.
Pike has hold of Slater's hands but Slater slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT2#
Landon Pike's cut is getting worse.
Slater controlling the action here.
Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pike is trying to get back to full guard.
Slater seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pike does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Pike dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon Pike's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Slater on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slater throws the left hand but Pike avoids the punch easily.
Pike seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Slater checks a low kick from Pike.
Slater fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pike on the side of the head.
A big left from Slater misses.
Pike is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Slater avoids the body shot from Pike.
Slater drops Pike with a naaaaasty hook - Pike is in real trouble here! Slater dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
AC Slater decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: OFC 274: Shifter vs Coleman II     
Date:   Apr 02, 2017
#R1#
Slater throws a series of punches but Tanahashi avoids them all with ease.
Tanahashi misses with an uppercut.
Slater throws a hook but Tanahashi avoids it easily.
A big right from Slater misses.
A combination from Tanahashi does no damage.
Tanahashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slater unleashes a big counter combination but Tanahashi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A solid body kick from Tanahashi.
Tanahashi connects with a body shot.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Tanahashi.
Slater misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanahashi catches Slater with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tanahashi misses with a leg kick
enabling Slater to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanahashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tanahashi connects with a leg kick. Slater looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Slater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanahashi moves away.
Slater lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Satoshi Tanahashi has been cut.
Tanahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
Tanahashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Slater.
Tanahashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Slater avoided it.
Tanahashi loads up on a big right hand but Slater slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanahashi.
Tanahashi slips under a jab.
Tanahashi throws a leg kick
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slater throws a body punch but Tanahashi moves out of range.
Slater throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tanahashi throws a body punch but Slater moves out of range.
Slater throws out a counter right but Tanahashi avoids it with no problem.
Slater takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Slater throws a big shot that misses.
Tanahashi misses the jab.
Tanahashi tries to land a front kick but Slater steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanahashi thows a leg kick but Slater checks it
enabling Slater to counter with a crisp jab.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tanahashi as he jumps to the side.
Tanahashi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slater counters with a series of strikes. Tanahashi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tanahashi throws the kick towards the body but Slater avoids it.
And Slater tries to counter it with a takedown but Tanahashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tanahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Tanahashi - just one landing.
Slater throws a lazy uppercut
and Tanahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slater throws the left hand but Tanahashi avoids the punch easily.
Tanahashi misses with a looping left.#T3#
Tanahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Tanahashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tanahashi.
Tanahashi throws a sloppy head kick
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slater takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slater lands a nice hook to Tanahashi's body. Tanahashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slater blocks the body kick.
Tanahashi throws out a loose jab but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanahashi 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.
Satoshi Tanahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A right-left combo lands from Slater.
Slater 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.
Tanahashi misses with a body kick. #T4#
Slater has a takedown stuffed.
Satoshi Tanahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
Nice defenses there by Tanahashi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Tanahashi. Beautiful body shot.
Tanahashi swinging wildly here.
Slater throws a hook but Tanahashi avoids it easily.
Tanahashi lands a high kick!
Tanahashi misses with a low kick.
Slater drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tanahashi defends it well.
A slow jab from Slater misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Tanahashi.
Tanahashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slater keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but AC Slater will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Satoshi Tanahashi'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#
A good leg kick by Tanahashi.
A big left from Slater misses.
Tanahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Tanahashi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Slater to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tanahashi keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Slater has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tanahashi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Slater is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tanahashi pulls down on the head and he's put Slater to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Satoshi Tanahashi!
Satoshi Tanahashi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXV     
Date:   Mar 18, 2017
#R1#
Brandon scores with a sloppy right hand. Slater should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Slater.
Nice body kick from Brandon.
Junior Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandon tries for a takedown but Slater circles away easily
and Slater counters with a straight right hand.
Brandon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slater avoids it really well and circles away.
A lazy left from Brandon finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
Slater blocks a low kick nicely.#T1##CL2#
Brandon has Slater up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandon goes for a takedown attempt but Slater pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
AC Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
Brandon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slater pinned against the cage. Slater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandon sprawls well. Brandon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slater gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Slater gets tackled into the cage by Brandon. Brandon maintains the clinch. #T2#
Brandon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Slater breaks the clinch.
Brandon moves to clinch but Slater breaks away
and Slater counters with a one-two to the body.
Brandon doesn't manage to clinch there - Slater circles away.
Brandon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Slater counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brandon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slater defends well and Brandon ends up having to push Slater into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Slater gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Brandon is looking to control Slater's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brandon avoid being mounted?
We've been hearing that Slater has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brandon wants to get back to full guard.
Brandon has his hands clasped together around Slater's back. He's all about the action.
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brandon's head.
Brandon is refusing to be controlled, as Slater sits in half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slater is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brandon is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon scores with a few weak punches.
Brandon is not content to let Slater control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brandon is staying active underneath Slater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon'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.
#R2#
Slater lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slater.
Brandon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Slater lands with an overhand left.
Brandon with a poor takedown
and Slater scores with a counter punch that sends Brandon to the canvas! Slater smells blood - he's punishing Brandon with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Brandon has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
During a confident post fight interview, AC Slater thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: OFC 262: Down Under     
Date:   Feb 25, 2017
#R1#
Pott slips a jab and a cross from Slater.
