Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1130 Petrov v Smith
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Burger cracks Sleon with a good jab.
Sleon works the jab nicely.
Sleon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burger connects with a body shot.
Burger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sleon was well out of range. Poor timing from Burger.
A telegraphed right hand from Burger misses the target.
A slow jab from Sleon misses its intended target.
Burger blocks a head kick by Sleon.
Burger checks a low kick from Sleon.
Burger doesn't manage to clinch there - Sleon circles away.
Burger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sleon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Burger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Burger closes the distance and clinches up with Sleon, looking for a takedown. Burger pushes Sleon against the cage but Sleon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burger scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burger throws a body shot but no joy.
Burger walks into a stiff left hand from Sleon.
Burger takes one to the side of the head.
Burger throws a head kick that half lands.
Burger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sleon.#T1#
Burger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sleon misses the shot to the body.
Burger throws a body punch but Sleon moves out of range.
Burger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sleon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burger takes a swing at Sleon's ribcage but misses.
Burger swinging wildly here.
Burger throws the left hand but Sleon avoids the punch easily.
Sleon takes one on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burger or perhaps it was just good defense by Sleon, which made it look bad.
Burger backing away here, and Sleon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sleon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burger moves out of range as Sleon strikes.
Burger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Burger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sleon under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sleon thumps Burger with a low kick.
Good shot there by Sleon.
Sleon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burger.
Burger misses with a straight right.
Sleon lands a glancing blow to the side of Burger's head.
Sleon misses with a straight right.
Burger misses with a body shot.
Burger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sleon throws an overhand right that lands on Burger's shoulder, as Burger tries to avoid the shot.
Burger is looking to wear down Sleon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sleon scores with a sloppy right hand. Burger should have avoided that one.
Ham Burger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sleon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Burger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Burger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sleon manages to avoid it.
Burger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sleon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sleon avoids the body shot from Burger.
Sleon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sleon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burger.
Burger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burger scores with a decent looking hook.
Burger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sleon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Burger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burger shoots and misses
and Sleon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ham Burger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sleon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Sleon catches Burger right on the button with a cross.
Sleon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
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!
Sleon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burger looks to score with a jab to the body but Sleon is just out of range.#T4#
Burger throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sleon to counter with a crisp jab.
Sleon ducks under a wild hook from Burger.
A big left from Sleon misses.
Sleon walks into a stiff left hand from Burger.
Sleon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burger. Burger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burger closes the distance and clinches up with Sleon, looking for a takedown. Burger pushes Sleon against the cage but Sleon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sleon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sleon.
Burger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, jab by Burger - just one landing.
Burger 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sleon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sleon throws a good cross that connects.
Burger throws a looping overhand right but Sleon ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Sleon dominated that round.
That's time! Burger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sleon misses the jab.
Burger tries to clinch but Sleon is having none of it.
Burger cracks Sleon with a good jab.
Sleon with the inside leg kick.
Sleon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burger ducks right into an uppercut from Sleon.
Burger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sleon.
Burger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sleon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burger scrambles back to his feet.
Burger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sleon.
Burger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sleon moves away from the strike by Burger.
And Sleon responds with a good body kick, but Burger manages to step out the way in time.
Burger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burger throws out the jab.
Sleon stuffs the takedown attempt from Burger. Burger gets slowly back to his feet.
Burger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
A jab lands there for Burger.
A slow jab from Burger misses its intended target.
Sleon unleashes a big counter combination but Burger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Burger tries to close the distance and clinch but Sleon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sleon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sleon.
Sleon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sleon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burger misses with a hook
and Sleon counters with a right hand to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sleon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Burger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sleon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sleon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sleon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edward Sleon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sleon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burger doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab by Sleon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burger just misses with a punch to the body.
Burger tries to work over Sleon's front leg with a kick but Sleon checks it.
Burger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sleon.#T2#
Sleon connects with a leg kick.
Burger misses with a hook.
It seemed like Sleon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sleon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sleon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sleon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burger under the eye.
Sleon circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Sleon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Sleon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burger shoots in for a takedown but Sleon shows good takedown defense.
Edward Sleon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Sleon. That snapped Burger's head back.
Burger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burger misses the body punch
letting Sleon counter with a right hand.
Sleon throws a good cross that connects.
Burger scores with a jab to the body.
Burger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
That kick from Sleon tenderised Burger's leg. Burger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sleon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burger.
Burger lands a really nice looking cross but Sleon seems unphased.
Burger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burger throws a one two combo.
Sleon lands a nice shot that snaps Burger's head back.
Sleon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sleon's head backwards.
Burger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sleon throws a big counter head kick but Burger avoids it with no problem.
Sleon cracks Burger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burger tries to move into range but Sleon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burger moves away from the strike by Sleon.
Sleon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burger on the side of the head.
Burger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Burger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sleon.
Burger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sleon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burger takes one on the button.#TD#
Burger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sleon is trying to defend but Burger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burger is keen to just control but Sleon is a slippery customer.
Sleon wants to get back to full guard.
Burger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sleon regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burger stopping the sweep attempt from Sleon.
Burger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Sleon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Burger loads up on a big right hand but Sleon slips the punch.
Sleon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burger manages to avoid it.
Burger shoots for a double leg takedown but Sleon sprawls well. He's pushed Burger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burger shoots in and drives through. Sleon sprawls well.
Burger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sleon.
Sleon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burger.
A cross from Sleon lands.
Burger takes one to the side of the head.
Burger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Sleon to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleon connects with a solid leg kick.
Sleon scores with a punch to the head.
Sleon throws a head kick but Burger moves out of range.
Sleon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Burger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sleon finds it's way round the side to connect with Burger's head. #T1#
Sleon throws a one two combo.
Sleon misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Burger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sleon throws out the jab.
Burger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burger misses with a takedown attempt
and Sleon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ham Burger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burger shoots in looking for a takedown but Sleon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burger walks into a left hand.
Burger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sleon defends it nicely.
Burger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sleon swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Sleon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burger throws a lazy uppercut
and Sleon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burger shoots for a takedown but Sleon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A shot to the liver by Sleon. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Sleon.#ROC2#Burger is rocked!
Sleon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh Burger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sleon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burger's head backwards.
Sleon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burger. Sleon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sleon circles away quickly and effectively.
Burger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sleon clobbers Burger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sleon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burger's hands.
Sleon throws an overhand right that drops Burger like a sack of potatoes! Sleon dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Sleon!
A relieved looking Edward Sleon 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: SPPS Resurrection 016
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Sleon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Walton on the side of the head.
Sleon avoids the head kick by Walton.
Walton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sleon tries a head kick but it misses.
Sleon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Walton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sleon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Walton.
Sleon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sleon takes one on the button.
Walton 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.
Sleon 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.
Sleon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sleon was well out of range. Poor timing from Walton.
Sleon feints a counter leg kick.
Sleon lunges at Walton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Walton's hand.
Walton blocks a jab.
Sleon misses with an uppercut. Walton saw that one coming.
Walton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Walton misses the target.
Sleon blocks a jab.
Sleon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walton.
Sleon raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Walton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sleon counters with a straight right hand.
Walton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Sleon.
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Walton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sleon misses with a hook.
Sleon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walton at a distance.
Sleon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walton is looking to counter punch.
Walton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sleon at a distance.
Sleon throws a head kick that half lands.
Walton checks a leg kick.#T2#
Walton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sleon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sleon throws a solid leg kick but Walton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sleon.
Walton throws the left hand but Sleon avoids the punch easily.
Walton throws a hook to the side of Sleon's head but Sleon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sleon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sleon throws a leg kick but Walton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Walton scores with a nice strike.
Sleon throws an overhand right that lands on Walton's shoulder, as Walton tries to avoid the shot.
Sleon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Walton connects with a nice looking jab.
Walton misses the jab.
Walton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sleon. That's going to slow Walton down.
Sleon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Walton misses with an uppercut. Sleon saw that one coming.
Sleon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walton.
Walton loads up on a big right hand but Sleon slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sleon.
Sleon throws a sloppy head kick and Walton moves out of range easily.
Sleon fakes the leg kick and cracks Walton in the body.
Walton misses with a right hand
letting Sleon counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Walton.
Sleon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Walton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walton moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Sleon cracks Walton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sleon slips a jab from Walton.
Sleon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Sleon.
Walton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edward Sleon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walton defending well as Sleon loads up on a big left hand.
Sleon connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Walton misses its intended target.
Walton just misses with a punch to the body.
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy.
Walton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sleon throws a hook but Walton avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Sleon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Walton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Walton.
Sleon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waltons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Sleon.
Sleon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Walton works Sleon's body with a nice hook.
Sleon connects with a nice looking jab.
Sleon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton tries a head kick but it misses.
Sleon swings for the body but Walton moves out of range.
Walton is looking to counter punch.
Walton throws a jab but it's blocked by Sleon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sleon! But no joy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Walton might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Walton misses its intended target. #T1#
Walton scores with a nice right hand.
Walton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Walton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sleon blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Sleon misses.
Walton misses with a hook
and Sleon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sleon moves away from the strike by Walton.
Walton throws a sloppy head kick and Sleon moves out of range easily.
Sleon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Walton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walton throws a head kick that misses.
Sleon lands a nice hook to Walton's body. Walton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Walton lands with a kick to the temple. Sleon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Walton lands an overhand right.
Edward Sleon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walton throws a head kick but Sleon moves out of range.
We've been told by Walton's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Walton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walton scores with a hook to the body. Sleon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sleon cracks Walton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sleon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sleon feints and then cracks Walton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walton down.
Sleon cracks Walton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Walton throws a jab when Sleon was well out of range.
Sleon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Sleon misses its intended target.
Walton missing with a left hand there. Sleon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sleon.
Sleon ducks under a wild hook from Walton.
Sleon flicks out a counter leg kick but Walton steps away.#T3#
Sleon misses with a looping right.
It looked like Walton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Walton lands a body shot.
Sleon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Sleon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Walton throws a jab but it's blocked by Sleon.
Sleon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sleon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sleon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sleon jabs Walton right on the nose. Walton blinks but takes it well.
Good exchange - Sleon coming out on top.
Sleon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Walton. That did some damage!
Walton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sleon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walton is looking to counter punch.
Sleon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walton.
Sleon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Sleon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sleon avoids the body shot from Walton.
Walton throws a head kick but Sleon moves out of range.
It seemed like Sleon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walton throws an overhand right that lands on Sleon's shoulder, as Sleon tries to avoid the shot.
Sleon scores with a jab to the body.
Walton lands a nice shot to the body.
Sleon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Walton misses
and Sleon counters with a stiff right hand.
Walton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sleon.
A little feinted left hand from Walton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walton misses the jab.
Sleon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Walton's head backwards.
Walton moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Sleon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sleon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sleon throws a leg kick which misses Walton's front leg but catches the back leg as Walton tries to avoid it.
Sleon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sleon connects with a solid leg kick.
Sleon avoids the head kick by Walton.
Good exchange - Walton coming out on top.
A head kick by Walton misses
and Sleon counters with an outside leg kick.
Walton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sleon moves away.
Nice defenses there by Sleon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sleon.
Sleon misses with a looping left.
Sleon lands a jab to the head.
Walton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sleon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Walton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Sleon misses with a body shot.
Walton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Walton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Walton.
Walton misses with an uppercut. Sleon saw that one coming.
Sleon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sleon slips a straight right by Walton.
Walton scores with a body shot.
Sleon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sleon.
Sleon throws a body punch but Walton moves out of range.
Sleon misses with a lunging right hand
and Walton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sleon thinking. #T2#
Sleon slips a jab from Walton.
Walton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sleon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sleon scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sleon lands a jab to the nose.
Sleon throws a solid leg kick but Walton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sleon.
Walton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sleon thumps Walton with a low kick.
Sleon misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Sleon misses its intended target.
Sleon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Walton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sleon's hands.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Walton.
Sleon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Walton 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.
Walton throws a lazy uppercut
and Sleon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Sleon misses
letting Walton counter with a right hand.
Walton throws a monster overhand right that drops Sleon! Walton follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Walton!
Benjamin Walton 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.
Edward Sleon spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 013
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Sleon, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sleon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sleon punishes Blake's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Sleon tenderised Blake's leg. Blake is trying to keep his angry face on.
A lazy left from Sleon finds it's target.
Blake tries to move into range but Sleon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sleon.
Sleon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sleon connects with a leg kick.
Sleon misses with a straight left.
Blake throws a poor cross that misses
and Sleon counters with a nice leg kick.
Blake lands with a straight right. Sleon didn't see that one coming.
Blake misses with a looping left.
Blake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Blake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake lands with a cross.
Blake misses with a lunging right hand
and Sleon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Sleon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Sleon lands with a cross.
Blake misses with a hook. Sleon ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Sleon.
Sleon swings widly with a right hand
and Blake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blake misses with a hook.
Sleon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sleon 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.
Sleon cracks Blake with a good jab.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Sleon scores with a sloppy right hand. Blake should have avoided that one.
Sleon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sleon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blake momentarily. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sleon.
A low kick from Sleon misses
and Blake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sleon misses with a hook. Blake ducked under it nicely.
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sleon lunges at Blake with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blake's hand.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sleon manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sleon.
Sleon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blake scores with a jab.
Sleon throws a solid leg kick but Blake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sleon.#T3#
Sleon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blake under the eye.
Sleon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blake momentarily.
Blake scores with a body shot.
Sleon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blake's hands.
Blake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sleon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sleon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jab by Blake.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sleon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sleon.
Blake lands a head shot.#T4#
Sleon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blake.
Blake moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSleon.
Blake misses with a few strikes there.
Sleon connects with a right hand. Blake shakes it off.
Blake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sleon counters with a thumping low kick.
Sleon tried to score with a low kick but Blake checks it.
Blake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blake misses with a looping left.
Sleon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blake misses with an uppercut
and Sleon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blake throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sleon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blake moves away from the strike by Sleon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blake misses with an uppercut
and Sleon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sleon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blake's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Sleon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Blake misses the shot to the body.
Blake keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sleon throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range.
Edward Sleon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sleon avoids the body shot from Blake.
Blake throws a lazy uppercut
and Sleon counters with a slapping leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sleon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Blake lands with a cross.
Sleon throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sleon 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.
Sleon lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sleon manages to avoid it.
Sleon throws a sloppy body shot
and Blake counters with a nice body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Blake might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sleon was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Blake takes one to the side of the head.
Sleon loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.#T1#
Sleon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
Sleon scores with a head kick. Blake tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sleon moves away from the strike by Blake.
An inside leg kick from Blake misses.
Sleon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sleon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sleon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sleon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
Blake checks a leg kick.
Sleon throws a leg kick
and Sleon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sleon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sleon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blake checks it well.
Sleon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Sleon thumps Blake with a low kick.
Edward Sleon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sleon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blake.
Sleon misses with a looping right.
