Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C367: Dorado vs Monkey II
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Slaissi throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov misses with a kick to the body
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov tries to clinch there but Slaissi circles away.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slaissi throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Petrov - just one landing.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaissi.
Slaissi staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.
Slaissi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Petrov 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.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi lands a jab.
Slaissi tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slaissi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slaissi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slaissi lands a body shot.
Slaissi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slaissi throws a nice 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!
Petrov takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick from Slaissi.
Petrov with a nice cross.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.#T2#
Donk. Petrov catches Slaissi right on the button with a cross.
Petrov fakes the leg kick and cracks Slaissi in the body.
Slaissi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Slaissi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slaissi connects with a body shot that sends Petrov's belly button to the back.
Slaissi moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov throws a low kick but Slaissi avoids it.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Petrov. #CL#
Petrov forces Slaissi back against the cage and clinches.
Petrov lands a shot to the body.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov gets through Slaissi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrov lands an uppercut.#T3#
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slaissi's elbow.
Petrov scores with a shot to the side of Slaissi's head.
Slaissi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slaissi backwards.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slaissi.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Petrov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrov.#BC2#
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slaissi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slaissi lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Petrov.#T4#
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Slaissi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slaissi.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slaissi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slaissi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
A jab from Slaissi misses.
Petrov takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Slaissi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Slaissi finds it's way through Petrov's defenses.
Slaissi stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
Petrov scores with a spinning back kick!
Petrov moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Petrov 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#
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slaissi thuds his right hand into Petrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slaissi.
Slaissi lands a front kick.
Petrov with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petrov.
Petrov checks a low kick from Slaissi.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Slaissi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Petrov closes the distance and pushes Slaissi back into the cage.
Slaissi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike.
Slaissi lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrov.
Slaissi blocks an uppercut.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slaissi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Petrov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slaissi can turn it around.
Slaissi taking a breather. #T1#
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slaissi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petrov or not.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slaissi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slaissi is breathing heavily.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Petrov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petrov tries a body shot but Slaissi blocks it.
Petrov lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Petrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slaissi. Slaissi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slaissi.
Petrov scores with a jab.
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Slaissi should have avoided that one.
Petrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slaissi.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slaissi is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slaissi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick lands for Slaissi.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Slaissi slips under a jab from Petrov.
Slaissi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi keeps the fight on the outside.
Slaissi misses with a head kick.
Petrov throws the kick towards the body but Slaissi avoids it.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.#T3#
Slaissi throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petrov throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
Slaissi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov wants to clinch up but Slaissi keeps it at a distance.
Slaissi throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrov connects with a right hand. Slaissi shakes it off.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Ivan Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Slaissi throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Slaissi takes one on the button.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaissi moves away.
Slaissi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slaissi moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Slaissi swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Slaissi. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaissi moves away.
A jab from Slaissi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov throws a jab when Slaissi was well out of range.
Slaissi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slaissi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slaissi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy body kick from Slaissi
and Petrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slaissi thinking.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slaissi fails to land with a series of punches.
Slaissi misses with a body shot.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slaissi 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 Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
A countering left hand to the body from Slaissi misses.
Ivan Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slaissi tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slaissi throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Slaissi takes a step back to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Slaissi throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick from Slaissi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrov keeps control of Slaissi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slaissi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petrov digs a right hand underneath Slaissi's ribcage. Slaissi let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Petrov lands a body punch.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slaissi can do to turn this around?
Slaissi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrov lands with a light punch inside.
Slaissi misses with the head strike.
A short right from Petrov.
Slaissi misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slaissi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
A low kick from Slaissi misses
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Petrov.
Slaissi misses with a low kick.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Petrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaissi circles away.
Slaissi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slaissi misses with a low kick.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Slaissi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slaissi misses with a looping left.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Slaissi misses with a straight right.
Petrov throws a front kick aimed at Slaissi's knee but Slaissi avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Petrov cracks Slaissi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Slaissi off balance momentarily.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slaissi.
Slaissi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov digs a good hook to Slaissi's body.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaissi.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Slaissi cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Slaissi.
Slaissi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Petrov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi misses with a few strikes there.
Petrov defending well as Slaissi loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Slaissi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slaissi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slaissi throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Petrov throws the left hand but Slaissi avoids the punch easily.
Slaissi thows a leg kick but Petrov checks it
and Petrov counters with a thumping low kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Slaissi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Slaissi defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Slaissi walks into a jab.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Bimbo Slaissi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaissi checks a low kick from Petrov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petrov 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CCC 90
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Jay thows a leg kick but Namkhai checks it
and Namkhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jay misses with a lunging right hand
and Namkhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Namkhai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jay misses with the body kick
and Namkhai counters with a big head kick but Jay shrugs it off.
Namkhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jay.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Namkhai moves away from the strike by Jay.
Namkhai throws a big counter head kick but Jay avoids it with no problem.
Namkhai blocks a head kick by Jay.
Jay throws a lazy body kick
and Namkhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Jay catches Namkhai right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Namkhai manages to avoid it.
Jay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick from Jay.
Jay misses with a kick to the body.
Namkhai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jay blocks it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Namkhai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Namkhai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jay.
Jay lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Jay misses its intended target.
Jay throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Namkhai counter with a right hand.
A big right from Jay misses.
Namkhai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jay misses with an uppercut
and Jay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Namkhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kobra Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Namkhai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Jay throws a jab but it's blocked by Namkhai.
Jay lands with a cross.
Jay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jay thumps Namkhai with a low kick.
Jay misses with a wild body shot.
Jay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Namkhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jay jabs Namkhai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jay cracks Namkhai with an open hand slap.
Jay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jay moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T3#
Jay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Namkhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jay lands a jab.
Namkhai avoids a kick to the body.
Namkhai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Namkhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jay throws out the jab.
Namkhai moves forwards but Jay connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jay. Namkhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Namkhai takes one on the button.
Jay misses with a body kick.
Namkhai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jay with a body shot.
Jay misses with an uppercut. Namkhai saw that one coming.
Jay loads up on a big right hand but Namkhai slips the punch.
Jay throws a body kick that misses
and Namkhai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jay thinking. #T4#
Jay throws a body kick that misses.
Jay throws a head kick that misses
and Namkhai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jay throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Namkhai to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Namkhai throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
Jay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Namkhai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jay throws an off balance right hand
and Namkhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Jay misses
and Namkhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Namkhai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jay throws a poor cross that misses
and Namkhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Jay moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobra Jay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jay misses with a shot to the body
and Namkhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jay punishes Namkhai's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Jay.
Jay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jay scores with a sloppy right hand. Namkhai should have avoided that one.
Jay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jay throws a jab when Namkhai was well out of range.
Jay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Namkhai can do to turn this around?
Jay moves out of range of the leg kick from Namkhai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Namkhai.
Jay throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Namkhai to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Jay throws a leg kick which misses Namkhai's front leg but catches the back leg as Namkhai tries to avoid it.
Kobra Jay is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jay.
Jay tries to land a body kick
and Namkhai counters with a nice body shot.
Jay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Namkhais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jay throws a poor cross that misses
and Namkhai counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Jay misses.
Namkhai blocks a jab.
Namkhai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Namkhai wants to clinch.
Jay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Namkhai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jay's knee momentarily.#T2#
Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Namkhai counters with a straight right hand.
Namkhai moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Namkhai misses.
Jay lands with an uppercut that bounces Namkhai off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Namkhai has Jay up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Namkhai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jay backwards.
Jay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Namkhai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Namkhai pushes Jay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Namkhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jay scores with a shot to the side of Namkhai's head.
Namkhai lands a shoulder strike.
Namkhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Namkhai.
A head punch on the inside from Jay fails to land. #T3#
Namkhai misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Jay.
Jay misses with the head strike.
Namkhai tries a body shot but Jay blocks it.
Namkhai tries a body shot but Jay blocks it.
A short left from Namkhai.
Namkhai throws a punch but it's blocked by Jay.
Jay looking to slow down the pace here.
Namkhai scores with a shoulder strike.
Namkhai swings wildly with an uppercut but Jay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Namkhai tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Namkhai back against the cage.
Jay tries a body shot but Namkhai blocks it.
Namkhai tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Namkhai back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jay.
Namkhai has a couple of punches blocked by Jay.
Namkhai misses with the head strike. #T4#
Namkhai working aggressively here.
Namkhai misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Jay manages to break the clinch.
Jay misses with a body shot.
Jay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Namkhai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot to the body from Jay misses
and Namkhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Jay throws a leg kick that misses.
Jay lands the left hand.
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!
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Namkhai feints a counter leg kick.
Jay takes a swing at Namkhai's ribcage but misses.
Jay swings for the body but Namkhai moves out of range.
Namkhai throws out a counter right but Jay avoids it with no problem.
Namkhai blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Temujin Namkhai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jay takes one to the chin there.
Jay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Jay as he connects with a hook.
Jay misses with a jab to the body
and Namkhai counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jay.
Jay throws a jab when Namkhai was well out of range.
Namkhai avoids a kick to the body.
Jay misses with a jab to the body
and Namkhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Namkhai counter with a right hand.
Jay throws a head kick that Namkhai semi-blocks.
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!
Jay throws a right hand that misses
and Namkhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
That kick from Jay tenderised Namkhai's leg. Namkhai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Namkhai.
Namkhai flicks out a counter leg kick but Jay steps away.
Namkhai defending well as Jay loads up on a big left hand.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Namkhai is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Namkhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Namkhai.
Jay throws a sloppy body shot
and Namkhai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Namkhai is looking to clinch but Jay is avoiding it.
Jay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Namkhai.
Jay misses with a straight right.
Namkhai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Jay misses with a body punch
letting Namkhai counter with a right hand.
Jay staying out of range there.
Jay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Namkhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Namkhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jay swings widly with a right hand
and Namkhai counters with a body kick that stops Jay in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Jay misses its intended target.
Jay throws a hook to the side of Namkhai's head but Namkhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Namkhai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jay moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jay misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Namkhai misses.
Namkhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jay throws out the jab. #T3#
Jay misses with a hook
and Namkhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Namkhai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jay in his tracks.
Jay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jay misses with a double jab.
Jay misses with an uppercut
and Namkhai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Namkhai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Namkhai lands a nice shot to the body.