Slater pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pott back to the cage. Slater follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Slater shoots in and drives through. Pott sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Pott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slater is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slater swings for the body but Pott moves out of range. #TD2#
Slater gets the takedown into side control.
Pott takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Slater's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Slater works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater working the body and head with strikes.
Pott is letting Slater control him for a moment.
Pott gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pott wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Pott trying to hold on to Slater's head to control him but Slater postures up.
Slater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slater scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slater scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Slater lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Slater is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Slater content to control rather than advance.
Pott is looking to improve his position.
Slater slips a nice elbow through Pott's hands, connecting with Pott's forehead.#T2#
Pott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slater scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pott trying to hold on to Slater's head to control him but Slater postures up.
Slater winds up and cracks Pott with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pott trying to control from the bottom.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Pott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Slater seems content to control.
Pott has hold of Slater's hands but Slater slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pott tries to get out of the position.
Pott tries to kick Slater off but Slater keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Slater scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Slater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slater is figuring out what he wants to do next.#ES#
Pott manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Slater looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pott jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Roger Pott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.#T3#
Pott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pott fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slater just manages to avoid it.
Slater shoots in but Pott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roger Pott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slater throws a lazy right hand but Pott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slater's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Slater duly obliges. #T4#
Slater lands a body shot.
Slater throws a series of punches but Pott moves out of range.
Slater throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater 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.
Slater uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slater looks to throw the jab but Pott is out of range.
Slater connects with a jab.
Slater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater throws out a loose jab but Pott uses good head movement to avoid it.
AC Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater swings for the body but Pott moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Slater misses with a takedown
and Pott counters with a slapping leg kick.
Slater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pott.
Pott moves out of range of the strikes.
Pott lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pott slips a straight right by Slater.
Pott is looking to counter with a body kick.
Slater lands with an overhand left.
Slater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pott is fending him off so far but Slater persists. Nope, Pott circles away and we're back to standing.
Pott looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slater connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pott. Pott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slater throws a hook to the side of Pott's head but Pott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Slater bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Slater shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Slater was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pott tries to bench press Slater off him but Slater keeps the position.
Pott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slater on the ground.
Slater in side control lands a decent elbow.
Slater in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pott struggling a bit here.
Slater wants to control but Pott is keeping him busy.
Slater working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Slater working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#
Pott is rocked!
Slater moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oh Pott is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slater looks up at the clock and then as Pott takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Slater smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2#
Slater lands a strong strike to the head of Pott. That's dazed him! Slater looking to finish here. Pott is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Slater lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
AC Slater tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: OFC 255: Trail vs Bin     
Date:   Feb 01, 2017
#R1#
Slater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seyedi.
Slater stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seyedi.
Slater throws a hook but Seyedi blocks it.
Ali Seyedi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seyedi scores with a hook to the body. Slater takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slater doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Seyedi lands a jab to Slater's midsection.
A good leg kick by Seyedi.
Seyedi throws a body punch but Slater moves out of range.
Slater connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Seyedi's hands.
Slater connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice cross by Seyedi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seyedi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slater is able to avoid easily.
A shot to the liver by Slater. Beautiful body shot.
Slater scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slater on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Seyedi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slaters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Seyedi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slater manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Slater on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Seyedi tries to work over Slater's front leg with a kick but Slater checks it.
Seyedi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Slater rather than just go for the knockout.
Slater needs to keep his hands up - Seyedi had a free shot at his head there.
Seyedi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slater loads up on a big right hand but Seyedi slips the punch.
Slater throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seyedi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Slater changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Seyedi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Slater lands a nice forearm strike.
Seyedi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Slater misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seyedi keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seyedi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Slater.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seyedi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Slater is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Seyedi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Slater is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Seyedi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Seyedi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Seyedi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seyedi trying to remain calm as Slater controls from the top position.#T3#
Seyedi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Slater is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Seyedi is squirming around, avoiding Slater's attempts to control the action.
Seyedi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Seyedi is not content to let Slater control the position.
Slater slows the pace down in half guard.
Seyedi tries to roll over but Slater keeps him under control.#T4#
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slater misses with a head shot. Seyedi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slater works over Seyedi with some ground and pound from guard.
Seyedi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slater throwing strikes but missing.
Seyedi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but Seyedi has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that AC Slater will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Seyedi throws a solid leg kick but Slater takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seyedi.
Slater gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Seyedi counters with a left to the body.
Seyedi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Seyedi cracks Slater with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Seyedi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick by Seyedi misses #TD#
and Slater counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Seyedi!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Seyedi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Seyedi 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater tries to score with some ground and pound. Seyedi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Seyedi looks to move to half guard but instead Slater has passed into mount! Damn!
Slater wants to control the pace but Seyedi is squirming around nicely.
Slater landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Slater with the ground and pound from mount.
Slater landing strikes from the mount.
AC Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slater has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Seyedi's face.
Slater unloads with some shots from mount but Seyedi bucks and avoids them well.
Slater avoids the attempt from Seyedi to control.
Slater wants to control the pace but Seyedi is squirming around nicely.