Blake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sleon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blake.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sleon.
Sleon misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Blake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sleon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sleon looks for the body kick but Blake saw that one coming.
Sleon walks into a jab.
Sleon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blake throws a good cross that connects.
Blake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sleon.#T3#
Blake avoids the body shot from Sleon.
Blake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sleon finds it's way round the side to connect with Blake's head.
Blake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sleon lands with a hook. Blake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sleon cracks Blake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sleon throws a wild body kick that Blake sees coming a mile off.
Sleon misses with a hook to the body
and Sleon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sleon cracks Blake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Sleon, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blake misses with the combination.
Blake throws an overhand right that lands on Sleon's shoulder, as Sleon tries to avoid the shot.
Blake moves away from the strike by Sleon. #T4#
Sleon misses with a hook
and Blake counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake throws a one two combo.
Blake swings widly with a right hand
and Sleon counters with a nice leg kick.
Sleon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blake in his tracks.
Sleon scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Blake misses its intended target.
Blake scores with a one two! Sleon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sleon defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand.
Sleon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sleon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blake.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Sleon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Sleon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Blake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sleon slips under a jab from Blake.
Blake backing away here, and Sleon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sleon misses with a double jab.
Blake checks a low kick from Sleon.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Blake misses its intended target.
Sleon flicks out a counter leg kick but Blake steps away.
Sleon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Sleon pushes Blake away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blake lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sleon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sleon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Blake.
A little jabbing left from Sleon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sleon dips to his left and cracks Blake with an uppercut!
Sleon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.#T1#
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake blocks a head kick by Sleon.
A little feinted left hand from Blake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blake slips under a jab.
Blake misses with a straight left.
Sleon throws a leg kick which misses Blake's front leg but catches the back leg as Blake tries to avoid it.
Blake throws a hook but Sleon blocks it.
Blake throws the left hand but Sleon avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sleon! But no joy.
Blake misses with a hook to the body
and Sleon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sleon walks into a left hand.
Sleon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sleon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blake finds it's way round the side to connect with Sleon's head.
Sleon cracks Blake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Sleon.
An attempted straight right counter from Blake misses the target.
Blake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sleon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake tried to score with a low kick but Sleon checks it.
Sleon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Blake cracks Sleon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sleon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blake.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sleon.
A jab lands there for Sleon.
Sleon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blake checks the leg kick.
Blake with a hook.#T3#
Sleon swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
Blake misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Sleon.
Sleon checks the leg kick.
Sleon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sleon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sleon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sleon.
Blake throws an off balance right hand
and Sleon counters with a left to the body.
Sleon connects with a nice looking jab.
Blake tries to land a leg kick but Sleon saw it coming and moves away.
Blake cracks Sleon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blake walks into a stiff left hand from Sleon.
Blake throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Sleon slips a jab from Blake.
Sleon throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sleon misses with a low kick.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sleon was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Edward Sleon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blake throws a right hand that Sleon ducks under and follows up with a left that Sleon also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake digs a good body shot into Sleon's ribs.
Sleon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sleon wants to slow Blake down by chopping away at his legs.
Blake throws a right hand that misses
and Sleon counters with a leg kick.
Sleon is looking to chop away at Blake's legs.
Sleon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blake misses with a straight right.
Scherwin Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Sleon.
Well Sleon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SPPS Resurrection 009
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Sleon misses with a double jab.
Sleon throws a hook but Wanjiku avoids it easily.
Sleon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wanjiku.
Wanjiku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sleon under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Sleon.
Wanjiku throws the left hand but Sleon avoids the punch easily.
Wanjiku misses with a wild body shot.
Sleon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good work by Wanjiku as he checks the leg kick.
Wanjiku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wanjiku motions for Sleon to come forward. Wanjiku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wanjiku moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSleon.
We've been told by Wanjiku's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wanjiku throws a looping overhand right but Sleon ducks down to avoid it.
Sleon unleashes a big counter combination but Wanjiku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wanjiku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sleon catches Wanjiku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sleon throws a lazy right hand but Wanjiku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wanjiku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wanjiku looks to throw the jab but Sleon is out of range.
Wanjiku looks to throw a body kick
and Sleon counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wanjiku tries to move into range but Sleon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sleon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wanjiku scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Wanjiku scores with a decent looking hook.
Gatimu Wanjiku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sleon or perhaps it was just good defense by Wanjiku, which made it look bad.
Gatimu Wanjiku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanjiku. Sleon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sleon defending well as Wanjiku loads up on a big left hand.
Sleon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sleon drops his hands momentarily and Wanjiku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wanjiku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sleon.
Wanjiku misses the shot to the body.
Wanjiku misses with a straight right.
Sleon misses with a few strikes there.
Sleon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wanjiku.
Wanjiku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sleon was well out of range. Poor timing from Wanjiku.
A little jabbing left from Sleon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wanjiku throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Wanjiku instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sleon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wanjiku's brow.
Wanjiku swings wildly with an uppercut but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sleon throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sleon.
Wanjiku throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Sleon.
Sleon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wanjiku avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sleon lands with a short shot to the head.
Sleon lands with a left to the head.
Wanjiku misses with a punch on the inside.
Sleon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wanjiku misses with some punches.
Sleon blocks an uppercut.
Sleon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wanjiku scores with a shoulder strike.
Wanjiku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sleon blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Sleon misses with an elbow over the top.
Sleon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wanjiku prevents it.
Gatimu Wanjiku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Sleon.
Wanjiku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sleon.
Wanjiku misses with a punch on the inside.
Sleon misses with the head strike.
Wanjiku avoiding damage as Sleon throws knees to the body.
Sleon misses with the head strike.
Wanjiku throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wanjiku.
Wanjiku throws a punch but it's blocked by Sleon.
Sleon wants a takedown.
Sleon scores with a shot to the side of Wanjiku's head. #T4#
Sleon tries to work over Wanjiku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Sleon fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wanjiku.
Sleon blocks an uppercut.
Wanjiku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sleon swings wildly with an uppercut but Wanjiku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sleon blocking some punches.
Wanjiku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sleon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sleon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sleon wants a takedown.
Wanjiku swings wildly with an uppercut but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wanjiku swings wildly with an uppercut but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gatimu Wanjiku dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sleon misses with a hook. Wanjiku ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Wanjiku misses
and Wanjiku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sleon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wanjiku connects with the punch.
Wanjiku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wanjiku takes a swing at Sleon's ribcage but misses.
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy.
Wanjiku avoids the head kick by Sleon.
Wanjiku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wanjiku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wanjiku avoids the head kick by Sleon.
Wanjiku scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Wanjiku misses the target.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses.
Wanjiku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wanjiku takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sleon throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Wanjiku misses.
Wanjiku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A jab from Sleon misses.
Sleon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wanjiku tries to land a body kick
letting Sleon counter with a right hand.
Wanjiku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Wanjiku moves into the clinch.
Sleon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sleon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wanjiku or not.
Sleon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wanjiku.
Sleon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wanjiku prevents it.
Sleon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wanjiku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wanjiku swings wildly with an uppercut but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sleon. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wanjiku.
Sleon landing knees to the body.
Sleon throws an elbow that misses.
Wanjiku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Wanjiku fails to land.
Wanjiku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sleon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wanjiku's elbow.
Sleon misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sleon.
Wanjiku throws a punch but it's blocked by Sleon.
Sleon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sleon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wanjiku pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Wanjiku.
Sleon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wanjiku.#T3#
Sleon slips under a jab from Wanjiku.
Sleon is looking for the big counter here.
Sleon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wanjiku lands a head kick. Sleon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wanjiku slips under a jab from Sleon.#CL#
Wanjiku instigates a clinch.
Wanjiku misses with some punches.
Sleon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wanjiku avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gatimu Wanjiku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Sleon.
Wanjiku swings wildly with an uppercut but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wanjiku misses with the head strike.
Sleon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wanjiku swings wildly with an uppercut but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wanjiku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wanjiku working aggressively here.
Wanjiku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sleon can do to turn this around?#T4#
Wanjiku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wanjiku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sleon blocking some punches.
Sleon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sleon blocks an uppercut.
Gatimu Wanjiku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wanjiku swings wildly with an uppercut but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Wanjiku fails to land.
Wanjiku is pressed up against the cage. Sleon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wanjiku down to the mat. Wanjiku avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wanjiku scores with a jab. Sleon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wanjiku moves out of range as Sleon strikes.
Wanjiku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sleon under the eye.
Sleon throws a series of punches but Wanjiku avoids them all with ease.
Sleon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sleon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wanjiku throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gatimu Wanjiku dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wanjiku lands with a straight right. Sleon didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Sleon.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Wanjiku misses the target.
BOOM! Wanjiku lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sleon. Sleon tries to recover but Wanjiku is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sleon lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gatimu Wanjiku!
A very excited looking Gatimu Wanjiku 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.
Edward Sleon was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 006
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sleon was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Sleon throws a lazy right hand but Rivers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivers throwing a counter right hand but Sleon manages to avoid it.
Rivers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sleon keeps Rivers at a distance using the push kick.
Rivers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sleon throws a head kick but Rivers moves out of range.
Sleon with a nice cross.
Edward Sleon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers throws a nice looking combination but Sleon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sleon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sleon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rivers defends it nicely.#T1#
Rivers throws a leg kick
and Sleon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Sean Rivers has been cut.
Rivers punishes Sleon's body with a nice straight punch.
Sleon throws a shot to the body.
Sleon throws a nice head kick!
Sleon misses with a left hand
and Rivers counters with a nice body shot.
Sleon swings widly with a right hand
and Rivers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sleon cracks Rivers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sleon 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.
Rivers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sleon.
Rivers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy.
Rivers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sleon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rivers's waist but Rivers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sleon off to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sleon throws out the jab.
Sleon just misses with a punch to the body.
As Sleon backs away, Rivers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Sleon looks to land a left hand but Rivers moved out of range nicely.
Rivers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Edward Sleon has been cut.
Sleon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sleon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sleon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Sleon looks to move away, Rivers throws a big counter combo but Sleon just gets out of the way.
Sean Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Sleon.
Rivers scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rivers lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sean Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sleon misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Rivers misses the target.#T3#
A jab from Rivers misses.
Rivers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sleon tries a head kick but it misses.
Sleon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sleon looks to throw the jab but Rivers is out of range.
Rivers throwing a counter right hand but Sleon manages to avoid it.
Sleon lands a glancing blow to the side of Rivers's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sleon. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sleon fails with the takedown
and Rivers counters with a straight right hand.
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sleon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
A head kick misses from Sleon.
Rivers is looking to wear down Sleon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Sleon.
Sleon misses with a jab to the body
enabling Rivers to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Sleon misses.
Sleon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rivers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sleon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sleon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sleon.
Rivers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rivers throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Sleon will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sleon throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
A little feinted left hand from Rivers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sleon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rivers checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Sleon - just one landing.
Sleon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sleon shoots in but Rivers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sleon throws the left hand but Rivers avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleon swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rivers might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Rivers.
Rivers scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rivers.#T1#
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rivers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sleon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sleon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sleon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rivers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rivers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sleon.
Sleon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riverss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rivers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sleon under the eye.#ROC#Sleon is rocked!
Rivers darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Sleon's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Rivers before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Rivers!
After winning the bout, Sean Rivers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Edward Sleon had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 003
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Kinkead lands a really nice looking cross but Sleon seems unphased.
Kinkead looks to land a combination but Sleon avoids it well.
Sleon swinging wildly here.
Sleon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kinkead.
Sleon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sleon looks to land a left hand but Kinkead moved out of range nicely.
Kinkead appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sleon throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Rhashaun Kinkead has been cut.
Kinkead throws a combination. Sleon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kinkead lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sleon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sleon blocks a low kick nicely.
Sleon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kinkead blocks a head kick by Sleon.
Kinkead moves out of range as Sleon strikes.
A jab from Kinkead misses. #T1#
Sleon misses with an uppercut. Kinkead saw that one coming.
Kinkead slips a jab from Sleon.
Sleon throws a push kick but Kinkead slaps the foot to one side.
Kinkead lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sleon's sensitive parts.
Kinkead lands a body shot.
Kinkead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sleon doesn't seem bothered though.
Sleon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sleon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sleon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kinkead takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kinkead lands a high kick!
Kinkead lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kinkead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sleon is fending him off so far but Kinkead persists. Nope, Sleon circles away and we're back to standing.
Kinkead misses with a double jab.
Sleon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kinkead lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sleon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sleon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Kinkead misses with a hook. Sleon ducked under it nicely.
Sleon jabs Kinkead to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edward Sleon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sleon's corner calls for a 1-2. Sleon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kinkead darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sleon misses with a looping right.
Kinkead 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.
Sleon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kinkead staying out of range there.
Kinkead takes one to the side of the head.
Kinkead throws a right hand that Sleon ducks under and follows up with a left that Sleon also avoids with ease.
Sleon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sleon dips to his left and cracks Kinkead with an uppercut!
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sleon. That snapped Kinkead's head back.
Sleon swings for the body but Kinkead moves out of range. #T3#
Kinkead throws a nice head kick!
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinkead misses with a double jab
and Sleon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sleon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Sleon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kinkead misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinkead. Sleon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kinkead throws out a powerful jab.
Sleon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinkead moves away.
A punch combination from Sleon misses.
Sleon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sleon scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sleon jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Sleon throws a sloppy head kick and Kinkead moves out of range easily.
Sleon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kinkead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sleon misses with a head kick.
Kinkead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kinkead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kinkead tries for a takedown but Sleon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Sleon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kinkead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sleon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinkead.
Sleon throws a leg kick but Kinkead moved away.
Kinkead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sleon misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinkead ducks under a wild hook from Sleon.
Sleon looks to land a left hand but Kinkead moved out of range nicely.
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinkead appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Sleon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kinkead checks a leg kick.
Kinkead throws a right and a left that Sleon avoids nicely.
Sleon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kinkead blocks it well.
Sleon jabs Kinkead to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edward Sleon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sleon avoids a kick to the body.
Sleon slips a jab and a cross from Kinkead.
Sleon cracks Kinkead with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sleon dodges the punch combination from Kinkead.
Kinkead throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead connects with a jab.
Sleon throws a sloppy head kick and Kinkead moves out of range easily.
Sleon stuffs the takedown attempt from Kinkead. Kinkead gets slowly back to his feet.
Sleon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinkead was well out of range. Poor timing from Sleon.#T1#
Sleon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kinkead tries to counter with a takedown but Sleon is quick to defend against it.
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kinkead tries to counter with a takedown but Sleon is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Kinkead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kinkead takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kinkead is pressing down on Sleon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sleon is holding on for now.
Sleon manages to get to full guard.
Kinkead won't allow Sleon to sweep him here.
Kinkead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sleon is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Sleon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sleon wants to control the position but Kinkead says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sleon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sleon is trying to control but can't.
Kinkead wants to control but Sleon is keeping him busy.
Sleon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sleon.#T3#
Kinkead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kinkead preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kinkead stays in close to Sleon's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sleon swings for the body but Kinkead moves out of range.
Kinkead closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sleon circles away.
Sleon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kinkead.
Sleon misses with a straight left.
Kinkead tries to counter with a takedown but Sleon is quick to defend against it.
Sleon dodges the punch combination from Kinkead. #T4#
Sleon lands the left hand.
Kinkead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinkead scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kinkead throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sleon thumps Kinkead with a low kick.
Sleon lands a jab.
Kinkead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sleon is fending him off so far but Kinkead persists. Nope, Sleon circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhashaun Kinkead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinkead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sleon.