Namkhai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Namkhai scores with a hook to the body. Jay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Namkhai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Namkhai moves into the clinch.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namkhai tries to work over Jay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Namkhai backwards.
Jay lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Jay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Namkhai lands a jab.
Jay misses with a lunging right hand
letting Namkhai counter with a right hand.
Namkhai tests Jay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Namkhai is just out of range.
Namkhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Jay loads up on a big right hand but Namkhai slips the punch.
Jay misses with a right hand
and Namkhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Jay is rocked!
Jay throws the left hand but Namkhai avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Temujin Namkhai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Namkhai 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Temujin Namkhai!
During a confident post fight interview, Temujin Namkhai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 122
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jokinen misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Gijs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jokinen's guard.
Gijs trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Gijs throws an elbow that misses. Jokinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gijs's guard. Nice move by Jokinen!#REVR#
Gijs wants to sweep here but Jokinen controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Gijs looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Gijs is still trying to improve position.
Gijs pulls Jokinen in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gijs is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gijs wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Gijs throws a big right hand that misses.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jokinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gijs on the ground.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gijs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gijs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gijs trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen 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.
Gijs wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gijs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gijs is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.#T3#
Gijs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Gijs tries to pass.
Gijs with a nice head shot there.
Gijs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gijs chips away with some ground and pound.
Gijs cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.
Gijs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gijs passes Jokinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gijs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jokinen! #T4#
Gijs throws a strike there. Jokinen manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Gijs misses with a head shot. Jokinen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gijs connects with a couple of short punches.
Gijs wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gijs postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow.
Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bolle Gijs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Gijs avoids the punch easily.
Gijs walks into a jab.
Gijs moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs slips a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Gijs ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gijs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Gijs slips the punch.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gijs.
And Gijs tries to counter it with a takedown but Jokinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Gijs slips the punch.
Gijs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Gijs feints the counter takedown.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gijs.
Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. Gijs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jokinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Gijs.
Gijs with the counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it easily.#T3#
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Gijs's shoulder, as Gijs tries to avoid the shot.
Gijs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jokinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Gijs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gijs connects with a couple of short punches.
Bolle Gijs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gijs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Gijs lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Gijs throws a big right hand that misses.
Gijs throws a big right hand that misses.
Gijs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jokinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gijs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gijs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gijs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gijs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Gijs from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen controlling Gijs's posture.
Gijs looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jouni Jokinen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Gijs ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Gijs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gijs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen throws a jab when Gijs was well out of range.
Gijs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Gijs counters with a single leg into guard. Jokinen didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs distracts Jokinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gijs postures up in Jokinen's guard and throws a big left but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Gijs tries to pass.
Gijs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jokinen's head.
Gijs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Gijs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gijs throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gijs passes into half guard.
Gijs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gijs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gijs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gijs connects with a nice short shot to Jokinen's temple. #T2#
Jokinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gijs.
Gijs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gijs lands strikes from half guard.
Gijs working over Jokinen with some ground and pound. Jokinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2#It looks like Jouni Jokinen has been cut.
Gijs is pressing down on Jokinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jokinen is holding on for now.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Gijs sits in half guard.
Gijs working the head and body with strikes.
Gijs missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Jokinen is not content to let Gijs control the position.
Ground and pound from Gijs.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Gijs sits in half guard.
Gijs working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Gijs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jokinen defends it well.
Gijs wants to free his trapped foot but Jokinen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jokinen has his hands clasped together around Gijs's back. He's all about the action.
Gijs is taking a breather. Jokinen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Gijs working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gijs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though.
Gijs is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position.
Gijs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gijs trying to control from half guard but Jokinen is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gijs connects with a nice short shot to Jokinen's temple. #SUB2#
Gijs seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bolle Gijs really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jouni Jokinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen throws a hook but Gijs avoids it easily.
Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gijs moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
Gijs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jokinen defends it well.
Gijs moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen misses with a hook #TD2#
so Gijs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Gijs passes into half guard.
Gijs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jokinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Gijs.
Jokinen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gijs is looking to stall here but Jokinen recovers full guard.
Gijs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gijs with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Gijs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gijs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gijs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gijs wants to pass to mount but Jokinen is defending the position.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Gijs sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Gijs there.
Gijs is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gijs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Gijs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Gijs keeps him under control.
Gijs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gijs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gijs prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
Gijs working over Jokinen with some ground and pound. Jokinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gijs is trying to control the action in half guard but Jokinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gijs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jokinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gijs.
Gijs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Gijs cracks Jokinen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #CUT2#Jouni Jokinen's cut is getting worse.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gijs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #CUT2#Jouni Jokinen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bolle Gijs! Bolle Gijs retains his heavyweight title!
Bolle Gijs took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Papier hier'.

Event: C357: Duran vs Slaissi
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Slaissi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duran appears to be looking for a big counter.
Duran throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Duran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duran scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Duran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slaissi. Slaissi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slaissi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Duran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slaissi scrambles back to his feet.
Duran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Slaissi misses.
Duran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Duran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slaissi misses with a wild body shot.
Slaissi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duran. Duran obviously looking to wear him down.
Duran lands with a right hand.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Duran explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Duran thows a leg kick but Slaissi checks it
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Duran's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slaissi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Slaissi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slaissi is looking for the big counter here.
Duran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duran lands a nice shot that snaps Slaissi's head back.
Slaissi throws a hook but Duran avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duran throws a big shot that misses.
Slaissi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Duran misses with a jab to the body
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duran throws a leg kick but Slaissi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Slaissi throws a series of punches but Duran moves out of range.
It looked like Duran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Duran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Duran.
Duran backing away here, and Slaissi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Slaissi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slaissi slips a jab from Duran.
The fighters circling - Slaissi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slaissi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duran checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Duran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slaissi connects with a leg kick.
Duran misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Slaissi misses with a leg kick
and Duran counters with a nice uppercut.
Duran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slaissi's hands.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Slaissi.
Slaissi slips a straight right by Duran.
Duran throws a leg kick which misses Slaissi's front leg but catches the back leg as Slaissi tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Slaissi misses the target.
A cross from Duran lands.
Duran misses with a hook
and Slaissi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaissi blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Duran dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Slaissi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duran fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slaissi just manages to avoid it.
Duran lands a jab to the nose.
Duran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slaissi can do to turn this around?
Duran cracks Slaissi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duran looks to land a combination. Slaissi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Duran is just out of range.
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Slaissi misses.
Duran staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Duran.#T1#
Slaissi moves away from the strike by Duran.
Slaissi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Duran throws the left hand but Slaissi avoids the punch easily.
Slaissi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slaissi throws a hook to the side of Duran's head but Duran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duran throws a quick counter head kick but Slaissi was just out of range.
Slaissi throws a sloppy head kick and Duran moves out of range easily.
Duran is looking to counter punch.
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duran.
Slaissi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slaissi swings widly with a right hand
and Duran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slaissi swings widly with a right hand
and Duran counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slaissi's knee momentarily.#T2#
Duran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slaissi's hands.
Duran is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duran moves away.
Slaissi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duran lands with a good body shot.
Duran lands a really nice looking cross but Slaissi seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duran throws a big shot that misses.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Duran avoids it with no problem.
Duran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slaissi.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.#T3#
Slaissi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duran connects with a jab.
Slaissi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Duran thuds his right hand into Slaissi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Duran scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Slaissi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Duran has got the better of the exchanges.
Duran looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
Duran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Duran.
A big right from Duran misses. #T4#
Duran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Slaissi punishes Duran's body with a nice straight punch.
Slaissi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duran loads up on a big right hand but Slaissi slips the punch.
Slaissi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duran manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duran misses with a lunging right hand
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duran.
Duran moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Duran thinks about countering with a body kick.
Duran looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Duran dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Duran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duran misses with a straight left.
Slaissi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Slaissi misses the target.
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
Duran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slaissi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duran with a body shot.
Bo Duran is winning the standup battle so far.
Duran misses with a body kick.
Slaissi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Duran lands.
Duran clobbers Slaissi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Duran throws a series of punches but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duran lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Slaissi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Duran.
Slaissi loads up on a big right hand but Duran slips the punch.
Duran swings widly with a right hand
and Slaissi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slaissi looks to land a right hand but Duran moved out of range.
Duran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Slaissi misses with a straight left.
Duran feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Slaissi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duran.
Duran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaissi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Duran throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Duran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Duran throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Duran misses with a shot to the body
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duran throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
Slaissi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duran manages to avoid it.
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Duran.
Slaissi fails to land with a series of punches.
Duran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Slaissi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duran throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Slaissi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slaissi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Slaissi misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slaissi throws a body punch but Duran moves out of range.
Slaissi misses with a right hand
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
Slaissi staying out of range there.
Slaissi misses with a left hand
and Duran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slaissi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi misses with a lunging right hand
and Slaissi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duran misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Duran clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Duran stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slaissi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duran misses with a shot to the body
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
Slaissi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duran.
Slaissi throws a hook but Duran blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran misses with a body shot
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Duran as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Slaissi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duran misses with a lunging right hand
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Slaissi missing with a left hand there. Duran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from Slaissi lands but Duran takes it in his stride.
Slaissi misses with a hook.#T2#
Slaissi misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Slaissi misses.
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Duran counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duran avoids the head kick by Slaissi.
Duran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slaissi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice cross by Duran.#T3#
Slaissi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Duran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slaissi momentarily.
Slaissi misses with a hook.
Duran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Duran misses.
Duran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Duran throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
Duran throws a looping overhand right but Slaissi ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Slaissi misses.#T4#
Duran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duran!
A low kick from Slaissi misses
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi throws a poor cross that misses
and Duran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Duran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slaissi jabs Duran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Slaissi misses
and Duran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Duran had his way with Bimbo Slaissi in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slaissi feints a counter leg kick.
Duran feints and then cracks Slaissi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slaissi down.
Slaissi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Duran misses.
Duran backing away here, and Slaissi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Duran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slaissi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slaissi walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Duran moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Slaissi throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaissi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Duran counters with a nice uppercut.
Duran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duran swings widly with a right hand
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duran checks a leg kick.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
An attempted straight right counter from Duran misses the target.
Slaissi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slaissi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Duran scores with the left hand. Slaissi knows he should have avoided that one.
Duran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a hook but Duran avoids it easily.