Slater controlling from the full mount.
Slater landing strikes from the mount and Seyedi is in trouble! #T2#
Slater avoids the attempt from Seyedi to control.
Slater postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Seyedi looks a forlorn figure.
Slater trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slater throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater unloading with bombs!
Slater lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Seyedi is looking to improve his position but Slater isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Slater scoring with strikes but Seyedi is staying in there.
The referee warns Seyedi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Slater cracks Seyedi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#
Seyedi is rocked!
Slater is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Seyedi goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Slater!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). AC Slater!
A less than humble AC Slater misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: OFC 247: Jarl Borg Day     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Tupper slips a straight right by Slater.#CL2#
Tupper moves into range and clinches up with Slater.#BC2#
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tupper.
Tupper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tupper lands with a slapping head kick.
Slater looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tupper lands a high kick!
Slater throws a combination that misses
and Tupper counters with a slapping leg kick.
Slater has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupper sprawls well. He's pushed Slater's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tupper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tupper throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Tupper moves into range and clinches up with Slater.#T1##TD#
Slater gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tupper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slater thows a huge punch but Tupper dodges it nicely.
Tupper is looking to escape.
Slater wants to free his trapped foot but Tupper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slater drops an elbow to the side of Tupper's head.
Slater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tupper to regain full guard.
Slater won't allow Tupper to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slater throws a strike but Tupper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Slater has a closed guard, preventing Tupper from standing up.
Slater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tupper wants to stand and escape but instead Slater has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Slater sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupper wants to stand but Slater is controlling the position.
Slater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Slater works over Tupper with some ground and pound from guard.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper wants to stand and escape but Slater is having none of it. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tupper manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Tupper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tupper is looking to clinch but Slater is avoiding it.
Tupper misses with a head kick.
Tupper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slater misses with an uppercut. Tupper saw that one coming.
Tupper tries to clinch
and Slater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Tupper closes the distance and clinches.
Tupper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4##BC2#
Tupper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Tupper gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Slater has Tupper pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Slater pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tupper tumbling to the mat - Slater dives into Tupper's guard.
Tupper wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Slater manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tupper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Tupper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Slater fails with the takedown.
Slater looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slater throws a hook but Tupper blocks it.
Tupper swings for the body but Slater moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slater. Tupper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater misses with a straight left.
Tupper throws a counter combo.
Tupper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slater shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tupper has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Tupper manages to break the clinch.
Slater avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bobby Tupper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slater misses with a hook.
Tupper pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Tupper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tupper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupper. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupper sprawls well. He's pushed Slater's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tupper tries to clinch but Slater is having none of it. #CL2#
Tupper has managed to clinch.
Slater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tupper pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Tupper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tupper throws a right and a left that Slater avoids nicely.
Tupper tries to clinch but Slater moves out of range.
Tupper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Tupper has managed to clinch.
Slater looking for a takedown.
Slater is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tupper is defending well.#T2##BC2#
Tupper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Tupper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Slater as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Tupper darts in and clinches Slater up against the cage.
Slater drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tupper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Slater has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tupper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tupper scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Slater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slater throws a right and a left that Tupper avoids nicely.
Tupper lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tupper throws a sloppy head kick and Slater moves out of range easily.
Bobby Tupper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupper slips a jab and a cross from Slater. #T3##CL2#
Tupper darts in and clinches Slater up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tupper takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Tupper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tupper clinches. #BC2#
Tupper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slater misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slater is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Tupper moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Slater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slater shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Slater shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Slater throwing strikes but missing.
Slater postures up in Tupper's guard and throws a big left but Tupper blocks it. #T4#
Tupper wants to stand but Slater is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater looking to sit in guard and control but Tupper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tupper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slater is proving hard to escape from.
Slater pulls Tupper in close to prevent any damage.
AC Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tupper is looking to stand up but Slater won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Tupper 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Tupper is looking to slow Slater down with leg kicks.
Tupper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Tupper instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupper tries a head kick but it misses.
Tupper tries to clinch up.
Slater misses with a takedown
and Tupper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tupper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slater goes for a double leg but Tupper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tupper continues to drive forward.
Slater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Tupper tries to clinch but Slater is having none of it.
Slater dodges the punch combination from Tupper.
Slater throws a big counter combination but Tupper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Slater lands a nice shot to the body.
Slater slips a jab and a cross from Tupper.
Tupper falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Slater to counter with a crisp jab.
Tupper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Tupper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tupper is pressed up against the cage. Slater has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tupper down to the mat. Tupper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slater just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Tupper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater misses with a two punch combination.
Slater throws a right and a left that Tupper avoids nicely.
Tupper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Slater avoids the head kick by Tupper.
Slater went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Slater punishes Tupper's body with a nice straight punch.
Tupper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Tupper closes the distance and clinches.
Tupper tries to throw a body punch but Slater avoids it by throwing Tupper back against the cage.
Tupper trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Slater turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Slater manages to end up in side control.
Slater cracks Tupper with a big right hand but Tupper just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Slater looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tupper is avoiding damage well. #T3#
Tupper is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Slater is controlling him well.#ES2#
Tupper bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Slater avoids the head kick by Tupper.
