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Event:
BB 7 - Kong vs Helenius
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Slade looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming. #TD#
Slade scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slade is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Slade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slade has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva trying to control the position.
Slade wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slade lands a couple of elbows.#T1##SUB2#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Silva has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Slade doesn't defend quickly enough and Silva has managed to lock this one up! Can Slade escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Silva on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jurumin Silva!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jurumin Silva made sure he mentioned Tengelü Hekite, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Slade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santiago avoids it really well and circles away.
Slade misses with a takedown
and Santiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santiago misses the shot to the body.
Slade moves out of range as Santiago strikes.
Slade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Slade.
Santiago misses with a straight left.
Slade appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Slade closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santiago's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slade distracts Santiago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slade trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Slade controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Slade prevents Santiago from getting back to his feet.
Santiago wants to improve his position but instead Slade has moved into half guard.
Santiago on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slade sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Slade seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Santiago for as long as he can get away with.#SU#
Slade stands up and beckons Santiago to join him on the feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slade moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Santiago feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Slade sprawling to the canvas! Slade rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Santiago finish him?!
#CUT2#It looks like Simon Slade has been cut.
Slade shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santiago pinned against the cage. Santiago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Slade. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Slade rushes Santiago and presses him up against the cage.
Slade tries to score a body lock takedown but Santiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Santiago tries to throw a body punch but Slade avoids it by throwing Santiago back against the cage.
Slade tries to score a body lock takedown but Santiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slade changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santiago fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Santiago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Slade looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Slade is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Santiago is trying to stand back up but Slade is controlling him
Slade trying to pass the guard but Santiago defending well.
Slade is working hard here to advance position.
Slade controlling the pace.
Santiago is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Santiago is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Slade decides to stand and escape the position. #CL#
Slade clinches up against the cage.
Slade blocking some punches.
#TD#
Slade has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Santiago uses from the top position.
Slade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Santiago stands up and waves to Slade to follow him. #TD#
Santiago gets caught flat footed, as Slade shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slade won't allow Santiago to sweep him here.
Slade 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dodong Santiago will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Slade's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Santiago misses with a right hand
and Slade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santiago thinking.
Slade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santiago stuffs the takedown.
Santiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slade moves away.
Santiago is stalking Slade. Slade circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Santiago, and it's lights out! Slade really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dodong Santiago!
A pretty intense looking Dodong Santiago took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
SMASH:Kelly vs Hakekia
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Slade tries to clinch but Wick is having none of it.
Slade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wick scores with a jab. Slade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slade staying out of range there.
Good work by Wick as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Wick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slade.
Wick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slade is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Wick gets tackled into the cage by Slade. Slade maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wick stalls.
Wick tries to pull guard but Slade holds him up against the cage and eventually Wick drops back down to his feet.
Slade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wick has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC#
Wick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Slade forces Wick back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Wick manages to break the clinch.
#KD2#
Slade drops Wick with a beautiful combination! Wick stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Slade is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like John Wick has been cut.#KD2#
Slade lands a left and a right that send Wick crashing to the mat, dazed. Slade thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Wick 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!
Wick defending well as Slade loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Wick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wick.
An inside leg kick from Slade misses.
Wick seems to have got his legs back now.
Slade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slade on the side of the head.#T2#
A shot to the body from Slade misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Slade throws a big shot that misses.
Wick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Slade.#KD2#
Slade drops Wick with a beautiful combination! Wick stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Slade is looking for the KO!
Slade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slade misses with a head kick.
Slade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wick checks the leg kick.
Wick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Slade goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wick works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Simon Slade has been cut.
Slade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Wick ducks under a wild hook from Slade.
As Slade tries to get set, Wick tries to push him back and clinch up but Slade manages to avoid the attempt.
Slade misses the jab.
Slade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Slade clinches.
Slade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wick looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Wick manages to break the clinch.
Slade wants to clinch.
Wick feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Slade tries to score with a low kick but Wick moves his leg out of the way.
Simon Slade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Slade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wick appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slade avoids the body shot from Wick.
Wick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab by Wick.
Wick tries to clinch but Slade is having none of it.