Duran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slaissi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Duran throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaissi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duran thuds a left hand into Slaissi's body.
Slaissi misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.
A quick step to the side and Duran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slaissi throws a sloppy body shot
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duran connects with a looping right hand.
Slaissi walks into a jab.
Duran lands with a kick to the temple. Slaissi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
Slaissi misses with a combination
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Duran misses with a looping right.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duran misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bimbo Slaissi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slaissi doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Duran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duran 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Duran!
Bo Duran retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Bo Duran thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C355: Marley vs Shida III
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Slaissi sizes up Nti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nti misses the jab.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nti was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a jab when Nti was well out of range.
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slaissi throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Nti counters with a single leg into guard. Slaissi didn't expect that.

Slaissi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
Nti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slaissi cracks Nti with an open hand slap.
Slaissi takes a swing at Nti's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Nti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nti tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Nti tries to clinch there but Slaissi circles away.
Nti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nti wants to clinch up but Slaissi keeps it at a distance.
Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nti.
Slaissi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slaissi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nti 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.
Nti swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range. #CL#
Nti instigates a clinch.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi slows down the pace here.
Nti prevents a body shot from Slaissi. #T2#
Slaissi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slaissi blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nti.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nti prevents Slaissi from breaking the clinch.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slaissi presses Nti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slaissi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nti prevents Slaissi from breaking the clinch.
Slaissi is trying to break free.
Nti gets through Slaissi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Nti.
Slaissi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slaissi can turn it around.
Nti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slaissi's elbow.
Slaissi is trying to force a seperation but Nti has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nti working aggressively here.
Slaissi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slaissi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nti working aggressively here. #T3#
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nti.
Slaissi tries to circle away but Nti has him pinned against the cage.
Slaissi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slaissi lands with a right to the head.
Nti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Nti on the inside.
Nti cracks Slaissi with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch.
Nti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slaissi lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Nti.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nti misses with a body shot.
Slaissi throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Nti moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Slaissi. #T4#
Nti lands a left hand.
Slaissi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nti controls his hands.
Nti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slaissi looks winded!
A short right from Nti.
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Nti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Slaissi avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
Slaissi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nti scores with a hook to the body.
Slaissi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nti lands a left hand.
Nti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slaissi misses with a body punch.
Nti lands a nice shot to the body.
Nti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slaissi backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slaissi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Nti throws a head punch that misses.
Nti tries to work over Slaissi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nti digs a right hand underneath Slaissi's ribcage. Slaissi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kwame Nti will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Nti scores with a takedown into Slaissi's guard.
Slaissi wants to get back to his feet but Nti passes into half guard. #REVB#
Slaissi tries to roll over but Nti keeps him under control.
Slaissi is controlling Nti's trapped leg to prevent Nti from advancing to side control.
Slaissi trying to control but Nti postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi is trying to stand up here but Nti is controlling him well.
Slaissi wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Slaissi wants to get back to his feet.
Slaissi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Nti seems content to control.
Slaissi is trying to stand back up but Nti is controlling him #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaissi lands a head shot.
Nti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slaissi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slaissi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slaissi misses the jab.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slaissi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slaissi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nti counters with a left and a right that stings Slaissi.
Nti tries to clinch there but Slaissi circles away.
Nti lunges at Slaissi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slaissi's hand.
Nti scores with a jab.
Good exchange - Slaissi coming out on top.
Slaissi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nti misses with a wild body shot.
Nti lands with a good body shot.
Slaissi throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Nti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slaissi. Slaissi obviously looking to wear him down.
Slaissi looks to throw the jab but Nti is out of range.
Slaissi thuds his right hand into Nti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nti moves away.
Slaissi looks to land a right hand but Nti moved out of range.
Slaissi swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Nti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti.
Slaissi misses with a right hand
and Nti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slaissi throws a body punch but Nti moves out of range.
Nti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with a punch to the head.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaissi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4##TD#
Nti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaissi can't do much from the bottom here.
Slaissi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nti slows the pace down.
Slaissi prevents Nti from improving position.
Slaissi struggling a bit here.
Slaissi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nti is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bimbo Slaissi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nti connects with a looping right hand.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slaissi looks to land a body kick but Nti moved away.
Nti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slaissi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nti wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi misses the jab.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nti tries to counter by clinching up but Slaissi breaks away and moves out of range.
Nti's corner calls for a 1-2. Nti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Nti tries to clinch up.
Slaissi swats away the attempt to clinch by Nti.
Nti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Nti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slaissi throws a hook to the side of Nti's head but Nti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slaissi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Slaissi loads up on a big right hand but Nti slips the punch.
Slaissi throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Nti moves into the clinch.
Slaissi has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Slaissi pushes Nti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slaissi's elbow.
Slaissi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nti backwards. #T2#
Slaissi is trying to force a seperation but Nti has the dominant position.
Slaissi wants to get back to striking at distance but Nti won't allow it.
Slaissi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slaissi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slaissi blocking some punches.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Nti.
Kwame Nti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Slaissi scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nti tries to clinch but Slaissi is having none of it.
Slaissi takes a swing at Nti's ribcage but misses.
Nti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Slaissi manages to circle out of the way.
Nti is looking to clinch.
Nti avoids the head kick by Slaissi.
Slaissi lands a head kick. Nti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nti moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Nti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slaissi can pounce on him. #T3#
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Nti moves away and avoids it.
Nti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slaissi avoids it really well and circles away.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
and Nti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nti wants to clinch up but Slaissi keeps it at a distance.
Slaissi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slaissi lands a head shot.
Nti moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Nti avoids the head kick by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws an overhand right that lands on Nti's shoulder, as Nti tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nti lands the left hand.
Slaissi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Slaissi throws a leg kick but Nti sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Nti drives through and clinches with Slaissi against the cage.
Slaissi blocks an uppercut.
Nti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch.
Nti tries to clinch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Slaissi.
Slaissi thuds his right hand into Nti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Nti does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bimbo Slaissi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slaissi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Slaissi!
Bimbo Slaissi got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: CCC 82
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Jay misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuznecov misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznecov. Jay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuznecov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuznecov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jay.
Jay slips under a jab from Kuznecov.
Jay moves away from the strike by Kuznecov.
Kuznecov misses with a two punch combination.
Jay throws a looping overhand right but Kuznecov ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznecov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznecov misses with a takedown
and Jay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznecov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jay.
Jay lands a nice hook to Kuznecov's body. Kuznecov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznecov blocks the body kick.
Jay lands a slapping body shot.
Jay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznecov.#T1#
Jay defending well as Kuznecov loads up on a big left hand.
Jay misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Jay.
Kuznecov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuznecov walks into a jab.
Kuznecov throws an overhand right that lands on Jay's shoulder, as Jay tries to avoid the shot.
Jay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A bone on bone clash there as Kuznecov blocks the leg kick.
Kuznecov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jay throws out a powerful jab.
Kuznecov lands a jab to the head.
Kuznecov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznecov backing away here, and Jay unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jay misses with an uppercut. Kuznecov saw that one coming.
Jay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznecov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jay.
Kuznecov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuznecov lands a really nice looking cross but Jay seems unphased. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuznecov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Jay misses.
Kuznecov throwing a counter right hand but Jay manages to avoid it.
Jay misses with an uppercut.
Kobra Jay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznecov looks to land a right hand but Jay moved out of range.
Kuznecov is looking to clinch but Jay is avoiding it.
Kuznecov looks to clinch
and Jay counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznecov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuznecov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuznecov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuznecov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuznecov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jay.
Kuznecov looks to land a right hand but Jay moved out of range.
Kuznecov tries to clinch but Jay is having none of it. #T3#
Kuznecov looks to land a left hand but Jay moved out of range nicely.
Kuznecov scores with the left hand. Jay knows he should have avoided that one.
Kuznecov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jay finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuznecov's head.
Kuznecov tries to clinch but Jay is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jay.
Jay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznecov moves away.
Kuznecov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Jay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznecov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jay connects with a nice looking jab.
Jay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuznecov is able to avoid easily.
Jay moves out of range as Kuznecov strikes.
Jay thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuznecov if he has to take too many more of those.
Kuznecov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuznecov. That did some damage!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jay connects with a single shot there.
Kuznecov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznecov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuznecov is breathing heavily.
Kuznecov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jay misses with a hook. Kuznecov ducked under it nicely.
Jay throws a head kick that misses.
Jay punishes Kuznecov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuznecov walks into a stiff left hand from Jay.
Jay connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jay jabs Kuznecov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Jay misses its intended target.
Jay lands with a cross. #ROC2#Kuznecov is rocked!
Nice body kick from Jay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobra Jay dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kuznecov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jay.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznecov moves away.
Kobra Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jay staying out of range there.
Kuznecov takes one to the chin there.
Jay staying out of range there.
Kuznecov is aggressively charging in as Jay backs up avoiding any damage. Jay tosses out a jab and Kuznecov runs right into it face first! Kuznecov is out cold! Jay dropped down on all fours and is barking in Kuznecov's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kobra Jay!

Event: C347: Khabib vs Bloodaxe III
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Martin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slaissi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slaissi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martin in his tracks.
Martin tries to clinch up.
Martin wants to clinch.
Slaissi throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Slaissi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martin.
Slaissi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin moves out of range as Slaissi throws a body kick.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Martin swings widly with a right hand
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin stuns Slaissi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
A cross from Slaissi lands.
A lazy body kick from Martin
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaissi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Slaissi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
Nice defenses there by Slaissi.
A nice side step and Slaissi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Slaissi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martin doesn't seem bothered though.
Martin is looking to clinch but Slaissi is avoiding it.
Martin connects with a right hand. Slaissi shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin slips under a jab.
Martin slips a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martin throws a lazy body kick
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slaissi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slaissi delivers a nice body kick.
Slaissi lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Martin closes the distance and pushes Slaissi back into the cage.
Martin tries to throw a body punch but Slaissi avoids it by throwing Martin back against the cage. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch.
Slaissi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Slaissi manages to circle out of the way.
Slaissi walks into a straight right hand from Martin.
Slaissi connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Slaissi.
Martin with the inside leg kick.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Slaissi there.
Martin misses with a leg kick
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Slaissi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Martin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slaissi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slaissi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Martin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Martin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martin throws the kick towards the body but Slaissi avoids it.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martin.