Sleon lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Kinkead misses.
Kinkead misses with a head kick.
Sleon misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Sleon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rhashaun Kinkead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
That's time! Kinkead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kinkead throws out a loose jab but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhashaun Kinkead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sleon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sleon looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Kinkead counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kinkead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kinkead trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleon trying to keep a closed guard but Kinkead is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleon can't keep his opponent in guard - Kinkead advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kinkead tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sleon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Sleon is looking to control Kinkead's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sleon avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinkead with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sleon is looking to escape.
Sleon is staying active underneath Kinkead, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sleon lands the left hand.
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sleon takes a swing at Kinkead's ribcage but misses.
Kinkead half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Sleon. Beautiful body shot.
Sleon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinkead misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Sleon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sleon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kinkead lands a head kick. Sleon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sleon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sleon checks the leg kick.
Sleon flicks out a counter leg kick but Kinkead steps away.
Kinkead swinging wildly here.
Kinkead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kinkead throws a leg kick but Sleon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sleon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sleon duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sleon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Sleon staying out of range there.
Sleon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sleon throws a chopping leg kick but Kinkead manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sleon misses with a head kick.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses.
Kinkead throws a sloppy head kick and Sleon moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinkead. Sleon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sleon flicks out a counter leg kick but Kinkead steps away.
Sleon throws a head kick but Kinkead moves out of range.
Kinkead slips a jab and a cross from Sleon.
Sleon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Kinkead bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Sleon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Kinkead thuds his shin into the meat of Sleon's side.#T4#
Sleon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kinkead misses with a series of wild punches.
Sleon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sleon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kinkead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sleon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sleon lands with a nice body punch.
Kinkead looks to land a combination but Sleon avoids it well.
Sleon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sleon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sleon throws a low kick but Kinkead avoids it.
Sleon with a nice cross.
Kinkead takes a swing at Sleon's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Sleon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sleon 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Sleon!
A very excited looking Edward Sleon 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: CCC 59 : Hernandez vs Belyaev
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Sleon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sleon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aslakhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aslakhanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Dzhabrail Aslakhanov has been cut.
Aslakhanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sleon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sleon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sleon counters with a straight right hand.
Aslakhanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sleon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aslakhanov tries to clinch there but Sleon circles away.
A solid body kick from Sleon.
Sleon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aslakhanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aslakhanov tries to clinch but Sleon is having none of it. #CL#
Aslakhanov has closed the distance and engaged Sleon in a clinch. #T1#
Aslakhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sleon.
Aslakhanov prevents a body shot from Sleon.
Sleon pushes Aslakhanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sleon working aggressively here. #BC2#
Sleon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aslakhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aslakhanov is looking to counter punch.
Sleon throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aslakhanov tries to pull guard but Sleon won't allow it.
Aslakhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aslakhanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aslakhanov 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.#BC2#
Sleon manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aslakhanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sleon closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sleon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aslakhanov.
Sleon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sleon misses the jab.
Sleon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Aslakhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aslakhanov checks a leg kick.
Aslakhanov misses with a wild combination.
Aslakhanov misses with a hook.
Aslakhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sleon.
Sleon throws a counter combo.
Sleon throws a head kick but Aslakhanov moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Aslakhanov misses its target.
Aslakhanov is looking to clinch but Sleon is avoiding it.
Sleon moves forwards but Aslakhanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Aslakhanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sleon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aslakhanov misses with a few strikes there.
Sleon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sleon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aslakhanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sleon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aslakhanov lands a jab to the head.
Sleon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aslakhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sleon scrambles back to his feet.
Sleon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Sleon.
Sleon punishes Aslakhanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Aslakhanov dips to his left and cracks Sleon with an uppercut!
Sleon tries to move into range but Aslakhanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sleon throws a lazy uppercut
and Aslakhanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sleon thinking. #T4#
Sleon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sleon scores with a leg kick.
Sleon misses with a straight right.
Sleon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aslakhanov throws a looping overhand right but Sleon ducks down to avoid it.
Aslakhanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sleon blocks the body kick.
Sleon misses with a hook.
Sleon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sleon moves out of range as Aslakhanov throws a body kick.
Aslakhanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Sleon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aslakhanov slips a straight right by Sleon.
A big right from Aslakhanov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Sleon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dzhabrail Aslakhanov'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#
Sleon throws a leg kick but Aslakhanov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sleon misses with a looping right.
Aslakhanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sleon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot lands for Sleon.
Sleon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aslakhanov.
Sleon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Aslakhanov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from Sleon misses.
Sleon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aslakhanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aslakhanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aslakhanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sleon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aslakhanov throws the left hand but Sleon avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Sleon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aslakhanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Sleon. Those never looked like landing.
Aslakhanov is looking to slow Sleon down with leg kicks.
Aslakhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Sleon's shoulder, as Sleon tries to avoid the shot.
Aslakhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sleon throws a hook to the side of Aslakhanov's head but Aslakhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sleon misses with an uppercut. Aslakhanov saw that one coming.#CL#
Aslakhanov forces Sleon back against the cage and clinches.
Aslakhanov takes an elbow to the temple.
Sleon lands a hook that snaps the head of Aslakhanov backwards.
Aslakhanov tries to pull guard but Sleon holds him up against the cage and eventually Aslakhanov drops back down to his feet.
Aslakhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Aslakhanov working aggressively here.
Aslakhanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aslakhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sleon.
Aslakhanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aslakhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sleon is trying to break the clinch but Aslakhanov is controlling him.
Sleon gets through Aslakhanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sleon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sleon blocks a body shot from Aslakhanov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aslakhanov.#BC2#
Sleon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aslakhanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sleon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sleon scores with a spinning back kick!
Sleon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sleon. Aslakhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edward Sleon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sleon misses with a jab to the body
and Aslakhanov counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Sleon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#Dzhabrail Aslakhanov's cut is getting worse.
Sleon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sleon works Aslakhanov's body with a nice hook.
Aslakhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aslakhanov is looking to counter punch.
Edward Sleon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aslakhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aslakhanov takes one to the chin there.
Sleon throws a big shot that misses.
Aslakhanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sleon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aslakhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sleon.
Aslakhanov closes the distance but Sleon moves to the side
and Sleon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sleon defending well as Aslakhanov loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Sleon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aslakhanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aslakhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sleon throws a jab but it's blocked by Aslakhanov.
Aslakhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aslakhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aslakhanov.
Aslakhanov blocks a leg kick.
Aslakhanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sleon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aslakhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sleon scrambles back to his feet.
Aslakhanov tries to clinch up but Sleon circles away and keeps his distance.
Aslakhanov tests Sleon's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Sleon is rocked!
Aslakhanov shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sleon takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Aslakhanov sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sleon bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dzhabrail Aslakhanov!
Dzhabrail Aslakhanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Edward Sleon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CCC 48 : Hernandez vs Battleby
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Long throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sleon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sleon looks to land a right hand but Long moved out of range.
Long throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sleon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Long misses its intended target.
Long walks into a straight right hand from Sleon.
Sleon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for Sleon.
Long throws a jab when Sleon was well out of range.
Sleon ducks right into an uppercut from Long.
Long throws a hook but Sleon avoids it easily.
Sleon lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sleon's corner calls for a 1-2. Sleon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Long misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Long.
Long swings widly with a right hand
and Sleon counters with a left to the body.
Long misses with a shot to the body
and Sleon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sleon throws the kick towards the body but Long avoids it.
Sleon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sleon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Long lands a right hook to the body.
Long keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Long misses with a jab to the body
and Sleon counters with a stiff right hand.
Long misses with a hook
and Sleon counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Long misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Long, as that shot connected.
Long throws an overhand right that lands on Sleon's shoulder, as Sleon tries to avoid the shot.
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Long takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Long keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Long scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sleon cracks Long with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Long lands with a hook. Sleon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Long has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sydney Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Sleon takes one to the chin there.
Long ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sleon moves away.
Despite the aggression on Sleon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Long is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sleon.
Sleon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Long works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Sleon is rocked!
Sleon bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Long comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Sleon falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Sleon was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tian Long!
An out of breath Tian Long thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Edward Sleon was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CCC 34 : Gretel vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Showgun with a poor takedown
and Sleon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Showgun looks to clinch
and Sleon counters with a nice uppercut.
Sleon throws a looping overhand right but Showgun ducks down to avoid it.
Showgun throws a sloppy head kick
and Sleon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses.
Sleon scores with a nice body kick.
Showgun throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sleon's head.
Showgun tries a head kick but it misses.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sleon sprawls well. Sleon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showgun gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showgun tries to land a front kick but Sleon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sleon dodges the punch combination from Showgun.
Sleon slips under a jab from Showgun.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sleon swats away the attempt to clinch by Showgun.#T1#
Sleon scores with a body shot.
Showgun uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sleon has time to react.
Sleon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Showgun looks to land a right hand but Sleon moved out of range.
Showgun blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
A swing and a miss from Sleon.
Showgun tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Sleon counter with a right hand.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses.
Showgun blocks a jab.
Sleon avoids the head kick by Showgun.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sleon. That's going to slow Showgun down.
Showgun lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Sleon tests Showgun's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Showgun blocks a leg kick.
Sleon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Showgun's head backwards.
Edward Sleon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Showgun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banderleii Showgun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showgun misses with a takedown attempt - Sleon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sleon is looking to land body kicks.
Showgun ducks right into an uppercut from Sleon.
Sleon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Showgun checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Showgun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sleon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sleon avoids the body shot from Showgun.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses.
Sleon scores with a hook.
Sleon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD#
Showgun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Sleon has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Showgun is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Showgun lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sleon looks winded!
Sleon can't find room to land a body shot as Showgun controls the action.
Sleon can't find room to land a body shot as Showgun controls the action.
Showgun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Showgun tries to score a body lock takedown but Sleon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sleon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Showgun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Showgun fakes the leg kick and cracks Sleon in the body.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
Showgun drops his hands momentarily and Sleon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sleon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sleon misses with the combination.
Sleon just misses with a punch to the body.
Sleon lands a nice hook to Showgun's body. Showgun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Showgun misses with a takedown attempt - Sleon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sleon lands a glancing blow to the side of Showgun's head.
Showgun dives in for a single leg takedown but Sleon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Showgun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sleon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Showgun.
Showgun avoids the elbow strike from Sleon, against the cage.
Sleon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Showgun's defenses.
Showgun tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sleon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Sleon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Sleon misses.
Showgun lands a high kick!
Sleon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Sleon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sleon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Showgun.
Sleon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sleon avoids the head kick by Showgun.
Showgun looks to land a left hand but Sleon moved out of range nicely.
Showgun sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sleon swings for the body but Showgun moves out of range.
Showgun was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Showgun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Showgun shoots in but Sleon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sleon throws a head kick but Showgun moves out of range.
Showgun catches Sleon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Edward Sleon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sleon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Showgun walks into a stiff left hand from Sleon.
Banderleii Showgun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
Showgun throws a lazy head kick
and Sleon counters with a nice body kick. #CL#
Showgun gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Showgun missing with knees to the body.
Sleon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Showgun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sleon presses Showgun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sleon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Sleon breaks the clinch.
Showgun tries to clinch but Sleon is having none of it.
Showgun wants to clinch up but Sleon keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sleon! But no joy.
Showgun avoids the body shot from Sleon.
Sleon throws a shot from downtown. Showgun moves away and avoids it.
Showgun avoids the head kick by Sleon.
Showgun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Showgun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sleon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Showgun.
Showgun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sleon avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banderleii Showgun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Good leg kick by Sleon.
Showgun doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Showgun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sleon blocks a jab.
Sleon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Sleon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Showgun connects with a high kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sleon, as that shot connected.
Showgun tries to clinch but Sleon moves away
and Sleon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Showgun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sleon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sleon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Showgun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sleon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T3#
A head kick from Sleon lands but Showgun takes it in his stride.
Sleon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sleon.
Showgun darts in trying to clinch
and Sleon counters with a leg kick.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sleon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Showgun has a takedown stuffed.
Jab from Sleon.
Showgun needs to keep his hands up - Sleon had a free shot at his head there.
Showgun needs to keep his hands up - Sleon had a free shot at his head there.
Banderleii Showgun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sleon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Showgun.
It seemed like Sleon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Showgun tries to clinch there but Sleon circles away. #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!
Showgun shoots for a takedown but Sleon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sleon throws a one two combo.
Showgun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Showgun shoots in for a double leg but Sleon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sleon digs a good hook to Showgun's body.
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Showgun with that takedown attempt.
Sleon works the jab nicely.
Showgun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sleon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sleon throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Sleon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Showgun tries to clinch up
and Sleon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Showgun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Showgun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sleon catches Showgun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sleon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Showgun shoots and misses
and Sleon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showgun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sleon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Showgun wants to clinch up but Sleon keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Sleon misses.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
Sleon with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Showgun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Showgun 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.
Sleon throws a head kick but Showgun moves out of range.
Showgun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Showgun closes the distance but Sleon moves to the side
and Sleon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sleon slips under a jab from Showgun.
Sleon moves out of range as Showgun throws a body kick.
Showgun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sleon counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banderleii Showgun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showgun fails to land the takedown.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses
and Sleon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Sleon lands with a cross.
Showgun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sleon avoids the body shot from Showgun.
Showgun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sleon jabs Showgun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sleon lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Showgun throws a head kick that misses
and Sleon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Showgun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sleon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Showgun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Showgun with a poor takedown
and Sleon counters with a nice uppercut.
Banderleii Showgun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sleon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Showgun walks into a stiff left hand from Sleon.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sleon as he avoids it easily.
Showgun on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Showgun wants to clinch but Sleon slips to the side
and Sleon counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Sleon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Showgun doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Sleon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sleon's corner calls for a 1-2. Sleon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Showgun fails with a takedown attempt.
Showgun has his takedown stuffed
and Sleon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Sleon.
Edward Sleon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Showgun misses with a kick to the body.
Sleon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sleon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Showgun.
Sleon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the liver by Sleon. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Showgun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sleon misses with a head kick.
Showgun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sleon scores with a nice head shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Showgun or perhaps it was just good defense by Sleon, which made it look bad.
Sleon with a hook.
Sleon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Sleon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Showgun doesn't seem phased though.
No joy there for Sleon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Showgun moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Sleon.
Sleon blocks a head kick by Showgun.
Showgun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Sleon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sleon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Sleon!
A relieved looking Edward Sleon 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: RSE 79:
Date: May 22, 2024