Wick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slade looks to land a combination but Wick avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slade throws a wild body kick that Wick sees coming a mile off.
Wick scores with a head kick. Slade tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slade is looking to chop away at Wick's legs.
Slade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Slade dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Wick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wick takes one on the button.
Wick slips a jab from Slade.
Slade misses with a head kick.
Wick blocks a jab.
Wick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slade throws a chopping leg kick but Wick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slade throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slade takes a swing at Wick's ribcage but misses.
Slade misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Wick to counter with a crisp jab.
Slade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wick throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Slade throws a body punch but Wick moves out of range.
Slade just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWick.
Slade misses with an uppercut.
Wick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slade just misses with a punch to the body.
Slade throws a lazy body kick
and Wick counters with a one-two to the body.
Wick thumps Slade with a low kick.
Slade's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slade's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Slade throws a leg kick but Wick sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wick tries to counter by clinching up but Slade breaks away and moves out of range.
Slade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wick.
Wick avoids the body shot from Slade.
Slade moves to clinch but Wick breaks away
and Wick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Slade moves into range and clinches up with Wick.#T2#
Wick is trying to force a seperation but Slade has the dominant position.
Wick looking to slow down the pace here.
Slade managing to block the knees to the body from Wick.
Slade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wick's elbow.
Slade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Slade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Wick circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Slade.
Slade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wick wants to clinch.#T3#
Wick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slade was well out of range. Poor timing from Wick.#CL2#
Wick gets tackled into the cage by Slade. Slade maintains the clinch.
Wick blocks an elbow strike from Slade.
Slade wants to get back to striking at distance but Wick won't allow it.
Slade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slade tries a body shot but Wick blocks it.
#BC2#
Slade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slade jabs Wick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slade looks for the body kick but Wick saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Slade misses the target.
Wick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Wick tries to bum rush Slade with a series of wild strikes but Slade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slade wants to clinch up but Wick keeps it at a distance.
Wick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Slade fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slade tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wick tries to throw a body punch but Slade avoids it by throwing Wick back against the cage.
Wick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Simon Slade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Slade misses the target.
Simon Slade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wick is looking to counter punch.
Wick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wick jabs Slade to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Slade tries to keep at a distance but Wick has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Slade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Wick lands.
Slade throws a sloppy head kick and Wick moves out of range easily. #T1#
Wick throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Slade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slade has had enough of the clinch but Wick keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Slade breaks from the clinch.
Wick lets loose with a powerful body kick. Slade will feel that in the morning.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slade.
Wick avoids the body shot from Slade.
A little feinted left hand from Wick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wick lands a high kick!
Wick throws a head kick but Slade moves out of range.
Slade tries to close the distance and clinch but Wick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Wick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wick swats away the attempt to clinch by Slade.
Slade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Wick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#That has opened up Simon Slade's cut even more.
Slade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wick is looking to counter the offense by Slade and move into the clinch.
Slade is looking to clinch but Wick is avoiding it.
Wick throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Slade stumbling backwards into the cage! Slade bounces back off the cage towards Wick, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Wick lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Wick celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Wick! |
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Event:
SMASH:7.5
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Slade takes the fight into the clinch.
Slade working hard to break the clinch.
Van Cleefe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Cleefe misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Slade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Slade. #CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.#CL2#
Van Cleefe has managed to clinch.
Van Cleefe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slade backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Simon Slade has been cut.#BC#
Slade breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Slade's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Van Cleefe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Cleefe can't find room to land a body shot as Slade controls the action.
Van Cleefe throws an elbow but it misses.
Slade misses with a body punch.
Slade blocking some punches.
Slade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Cleefe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slade after a bit of a struggle.
Slade can't break the clinch.
Slade blocks an uppercut.
Van Cleefe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Slade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Cleefe jumps guard but Slade stands there with Van Cleefe around his waist. Van Cleefe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Cleefe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Cleefe misses with a body punch.
Slade is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Cleefe prevents Slade from breaking the clinch.
Van Cleefe can't find room to land a body shot as Slade controls the action.