Martin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slaissi lands a nice hook to Martin's body. Martin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slaissi scores with a nice body kick.
Martin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slaissi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin misses with a low kick as Slaissi jumps back.
Slaissi counters with a body kick.
Martin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaissi works the jab nicely.
Slaissi checks a leg kick.#T4#
Slaissi misses with a straight right.
Martin blocks a head kick by Slaissi.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martin.
Martin misses with a right hand
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slaissi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Martin checks it well.
Martin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Slaissi gets tackled into the cage by Martin. Martin maintains the clinch.
Martin keeps control of Slaissi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slaissi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martin misses with an elbow over the top.
Martin digs a right hand into Slaissi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slaissi's gas tank.
Martin lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slaissi leaning against his opponent.
Martin is pushing Slaissi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Slaissi working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Martin thuds a left hand into Slaissi's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martin.
Martin throws a low kick but Slaissi moves out of range easily.
Slaissi throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
Martin misses with a leg kick
and Slaissi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut.
Slaissi delivers a nice body kick.
Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Slaissi - just one landing.
Slaissi misses with a straight left.
Slaissi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Martin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Slaissi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Slaissi as he connects with a hook.
Slaissi misses with a looping left.
Slaissi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut lands for Martin. That snapped Slaissi's head back.
Martin tries to move into range but Slaissi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Martin scores with a hook.
Slaissi scores with a leg kick.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Slaissi saw that one coming.
Slaissi looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
Martin misses with a kick to the body.
Slaissi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martin is looking to clinch.
Martin scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaissi lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Slaissi misses the target.
Slaissi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Slaissi keeps the fight on the outside.
Martin scores with a body shot.
Martin throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin connects with a looping right hand.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Slaissi connects with a jab.
Martin dips to his left and cracks Slaissi with an uppercut!
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martin.
Slaissi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Slaissi ducks down to avoid it. #T3##CL#
Martin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Slaissi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin walks into a left hand.
Slaissi works Martin's body with a nice hook.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Slaissi saw that one coming.
Slaissi throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaissi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slaissi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slaissi moves away from the strike by Martin.
Martin gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaissi catches Martin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martin slips a straight right by Slaissi.#T4#
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaissi throws out the jab. #CL#
Martin moves into the clinch.
Slaissi is pushing Martin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Slaissi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slaissi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Martin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slaissi can turn it around.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaissi controls his hands.
Slaissi is trying to break free.
Martin tries to throw a body punch but Slaissi avoids it by throwing Martin back against the cage.
Martin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slaissi's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
Slaissi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martin. Martin obviously looking to wear him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Slaissi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slaissi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slaissi scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Martin scores with a jab.
Martin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Martin avoids it with no problem.
Slaissi misses with a head kick.
Slaissi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slaissi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slaissi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Martin tries to work over Slaissi's front leg with a kick but Slaissi checks it.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Slaissi misses with a head kick.
Martin misses with a hook. Slaissi ducked under it nicely.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Martin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Martin.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Slaissi!
Slaissi defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slaissi avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Slaissi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good leg kick by Martin.
Slaissi blocks a leg kick.
Martin backing away here, and Slaissi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Martin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Slaissi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slaissi throws the kick towards the body but Martin avoids it.
As Slaissi tries to get set, Martin tries to push him back and clinch up but Slaissi manages to avoid the attempt.
Slaissi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slaissi lands with a hook. Martin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martin misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Martin.
Martin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Martin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slaissi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Martin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the body from Martin misses
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.#T2#
Slaissi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi looks for the body kick but Martin saw that one coming.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
Martin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slaissi is able to avoid easily.
Martin staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Martin.
Slaissi connects with an inside leg kick.
Martin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Slaissi connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
Slaissi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martin doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slaissi lands with a hook. Martin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheers as Martin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slaissi doesn't seem phased though.
Slaissi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slaissi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slaissi catches Martin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Slaissi.
Slaissi lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Slaissi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slaissi throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slaissi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Martin takes a step back to recover.
Nice uppercut lands for Slaissi. That snapped Martin's head back.
Slaissi looks for the body kick but Martin saw that one coming. #CL#
Martin clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Slaissi.
Slaissi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slaissi wants to get back to striking at distance but Martin won't allow it.
Martin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slaissi.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slaissi is stalling here.
Martin misses with a body punch.
Martin lands with a light punch inside.
Slaissi is trying to break the clinch but Martin is controlling him.#T4#
Martin misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Slaissi manages to break the clinch.
Martin lands the left hand.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi cracks a nice hook into Martin's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the body from Martin misses
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slaissi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Martin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swole Ricky Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaissi throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bimbo Slaissi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slaissi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Slaissi!
Bimbo Slaissi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: HFA 20
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Slaissi there.
Branco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slaissi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slaissi circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Slaissi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Branco! Slaissi lets Branco back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Branco 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!
Slaissi cracks Branco with a hook to the temple - Branco is on wobbly legs here! Slaissi swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Branco falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Slaissi wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kimbo Slaissi!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 102
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Jokinen misses with a hook.
Silva is looking to counter punch.
Silva lands with a hook. Jokinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
letting Jokinen counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
It seemed like Jokinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jokinen.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jokinen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Flynn Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Jokinen. #T1#
Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Jokinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Jouni Jokinen has been cut.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Jokinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen. #T2#
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jokinen moves out of range as Silva strikes.
A nice side step and Jokinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
Jokinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jokinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva connects with the punch.
Silva lands a jab.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Jokinen.
Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jokinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Silva throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Jokinen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Silva! Jokinen lets Silva back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Silva is rocked!
Silva drops his hands momentarily. Jokinen doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Silva staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Silva doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jouni Jokinen!

Event: CCC 74
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Jay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jay replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Oneil blocks it well.
Jay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oneil 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.
Oneil misses with a left hand
and Jay counters with a straight right hand.
Oneil misses the body punch
and Jay counters with a nice uppercut.
David Oneil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oneil or perhaps it was just good defense by Jay, which made it look bad.
Jay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil takes a swing at Jay's ribcage but misses.
Jay throws the left hand but Oneil avoids the punch easily.
Oneil feinted with a counter takedown.
Oneil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jay moves away.
Oneil scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Jab from Oneil.
Oneil rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jay counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Jay gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oneil is one step ahead there.
Oneil stops Jay from standing up.
Oneil postures up in Jay's guard and throws a big left but Jay blocks it.
Jay wants to sweep here but Oneil controlling him for the moment.
Oneil 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.
Jay has his hands on Oneil's head, controlling the position. #T2##SUB#
Oneil drops back looking for a leg! Jay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jay manages to kick Oneil off! Oneil jumps back into Jay's guard.
Oneil prevents Jay from getting back to his feet.
Oneil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jay is keeping the position for now.
Jay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oneil trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Jay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oneil is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oneil throwing strikes but missing.
Oneil tries to free his leg and advance position but Jay is retaining full guard. #T3#
Oneil postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jay wants to improve his position but instead Oneil has moved into half guard.
Jay is trying to stand back up but Oneil is controlling him
Jay controlling the position for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oneil in particular looking to stall.
Oneil scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oneil wants to control but Jay is keeping him busy.
Oneil with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oneil scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oneil lands strikes from half guard.
Jay is looking to escape.
Oneil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jay keeps working.
Jay is concentrating on defense, preventing Oneil from advancing position. #T4#
Jay pushes Oneil off looking to stand but Oneil dives back in and keeps control.
Oneil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jay's head.
Jay is trying to stand.
Oneil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oneil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oneil moves into full mount! Jay won't be happy about that!
Oneil has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jay's face.
Oneil working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay regains half guard.
Oneil thows a huge punch but Jay dodges it nicely.
Jay is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Oneil is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jay sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Oneil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jay defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Oneil dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jay misses with a right hand
and Oneil counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Oneil.
Oneil ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Oneil shoots in for a takedown but Jay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jay feints a counter leg kick.
Jay misses with a leg kick.
Oneil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jay sprawls and moves away.
Oneil throws a series of punches but Jay moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oneil. Jay does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Jay misses.
Jay lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil scores with a nice strike.
David Oneil is winning the standup battle so far.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Oneil swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jay slips under a jab.#T1#
Oneil misses with a wild combination.
Oneil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oneil jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jay slips a straight right by Oneil.#TD#
Oneil shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jay napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Jay sneaks out the side door and pushes Oneil away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jay throws out a loose jab but Oneil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobra Jay 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!
Jay misses with a wild body shot.
Oneil just misses with a punch to the body.
Oneil blocks a jab.#T2#
Oneil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jay as he avoids it easily.
Jay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oneil missing with a left hand there. Jay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jay! But no joy.
Oneil moves away from the strike by Jay.
Oneil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jay sprawls and moves away.
Oneil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jay can do to turn this around?
Jay throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oneil on the side of the head.
Jay throws an overhand right that lands on Oneil's shoulder, as Oneil tries to avoid the shot.
Jay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oneil stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jay digs a good hook to Oneil's body.
Oneil throws a series of punches but Jay avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Oneil shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jay is trying to defend but Oneil finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nice strikes from Oneil there. #T3#
Jay wants to control but Oneil is keeping busy.
Oneil is trying to control. Jay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
David Oneil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oneil prevents Jay from improving his position.
Oneil not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jay trying to hold on to Oneil's head to control him but Oneil postures up.
Oneil wants to take a breather but Jay is having none of it.
Oneil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jay holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jay tries to roll over but Oneil keeps him under control.
Oneil missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oneil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jay's head. #SUB#
Oneil is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Jay keeping control of the position.
Oneil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oneil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jay wants to get back to his feet.
Oneil is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Oneil is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Oneil wants to work for an arm triangle but Jay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jay keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jay looks like he's trying to stand up.
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 David Oneil will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Jay misses with a looping left.
Oneil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jay.
Oneil swings for the body but Jay moves out of range.
Jay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oneil throws out the jab.
It seemed like Jay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jay punishes Oneil's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Oneil misses the target.
Oneil scores with a nice strike.
Oneil throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oneil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oneil misses with a wild body shot.
Jay loads up on a big right hand but Oneil slips the punch.#T1#
Jay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oneil.
Oneil shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oneil looks to throw the jab but Jay is out of range.
Oneil lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jay backs up against the cage.