Tupper throws a sloppy head kick and Slater moves out of range easily.
Tupper tries to clinch there but Slater circles away.
Tupper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Tupper instigates a clinch. #BC#
Slater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tupper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tupper misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Slater misses the target. #T4#
Tupper throws a combination. Slater tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater catches Tupper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tupper is looking to clinch.
Tupper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tupper closes the distance but Slater moves to the side
enabling Slater to counter with a crisp jab.
Bobby Tupper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tupper dodges the punch combination from Slater. #CL2#
Tupper clinches.
AC Slater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slater.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Tupper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tupper 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Tupper!

 

Event: OFC 239: Reborn     
Date:   Dec 07, 2016
#R1#
Slater's hands are dropping dangerously low here and John connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slater scrambles back to his feet.
Slater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
John tests Slater's chin there with a solid looking shot.
John throws a leg kick which misses Slater's front leg but catches the back leg as Slater tries to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by John. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of John.
John ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
Slater swings widly with a right hand
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slater is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for John. That snapped Slater's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John scores with a hook to the body. Slater takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
John scoring well with a low kick there.
A cross from John lands.
It looks like John has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slater manages to avoid it.
And Slater tries to counter it with a takedown but John pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Slater misses with a body shot
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finkle John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
John keeps Slater at a distance using the push kick.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slater was well out of range. Poor timing from John.#TD2#
Slater drives through with a takedown into guard.
John utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
John utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater postures up in John's guard and throws a big left but John blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slater postures up in John's guard and throws a big left but John blocks it.
John seems keen to control Slater's posture.
John wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
John looking for a sweep. Not yet John, not yet.
John pulls Slater in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Slater as he connects with a hook.
John throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slater smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slater avoids a kick to the body.
Finkle John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Slater drops John with a beautiful combination! John stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Slater is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
John is rocked!
John takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Oh John is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slaters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
John seems to have got his legs back now.
Slater takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
John showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slater. #T3#
Slater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
John throws a big shot that misses.
Slater unleashes a big counter combination but John bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
John scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slater misses with a two punch combination.
Slater defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
Slater shoots in but John avoids the takedown attempt easily.
John feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slaters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Slater cracks John with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slater misses with a few strikes there.
John appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
John looks for the body kick but Slater saw that one coming.
Slater on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Slater gets cracked there but stands up to it.
John attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Slater lands.
John stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slater throws a predictable looking body shot
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John leaves Slater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finkle John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
Slater throws a right and a left that John avoids nicely.
Slater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from John misses.
John misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slater.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finkle John 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#
John scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by John. That's going to slow Slater down.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater slips a jab from John.
John walks into a jab.
John lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from John misses.
John dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slater. That did some damage!
John connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slater momentarily.
Slater misses with a takedown
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slater manages to avoid it.
Slater walks into a stiff left hand from John.
John is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slater.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slaters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
John jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
John slips under a jab from Slater.
John tried to counter with a leg kick but Slater avoided it.
Finkle John is winning the standup battle so far.
Slater thows a left - swing and a miss!
John misses with a body shot.
Slater tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts John, as that shot connected.
John fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slater crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from John - the referee stops the clock and Slater gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says John. Slater manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slater was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
The crowd cheers as John lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slater doesn't seem phased though.
John connects with the punch.
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slater.
John throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
John throws a lazy right hand but Slater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slater misses with a two punch combination.
John tried to counter with a leg kick but Slater avoided it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slater uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slater lands a jab.
John cracks Slater with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slater thows a left - swing and a miss!
John connects with a single shot there.
Slater misses with a hook
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slater moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for John.
John's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slater connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! John scrambles back to his feet.
Slater ducks right into an uppercut from John.
Slater's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Slater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John.
Slater is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Slater connects with a good right hand that stumbles John. John circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
John is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slater can do to turn this around?
John looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
Slater moves out of range of the strikes.
John misses with a jab to the body
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John connects with a leg kick. Slater looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
John waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slater.
Slater throws a combination that misses
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slater has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
John fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slater on the side of the head.
John smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slater defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
Slater takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Slater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? John is fending him off so far but Slater persists. Nope, John circles away and we're back to standing.
Finkle John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John scores with a hook.
John walks into a straight right hand from Slater.
John thows a body kick. Slater tries to catch it but that hurt him.
John lands a glancing blow to the side of Slater's head.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Slater is just out of range.
A head kick from John lands but Slater takes it in his stride.
Slater moves away from the strike by John.
Nice shot lands for Slater.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from John.
Slater drops down looking to force a counter takedown but John defends it well.
Slater has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
John's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slater under the eye.
John avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finkle John dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
John lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slater at a distance.
Slater closes this distance looking for a takedown but John circles away.
John fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slater on the side of the head.
Slater lands a glancing blow to the side of John's head.
Slater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
John connects with a jab.
Slater slips a straight right by John.
A combination from Slater does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater slips a jab from John.
John fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slater looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
John looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
John scores with a jab.
John turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slater 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.#T1#
Slater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slater misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from John.