#R1#
Sleon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sleon with a nice calf kick.
Edward Sleon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aslakhanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Sleon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aslakhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sleon.
Sleon looks to throw the jab but Aslakhanov is out of range.
Sleon misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Aslakhanov drives through and clinches with Sleon against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aslakhanov.
Sleon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aslakhanov has Sleon pressed against the cage, preventing Sleon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Sleon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aslakhanov throws out a leg kick but Sleon moves out of range and Aslakhanov only half commits.
Both fighters circling a little - Sleon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sleon thuds his right hand into Aslakhanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Aslakhanov moves away from the strike by Sleon.
Aslakhanov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sleon.#CUT2#It looks like Dzhabrail Aslakhanov has been cut.
Sleon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Aslakhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Aslakhanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sleon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sleon misses with an uppercut. Aslakhanov saw that one coming.
Sleon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aslakhanov moves away.
Aslakhanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sleon throws out a powerful jab.
Sleon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aslakhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sleon throws a one two combo. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aslakhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aslakhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sleon throws out the jab.
Aslakhanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Aslakhanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aslakhanov is trying to pull guard but Sleon has him pressed against the cage.
Aslakhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aslakhanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sleon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aslakhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aslakhanov has a couple of punches blocked by Sleon.
Aslakhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aslakhanov scores with a hook to the body.
Sleon lands an elbow inside.
Sleon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aslakhanov blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Sleon. #T3##BC2#
Sleon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sleon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aslakhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Aslakhanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aslakhanov moves out of range of the body kick from Sleon.
Aslakhanov swings for the body but Sleon moves out of range.
Sleon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aslakhanov misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sleon! But no joy.
Sleon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sleon lands with an overhand left.
Sleon throws a nice looking combination but Aslakhanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sleon tries a low kick but Aslakhanov avoids it.
Sleon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sleon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Sleon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sleon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aslakhanov's head.
Sleon throws an overhand right that lands on Aslakhanov's shoulder, as Aslakhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Aslakhanov misses with an uppercut
and Sleon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aslakhanov thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sleon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sleon throws a head kick but Aslakhanov moves out of range.
Sleon throws a jab when Aslakhanov was well out of range.
Sleon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aslakhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sleon.
Nice body kick there by Sleon.#CL#
Aslakhanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sleon takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Sleon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dzhabrail Aslakhanov'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#
Aslakhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sleon.
Aslakhanov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sleon.
Nice body kick there by Sleon.
Sleon looks to throw a body kick
and Aslakhanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sleon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sleon tests Aslakhanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sleon throws a jab when Aslakhanov was well out of range.
Aslakhanov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sleon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sleon scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aslakhanov staying out of range there.
Sleon throws a head kick but Aslakhanov moves out of range. #T1#
Sleon throws a shot from downtown. Aslakhanov moves away and avoids it.
Aslakhanov throws a hook but Sleon avoids it easily.
Sleon misses with a straight right.
Sleon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sleon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sleon looks to land a right hand but Aslakhanov moved out of range.
Aslakhanov tries to clinch but Sleon moves out of range.
Sleon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sleon throws a good cross that connects.
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sleon.
Aslakhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sleon at a distance. #T2#
Sleon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aslakhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sleon scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick from Sleon lands but Aslakhanov takes it in his stride. #CUT2#Dzhabrail Aslakhanov's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sleon looks to land a left hand but Aslakhanov moved out of range nicely.
Aslakhanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aslakhanov checks a leg kick.
Aslakhanov avoids the head kick by Sleon.
Aslakhanov misses with a looping right.
Sleon loads up on a big right hand but Aslakhanov slips the punch.
Aslakhanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sleon manages to circle out of the way.
Sleon swings widly with a right hand
letting Aslakhanov counter with a right hand.
Sleon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sleon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aslakhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sleon misses the shot to the body. #T3##CL#
Aslakhanov moves into range and clinches up with Sleon.
Aslakhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sleon.
Sleon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aslakhanov.
Sleon can't break the clinch.
Aslakhanov tries to throw a body punch but Sleon avoids it by throwing Aslakhanov back against the cage.
Sleon throws a head punch that misses.
Sleon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aslakhanov has a couple of punches blocked by Sleon. #TD#
Aslakhanov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sleon uses from the top position.
Aslakhanov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sleon trying to control but Aslakhanov is working from the bottom.
Aslakhanov trying to control the position here. #T4#
Sleon postures up.
Sleon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleon trying to control but Aslakhanov is working from the bottom.
Sleon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Sleon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dzhabrail Aslakhanov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Aslakhanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Dzhabrail Aslakhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sleon throws a big shot that misses.
Sleon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sleon misses the shot to the body.
Aslakhanov sizes up Sleon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sleon throws an off balance right hand
and Aslakhanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sleon throws a leg kick
and Sleon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sleon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleon tests Aslakhanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sleon throws a good cross that connects.
Edward Sleon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Sleon lands.#T1#
Sleon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aslakhanov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sleon.
Sleon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aslakhanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aslakhanov misses with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aslakhanov.
Sleon walks into a straight right hand from Aslakhanov.
Sleon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aslakhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aslakhanov throwing a counter right hand but Sleon manages to avoid it.
Sleon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aslakhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aslakhanov slips under a jab from Sleon.
A punch lands to the side of Sleon 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#Sleon is rocked!
Aslakhanov weaves into range and cracks Sleon right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Sleon goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Aslakhanov is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dzhabrail Aslakhanov!
Our winner, Dzhabrail Aslakhanov, 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.
Edward Sleon was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: RSE 72:
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Sleon misses with a straight left.
Wieland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sleon, as that shot connected.
A punch lands to the side of Sleon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sleon throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Wieland counters with a single leg into guard. Sleon didn't expect that.
Sleon looking to control.
Sleon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wieland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wieland is in close to Sleon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sleon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sleon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wieland is looking to work some ground and pound but Sleon has wrist control.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Wieland from controlling successfully. #T1#
Wieland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wieland postures up in Sleon's guard and throws a big left but Sleon blocks it.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Wieland from controlling successfully.
Sleon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wieland postures up in Sleon's guard and throws a big left but Sleon blocks it.
Wieland preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wieland cracks Sleon with a solid left hand.
Wieland 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.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Wieland from controlling successfully.
Wieland postures up in Sleon's guard and throws a big left but Sleon blocks it. #T2#
Sleon is trying to control the position but Wieland postures up.
Wieland connects with a couple of short punches.
Sleon wants to sweep but no luck.
Sleon working a defensive guard here.
Wieland wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving.
Wieland works over Sleon with some ground and pound from guard.
Wieland distracts Sleon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wieland cracks Sleon with a solid left hand.
Wieland postures up.
Wieland preventing the sweep.
Wieland throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wieland wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving.
Wieland distracts Sleon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wieland being controlled here momentarily.
Sleon looking to control.
Wieland throws an elbow that misses. Sleon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wieland's guard. Nice move by Sleon!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wieland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sleon defends well.
Wieland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sleon is one step ahead there.
Sleon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Sleon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wieland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wieland trying to control the position here.
Wieland 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sleon trying to control but Wieland is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Wieland dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sleon throws a hook but Wieland blocks it.
Nice jab there from Wieland.
Nice shot lands for Wieland.
Wieland ducks under a wild hook from Sleon.
Sleon misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Sleon.
Wieland shoots for a takedown but Sleon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wieland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sleon can do to turn this around?
A big right from Sleon misses.
Wieland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wieland darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieland lands a jab.
Sleon throws a head kick that half lands.
Sleon staying out of range there.#T1#
Wieland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sleon.
Sleon throws a big counter head kick but Wieland avoids it with no problem.
Wieland lands with a shot to the body.
Sleon misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Wieland counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wieland preventing the sweep.
Sleon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wieland trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wieland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wieland is looking to work some ground and pound but Sleon has wrist control.
Wieland postures up and lands a big shot to Sleon's brow.
Wieland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wieland 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. #T2#
Wieland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sleon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wieland stopping the sweep attempt from Sleon.
Sleon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wieland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sleon's head.
Wieland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wieland controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wieland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sleon seems keen to control Wieland's posture.#T3#
Sleon is continuing to stall.
Wieland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wieland stands and throws Sleon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wieland throws an elbow but Sleon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sleon 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.
Wieland misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sleon stops Wieland from passing to mount.
Wieland just content to control the position.
Sleon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wieland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Wieland in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wieland postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wieland working the ground and pound.
Sleon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wieland working the strikes but Sleon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sleon is trying to get back to full guard.
Wieland scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wieland lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Wieland dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sleon misses with a looping left.
Edward Sleon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sleon misses with a low kick.
Wieland attempts a counter takedown but Sleon avoids it well and moves away.
Sleon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wieland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sleon scores with a shot to the body.
Wieland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Randy Wieland is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Sleon. No joy for Wieland on that attempt.
Sleon misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieland lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wieland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sleon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sleon misses with a low kick.#T1#
Wieland swinging wildly here.
Wieland lands a jab to the nose.
Sleon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wieland scores with a three punch combo!
Sleon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sleon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wieland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sleon takes a swing at Wieland's ribcage but misses.
Wieland attempts a counter takedown but Sleon avoids it well and moves away.
Sleon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sleon thuds a left hand into Wieland's body.
Sleon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wieland appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Edward Sleon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wieland lands a nice shot to the body.
Sleon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edward Sleon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sleon thows a leg kick but Wieland checks it #TD#
and Wieland counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sleon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sleon controls Wieland momentarily but Wieland frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wieland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sleon working a defensive guard here.
Wieland being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Wieland stopping the sweep attempt from Sleon.
Sleon wants to stand up but Wieland is controlling him.
Sleon is trying to control the position but Wieland postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wieland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wieland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sleon.
Wieland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sleon's head.
Sleon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wieland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4##TD#
Wieland gets a takedown into half guard.