Oneil throws a jab when Jay was well out of range.
Jay misses with a hook
and Oneil counters with a right hand to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oneil.
Jay is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Oneil moves out of range of the body kick from Jay.
Oneil moves out of range of the strikes.
Oneil cracks Jay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Oneil takes a swing at Jay's ribcage but misses.
Oneil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oneil throws a good cross that connects.
Jay lands a jab to Oneil's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oneil misses with a body shot.
Oneil slips under a jab.
Oneil throws a lazy uppercut
and Jay counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Jay misses with a body shot.
Oneil lands with a hook. Jay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oneil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Oneil swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oneil throws the left hand but Jay avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Jay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jay misses with a wild combination.
Oneil cracks a nice hook into Jay's ribs.#T4#
Jay swings widly with a right hand
and Jay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oneil throws a looping overhand right but Jay ducks down to avoid it.
Jay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oneil misses with a hook
and Jay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jay cracks Oneil with a good jab.
Oneil tries to bum rush Jay with a series of wild strikes but Jay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oneil looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Jay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oneil misses with a wild body shot.
Jay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oneil.
Oneil with a jab.
Jay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Oneil clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Jay lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like David Oneil has been cut.
Jay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oneil connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jay scrambles back to his feet.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oneil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oneil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jay manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jay.
Oneil tries to counter with a takedown but Jay is quick to defend against it.
Jay lands a nice hook to Oneil's body. Oneil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oneil throws an overhand right that lands on Jay's shoulder, as Jay tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil throws a hook but Jay avoids it easily.
Jay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oneil manages to avoid it.
Jay missing with a left hand there. Oneil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oneil connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Oneil loads up on a big right hand but Jay slips the punch.
Oneil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oneil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jay throws a jab when Oneil was well out of range.
Jay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oneil cracks Jay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jay scores with a body shot.
Jay moves out of range of the strikes.
Oneil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jay.
Oneil swings for the body but Jay moves out of range. #T2#
Oneil misses with a hook
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oneil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jay moves away.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oneil.
Oneil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay throws a lazy right hand but Oneil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oneil misses the jab.
Jay swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Oneil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Jay, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oneil looks to throw the jab but Jay is out of range.
Oneil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oneil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oneil ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
A big left from Jay misses. #TD#
Oneil throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jay was covering up waiting for the punch and Oneil finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oneil content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jay holds on and takes a little breather. #ES2#
Jay uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oneil stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oneil closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oneil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oneil dives in and grabs Jay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jay pushes down on Oneil's head and hops out.
Oneil throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
Oneil thuds his right hand into Jay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oneil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jay was well out of range. Poor timing from Oneil.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kobra Jay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on David Oneil's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Oneil slips under a jab from Jay.
Oneil staying out of range there.
Jay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oneil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oneil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jay has time to react.
Oneil misses with a double jab
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay misses with a head kick.
Jay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jay avoids the body shot from Oneil. #T1#
Jay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oneil.
Jay misses with a body shot.
Oneil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jay sprawls and moves away.
Jay misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Oneil.
Oneil closes the distance and clinches up with Jay, looking for a takedown. Oneil pushes Jay against the cage but Jay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oneil. Jay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oneil defending well as Jay loads up on a big left hand.
Oneil lands the left hand.
Jay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oneil feinted with a counter takedown.
Oneil lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Jay missing with a left hand there. Oneil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oneil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jay.
Oneil misses with a wild body shot.
Jay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Jay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Oneil finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oneil falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jay counters with a right hand to the body.
Oneil throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay tries to move into range but Oneil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oneil slips a jab from Jay.
Oneil cracks Jay with an open hand slap.
Oneil tries for a takedown but Jay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oneil moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJay.
Jay takes one on the button.
Jay throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Oneil counters with a nice double leg into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Jay manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
Jay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Oneil has Jay pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Oneil pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jay tumbling to the mat - Oneil dives into Jay's guard.
Oneil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Oneil preventing the sweep.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
Jay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oneil tries to free his leg and advance position but Jay is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oneil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oneil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
Jay has momentary wrist control but Oneil slips an elbow through the middle.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
Kobra Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES2#
Jay is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Oneil presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David Oneil.
I think Oneil 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Oneil!
David Oneil retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, David Oneil, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C342: Martin vs Petrov II
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Saitoh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slaissi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saitoh throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slaissi. That's going to slow Saitoh down.
Nice body punch from Slaissi.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saitoh! But no joy.
Slaissi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Slaissi's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saitoh jabs Slaissi right on the nose. Slaissi blinks but takes it well.
Slaissi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saitoh's sensitive parts.
Saitoh blocks the body kick.
Saitoh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slaissi throws a leg kick but Saitoh checks it.
Nice defenses there by Saitoh.
Saitoh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slaissi throws a body punch but Saitoh moves out of range.
Slaissi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slaissi connects with a body shot that sends Saitoh's belly button to the back.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Saitoh digs a good body shot into Slaissi's ribs.#T1#
Slaissi throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Saitoh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Slaissi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Saitoh off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saitoh cracks a nice hook into Slaissi's ribs.
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slaissi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaissi throws a push kick but Saitoh slaps the foot to one side.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut. Slaissi saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saitoh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slaissi is looking to wear down Saitoh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saitoh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Slaissi misses its intended target.
Saitoh lands a nice hook to Slaissi's body. Slaissi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saitoh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Saitoh.#T2#
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saitoh.
Saitoh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Saitoh misses with a wild body shot.
Saitoh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slaissi throws a right hand that misses
and Saitoh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saitoh 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.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saitoh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slaissi defends it well.
Slaissi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saitoh moves out of range of the strikes.
Saitoh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Slaissi cracks Saitoh with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slaissi.
Slaissi looks to land a combination but Saitoh avoids it well.
Slaissi blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saitoh.
Slaissi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saitoh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slaissi misses with a leg kick
and Saitoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Saitoh misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi misses with a low kick as Saitoh jumps back.
Saitoh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Slaissi thows a leg kick but Saitoh checks it #TD2#
and Saitoh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slaissi won't be happy with that.
Saitoh trying to control the position but Slaissi is working away.
Saitoh fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Saitoh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Saitoh is working Slaissi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Slaissi trying to remain calm as Saitoh controls from the top position.
Slaissi can't do much from the bottom here.
Saitoh scores with punches from side control.
Slaissi tries to improve position but can't.
Slaissi keeping his opponent close.
Saitoh lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Saitoh is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Slaissi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Slaissi's face as Saitoh controls the position.
Saitoh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Saitoh 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 Slaissi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Saitoh working away.
Slaissi tries to escape but Saitoh is in control.
Saitoh working the head and body with strikes.
Slaissi is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saitoh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Slaissi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
That's time! Slaissi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Slaissi throws a looping overhand right but Saitoh ducks down to avoid it.
Saitoh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saitoh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saitoh throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Slaissi looks to land a right hand but Saitoh moved out of range.
Saitoh lands a nice shot that snaps Slaissi's head back.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Saitoh moves away and avoids it.
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.#TD2#
Saitoh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Slaissi keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saitoh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Saitoh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slaissi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitoh. #T1#
Slaissi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Saitoh wants to sweep here but Slaissi controlling him for the moment.
Masa Saitoh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saitoh has control of Slaissi's left arm, preventing Slaissi from doing any damage.
Saitoh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saitoh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slaissi is one step ahead there.
Slaissi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Slaissi gets to his feet - Saitoh follows without any prompting. #T2#
Slaissi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saitoh punishes Slaissi's body with a nice straight punch.
Saitoh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slaissi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saitoh momentarily.
Slaissi throws a jab when Saitoh was well out of range.
Saitoh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slaissi looks to land a left hand but Saitoh moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masa Saitoh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaissi lands a jab to the head.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saitoh.
A little jabbing left from Saitoh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saitoh throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Saitoh takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Saitoh scores with a shot to the body.
Slaissi moves out of range as Saitoh strikes.
Slaissi throws the kick towards the body but Saitoh avoids it.
Saitoh slips a jab from Slaissi.
Saitoh checks a leg kick.
Slaissi moves out of range as Saitoh strikes.
It looked like Slaissi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saitoh loads up on a big right hand but Slaissi slips the punch.
Slaissi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saitoh scores with a jab to the head.
Saitoh cracks Slaissi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice leg kick from Slaissi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saitoh.
Slaissi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slaissi misses with a leg kick
and Saitoh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saitoh misses with a hook.
It looked like Slaissi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Slaissi moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitoh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slaissi doesn't seem bothered though.
Slaissi tries to score with a low kick but Saitoh moves his leg out of the way.
Saitoh throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Saitoh misses with a body shot.
Slaissi throws a low kick but Saitoh avoids it.
A big right from Saitoh misses.
Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saitoh.
Slaissi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saitoh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slaissi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saitoh checks it well.
Saitoh throws out a counter right but Slaissi avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Saitoh misses its intended target.
Slaissi connects with the punch.
Slaissi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saitoh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Masa Saitoh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Saitoh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Masa Saitoh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slaissi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saitoh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaissi.
Slaissi sizes up Saitoh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slaissi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
An inside leg kick from Slaissi misses.
Slaissi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Slaissi misses.
A lazy body kick from Slaissi #TD2#
and Saitoh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saitoh postures up.
Saitoh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saitoh is continuing to stall.#T1#
Slaissi is looking to stand up but Saitoh isn't so interested in that idea.
Saitoh stopping the sweep attempt from Slaissi.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slaissi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saitoh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Slaissi has his hands on Saitoh's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saitoh.
Bimbo Slaissi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Saitoh is just out of range.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big right from Saitoh misses.
Slaissi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut. Slaissi saw that one coming.
Saitoh cracks Slaissi with a good jab.
Saitoh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saitoh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slaissi on the side of the head.
Saitoh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut.
Saitoh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saitoh throws out a counter right but Slaissi avoids it with no problem.
Saitoh misses with a hook. Slaissi ducked under it nicely.
Slaissi lands a jab to Saitoh's midsection.
Saitoh defending well as Slaissi loads up on a big left hand.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saitoh.
Saitoh scores with a hook to the body. Slaissi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Slaissi misses with a wild body shot.
Saitoh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Saitoh.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Saitoh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saitoh lands a jab to Slaissi's midsection.
Saitoh lands with a nice body punch.