John thows a leg kick but Slater checks it #TD2#
and Slater counters with a single leg into guard. John didn't expect that.
John pulls Slater in close to prevent any damage.
Slater trying to control but John is working from the bottom.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
John escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
John is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but John has wrist control.
Slater chips away with some ground and pound.
John is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
Slater scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
John manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slater manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
John is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
John controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck.
John trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Slater has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes John off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
John lands with a hook. Slater tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.#T4#
John scores with a jab.
John lands with a hook. Slater tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slater looks to land a combination. John sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
John looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
John bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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 shoots in looking for a takedown. John tries to sprawl out of it but Slater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. John manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slater on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
AC Slater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slater throws a right and a left that both miss.

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 Finkle John.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for John, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finkle John!

After the fight, Finkle John was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: FWC 22: Hug vs. Maafala 2     
Date:   Sep 10, 2016
#R1#
Frazier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Frazier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frazier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frazier tries to clinch but Slater is having none of it.
Slater closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frazier circles away.
Slater looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jimmy Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Frazier moves into the clinch successfully.
Frazier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frazier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slater's elbow.
Frazier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slater.
Frazier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier misses with some punches.
Frazier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slater gets the underhooks and prevents it.
AC Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Frazier.
Frazier lands an elbow just above Slater 's eye. #T1#
Slater is looking to take this one to the mat.
Frazier stops a takedown attempt from Slater.
Slater prevents the takedown attempt.
Slater avoids the elbow strike from Frazier, against the cage.
Frazier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slater after a bit of a struggle.
Frazier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frazier has a couple of punches blocked by Slater.
Frazier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slater avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frazier tries to score a body lock takedown but Slater shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frazier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slater gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Frazier with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD2#
Frazier gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
Slater is looking to improve his position.
Slater manages to get to full guard.
Frazier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slater works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frazier wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Frazier working some strikes from top position.
Frazier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frazier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Frazier stopping the sweep attempt from Slater.
Frazier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slater works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frazier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Frazier throwing strikes from guard but Slater blocks nicely.
Frazier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frazier is working Slater over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've been informed that Frazier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Slater is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Frazier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frazier lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frazier working some strikes from top position.
Slater wants to sweep here but Frazier controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Frazier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slater looking for a sweep. Not yet Slater, not yet. #T4#
Frazier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slater is controlling Frazier's posture.
Frazier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Frazier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Frazier preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frazier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slater's head.
Frazier trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Frazier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Frazier staying out of range there.
Slater circles away from the clinch attempt
and Slater counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slater misses with a double jab.
Frazier shoots in looking for a takedown. Slater tries to sprawl out of it but Frazier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slater manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slater stuffs the takedown attempt from Frazier. Frazier gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown. Frazier tries to sprawl out of it but Slater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frazier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Frazier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frazier closes the distance but Slater moves to the side #TD#
and Slater counters with a takedown into side control.
Slater working away.
Frazier holds on to Slater's head and controls the position momentarily.
Slater throws a strike aimed at the side of Frazier's head but Frazier avoids it well.
Frazier pecks away with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Slater looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Frazier is avoiding damage well.
Slater lands a few punches from side control.
Slater scoring with punches and elbows.
Frazier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Frazier is refusing to be controlled, as Slater sits in half guard. #T2#
Slater is thwarting Frazier's attempts to control the position.
Jimmy Frazier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slater takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slater seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frazier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Slater is trying to work for a kimura but Frazier is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frazier tries to roll over but Slater keeps him under control.#T3#
Frazier gets full guard.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frazier looking for a sweep. Not yet Frazier, not yet.
Slater is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frazier is keeping the position for now.
Slater slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Frazier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Slater controlling the position.
Slater has momentary wrist control but Frazier slips an elbow through the middle.
Frazier preventing the sweep.
Frazier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frazier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Slater avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frazier.
Slater blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frazier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frazier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Frazier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Slater manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown but Frazier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slater's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slater sets himself, and Frazier steps forward looking for the clinch! Slater avoids it this time.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Frazier drives through and clinches with Slater against the cage.
Slater has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frazier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frazier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slater fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier tries to work over Slater's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frazier working aggressively here. #TD2#
Frazier has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Slater regains guard immediately.
Slater is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Slater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frazier is one step ahead there. #T1#
Slater looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Frazier lands a couple of elbows.
Frazier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Frazier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slater is on top in guard. #REVR##ES2#
Frazier is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Slater blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frazier wants to take the fight to the mat but Slater manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Frazier wants to take the fight to the mat but Slater manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Frazier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Slater is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frazier is defending well.
Slater is trying to drag Frazier to the mat but Frazier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slater takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Frazier lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frazier pressing his opponent against the cage.
Slater can't break the clinch. #TD#
Slater tightens his grip and picks Frazier up, before dumping him to the ground. Frazier manages to land in guard.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frazier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slater throws an elbow that misses. Frazier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slater's guard. Nice move by Frazier!#REVB#
Frazier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slater works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frazier throws a big elbow that misses.
Frazier wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Frazier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frazier trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Frazier cracks Slater with a solid left hand.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater working a defensive guard here.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Frazier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frazier 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Frazier!