Sleon pushes Wieland off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wieland avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sleon misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Wieland counters with a shoot takedown. Sleon fights it but they end up in guard.
Wieland lands a couple of elbows.
Wieland trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom.
Wieland cracks Sleon with a solid left hand.
Wieland stopping the sweep attempt from Sleon.#SUB2#
Wieland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Wieland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wieland 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Wieland!
A very excited looking Randy Wieland 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.
The defeated Edward Sleon had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: RSE 60: Burn In Hell
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Sleon misses with a body punch
and Reis counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Reis does it's job there.
Sleon throws a lazy uppercut
and Reis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sleon misses with a hook
and Reis counters with an inside leg kick.
Edward Sleon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sleon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sleon misses with a body shot.
Sleon throws a head kick but Reis moves out of range.
Reis looks to score with a jab to the body but Sleon is just out of range.
Reis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sleon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reis lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Sleon misses the target.
Reis throws out a counter right but Sleon avoids it with no problem.
Reis connects with a body shot that sends Sleon's belly button to the back.
Sleon throws a hook but Reis avoids it easily.
Sleon misses with a lunging right hand
and Reis counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Sleon moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Reis.
Reis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Sleon tenderised Reis's leg. Reis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sleon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reis counters with a good, hard body kick but Sleon shrugs it off.
Sleon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reis. That one must have hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Reis.
Reis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sleon.
Sleon misses with a body punch
and Reis counters with a nice uppercut.
Sleon ducks right into an uppercut from Reis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Sleon misses.
Sleon connects with a nice looking jab.
Sleon misses with a straight left.
Reis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Sleon misses with a lunging right hand
and Sleon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reis. That's going to slow Sleon down.
Sleon misses with a head kick.
Sleon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sleon throws a leg kick but Reis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sleon avoids a kick to the body.
Reis moves out of range as Sleon strikes.
Reis stuns Sleon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sleon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Sleon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sleon.
Donk. Reis catches Sleon right on the button with a cross.
A nice leg kick from Reis, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Reis connects with a single shot there.
Reis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sleon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
No joy there for Sleon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses.
Sleon misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sleon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sleon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reis scoring well with a low kick there.
Sleon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sleon has time to react.
Sleon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sleon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Sleon.#T4#
Reis scores with a jab to the body.
Sleon misses with an uppercut
and Reis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sleon misses with a body shot.
Sleon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sleon throws a jab when Reis was well out of range.
Reis throws out a counter right but Sleon avoids it with no problem.
Reis connects with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Reis there.
Sleon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Sleon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reis avoids the head kick by Sleon.
Reis connects with a looping right hand.
Sleon throws a leg kick
and Reis counters with a crisp right that sends Sleon to the canvas! Reis follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakota Reis!
A very excited looking Dakota Reis 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.
The defeated Edward Sleon had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: RSE 43: Out Of The Abyss
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Sleon shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Reis.
Sleon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reis.
Reis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sleon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sleon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sleon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Sleon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reis is looking for a sweep.
Reis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reis wants to control but Sleon is keeping busy.
Sleon prevents Reis from improving his position.#T1#
Sleon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reis wants to control but Sleon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sleon working over Reis with some ground and pound. Reis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sleon throwing shots but Reis is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Sleon is looking for a kimura but Reis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sleon to get the leverage.
Reis works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Sleon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Reis is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sleon throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Reis's body to avoid the submission. Reis has instead reached around Sleon's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Reis arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dakota Reis!
A relieved looking Dakota Reis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Edward Sleon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: RSE 35: Dawn No More Rises
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Sleon takes one to the chin there.
Chai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sleon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chai checks it well.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Sleon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sleon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sleon lands a body shot.
Sleon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chai.
Chai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chai takes a swing at Sleon's ribcage but misses.
Sleon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sleon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Sleon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sleon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Sleon.
Sleon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savaje Bebe Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sleon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sleon walks into a left hand.
A solid body kick from Chai.
Sleon moves away from the strike by Chai.
Sleon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Chai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sleon is defended easily by Chai.#T1#
Sleon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
A head kick misses from Sleon.
Sleon throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Chai.
Sleon ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai cracks Sleon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sleon moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sleon cracks a nice hook into Chai's ribs.
Sleon loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Chai with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Sleon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sleon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sleon lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sleon backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sleon backwards.
Sleon blocking some punches.
Sleon missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Chai.
Chai lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sleon.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Sleon can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Sleon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Sleon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sleon.
Sleon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sleon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai pushes Sleon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sleon.
Sleon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai tries a body shot but Sleon blocks it.
Sleon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Savaje Bebe Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Sleon.
Chai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai scores with the left hand. Sleon knows he should have avoided that one.
Chai throws a low kick but Sleon moves out of range easily.
Sleon loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Donk. Chai catches Sleon right on the button with a cross.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sleon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sleon slips under a jab from Chai.
Sleon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai misses with the combination. #T4#
Chai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Savaje Bebe Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sleon if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Sleon misses the target.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Sleon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
A nice side step and Sleon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sleon connects with a body shot that sends Chai's belly button to the back.
Chai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sleon. Those never looked like landing.
Sleon catches Chai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chai throws a hook but Sleon avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai jabs Sleon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sleon misses with a body shot.
Sleon just misses with a punch to the body.
Sleon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Savaje Bebe Chai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sleon misses with a right hand
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sleon cracks Chai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Sleon ducks down to avoid it.
Sleon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savaje Bebe Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Sleon misses with a wild body shot.
Chai cracks Sleon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chai tries to bum rush Sleon with a series of wild strikes but Sleon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
Chai misses with a straight left.
A solid body kick from Sleon.
Sleon looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Sleon scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai lands a leg kick that knocks Sleon off balance momentarily.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sleon lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Sleon throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Sleon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
Sleon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chai rather than just go for the knockout.
Chai fails to land with a series of punches.
Sleon looks for the body kick but Chai saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Sleon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sleon on the side of the head.
Sleon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sleon misses with a body shot.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sleon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sleon shoots in and drives through. Chai sprawls well.
Chai misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Sleon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Sleon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Sleon with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chai looks to land a left hand but Sleon moved out of range nicely.
Chai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sleon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sleon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sleon throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai throws a series of punches but Sleon avoids them all with ease.
Sleon tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sleon can do to turn this around?
Sleon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sleon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sleon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sleon just manages to avoid it.
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sleon under the eye.
Sleon slips a straight right by Chai.
A nice side step and Sleon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sleon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Sleon throws a chopping leg kick but Chai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sleon throws a nice head kick!
Sleon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Sleon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sleon slips a jab from Chai.
Sleon tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sleon misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sleon. #T4#
Chai misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Sleon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sleon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai takes one to the side of the head.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
A bone on bone clash there as Chai blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
Sleon blocks a jab.
Sleon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chai throws a series of punches but Sleon avoids them all with ease.
Chai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sleon avoids the head kick by Chai.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Sleon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chai to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai is looking to chop away at Sleon's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Savaje Bebe Chai 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#
Sleon just misses with a punch to the body.
Sleon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai in his tracks.
Chai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sleon tries to land a leg kick but Chai saw it coming and moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Chai scores with a four punch combination!
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sleon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sleon is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Sleon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai looks to land a combination but Sleon avoids it well.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Sleon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chai defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sleon lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Sleon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chai!
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!
Sleon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chai is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sleon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sleon working away.
Sleon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Sleon's attempts to control the action.
Sleon lands a nice shot to the head.
Sleon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2#
Sleon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chai is now in Sleon's guard. A big mistake from Sleon there, giving up the dominant position!
Sleon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Edward Sleon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sleon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sleon wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Sleon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sleon 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.
Chai is thwarting Sleon's attempts to control the position.
Sleon tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #T3#
Sleon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chai stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleon gets back to full guard.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Sleon.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sleon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sleon wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Sleon has an active guard here but Chai has managed to pass into half guard.
Chai prevents Sleon from improving his position.
Sleon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Sleon.
I think Chai 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Savaje Bebe Chai!
A relieved looking Savaje Bebe Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Edward Sleon was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC 606
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
McCoy cracks Sleon with an open hand slap.
Sleon throws a leg kick
and McCoy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sleon swings for the body but McCoy moves out of range.
Sleon throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sleon.
Sleon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCoy lands with a cross.
Jab by Sleon.
Sleon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sleon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCoy.
A jab from McCoy misses.
Sleon connects with a crisp jab.
Sleon lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCoy throws a hook but Sleon blocks it.
Sleon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Sleon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sleon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCoy moves forwards but Sleon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sleon throws a low kick but McCoy moves out of range easily.
McCoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCoy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sleon lands with a nice body punch.
Sleon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Sleon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sleon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCoy is out of range.
McCoy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sleon with a body shot.
Sleon lands a high kick!
Edward Sleon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sleon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCoy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCoy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice shot by Sleon.
Sleon swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sleon throws a head kick but McCoy moves out of range. #T2#
McCoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCoy lands a jab to the nose.
Sleon lands with an uppercut that bounces McCoy off the cage and back into range.
McCoy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from McCoy. Those never looked like landing.
Edward Sleon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sleon throws a lazy uppercut
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
Sleon throws a sloppy head kick
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Sleon there.
Sleon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sleon. McCoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCoy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCoy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
McCoy moves out of range of the strikes.
McCoy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sleon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCoy.
Sleon throws a sloppy head kick
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Sleon is rocked!
McCoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Sleon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sleon is breathing heavily.
McCoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sleon walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from McCoy! 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 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willy McCoy!
A relieved looking Willy McCoy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Edward Sleon had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC 598
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1##CL#
Sleon gets a clinch.
Sleon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sleon lands a shoulder strike.
Sleon misses with some punches.
Munday has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sleon after a bit of a struggle.
Munday blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Munday 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.
Sleon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sleon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mundays head.
Sleon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Munday's defenses.
Sleon lands a right hand.
A short left from Sleon.
Munday looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Sleon scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munday is looking for a takedown.
Edward Sleon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Munday.
Munday goes for a takedown attempt but Sleon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sleon lands with an overhand left.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sleon. #TD2#
Munday drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Sleon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Edward Sleon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munday slips under a jab from Sleon.
And Munday tries to counter it with a takedown but Sleon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Munday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munday blocks a head kick by Sleon.
Sleon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munday.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sleon moves out of range of the strikes.
Munday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Munday misses the jab.
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sleon connects with a jab.
Munday dips to his left and cracks Sleon with an uppercut!#T2#
Munday catches Sleon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sleon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Munday throws out the jab.
Munday misses with a looping right.
Munday takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Munday walks into a left hand. #CL#
Sleon closes the distance and pushes Munday back into the cage.
Sleon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sleon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sleon.
Sleon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sleon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Sleon.
A head punch on the inside from Sleon fails to land.
Munday is looking for a takedown.
Munday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munday is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sleon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Sleon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sleon gets underhooks to prevent Munday's takedown attempt.
Munday is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sleon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Munday goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sleon prevents it.
Sleon can't find room to land a body shot as Munday controls the action.
A short left from Sleon.
Munday drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sleon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sleon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Munday is working for takedown but Sleon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sleon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sleon lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Munday is rocked!
Munday has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sleon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sleon gets underhooks to prevent Munday's takedown attempt.
Munday looks winded!#T4#
Sleon prevents the takedown attempt.
Sleon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munday backwards.
Munday is still on wobbly legs! Can Sleon finish him?
A short right from Sleon on the inside.
Munday takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sleon creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Munday with a big uppercut! Munday tries to clinch up but Sleon pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Munday to the mat! Munday covers up and Sleon unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Edward Sleon!
Edward Sleon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2023