Saitoh scores with a hook to the body. Slaissi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saitoh throws a hook but Slaissi avoids it easily.
Saitoh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slaissi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saitoh is out of range.
Saitoh misses with a hook
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Saitoh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saitoh misses with a hook to the body
and Slaissi counters with a nice leg kick.
Slaissi moves away from the strike by Saitoh.
Saitoh misses with a body shot. #T4#
Slaissi throws a poor cross that misses
and Saitoh counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saitoh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slaissi thinking.
Saitoh lands a jab to the nose.
Slaissi throws out a leg kick but Saitoh moves out of range and Slaissi only half commits.
Saitoh throws out a counter right but Slaissi avoids it with no problem.
Saitoh throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi 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.
A big left from Slaissi misses.
Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saitoh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saitoh. Slaissi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slaissi thuds his shin into the meat of Saitoh's side.
Saitoh throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saitoh throws out a counter right but Slaissi avoids it with no problem.
Slaissi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slaissi misses with a kick to the body.
Bimbo Slaissi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saitoh moves away.
A nice side step and Saitoh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Saitoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saitoh 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Saitoh!
An out of breath Masa Saitoh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 90
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Almeida throws a poor cross that misses
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Almeida misses with a shot to the body
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Almeida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokinen connects with a looping right hand.
Almeida with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Jokinen counters with a nice right hand that sends Almeida toppling to the canvas! Almeida scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jokinen finish him?!#ROC2#Almeida is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Theo Almeida has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almeida loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Oh Almeida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Almeida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jokinen counters with a right hand from hell and Almeida is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jouni Jokinen!

Event: C335: Marley vs Zweihander
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Entreri throws a big shot that misses.
Entreri misses with a wild body shot.
Slaissi throwing a counter right hand but Entreri manages to avoid it.
Entreri cracks Slaissi with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entreri. Slaissi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Entreri.
Entreri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Entreri.
A little feinted left hand from Slaissi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Entreri throws a lazy right hand but Slaissi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Entreri 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.
Entreri misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Entreri instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slaissi.
Slaissi is looking to break free of the clinch but Entreri has double underhooks.
Slaissi has Entreri pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaissi.
Slaissi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slaissi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Entreri backwards.
Entreri missing with knees to the body. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Slaissi fails to land.
Entreri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Entreri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Entreri tries to throw a body punch but Slaissi avoids it by throwing Entreri back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaissi.
Entreri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Entreri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Entreri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slaissi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slaissi is trying to break free.
Slaissi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Entreri misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Entreri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Entreri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slaissi lands with an overhand left.
Entreri misses with an uppercut. Slaissi saw that one coming.
Entreri throws an off balance right hand
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
Slaissi looks to land a combination but Entreri avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Entreri.
Entreri scores with a body shot. #T2#
Entreri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaissi throws out the jab.
A jab from Entreri misses. #CL2#
Entreri forces Slaissi back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
Entreri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Entreri misses with a looping right.
Slaissi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Entreri lands a lovely overhand right.
Entreri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Entreri connects with a crisp jab.
Entreri scores with a nice strike.
Entreri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Entreri tries to clinch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Artemis Entreri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Entreri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Entreri swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Entreri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slaissi doesn't seem bothered though.
Entreri lands a jab to the nose.
Slaissi defending well as Entreri loads up on a big left hand.
Slaissi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Entreri avoids the body shot from Slaissi.
Slaissi blocks a jab.
Entreri throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Entreri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slaissi's head backwards.
Entreri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slaissi.
Entreri is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Entreri throws a leg kick but Slaissi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Entreri lands a jab to Slaissi's midsection.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Entreri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Entreri slips under a jab.
Entreri looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Slaissi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Entreri misses with a looping left.
Slaissi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Entreri throws an overhand right that lands on Slaissi's shoulder, as Slaissi tries to avoid the shot.
Entreri takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Slaissi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Entreri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Slaissi.#CL2#
Entreri gets a clinch.
Slaissi takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Entreri.#BC#
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
Entreri darts in trying to clinch
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artemis Entreri dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Slaissi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Entreri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slaissi scrambles back to his feet.
Slaissi ducks right into an uppercut from Entreri.
Entreri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entreri.
Entreri misses with a left hand
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Entreri tries to clinch up but Slaissi circles away and keeps his distance.
Entreri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Entreri.
Entreri throws a jab but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Entreri avoids it.
Slaissi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slaissi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slaissi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Entreri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Entreri slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Entreri is looking to slow Slaissi down with leg kicks.
Entreri looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.#T1#
Entreri moves out of range of the body kick.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entreri.
Entreri connects with a jab.
Entreri throws a hook but Slaissi avoids it easily.
Entreri swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with a nice strike.
Entreri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaissi.
Slaissi is looking to counter punch.
Entreri scores with a jab. Slaissi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Entreri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slaissi's hands.
Entreri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Entreri.
Entreri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slaissi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Entreri scrambles back to his feet.
Artemis Entreri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Entreri throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Slaissi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Entreri throws the left hand but Slaissi avoids the punch easily.
Slaissi cracks Entreri with a hook to the temple - Entreri is on wobbly legs here! Slaissi swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Entreri falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Slaissi wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bimbo Slaissi!
After the fight, Bimbo Slaissi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Artemis Entreri was interviewed post fight and said 'Nice shot man, we'll roll it back some time.'.

Event: CCC 68
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Ramazanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramazanov throws a head kick but Jay moves out of range.
Ramazanov walks into a left hand.
Ramazanov cracks Jay with an open hand slap.#CL#
Ramazanov darts in and clinches Jay up against the cage.#BC2#
Jay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramazanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Ramazanov pushes Jay up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramazanov misses with some punches.
Jay misses with a punch to the body.
Jay tries a body shot but Ramazanov blocks it.
Jay scores with a shot to the side of Ramazanov's head.
Jay stops a takedown attempt from Ramazanov.
A body shot lands from Jay.
Ramazanov is breathing heavily.
Jay lands a 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!
Jay works on Ramazanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Jay misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Jay breaks from the clinch.
Jay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Jay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramazanov.
Jay connects with a crisp jab.
Ramazanov misses with a looping left.
Jay catches Ramazanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ramazanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramazanov slips a jab from Jay.
Jay throws an overhand right that lands on Ramazanov's shoulder, as Ramazanov tries to avoid the shot.
Ramazanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jay takes a swing at Ramazanov's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Ramazanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramazanov tries to clinch but Jay is having none of it.
Ramazanov 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.
Jay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramazanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramazanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jay misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ramazanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramazanov misses the shot to the body.
Jay throws out a counter right but Ramazanov avoids it with no problem.
Jay lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jay looks to land a right hand but Ramazanov moved out of range.#T2#
Ramazanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Jay misses with an uppercut. Ramazanov saw that one coming.
Ramazanov staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jay.#CUT2#It looks like Artem Ramazanov has been cut.
Ramazanov throws out a loose jab but Jay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
Jay cracks Ramazanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jay looks to land a left hand but Ramazanov moved out of range nicely.
Jay might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ramazanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Jay circles away.
Ramazanov ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Nice shot lands for Ramazanov.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramazanov is just out of range.
Ramazanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jay doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramazanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kobra Jay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jay takes a swing at Ramazanov's ribcage but misses.
Jay misses with a hook. Ramazanov ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramazanov is just out of range.
Nice cross by Jay.
Jay throws a hook but Ramazanov avoids it easily.
Ramazanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheers as Jay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramazanov doesn't seem phased though.
Ramazanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jay walks into a jab.
Jay misses the jab.
Jay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jay misses with a body shot.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ramazanov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The fighters circling - Jay throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Ramazanov clinches with his opponent.
Jay has had enough of the clinch but Ramazanov keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Jay breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Jay moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Ramazanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramazanov.
Ramazanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramazanov walks into a straight right hand from Jay.
Ramazanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jay throws out the jab.
Jay misses with a jab to the body
letting Ramazanov counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Kobra Jay has been cut.
Ramazanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jay.
Jay needs to keep his hands up - Ramazanov had a free shot at his head there.
Kobra Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jay throws a shot from downtown. Ramazanov moves away and avoids it.
Ramazanov connects with a looping right hand.
Jay tries to work over Ramazanov's front leg with a kick but Ramazanov checks it.
Jay dips to his left and cracks Ramazanov with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramazanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramazanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jay.
Ramazanov tries to clinch there but Jay circles away.
A little jabbing left from Jay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramazanov lands with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobra Jay dominated that round.
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#
Ramazanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jay has time to react.
Jay moves out of range as Ramazanov strikes.
Jay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramazanov at a distance.
Jay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kobra Jay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramazanov throws the left hand but Jay avoids the punch easily.
Jay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramazanov.
Ramazanov is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Jay misses.
Jay throws a hook but Ramazanov blocks it.
Ramazanov throws a push kick but Jay slaps the foot to one side.
Jay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramazanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramazanov tries to clinch but Jay moves out of range.
Jay misses the jab.
Jay walks into a stiff left hand from Ramazanov.
Jay avoids the head kick by Ramazanov. #T1#
Ramazanov is looking to clinch.
Ramazanov tries to clinch there but Jay circles away.
Ramazanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jay.
Nice uppercut lands for Jay. That snapped Ramazanov's head back.
Ramazanov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramazanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramazanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramazanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jay 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.
Jay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramazanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ramazanov throws a series of punches but Jay moves out of range. #T2#
Jay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay works Ramazanov's body with a nice hook.
Jay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jay.
Ramazanov cracks Jay with an open hand slap.
Ramazanov fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Jay does it's job there.
Jay connects with the punch.
Jay misses with a straight left.
Jay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Ramazanov is rocked!
Ramazanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Jay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramazanov momentarily.
Oh Ramazanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramazanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jay circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Jay counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ramazanov! Jay lets Ramazanov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T3#
Jay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramazanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramazanov walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Ramazanov limp body while Jay jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kobra Jay!
Artem Ramazanov was interviewed post fight and said 'Losing sucks! But it fuels me to be stronger.'.

Event: C332: Slaissi vs Mahogany
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
Nice body punch from Mahogany.
Decent striking displayed by Mahogany there.
A big left from Mahogany misses.
Good exchange - Mahogany coming out on top.