Slade tries to stall but Van Cleefe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Cleefe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Cleefe has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Van Cleefe pulls Slade into guard.
Slade trying to stand up but can't free himself from Van Cleefe's guard.#T2#
Slade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slade defends well.
Slade trying to move into half guard but instead Van Cleefe has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Slade is controlling Van Cleefe's posture.
Van Cleefe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Cleefe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Slade wants to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying to get an arm triangle but Slade is defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Cleefe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slade is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Cleefe controls the position. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Cleefe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Slade is looking for a sweep.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Slade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe tries for a kimura but Slade is defending well. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Slade knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slade is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe tries for a kimura but Slade is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Van Cleefe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Van Cleefe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Slade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Van Cleefe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Cleefe has a couple of punches blocked by Slade.
#BC#
Slade manages to break the clinch.
Slade doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Cleefe circles away.
Van Cleefe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slade defends it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Cleefe.
Slade appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Cleefe throws a hook to the side of Slade's head but Slade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Slade misses.
Despite the aggression on Van Cleefe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe moves to clinch but Slade breaks away
and Slade counters with a left to the body.
Slade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Cleefe misses with a body shot
and Slade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slade misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Van Cleefe avoids the head kick by Slade.
Van Cleefe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Cleefe misses with a body shot
and Slade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slade is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Slade connects with a high kick.
Slade moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Cleefe.
Slade tries to clinch but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
Van Cleefe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slade defends well and Van Cleefe ends up having to push Slade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Slade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Cleefe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simon Slade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Van Cleefe.
Slade scores with a head kick. Van Cleefe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#That has opened up Lee Van Cleefe's cut even more.
Van Cleefe misses with a combination
and Slade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Van Cleefe is predictable there
and Slade counters with a left and a right... And another left! Van Cleefe is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Slade!
A very excited looking Simon Slade 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.
Lee Van Cleefe spoke after the fight, saying 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 54
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Conchobhar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slade.
Slade misses the shot to the body.
Conchobhar clobbers Slade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Simon Slade has been cut.
Conchobhar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slade misses with a body shot
and Conchobhar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conchobhar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slade connects with a right hand. Conchobhar shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conchobhar lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Slade can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Conchobhar and Slade drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Conchobhar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herleifr Conchobhar!
A relieved looking Herleifr Conchobhar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
EFC8:
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Laguna staying out of range there.
A big left from Slade misses.
A shot to the liver by Slade. Beautiful body shot.
Slade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Laguna clinches.
Laguna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laguna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Slade.
Slade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slade lands a hook that snaps the head of Laguna backwards.
A short right from Slade.
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!
Laguna has a couple of punches blocked by Slade.
Laguna throws a punch but it's blocked by Slade.
Slade presses Laguna against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laguna looks winded!
Slade scores with a shoulder strike.
Slade tries a body shot but Laguna blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Slade.
Laguna is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slade to keep the fight standing.
Slade pushes Laguna back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slade lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Good body shot from Slade.
Slade digs a right hand into Laguna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laguna's gas tank.
Slade working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#It looks like Bautista Laguna has been cut.
Nice body punch from Slade - that landed with a thud.
Slade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laguna backwards.
Slade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Slade.
Slade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slade digs a right hand into Laguna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laguna's gas tank.
Slade digs a right hand underneath Laguna's ribcage. Laguna let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slade.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Slade.
Slade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laguna backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slade.
Slade lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Laguna is rocked!
Slade misses with a punch on the inside.
Laguna is still on wobbly legs! Can Slade finish him?
Slade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Slade throws a head punch that misses.
Slade misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Slade.
Laguna's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Laguna's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Slade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slade throws a punch but it's blocked by Laguna.
Laguna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laguna seems to have recovered his senses.
Slade misses with the head strike.
Slade has a couple of punches blocked by Laguna.
Slade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Slade scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slade.
Slade lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Laguna to his knees! Slade keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Slade!
Simon Slade seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
EFC4: McGregson vs Eagle 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Slade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sauer on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Sig Sauer has been cut.
Slade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sauer at a distance.