#R1#
Sleon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Livingstone is breathing heavily.
Sleon lands with a nice combination. Livingstone backs away looking to recover.
Livingstone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sleon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sleon has knocked Livingstone down with a huge combo! Sleon steps away and waves a wobbly Livingstone back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Livingstone 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!
Livingstone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Livingstone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sleon goes for a small jab and connects. Now Sleon goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Livingstone stumbles back but Sleon runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Livingstone to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Livingstone will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Edward Sleon!
After winning the bout, Edward Sleon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TPG 004
Date: Sep 23, 2023

189 cm
26 yrs
216 lbs

183 cm
20 yrs
175 lbs

Nozadzi

Sleon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Edward Sleon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sleon drives through and clinches with Nozadzi against the cage.
Nozadzi prevents the takedown attempt.
Nozadzi tries for a takedown but Sleon manages to get underhooks.
Nozadzi wants a takedown but no success here.
Nozadzi tries to score a body lock takedown but Sleon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zurab Nozadzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sleon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nozadzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sleon is pressed up against the cage. Nozadzi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sleon down to the mat. Sleon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Sleon moves into the clinch.
Nozadzi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sleon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nozadzi pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Sleon tightens his grip and picks Nozadzi up, before dumping him to the ground. Nozadzi manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (2) Sleon
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Sleon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sleon is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi controls Sleon momentarily but Sleon frees himself.
Nozadzi 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.
Sleon won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here. #T1#
Nozadzi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sleon tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Sleon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nozadzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nozadzi tries to get out of the position.
Nozadzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sleon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
Sleon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now.
Sleon pushing down on Nozadzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nozadzi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Sleon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleon 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. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for a guillotine here but Sleon defends easily.
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Sleon tries to pass.
Nozadzi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sleon controlling from the top position.
Sleon wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving. #T3#
Sleon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nozadzi pulls Sleon in close to prevent any damage.
Sleon stays in close to Nozadzi's body and controls the position.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Sleon from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi controlling the position.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position but Sleon postures up.
Sleon preventing the sweep.
Sleon is pushing down on Nozadzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nozadzi is fighting to maintain full guard but Sleon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Sleon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nozadzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleon wants to take a breather but Nozadzi is having none of it. #T4#
Nozadzi tries to get to full guard but Sleon has control of the leg.
Sleon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nozadzi keeps working. #SUB2#
Sleon seems to be looking for submissions.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sleon trying to control from half guard but Nozadzi is working away. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nozadzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Sleon from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Sleon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T5#
Sleon wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Nozadzi trying to control the position. #SUB#
Nozadzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sleon wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nozadzi working for a triangle but Sleon defends it easily.
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T6#
Sleon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Sleon from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi trying to control the position.
Nozadzi controlling Sleon's posture.
Nozadzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sleon is one step ahead there.
Nozadzi is pulling down on Sleon's head to control his posture.
Sleon wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi trying to keep a closed guard but Sleon is proving a slippery customer. #T7#
Sleon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sleon defends well.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleon pushing down on Nozadzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sleon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Sleon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Sleon is working for a submission of some sort.
Nozadzi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sleon pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Still in half guard, Sleon seems content to control.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Sleon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nozadzi is not content to let Sleon control the position.#SUB2#
Sleon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nozadzi defends it well. #SUB2#
Sleon is trying to work for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending well.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi trying to control from the bottom.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sleon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nozadzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sleon wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Sleon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (5) Sleon
Sleon looking to control but Nozadzi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Sleon looking to secure an arm triangle but Nozadzi defends it well.
Nozadzi can't escape the position.
Nozadzi tries to hold on but Sleon postures up.
Nozadzi has given up his back here. Will Sleon look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Nozadzi (0) vs (8) Sleon#SUB2#
Sleon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nozadzi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T10#
Sleon avoids the attempt from Nozadzi to control.
Sleon controlling from the full mount.
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is having none of it.
Sleon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nozadzi 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.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Sleon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nozadzi is staying active underneath Sleon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nozadzi wants to control but Sleon is keeping busy.
Nozadzi wants to improve his position but Sleon is controlling well. #SUB2#
Sleon is working for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending it quite comfortably.
Sleon is trying to control. Nozadzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11##SUB2#
Sleon is looking for a kimura but Nozadzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sleon to get the leverage.
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.
Sleon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nozadzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi is not content to let Sleon control the position.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sleon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi moves into full guard.
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Sleon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sleon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sleon wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving. #SUB#
Nozadzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sleon drops back looking for a leg! Nozadzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nozadzi manages to kick Sleon off! Sleon jumps back into Nozadzi's guard.
Sleon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Nozadzi working for a triangle but Sleon defends it easily.
Nozadzi can't keep his opponent in guard - Sleon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Sleon is looking to advance position but Nozadzi won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sleon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Nozadzi actively working from the bottom here.
Sleon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sleon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nozadzi!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (11) Sleon
Sleon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sleon tries to control but Nozadzi wriggling away.
Nozadzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sleon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nozadzi is looking to escape. #T14#
Nozadzi is trying desperately to improve position.
Sleon wants to control the pace but Nozadzi is squirming around nicely.
Nozadzi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (11) Sleon#SUB2#
Sleon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nozadzi defends it easily.
Sleon looks winded!
Nozadzi is pushing down on Sleon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sleon is fighting to maintain full guard but Nozadzi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nozadzi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Nozadzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sleon is just riding it out for now. Nozadzi eventually gives up the hold.
Nozadzi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sleon wins on points by 11 to 2.
Edward Sleon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Zurab Nozadzi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: TPG 003
Date: Aug 28, 2023