Rich Mahogany seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaissi missing with a left hand there. Mahogany was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahogany tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slaissi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahogany connects with a jab.
Mahogany misses with a shot to the body
and Slaissi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany scores with a body shot.
Slaissi misses with a kick to the body.
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
and Slaissi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahogany. Slaissi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Mahogany throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Slaissi misses its target.
A shot to the liver by Slaissi. Beautiful body shot.
Slaissi misses with a left hand
enabling Mahogany to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahogany connects with a body shot.
Slaissi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mahogany uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slaissi.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Mahogany.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Mahogany avoids the punch easily.
Mahogany tests Slaissi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mahogany looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Slaissi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Mahogany fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slaissi misses with a left hand
and Slaissi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slaissi misses with a hook. Mahogany ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Mahogany.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahogany. Slaissi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slaissi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahogany.
Mahogany keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Mahogany moves away and avoids it.
Slaissi throws a body punch but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany throws out a counter right but Slaissi avoids it with no problem.
Slaissi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahogany throws out the jab.
Mahogany tests Slaissi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahogany.
Slaissi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mahogany if he has to take too many more of those.
Slaissi misses with a jab to the body
letting Mahogany counter with a right hand.
Mahogany has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mahogany ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaissi moves away.
It looked like Slaissi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahogany throws a lazy uppercut
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slaissi connects with a jab.
Slaissi throws a body kick that misses.
Good shot there by Slaissi.
Slaissi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slaissi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mahogany.
Mahogany has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Slaissi checks a leg kick.#T4#
Slaissi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slaissi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mahogany uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.#CL2#
Mahogany has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Slaissi manages to break the clinch.
Mahogany throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahogany was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Slaissi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slaissi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slaissi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mahogany feints a jab promting Slaissi to slip. Mahogany then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Slaissi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Slaissi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rich Mahogany will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Slaissi keeps the fight on the outside.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rich Mahogany seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaissi walks into a stiff left hand from Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a head kick.
Slaissi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahogany sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahogany slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Mahogany bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahogany takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany throws the left hand but Slaissi avoids the punch easily.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Mahogany.
Mahogany comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Mahogany throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahogany misses with a right hand
and Slaissi counters with a nice body shot.
Mahogany tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slaissi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahogany attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Mahogany does it's job there.
Mahogany pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slaissi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mahogany moves out of range of the body kick.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahogany is just out of range.
Slaissi sets himself, and Mahogany steps forward looking for the clinch! Slaissi avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Mahogany does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahogany throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slaissi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slaissi swings widly with a right hand
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Mahogany moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Mahogany tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slaissi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahogany misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Slaissi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahogany doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahogany digs a good body shot into Slaissi's ribs.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahogany.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi misses with a right hand
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaissi misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahogany counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mahogany blocks the body kick.
Mahogany getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Mahogany keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slaissi.
Mahogany cracks Slaissi with an open hand slap.
Slaissi swings widly with a right hand
and Mahogany counters with an inside leg kick.
Slaissi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahogany scores with a push kick.
Mahogany is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahogany with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahogany bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahogany tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slaissi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Slaissi looks to land a body kick but Mahogany moved away.
We've been told by Slaissi's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Mahogany misses.
Mahogany tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slaissi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahogany is looking to chop away at Slaissi's legs.
Mahogany fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
Mahogany buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Mahogany misses.
Mahogany throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slaissi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi moves away from the strike by Mahogany.
Mahogany walks into a straight right hand from Slaissi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Mahogany showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Mahogany staying out of range there.
Slaissi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mahogany takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mahogany misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi looks to throw a body kick
enabling Mahogany to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaissi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mahoganys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mahogany walks into a straight right hand from Slaissi.
Slaissi swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahogany.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Mahogany avoids the punch easily.
Slaissi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Mahogany moves into the clinch.#T1#
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Slaissi blocks an uppercut.
Slaissi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahogany lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahogany working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahogany throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Mahogany scores with a nice right hand.
Mahogany takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slaissi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mahogany connects with a body shot that sends Slaissi's belly button to the back.
Slaissi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mahogany. #T2#
Slaissi blocks a jab.
Mahogany lands with a kick to the temple. Slaissi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Mahogany misses.
Slaissi throws a looping overhand right but Mahogany ducks down to avoid it.
Slaissi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Slaissi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahogany lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Mahogany.
Mahogany thinks about the counter body kick.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Mahogany moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Mahogany moves out of range as Slaissi throws a body kick.
Slaissi throws a body kick that misses.
Mahogany throws a jab but it's blocked by Slaissi.
As Mahogany looks to move away, Slaissi throws a big counter combo but Mahogany just gets out of the way.
Mahogany connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahogany keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mahogany wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slaissi staying out of range there.
Mahogany misses with a hook to the body
and Slaissi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slaissi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mahogany moves out of range of the body kick from Slaissi. #T4#
Mahogany fails to land with a series of punches.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Mahogany tries to counter with a clinch but Slaissi shakes him off and moves away.
Slaissi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahogany takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mahogany avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahogany wants to clinch.
Slaissi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mahogany throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahogany throws a lazy body kick
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rich Mahogany just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Mahogany defending well as Slaissi loads up on a big left hand.
Slaissi staying out of range there.
Mahogany throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahogany throws a lazy body kick
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slaissi misses with an uppercut.
Mahogany scores with a nice body kick.
Mahogany misses with a body shot
and Slaissi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Slaissi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mahogany sprawling to the canvas! Mahogany rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Slaissi finish him?! #ROC#Mahogany is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Slaissi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahogany manages to avoid it.#T1#
Slaissi misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mahogany to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahogany misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Slaissi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Slaissi misses its intended target.
Slaissi throws an overhand right that lands on Mahogany's shoulder, as Mahogany tries to avoid the shot.
Mahogany takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Slaissi throws out a loose jab but Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahogany! But no joy.
Mahogany ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slaissi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mahogany steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Mahogany throws the left hand but Slaissi avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Slaissi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slaissi is looking to counter punch.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahogany.
Slaissi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mahogany.
Mahogany changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahogany pushes Slaissi away with a front kick.
Mahogany moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi lands with a kick to the temple. Mahogany shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahogany fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mahogany moves forwards but Slaissi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Slaissi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slaissi keeps the fight on the outside.
Slaissi misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Mahogany holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
Mahogany wants to clinch.
Mahogany moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahogany will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Mahogany throws a good cross that connects.
Mahogany blocks a jab.
Mahogany misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi misses with a body punch
and Mahogany counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slaissi thinking.
Mahogany throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Mahogany lands.
Mahogany slips under a jab.
Mahogany tries to close the distance and clinch but Slaissi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slaissi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bimbo Slaissi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Mahogany misses with a straight right.
Mahogany avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahogany listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slaissi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahogany is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mahogany misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Slaissi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahogany is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany scores with a one two! Slaissi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mahogany scores with a jab. Slaissi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Slaissi swings for the body but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany misses with a low kick.
Slaissi throws the kick towards the body but Mahogany avoids it.
Slaissi walks into a left hand.
Mahogany tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slaissi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slaissi looks to land a right hand but Mahogany moved out of range.
It seemed like Mahogany was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahogany steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Slaissi. That one must have hurt.
Slaissi misses with a body kick.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Mahogany looks to move away, Slaissi throws a big counter combo but Mahogany just gets out of the way.
Slaissi misses with a head kick. #T2#
Mahogany paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mahogany bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahogany moves out of range as Slaissi throws a body kick.
Slaissi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mahogany throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.
Slaissi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheers as Mahogany lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slaissi doesn't seem phased though.
Mahogany looks to throw the jab but Slaissi is out of range.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. #T3#
Mahogany scores with a leg kick.
Slaissi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mahogany counter with a right hand.
Mahogany displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaissi throws out the jab.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahogany swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahogany lands a jab to the nose.
Mahogany uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Slaissi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Decent striking displayed by Mahogany there.
Mahogany fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahogany throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Mahogany uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaissi.
Mahogany lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mahogany takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mahogany 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!
Mahogany blocks the body kick.
Slaissi slips under a jab from Mahogany.
Mahogany avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahogany avoids a kick to the body.
Slaissi misses with a looping right.
Bimbo Slaissi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahogany bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slaissi's head backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:49
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Mahogany!
Rich Mahogany is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Rich Mahogany thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C327: Martin vs Slaissi II
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Slaissi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martin will feel that in the morning.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin tries to clinch up
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin moves out of range of the body kick from Slaissi.
Martin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
Slaissi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slaissi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi checks the leg kick.
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martin.
Slaissi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Slaissi scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1##CL#
Martin instigates a clinch.
Martin is trying to stall.
Martin tries a body shot but Slaissi blocks it.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Martin lands a body shot.
Martin swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi.
Martin throws a head punch that misses.
Martin takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Martin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Martin lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
Slaissi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martin doesn't seem bothered though.
Slaissi misses with a hook.
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martin.#T2#
Slaissi misses with a left hand
and Martin counters with a one-two to the body.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slaissi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Swole Ricky Martin has been cut.
Martin blocks a head kick by Slaissi.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slaissi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Slaissi pushes Martin away with a front kick.
Martin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Slaissi dips to his left and cracks Martin with an uppercut!
Slaissi misses with a hook.
Martin misses with a straight right.
Slaissi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slaissi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin scores with a nice head shot.
Slaissi looks for the body kick but Martin saw that one coming.
As Slaissi tries to get set, Martin tries to push him back and clinch up but Slaissi manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi throws a wild body kick that Martin sees coming a mile off.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Slaissi.
Slaissi lands a jab to Martin's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slaissi scores with a body shot. #KD2#
Slaissi lands a big head kick that sends Martin tumbling to the mat! Slaissi takes a step backwards and waves Martin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A jab from Slaissi misses.
Martin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Swole Ricky Martin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Martin lands a jab to the nose.
Slaissi loads up on a big right hand but Martin slips the punch.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Martin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martin tries to land a body kick
and Slaissi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.
Slaissi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Slaissi lands with an overhand left.
Nice body kick from Slaissi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slaissi cracks Martin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slaissi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin misses with a left hand
and Slaissi counters with a huge left! Martin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Slaissi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Martin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Slaissi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bimbo Slaissi!