 

Event: FWC 21: Kindmark vs. Verra     
Date:   Aug 27, 2016
#R1#
Slater shoots in for a double leg but Camble sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Camble lands a nice hook to Slater's body. Slater takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slater lands with a straight right. Camble didn't see that one coming.
Camble misses with a straight left.
Slater lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
Slater shoots in and bounces Camble off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Slater working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Camble wants to stand up but Slater is controlling him.
Slater is working Camble over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slater lands a couple of elbows.
Camble wants to control the position but Slater says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Slater controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Slater is looking for a kimura but Camble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slater to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater content to control rather than advance.
Camble trying to control but Slater postures up.
Slater is nestled in close to Camble, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Camble gets back to full guard.
Camble is trying to keep Slater in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slater's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Slater chips away with some ground and pound.
Slater postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Camble controls Slater momentarily but Slater frees himself.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
Slater trying to control but Camble is working from the bottom.
Camble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slater lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Slater scoring with some ground and pound.
Camble working a defensive guard here.
Slater lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Camble's head.
Slater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Camble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slater postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Camble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slater can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slater lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Camble throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Slater is in close to Camble's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slater is working Camble over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#
Camble is rocked!
Slater gets to his feet and stands over Camble, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Camble felt that one! Slater unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Camble from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
AC Slater seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: FWC 19: Hug vs. Uvol 2     
Date:   Aug 12, 2016
#R1#
Vihannes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vihannes fails to land with a series of punches.
Slater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vihannes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vihannes wants it to stay on the feet.
Vihannes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slater wants to counter the offense by Vihannes and move into the clinch position.
Hannes Vihannes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Vihannes misses
and Slater counters with a series of strikes. Vihannes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vihannes lands a jab.
Vihannes with a nice cross.
Slater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vihannes tries to avoid it but Slater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vihannes to the ground. Vihannes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vihannes 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.
Slater defending well as Vihannes loads up on a big left hand.
Slater is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Slater blocks a head kick by Vihannes. #TD2#
Slater feints and as Vihannes raises his hands in defense, Slater changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Vihannes wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Vihannes counters with a crisp one two that drops Slater! Vihannes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Slater to his feet! Slater is in big trouble!
Hannes Vihannes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
Vihannes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slater swivels and escapes.
Slater dives in for a single leg takedown but Vihannes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Vihannes misses with a head kick.
Slater throws out a counter right but Vihannes avoids it with no problem.
Vihannes goes for a double leg but Slater avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slater continues to drive forward.
Slater lands with a straight right. Vihannes didn't see that one coming.
Vihannes tries to clinch
and Slater counters with a series of strikes. Vihannes will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Slater gets a clinch.
Slater tries to score a body lock takedown but Vihannes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slater drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vihannes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vihannes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vihannes thuds a left hand into Slater's body.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Vihannes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Vihannes moves into the clinch.
Slater on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vihannes can't break the clinch.
Vihannes lands a nice elbow. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vihannes prevents it. #BC#
Vihannes manages to break the clinch.
Vihannes thuds his right hand into Slater's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice sprawl there from Slater as Vihannes shoots in.
Vihannes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slater avoids the head kick by Vihannes. #TD2#
Slater shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Slater was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Vihannes sneaks out the side door and pushes Slater away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Slater tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vihannes swivels and escapes.
Slater takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Slater gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slater prevents Vihannes from breaking the clinch.#T3##BC#
Vihannes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slater showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vihannes.
Nice body kick from Vihannes.
Vihannes leaves Slater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vihannes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Vihannes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vihannes is controlling the pace.
Slater tries to roll over but Vihannes keeps him under control.#T4#
Slater wants to control but Vihannes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vihannes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vihannes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slater keeps working.
Vihannes stalling.
Vihannes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Slater controls his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
Vihannes stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannes Vihannes dominated that round.
That's time! Vihannes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vihannes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vihannes fails to land with a series of punches.
Vihannes tries a head kick but it misses.
Slater is looking to clinch but Vihannes is avoiding it.
Vihannes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vihannes throws a sloppy head kick and Slater moves out of range easily.
Slater changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slater has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vihannes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vihannes tries to break free but Slater pushes him back against the cage.
Vihannes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slater can do to turn this around?
Slater wants to take the fight to the mat but Vihannes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hannes Vihannes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater blocks an elbow strike.
Vihannes is trying to push Slater away but Slater has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vihannes prevents the takedown attempt.
Slater is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Slater is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Slater works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hannes Vihannes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slater cracks Vihannes with a solid left hand.#ES#
Vihannes kicks Slater off and gets to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slater is defended easily by Vihannes.
Vihannes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Vihannes lands a glancing blow to the side of Slater's head.
Vihannes throws a sloppy head kick
and Slater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vihannes tries to land a body kick
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vihannes looks for a takedown but Slater sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Slater's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2##KD#
Vihannes drops Slater with a beautiful combination! Slater stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vihannes is looking for the KO!#TD2#
Slater throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vihannes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Slater is in Vihannes's guard.
Slater throws a strike but Vihannes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Slater is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vihannes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vihannes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vihannes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vihannes working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Slater is controlling Vihannes's posture.