#KD2#
Slade lands a big uppercut and Sauer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sauer looks OK. Slade waves Sauer back to his feet!#ROC2#Sauer is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slade drops Sauer with a straight right hand, right on the button! Slade follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Slade!
Simon Slade 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. |
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Event:
EFC3: New Year Fight NIght
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
Simon Slade really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 220.7, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Sig Sauer was cancelled. |
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Event:
WPFA XLVIII: Christmas Clash 2
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Slade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ship moves away.
Ship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slade manages to avoid it.
Ship throws a looping overhand right but Slade ducks down to avoid it.
Slade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ship. Ship circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.#TD2#
Ship drives through with a takedown into Slade's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Ship has gone for a leg lock! Slade slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ship's guard.#REVR#
Slade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slade showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Ship throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Slade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Ship throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Slade escapes and throws Ship'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.
Ship is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ship looking for a sweep but Slade has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ship 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.
Ship regains half guard.
Slade performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Ship looking for a kimura from the bottom but Slade passes into side control!
Slade moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ship looking for a sweep but Slade has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ship 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.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Ship looking for submissions off his back.
Slade controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ship actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Simon Slade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship'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#
Ship tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ship moves out of range as Slade strikes.
Ship is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ship pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Slade misses.
Slade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ship looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slade throws a hook to the side of Ship's head but Ship sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ship can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Slade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ship tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ship throws a looping overhand right but Slade ducks down to avoid it.
Slade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ship throws out the jab.
Ship avoids the body shot from Slade.
Ship uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slade.
#CL2#
Ship closes the distance and clinches.
Ship tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ship jumps guard but Slade turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Slade.
Slade lands a body punch.
Slade lands with a light punch inside.
Ship should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slade.
Slade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ship is breathing heavily.
Slade presses Ship against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slade pushes Ship back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slade lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
A short right from Slade on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slade.
A left hand lands to the body for Slade.
Slade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ship backwards.
Slade working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#That has opened up Roman Ship's cut even more.
Slade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Slade here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Slade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slade lands a body shot.
Slade is working Ship over against the cage.
Slade lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Slade.
Slade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ships head.
Slade scores with a shot to the side of Ship's head. #ROC#Ship is rocked!
Slade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ship is still on wobbly legs! Can Slade finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ship.
Ship tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slade just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simon Slade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Ship.
Ship blocking some punches.
Slade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slade swings wildly with an uppercut but Ship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slade throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Slade fails to land.
Slade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ship blocking some punches.
Slade has a couple of punches blocked by Ship.
Slade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ship fails to pull guard.
Slade working aggressively here.
#T2#
Slade misses with the head strike.
Slade has a couple of punches blocked by Ship.
Slade swings wildly with an uppercut but Ship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ship tries to pull guard but Slade holds him up against the cage and eventually Ship drops back down to his feet.
Ship seems to have recovered his senses.
Slade creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ship's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ship drops to his knees and Slade pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Slade!
Simon Slade decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Empire: Cage Wars
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade cracks Ruiz with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Glenn Ruiz has been cut.
Slade scores with a body shot.
#KD#
Slade sends Ruiz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Slade is motioning to the referee to let Ruiz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A left lands for Slade.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Ruiz.
Ruiz looks winded!
Slade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruiz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slade digs a good hook to Ruiz's body.
Slade cracks Ruiz with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Ruiz is rocked!
Slade darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Ruiz's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Slade before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Slade! |
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Event:
Empire: XI
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Slade to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Glenn Ruiz has been cut.
Slade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruiz with a poor takedown
and Slade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruizs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt
and Slade scores with a counter punch that sends Ruiz to the canvas! Slade smells blood - he's punishing Ruiz with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ruiz has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Slade! |
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Event:
Empire: X
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Big Daddy drives through and clinches with Slade against the cage.
Big Daddy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Big Daddy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slade backwards.
Big Daddy lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Simon Slade has been cut.#BC#
Slade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Big Daddy darts in and clinches Slade up against the cage.
Big Daddy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Daddy works on Slade's body with a couple of short punches.
Big Daddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slade throws a punch but it's blocked by Big Daddy .
Slade blocks a body shot from Big Daddy .