185 cm
20 yrs
190 lbs

183 cm
20 yrs
175 lbs

Albodean

Sleon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Nick Albodean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Edward Sleon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Albodean tries to keep at a distance but Sleon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sleon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Albodean prevents it.
Albodean tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sleon is working for takedown but Albodean is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sleon gets underhooks to prevent Albodean's takedown attempt.
Sleon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Albodean gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nick Albodean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Sleon.
Sleon prevents the takedown attempt.
Sleon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Albodean after a bit of a struggle.
Sleon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Albodean is defending well.
Albodean tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Sleon jumps into guard, dragging Albodean to the mat. #SUB2#
Sleon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Albodean defends well.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Albodean from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Albodean controls the pace.
Albodean works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Albodean is pressing down on Sleon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sleon is holding on for now.
Sleon wants to improve his position but Albodean is controlling well. #T1#
Albodean content to control rather than advance.
Albodean wants to control but Sleon is keeping him busy.
Sleon is controlling Albodean's trapped leg to prevent Albodean from advancing to side control.
Sleon is looking for a sweep. Albodean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Albodean wants to control but Sleon is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Albodean is trying to control the action in half guard but Sleon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sleon is positioning himself well to prevent Albodean advancing to mount.
Albodean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sleon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sleon is trying to maintain the position but Albodean is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Albodean is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Albodean is trying to control the action in half guard but Sleon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Sleon manages to get to full guard.
Albodean trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom.
Sleon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Albodean wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving.
Sleon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Albodean passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Albodean (3) vs (0) Sleon
Albodean 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 Sleon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sleon 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.
Sleon regains half guard.
Albodean controlling the pace.
Sleon moves into full guard. #T3##SUB#
Albodean is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Sleon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sleon is looking for a triangle but Albodean pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Albodean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Albodean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Albodean preventing the sweep.
Albodean trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albodean preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sleon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Albodean won't allow Sleon to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Sleon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Albodean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Albodean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Sleon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Albodean defends well.#T4#
Sleon looking for a sweep. Not yet Sleon, not yet. #SUB#
Albodean is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Albodean wants to pass the guard but Sleon is keeping the position.
Albodean's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Albodean sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sleon's guard.
Albodean trying to control from half guard but Sleon is working away. #SUB2#
Sleon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Albodean pulls his head out easily.
Sleon is staying active underneath Albodean, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sleon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Albodean trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Sleon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Albodean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Albodean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Albodean wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving.
Albodean is really struggling to control Sleon but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Sleon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sleon working a defensive guard here.
Albodean wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving.
Albodean tries to free his leg and advance position but Sleon is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sleon looking for a guillotine here but Albodean defends easily.
Albodean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Sleon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sleon controls Albodean momentarily but Albodean frees himself.
Albodean advances to half guard.
Albodean is keen to just control but Sleon is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Albodean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sleon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Albodean.
Sleon is pressing down on Albodean's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sleon 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.
Sleon can't keep his opponent in guard - Albodean advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sleon tries to roll over but Albodean keeps him under control.#T7#
Sleon is not content to let Albodean control the position.
Sleon wants to control but Albodean is keeping busy.
Sleon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sleon being controlled here, momentarily.
Albodean wants to pass the guard but Sleon is keeping the position.#SUB#
Albodean is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sleon keeping full guard, as Albodean tries to pass.
Sleon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sleon being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Sleon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
Albodean trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sleon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Albodean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Albodean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Albodean stopping the sweep attempt from Sleon.
Albodean trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleon pulls Albodean in close to his closed guard and prevents Albodean from doing any damage or advancing position.
Albodean trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom.
Sleon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9##SUB2#
Sleon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Albodean slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Albodean is looking for a kimura but Sleon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Albodean to get the leverage. #SUB#
Albodean is trying to work for a kimura but Sleon is defending well. #SUB#
Albodean is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sleon trying to control but Albodean postures up.
Sleon tries to roll over but Albodean keeps him under control.
Sleon wants to control but Albodean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Albodean passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Albodean (6) vs (0) Sleon
Sleon regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleon wants to control but Albodean is keeping busy. #T10#
Sleon is not content to let Albodean control the position.
Sleon tries to roll over but Albodean keeps him under control.
Albodean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sleon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sleon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Albodean from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sleon looking for a guillotine here but Albodean defends easily. #SUB#
Albodean drops back looking for a leg! Sleon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sleon manages to kick Albodean off! Albodean jumps back into Sleon's guard.
Sleon keeping full guard, as Albodean tries to pass. #T11#
Albodean wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sleon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Albodean works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Albodean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sleon keeps working.
Sleon wants to control but Albodean is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Sleon actively working from the bottom here.
Albodean slows the pace down in half guard.
Albodean is thwarting Sleon's attempts to control the position.
Albodean tries to pass to full mount but Sleon defends it.
Albodean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sleon keeps working. #T12#
Sleon wants to control but Albodean is keeping busy. #SUB#
Albodean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sleon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Albodean.
Sleon manages to get to full guard.
Albodean looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Albodean from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sleon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Albodean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Albodean not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13##SUB2#
Albodean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Albodean controlling from the top position.
Albodean sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sleon's guard. #SUB#
Albodean is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sleon defends it well. #SUB#
Albodean wants to work for an arm triangle but Sleon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Albodean is thwarting Sleon's attempts to control the position.
Sleon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Sleon wants to control but Albodean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sleon wants to get back to full guard.
Albodean content to control rather than advance.
Sleon is looking for a sweep. Albodean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sleon gets full guard.
Albodean slips nicely into half guard.
Sleon is looking for a sweep. Albodean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sleon looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sleon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Albodean tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sleon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Albodean is working for a kimura but Sleon is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albodean takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Nick Albodean decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Edward Sleon was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: TPG 002
Date: Aug 14, 2023

194 cm
19 yrs
270 lbs

183 cm
20 yrs
175 lbs

Almeda

Sleon

Event: TPG 001
Date: Aug 07, 2023

#R1#
Owen moves in looking to clinch but Sleon pushes him off.
Sam Owen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owen moves out of range of the leg kick from Sleon.
Owen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sleon defends well and Owen ends up having to push Sleon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Owen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sleon avoiding damage as Owen throws knees to the body.
Owen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sleon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Owen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sleon is defending well for now.
Owen tries to land knees in the clinch but Sleon avoids the damage to the body.
Sleon trying to land knees to the body.
Owen managing to block the knees to the body from Sleon.
Sleon managing to block the knees to the body from Owen.
Sleon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Owen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Owen wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Owen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owen trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen managing to block the knees to the body from Sleon.
Owen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Owen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sleon avoids it.
Owen missing with knees to the body.
Edward Sleon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sleon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owen.
Owen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Sleon managing to block the knees to the body from Owen.
Sleon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Owen to keep the fight standing.
Sleon avoiding damage as Owen throws knees to the body.
Owen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sleon.
Owen tries for a takedown but Sleon manages to get underhooks.
Owen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sleon is defending well for now.
Sleon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Owen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Owen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Owen avoiding damage as Sleon throws knees to the body.
Owen managing to block the knees to the body from Sleon.
Owen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sleon.
Owen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Owen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Owen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sleon.
Sleon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owen.
Owen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sleon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sleon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Owen avoids it.
Sleon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sleon managing to block the knees to the body from Owen.
Owen managing to block the knees to the body from Sleon. #T2#
Sleon trying to land knees to the body.
Owen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sleon.
Sleon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owen.
Owen missing with knees to the body.
Sleon goes for a takedown attempt but Owen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Owen misses with a low kick.
Sleon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Owen misses with a low kick as Sleon jumps back.
Sleon misses with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Owen misses.
Sleon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Owen motions for Sleon to come forward. Owen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sleon throws a leg kick but Owen sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Sleon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Owen to the ground. Sleon is now in Owen's guard.
Owen wants to sweep here but Sleon controlling him for the moment.
Owen being controlled here, momentarily.
Owen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Owen looking for a guillotine here but Sleon defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Owen keeping moving, preventing Sleon from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Sleon.
I think Sleon 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Edward Sleon!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Sam Owen!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: BMF 002
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Van De Leide throws an off balance right hand
and Sleon counters with a right hand to the body.
Sleon walks into a stiff left hand from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide swings for the body but Sleon moves out of range.
Van De Leide swings for the body but Sleon moves out of range.
Sleon avoids the body shot from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Van De Leide rushes Sleon and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sleon is working Van De Leide over against the ropes.
Van De Leide is trying to stall.
Sleon misses with a knee to the head.
Van De Leide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Leide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van De Leide misses with an elbow over the top.
Sleon swings wildly with an uppercut but Van De Leide uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van De Leide has a couple of punches blocked by Sleon. #T1#
Van De Leide tries to stall but Sleon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Sleon fails to land.
Van De Leide scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sleon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van De Leide lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van De Leide throws a head punch that misses.
Sleon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van De Leide misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sleon.
Sleon is working Van De Leide over against the ropes.
Van De Leide lands an uppercut.
Sleon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van De Leide working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sleon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sleon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sleon tries a knee to the head but Van De Leide blocks it. #T2#
Sleon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sleon blocking some punches.
Van De Leide tries a body shot but Sleon blocks it.
Sleon tries to throw a body punch but Van De Leide avoids it by throwing Sleon back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Van De Leide scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van De Leide creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sleon has a couple of punches blocked by Van De Leide.
Van De Leide pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van De Leide.
Sleon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van De Leide misses with the head strike.
Van De Leide tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sleon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sleon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van De Leide tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sleon's elbow.
Van De Leide has Sleon pushed against the ropes.
Van De Leide avoids the elbow strike from Sleon, against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Van De Leide comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van De Leide has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 9:10
Judge William Gold scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Van De Leide!
Silvio Van De Leide thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Edward Sleon spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: BMF 001ðŸ¤¼
Date: Jun 10, 2023