Vihannes trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Vihannes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Vihannes from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vihannes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vihannes lands a couple of digs.
Vihannes trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slater looking to control.
Vihannes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Vihannes takes the fight into the clinch.
Slater is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vihannes wants to get back to striking at distance but Slater won't allow it.
Slater goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vihannes prevents it. #BC#
Vihannes breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannes Vihannes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Slater avoids the head kick by Vihannes.
Vihannes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vihannes shoots in for a double leg but Slater sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slater dives in for a single leg takedown but Vihannes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hannes Vihannes is winning the standup battle so far.
Vihannes throws a sloppy head kick and Slater moves out of range easily.
Vihannes misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Vihannes tries to sprawl but Slater drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vihannes to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater works over Vihannes with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slater scoring with some ground and pound.
Slater stands and throws Vihannes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Slater cracks Vihannes with a big right hand but Vihannes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
Vihannes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Slater works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vihannes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slater throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vihannes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Slater working Vihannes over with strikes.
Slater is nestled in close to Vihannes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vihannes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Slater got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vihannes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slater has managed to get both his arms back between Vihannes's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vihannes keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vihannes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slater trying to control but Vihannes is working from the bottom.
Slater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vihannes wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Slater is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Slater closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vihannes to the mat! Vihannes manages to get full guard. #ES#
Vihannes pushes Slater off and scrambles back to his feet.
Slater displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vihannes.
Vihannes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slater manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hannes Vihannes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vihannes tries for a takedown but Slater circles away easily
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannes Vihannes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vihannes closes the distance and clinches up with Slater, looking for a takedown. Vihannes pushes Slater against the cage but Slater circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vihannes throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Slater counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hannes Vihannes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vihannes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Slater trying to control the pace.
Vihannes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slater.
Slater is trying to control the action in half guard but Vihannes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slater winds up and cracks Vihannes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Slater working the head and body with strikes.
Slater content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Slater is working for a kimura but Vihannes is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
AC Slater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vihannes 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannes Vihannes!

Hannes Vihannes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 09, 2016
#R1#
Slater avoids the head kick by Eggman. #TD#
Slater shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Eggman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Eggman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Slater lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Eggman down.
Eggman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Eggman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Slater connects with a decent elbow. #ROC#
Eggman is rocked!
Eggman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slater grinds an elbow into Eggman's temple.
Eggman is still in real trouble! Can Slater finish him?
Slater content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slater scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Eggman is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Slater can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
Our winner, AC Slater, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 06, 2016
#R1#
Slater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slater somewhat.
Slater moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKilla.
Killa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slater.
Slater shoots in for a double leg but Killa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Killa throws a hook but Slater avoids it easily.
Killa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa throws a jab when Slater was well out of range.
Slater misses with a body shot. #TD#
Slater fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Killa to the ground. Slater is now in Killa's guard.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slater distracts Killa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Slater throwing strikes but missing.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Killa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slater controls the pace.
Killa is looking to stand up but Slater isn't so interested in that idea.
Slater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Killa's head.
Slater won't allow Killa to get back to his feet.
Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Slater's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Killa is looking to stand up but Slater isn't so interested in that idea.
Slater stopping the sweep attempt from Killa.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Killa keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater scoring with some ground and pound.
Slater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slater prevents Killa from getting back to his feet.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Killa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater throwing strikes from guard but Killa blocks nicely.
Slater scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Killa is rocked!
Slater postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Killa covers up, he's hurt! Slater keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Slater and the ref steps in to end the fight! Slater can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
During a confident post fight interview, AC Slater thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 02, 2016
#R1#
Universe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slater.
Slater shoots in and drives through. Universe sprawls well.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Universe's waist but Universe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slater off to one side.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slater misses with a takedown
and Universe counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Universe takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Slater scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater fails with the takedown.
Universe shapes to counter with a head kick.
Slater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Universe's waist but Universe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slater off to one side. #TD#
Slater feints and as Universe raises his hands in defense, Slater changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Universe trying to keep a closed guard but Slater is proving a slippery customer.
Universe looking for a sweep. Not yet Universe, not yet.
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slater's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slater stands up over Universe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Slater is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Universe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slater scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Universe 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##T2#
Universe is looking to take a break and control but Slater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Universe is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Slater moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slater pulls Universe in close to prevent any damage.
Universe trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Slater tries to strike from the bottom. #T3#
Slater pulls Universe in close to prevent any damage. #SU2#
Universe stands and steps away. Slater gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Slater fails with the takedown
and Universe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Universe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Universe. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater shoots for a takedown but Universe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Universe throws a series of punches but Slater moves out of range. #T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Universe. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Universe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slater drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Universe misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Universe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Universe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Universe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Universe drives through and clinches with Slater against the cage.
Slater is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Universe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Universe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Slater has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Universe after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Universe manages to break the clinch.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Universe shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Universe but Universe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mr Universe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Universe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slater, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Universe misses with a body kick.
Slater gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Universe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slater lands a really nice looking cross but Universe seems unphased.
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Universe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slater walks forward, straight into a front kick from Universe.
Slater throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Mr Universe has been cut.
Slater shoots in and drives through. Universe sprawls well.