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Slade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Big Daddy pushes Slade up against the cage in a clinch.
Big Daddy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Slade's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slade is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Big Daddy is keeping busy.
Slade blocks a body shot from Big Daddy .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Big Daddy .
Big Daddy presses Slade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slade blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Big Daddy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Big Daddy .
Big Daddy lands with a light punch inside.
Big Daddy lands a left hand.
A short left from Big Daddy .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Big Daddy .
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Big Daddy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Big Daddy as the two fighters clinch.
Slade is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Big Daddy .
Big Daddy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Big Daddy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slade misses with some punches.
Big Daddy presses Slade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Daddy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slade backwards.
Big Daddy is working Slade over against the cage.
Big Daddy lands with a right to the head.
Slade prevents a body shot from Big Daddy .
A hook to the body from Big Daddy .
Big Daddy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Big Daddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slade's elbow. #T2#
Big Daddy pushes Slade against the cage. Big Daddy is working some dirty boxing. Big Daddy pushes off with a quick right hook! Slade goes down! Slade tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Big Daddy moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deon Big Daddy !
After the fight, Deon Big Daddy 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. |
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Event:
Empire: Grand Prix 145
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade tries to clinch but Kallas is having none of it.
Slade tries to clinch but Kallas moves away #TD#
and Kallas counters with a takedown into side control.
Slade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Kallas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kallas moves into full mount!
Kallas dominating with strikes here.
Slade felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kallas with shots to the head and body - Slade looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT#It looks like Simon Slade has been cut.
Slade taking shots to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Simon Slade's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Kallas wants to finish this one by submission but Slade is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kallas.
Kallas landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kallas postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Slade badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kallas around the waist but Kallas pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kallas is the winner by TKO! Kallas jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Kallas!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Arnold Kallas made sure he mentioned PEAK, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ebo was well out of range. Poor timing from Slade.
A little jabbing left from Ebo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ebo wants to clinch
and Slade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Ebo closes the distance and clinches.
Ebo fails to pull guard.
Slade blocks an uppercut.
Ebo wants to stall.
Slade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slade lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slade lands an uppercut.
Slade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ebo backwards.
Slade lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slade avoiding damage.
#T1##BC2#
Ebo breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Slade.
Ebo looks winded!
Ebo shoots and misses
and Slade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ebo looks up at the clock. Bad move! Slade lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ebo. Slade pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Slade! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade swats away the attempt to clinch by Gasgow.
Gasgow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gasgow tries to move into range but Slade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gasgow throws a leg kick
and Slade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slade has Gasgow up against the cage in a clinch.
Slade is trying to maintain a safe position but Gasgow gets an underhook and turns Slade into the cage.
Slade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gasgow wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gasgow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slade scores with a punch to the head.
Gasgow shoots in looking for a takedown but Slade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gasgow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gasgow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gasgow on the side of the head.
Slade is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gasgow has closed the distance and engaged Slade in a clinch.
Gasgow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slade feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gasgow sprawling to the canvas! Gasgow rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Slade finish him?!
It looks like Samson Gasgow has been cut.
Slade gets caught napping as Gasgow dives in and scores a takedown. Slade manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slade keeping moving, preventing Gasgow from controlling successfully.
Gasgow passes into half guard.
Gasgow trying to control the pace.
Slade is concentrating on defense, preventing Gasgow from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gasgow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Slade trying to hold on to Gasgow's head to control him but Gasgow postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gasgow seems to be working for a kimura but Slade defends the submission attempt.
Gasgow is taking a breather. Slade says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasgow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gasgow.
Slade is positioning himself well to prevent Gasgow advancing to mount.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simon Slade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gasgow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gasgow instigates a clinch.
Gasgow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Slade.
Gasgow looks winded!
Gasgow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gasgow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simon Slade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Gasgow.
Slade scores with a jab. Gasgow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slade cracks Gasgow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Samson Gasgow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gasgow is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slade lands a big right hand that sends Gasgow crashing to the mat! Slade stays standing though and waves Gasgow back to his feet!
Gasgow is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gasgow circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Slade. Gasgow falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Slade!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Slade! |
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