183 cm
19 yrs
175 lbs

185 cm
19 yrs
190 lbs

Sleon

Soriano

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Edward Sleon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Puna Soriano!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Soriano moves into the clinch.
Sleon tries for a takedown but Soriano manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Soriano has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sleon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sleon (0) vs (4) Soriano#SUB2#
Sleon showing good submission defense here.
Sleon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge ðŸ‘Š, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Sleon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Soriano. #SUB2#
Sleon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Soriano gets his way! #SUB2#
Sleon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soriano looking for the choke but no joy. #T1#
Sleon turns into Soriano and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (2) vs (4) Soriano#SUB2#
Soriano has his foot on Sleon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sleon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sleon has gone for a leg lock! Soriano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sleon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (2) vs (6) Soriano
Soriano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sleon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soriano defends well.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Soriano from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Soriano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sleon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soriano has managed to get both his arms back between Sleon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sleon has his foot on Soriano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soriano works his way back into a safe position though.
Soriano trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom.
Soriano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sleon is keeping the position for now.
Sleon seems keen to control Soriano's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sleon has his foot on Soriano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soriano works his way back into a safe position though.
Soriano trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom. #T3#
Soriano preventing the sweep.
Sleon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Soriano has gone for a leg lock! Sleon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Soriano's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (4) vs (6) Soriano
Sleon wants to control from the top but Soriano keeps moving.
Sleon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soriano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soriano wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sleon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4##SUB2#
Soriano looking for a guillotine here but Sleon defends easily.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Soriano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sleon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soriano dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (4) vs (8) Soriano#SUB2#
Soriano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Soriano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sleon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (6) vs (8) Soriano
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Soriano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soriano's guard.
Soriano is looking to control Sleon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soriano avoid being mounted?
Soriano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Soriano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Sleon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soriano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sleon wants to control from the top but Soriano keeps moving.
Sleon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Soriano looking for a guillotine here but Sleon defends easily. #SUB#
Sleon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Soriano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Soriano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Soriano!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sleon (6) vs (12) Soriano
Soriano trying to control the position but Sleon is working away. #T7##SUB2#
Soriano tries for a kimura but Sleon is defending well. #SUB2#
Soriano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sleon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Soriano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Soriano tries for a kimura but Sleon is defending well. #T8#
Soriano working away.
Sleon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soriano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Sleon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sleon looking for submissions off his back.
Soriano is thwarting Sleon's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Soriano works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sleon (6) vs (15) Soriano#SUB2#
Soriano is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sleon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sleon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Soriano moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sleon has worked his arm free - good work by Sleon!
Sleon sneaks back into half guard.#T10#
Soriano wants to pass to mount but Sleon is defending the position.
Soriano trying to control the pace.
Sleon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sleon.
Sleon is trying to control the position but Soriano postures up. #SUB2#
Soriano is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sleon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sleon has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (8) vs (15) Soriano#SUB2#
Soriano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T11##SUB#
Sleon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Soriano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Soriano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Soriano!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sleon (8) vs (19) Soriano
Sleon is looking to regain half guard here but Soriano keeps moving and retains side control.
Sleon is working hard here to advance position.
Sleon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Soriano's best efforts.#SUB2#
Soriano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Soriano stalling away here and it's allowed Sleon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T12#
Soriano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sleon (8) vs (22) Soriano
Soriano is looking to take a break and control but Sleon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sleon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Soriano is working for a submission of some sort. #T13##SUB2#
Soriano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sleon defends it well. #SUB2#
Soriano is working for a kimura here but Sleon manages to reverse the position and he's now in Soriano's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (10) vs (22) Soriano
Soriano is trying to keep Sleon in close.
Soriano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sleon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (10) vs (24) Soriano
Sleon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soriano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Soriano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T14#
Soriano is keen to just control but Sleon is a slippery customer.
Sleon moves into full guard.
Soriano wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving.
Soriano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sleon working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soriano trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soriano wins on points by 24 to 10.
A victorious Puna Soriano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Edward Sleon had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: Fight World 001
Date: Apr 30, 2023

183 cm
18 yrs
175 lbs

185 cm
18 yrs
190 lbs

Sleon

Soriano

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edward Sleon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Puna Soriano!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Sleon closes the distance and clinches.
Sleon has Soriano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soriano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sleon is working for takedown but Soriano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soriano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sleon is defending well.
Sleon tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Sleon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sleon stops a takedown attempt from Soriano.
Soriano wants a takedown.
Soriano stops a takedown attempt from Sleon.
Sleon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soriano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soriano wants a takedown but no success here.
Soriano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sleon prevents it.
Soriano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sleon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soriano tries to clinch there but Sleon circles away.
Soriano shoots in for a double leg but Sleon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Soriano takes the fight into the clinch.
Sleon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soriano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Sleon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soriano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sleon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soriano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soriano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soriano can't get the takedown.
Soriano tries for a takedown but Sleon manages to get underhooks.
Sleon can't get the takedown.
Sleon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soriano is defending well.
Sleon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sleon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sleon prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Sleon wants to take the fight to the mat but Soriano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sleon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soriano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soriano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sleon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sleon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sleon has Soriano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soriano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soriano is working for takedown but Sleon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soriano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soriano gets underhooks to prevent Sleon's takedown attempt.
Soriano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soriano prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
Soriano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sleon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sleon goes for a takedown attempt but Soriano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Sleon has Soriano up against the cage in a clinch.
Soriano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sleon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soriano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sleon can't get the takedown.
Sleon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soriano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soriano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sleon after a bit of a struggle.
Soriano wants to take the fight to the mat but Sleon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sleon wants to take the fight to the mat but Soriano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Soriano is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Soriano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sleon after a bit of a struggle.
Soriano wants to take the fight to the mat but Sleon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Soriano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sleon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sleon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sleon wants a takedown but no success here.
Soriano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sleon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sleon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soriano is defending well.
Soriano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sleon.
Sleon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sleon wants a takedown but no success here.
Soriano tries for a takedown but Sleon manages to get underhooks. #T5#
Soriano prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Soriano is trying to trip Sleon. He has hold of a leg but Sleon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Soriano persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sleon (0) vs (2) Soriano
Soriano wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving.
Soriano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sleon is keeping the position for now.
Soriano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Sleon has his foot on Soriano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soriano works his way back into a safe position though.
Soriano looking to sit in guard and control but Sleon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (2) vs (2) Soriano
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soriano's guard. #T6#
Soriano is looking for a sweep. Sleon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sleon seems to be working for a kimura but Soriano defends the submission attempt.
Soriano works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Soriano working for a triangle but Sleon defends it easily.
Sleon wants to control from the top but Soriano keeps moving. #T7#
Soriano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sleon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (2) vs (4) Soriano
Soriano looking to pass the guard.
Soriano trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sleon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soriano looking to sit in guard and control but Sleon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (4) vs (4) Soriano
Sleon stays in close to Soriano's body and controls the position.
Sleon wants to control from the top but Soriano keeps moving. #T8##SUB#
Sleon has gone for a leg lock! Soriano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sleon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (4) vs (6) Soriano
Soriano postures up.
Sleon wants to sweep but no luck.
Soriano looking to sit in guard and control but Sleon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (6) vs (6) Soriano
Soriano pulls Sleon in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Soriano has his foot on Sleon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sleon works his way back into a safe position though.
Sleon passes into half guard. #T9#
Soriano is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sleon seems to be working for a kimura but Soriano defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sleon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soriano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sleon. #SUB#
Sleon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soriano is just riding it out for now. Sleon eventually gives up the hold. #T10##SUB2#
Soriano looking for submissions off his back.
Soriano is trying to get back to full guard.
Sleon is keen to just control but Soriano is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Sleon seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Soriano has recovered full guard. #SUB2#
Soriano working for a triangle but Sleon defends it easily. #T11##SUB2#
Soriano working for a triangle but Sleon defends it easily.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Soriano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soriano keeping full guard, as Sleon tries to pass. #T12##SUB2#
Soriano is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Sleon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soriano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sleon has managed to get both his arms back between Soriano's legs - danger averted.
Soriano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sleon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (6) vs (8) Soriano#SUB#
Sleon is looking for a triangle but Soriano pushes his legs off easily.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Soriano from controlling successfully.
Sleon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13##SUB#
Sleon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soriano is aware though and is defending well.
Soriano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sleon wants to sweep here but Soriano controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Sleon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soriano has picked Sleon up and slammed him! Sleon can't keep hold of the triangle and Soriano manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sleon (6) vs (11) Soriano
Sleon tries to buck Soriano off but Soriano is having none of it.
Sleon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Soriano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T14#
Sleon is refusing to be controlled, as Soriano sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Soriano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Soriano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soriano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sleon (6) vs (14) Soriano

And that's the end of the fight!
Soriano wins on points by 14 to 6.
Our winner, Puna Soriano, 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.
Edward Sleon spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: Cobra Kai: Face meets Fist
Date: Mar 21, 2023

#R1#
Sleon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Sleon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sleon to keep the fight standing.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Sleon is controlling him.
Sleon prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Sleon manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Bird clinches with his opponent.
Bird drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sleon pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Sleon is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bird but Bird pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sleon tries to clinch but Bird is having none of it.
Sleon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bird pinned against the cage. Bird gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Sleon slips under a jab from Bird.#TD2#
Sleon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Sleon defends easily.
Bird is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sleon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Bird is trying to control the position but Sleon postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bird fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Sleon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sleon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bird as he avoids it easily.
Bird throws a head kick but Sleon moves out of range.
Sleon shoots in but no luck this time.
Sleon tries to clinch up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sleon prevents Bird from breaking the clinch.
Sleon is trying to pull guard but Bird has him pressed against the cage.
Bird tries for a takedown but Sleon manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Sleon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sleon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bird sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bird shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sleon as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Sleon doesn't manage to clinch there - Bird circles away.
Bird is looking to clinch.
Sleon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bird.
No luck for Sleon with that takedown attempt.
Bird is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sleon.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sleon is defended easily by Bird.#CL#
Bird moves into range and clinches up with Sleon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sleon walks away with a smile on his face. Bird gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bird shoots in for a double leg but Sleon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Sleon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bird wants to clinch.
As Bird backs off Sleon throws a huge counter combo but Bird manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Sleon will probably get the nod.
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#
Bird misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sleon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bird sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bird wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Sleon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bird is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sleon dives into side control. #REVR#
Sleon working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleon just content to control the position.
Bird tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sleon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Sleon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sleon prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Bird tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sleon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sleon is working Bird over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleon slows the pace down.
Bird tries to bench press Sleon off him but Sleon keeps the position.
Sleon staying calm.
Sleon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A lull in the action here.#T2##SUB2#
Sleon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bird, who protects the arm well.
Sleon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Sleon is trying to get an arm triangle but Bird is defending well.
Sleon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Bird controls the position for a moment.
Sleon controlling the position.
Bird is looking to regain half guard here but Sleon keeps moving and retains side control.
Bird takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sleon happy to just control the position for now. #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.
Sleon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bird!
Sleon is landing with some decent strikes but Bird is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sleon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bird's face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sleon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bird looks a forlorn figure.
Bird is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Sleon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Sleon throws a leg kick but Bird sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Sleon as Bird shoots in.
Sleon misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Sleon misses. #CL2#
Sleon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sleon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bird wants to break free but Sleon has control.
Bird misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sleon misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bird jumps into guard, dragging Sleon to the mat.
Sleon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sleon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edward Sleon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Sleon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sleon passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Sleon there.
Bird tries to roll over but Sleon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sleon is trying for a kimura here. Bird looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sleon wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edward Sleon!
During a confident post fight interview, Edward Sleon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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