Slater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Universe tries to clinch up but Slater circles away and keeps his distance.
Slater half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Universe lands with an uppercut that bounces Slater off the cage and back into range.
Slater takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!#TD#
Slater scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Universe has one foot on Slater's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Universe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Universe.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up with Universe, looking for a takedown. Slater pushes Universe against the cage but Universe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slater fails with the takedown
and Universe counters with a head kick.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Universe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee calls for Universe to work. #T3#
Slater blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Universe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slater.
Universe lands a jab to the nose.
Universe slaps away a takedown attempt from Slater, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Universe darts in and clinches Slater up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Universe breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Universe. Those never looked like landing.
Universe throws a right hand that Slater ducks under and follows up with a left that Slater also avoids with ease.
Universe lands with a nice combination. Slater backs away looking to recover.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Slater drives through with a takedown into Universe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Universe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Slater keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Universe's head.
Slater prevents Universe from getting back to his feet.
Universe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Universe looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Universe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slater checks a leg kick.
Slater throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Universe to counter with a crisp jab.
Universe throws a right hand that Slater ducks under and follows up with a left that Slater also avoids with ease.
Universe throws a nice looking combination but Slater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slater or perhaps it was just good defense by Universe, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Universe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Universe pushes Slater back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slater wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Slater avoids the damage to the body.
Slater tries for a takedown but Universe manages to get underhooks.
Slater wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Universe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Universe is pushing Slater up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Universe manages to break the clinch.
Universe misses the jab.#T2#
Slater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Universe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Universe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Universe looks to land a combination but Slater avoids it well.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown but Universe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slater's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Universe takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Slater takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slater takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slater just misses with a punch to the body.
Slater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slater shoots in for a double leg but Universe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Slater misses with a left hand
and Universe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slater takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Universe scores with a decent looking hook.
Good exchange - Universe coming out on top.
Universe throws a push kick but Slater slaps the foot to one side.
Universe wants to clinch up but Slater keeps it at a distance.
Universe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slater changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Universe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slater tries for a takedown but Universe circles away easily
and Universe counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Slater closes this distance looking for a takedown but Universe circles away.
Universe cracks a nice hook into Slater's ribs.
Slater has a takedown stuffed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Universe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slater shoots and misses
and Universe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Universe throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
Mr Universe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Universe finds it's way through Slater's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Universe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Universe 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Universe!

Mr Universe gave a mention to Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 03, 2016
#R1#
Slater swats away the attempt to clinch by Goat.
Goat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Slater closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slater lands in his opponent's guard.
Goat wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Slater manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
Slater slips a nice elbow through Goat's hands, connecting with Goat's forehead.
Slater prevents Goat from standing back up.
Slater scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater lands strikes from half guard.
Goat pushes Slater off but Slater dives into side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
A lull in the action here as Slater stalls from top position.
Slater working the body and head with strikes.
Slater has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Goat takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Goat on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Goat is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Slater is controlling him well.
Slater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slater just content to control the position.
Goat is not content to let Slater control the position.
Slater working the head and body with strikes.
Slater working the ground and pound from side control.
Slater creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Goat takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Slater taking a breather here.
Slater working the head with strikes. #T2#
Slater scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#
Goat is rocked!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slater landing strikes.
Goat is still in real trouble! Can Slater finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goat taking a bit of punishment here - Slater scoring with strikes.
Slater lands a nice forearm strike.
Slater in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Goat looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Slater turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
A victorious AC Slater thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 21, 2016
#R1#
Slater lands a slapping body shot.
Cranston wants to clinch up but Slater keeps it at a distance.
Cranston falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Slater counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cranston won't be happy with that.
Cranston taking a bit of punishment here - Slater scoring with strikes.
Slater creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Slater cracks Cranston with a big right hand but Cranston just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Slater lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#
Cranston 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!
Cranston is trying to improve his position.
Cranston is still in real trouble! Can Slater finish him?
Slater working the ground and pound.
Slater lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Cranston! Slater senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Cranston out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). AC Slater!
AC Slater decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Kyle Cranston had this to say: 'Too much cheese cake'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 15, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Goat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Goat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slater's brow.
Goat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Slater breaks the clinch.
Slater circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slater attempts a counter takedown but Goat avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Slater shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Slater was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Goat wants to get back to his feet but Slater is dominant here and he's now got Goat's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goat is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES2#
Slater has his opponent's back but Goat is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Slater.
Goat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Slater is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goat's half guard.
Slater is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Goat tries to kick Slater off but Slater keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Slater is nestled in close to Goat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Slater lands strikes from half guard.
Slater lands with a punch from half guard.
Goat has hold of Slater's hands but Slater slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Slater is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goat looks like he's trying to stand up.
Slater takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slater scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Slater has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slater lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slater scores with a couple of nice shots.
Slater landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slater lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#
Goat is rocked!
Slater is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slater scores with a couple of nice shots.
Goat is still in real trouble! Can Slater finish him?
Goat told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Slater lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Goat quite badly. Goat pulls Slater in close trying to recover. Slater postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Goat on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Goat doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
An out of breath AC Slater thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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