Bimbo Slaissi is the new light heavyweight champion!
Bimbo Slaissi decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 67
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Jokinen tries to clinch but Gijs moves away #TD2#
and Gijs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jokinen's guard.
Gijs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gijs trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Gijs throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gijs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gijs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gijs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jokinen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jokinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gijs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gijs is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Gijs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gijs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gijs wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Gijs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jokinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gijs on the ground.
Gijs throwing strikes but missing.
Gijs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gijs throwing strikes but missing.
Jokinen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jokinen tries to get out of the position.
Gijs pushes down on Jokinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jokinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gijs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gijs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gijs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gijs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gijs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gijs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Gijs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gijs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jokinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gijs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jokinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gijs.
Gijs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jokinen is trying to maintain the position but Gijs is very close to passing his half guard.
Gijs drops an elbow to the side of Jokinen's head. #CUT2#It looks like Jouni Jokinen has been cut.
Jokinen is not content to let Gijs control the position.
Jokinen wants to control but Gijs is keeping busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gijs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gijs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jokinen has hold of Gijs's hands but Gijs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Gijs is trying to work for a kimura but Jokinen is defending well.
Gijs working Jokinen over with strikes.
Gijs thows a huge punch but Jokinen dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gijs drops an elbow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Gijs is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gijs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bolle Gijs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jouni Jokinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Jokinen misses.
A jab from Jokinen finds it's way through Gijs's defenses.
Gijs gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Jokinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jokinen lands a nice uppercut.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Gijs is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jokinen can't fight it off and eventually Gijs manages to take the fight to the floor. Jokinen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gijs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gijs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gijs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Gijs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gijs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Jokinen has momentary wrist control but Gijs slips an elbow through the middle.
Gijs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gijs trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gijs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gijs looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jokinen is avoiding damage well.
Gijs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working. #T2#
Gijs lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jokinen parries the strikes from Gijs easily there. Gijs is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jokinen to escape.
Gijs trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Gijs working the ground and pound.
Gijs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #CUT2#Jouni Jokinen's cut is getting worse.
Gijs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gijs trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Bolle Gijs has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Gijs tries to score with some ground and pound. Jokinen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jokinen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gijs is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gijs with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Jokinen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Gijs.
Gijs controlling the pace for now.
Gijs landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Gijs looking to finish Jokinen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jokinen!#CUT2#Jeez, Jouni Jokinen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bolle Gijs! Bolle Gijs retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, Bolle Gijs took to the microphone: 'Papier hier'.

Event: CCC 53 : Oneil vs Jay
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Jay misses with a hook.
Oneil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Jay misses its intended target.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oneil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Jay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oneil.
Oneil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
Jay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oneil 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.
Oneil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jay.
Jay has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Oneil is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Oneil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jay throws out the jab.
Oneil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from Oneil misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jay. Oneil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobra Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Jay. No joy for Oneil on that attempt.
Oneil looks to land a right hand but Jay moved out of range.
As Oneil backs off Jay throws a huge counter combo but Oneil manages to avoid it all.
Jay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oneil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Jay misses with a straight right. #TD#
Oneil fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jay sprawls well initially but Oneil persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ground and pound from Oneil.
Jay is looking for a sweep. Oneil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oneil is thwarting Jay's attempts to control the position.
Jay is positioning himself well to prevent Oneil advancing to mount.
Jay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oneil.
Oneil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jay is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Oneil seems content to control.
Oneil passes to full mount!
Oneil postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jay looks a forlorn figure.
Oneil lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Oneil working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jay tries to reverse the position but Oneil maintains control.
Jay 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.
Oneil sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jay defending well though.
Jay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oneil.
Jay is looking to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay wants to control but Oneil is keeping busy.
Jay gets back to full guard.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
Jay looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Oneil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jay pulls Oneil in close to prevent any damage.
Jay is continuing to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oneil tries to free his leg and advance position but Jay is retaining full guard.
Jay pulls Oneil in close to prevent any damage.
Jay wants to sweep here but Oneil controlling him for the moment.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Jay looking for a sweep. Not yet Jay, not yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jay takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Oneil looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oneil wants to control but Jay is keeping him busy.
Jay tries to roll over but Oneil keeps him under control.
Oneil trying to control the action but Jay is working from the bottom.
Jay won't allow Oneil to pass to mount.
Jay is trying to control but can't.
Oneil lands with a punch from half guard.
Jay holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Oneil dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jay misses with a hook
letting Oneil counter with a right hand.
Oneil throws a right and a left that Jay avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Oneil.
Oneil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jay throws a lazy right hand but Oneil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jay misses with a wild body shot.
Oneil moves out of range of the strikes.
Oneil lands with a cross.
Jay drops his hands momentarily and Oneil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oneil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jay as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oneil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jay lands a jab to Oneil's midsection.#T1#
Oneil cracks a nice hook into Jay's ribs.
Oneil scores with a punch to the head.
Jay jabs Oneil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jay throws a hook but Oneil avoids it easily.
Jay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oneil fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Jay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oneil with a hook.
Oneil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jay stuns Oneil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jay throws a looping overhand right but Oneil ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Oneil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Oneil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jay blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oneil cracks a nice hook into Jay's ribs.
Jay avoids the body shot from Oneil.
Oneil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
A little feinted left hand from Oneil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jay lands with a shot to the body.
Jay swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oneil counters with a left to the body.
Jay misses with a straight left.
Oneil appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Oneil.
Oneil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jay was well out of range. Poor timing from Oneil.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oneil was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Oneil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jay.#T3#
Oneil lands a glancing blow to the side of Jay's head.
Oneil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kobra Jay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oneil ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Jay looks to throw the jab but Oneil is out of range.
Oneil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oneil blocks a jab.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Oneil is just out of range.
Oneil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jay scores with a nice strike.
Oneil slips a straight right by Jay.#TD#
Oneil shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oneil is stalling in the full guard.
Jay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oneil. #T4#
Oneil postures up in Jay's guard and throws a big left but Jay blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oneil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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!
Oneil is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oneil postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oneil throwing strikes from guard but Jay blocks nicely.
Oneil trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jay wants to stand up but Oneil is controlling him.
Oneil throwing strikes from guard but Jay blocks nicely.
Jay 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.
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 David Oneil will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Jay misses with a right hand #TD#
and Oneil counters with a single leg into guard. Jay didn't expect that.
Oneil postures up in Jay's guard and throws a big left but Jay blocks it.
Oneil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
David Oneil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oneil scoring with some ground and pound.
Jay wants to stand but Oneil is controlling the position.
Oneil trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Oneil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay wants to stand but Oneil is controlling the position.
Oneil 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.
Jay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Oneil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Jay is trying to control the position but Oneil postures up.
Jay pulls Oneil in close to his closed guard and prevents Oneil from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oneil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oneil throws an overhand right that lands on Jay's shoulder, as Jay tries to avoid the shot.
Oneil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oneil looks to throw the jab but Jay is out of range.
Oneil misses with a takedown attempt - Jay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
The fighters circling - Jay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Jay misses.
Oneil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Oneil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oneil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jay defends it nicely.
Jay throws an overhand right that lands on Oneil's shoulder, as Oneil tries to avoid the shot.
Jay misses with a looping left.
Oneil swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oneil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jay can do to turn this around?
Jay throws a hook to the side of Oneil's head but Oneil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Oneil tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oneil stalks Jay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jay's face. Jay staggers backwards, shaken.
Jay slips a straight right by Oneil.
Jay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oneil.
Oneil tries for a takedown but Jay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay cracks a nice hook into Oneil's ribs.
Oneil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
Jay misses with a hook. Oneil ducked under it nicely.
Jay cracks Oneil with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oneil lands with an uppercut that bounces Jay off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the body from Jay misses
and Oneil counters with a straight right hand.
Jay throws a jab but it's blocked by Oneil.
Jay lands with an uppercut that bounces Oneil off the cage and back into range.
Oneil tests Jay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oneil has a takedown stuffed.
Kobra Jay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jay misses with a body shot
letting Oneil counter with a right hand.
Jay misses with a straight right.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oneil moves away.
Oneil avoids the body shot from Jay. #T4#
Oneil misses with a looping right.
Oneil misses with a looping right.
Jay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oneil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jay takes one to the chin there.
Jay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jay walks into a stiff left hand from Oneil.
Oneil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oneil.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jay! But no joy.
Oneil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jay! But no joy.
Oneil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jay.
Jay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Oneil misses the target.
Oneil moves out of range of the strikes.
Jay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oneil ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Oneil clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Jay throws out a loose jab but Oneil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oneil swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jay misses with a looping right.
Jay digs a good body shot into Oneil's ribs.
Oneil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oneil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jay. Jay obviously looking to wear him down.
Jay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jay wants it to stay on the feet.
Jay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oneil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Oneil connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay misses with a straight right.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Oneil is just out of range.
Oneil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jay takes a swing at Oneil's ribcage but misses.
Jay loads up on a big right hand but Oneil slips the punch.#T1#
Jay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oneil.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oneil slips under a jab from Jay.
Jay misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jay. Oneil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oneil appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jay throws a hook but Oneil blocks it.
Oneil is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jay scores with a nice strike.
Oneil moves away from the strike by Jay.
Oneil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oneil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oneil misses with a body shot.
Jay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oneil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oneil throws a hook but Jay avoids it easily.
Jay takes a swing at Oneil's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oneil was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Oneil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jay.#TD#
Oneil dives in and scores a takedown into Jay's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oneil is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oneil throwing strikes but missing.
Jay wants to sweep here but Oneil controlling him for the moment.
Oneil throws a big elbow that misses.
Jay pulls Oneil in close to his closed guard and prevents Oneil from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Jay lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Jay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oneil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jay has managed to get both his arms back between Oneil's legs - danger averted.
Oneil looking for a sweep. Not yet Oneil, not yet.
Oneil trying to keep a closed guard but Jay is proving a slippery customer.
Oneil lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jay is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Oneil is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oneil trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Oneil passes into half guard.
Oneil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oneil working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oneil scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oneil trying to control the action but Jay is working from the bottom.
Jay tries to roll over but Oneil keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kobra Jay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Jay scores with a body shot.
Oneil throws a shot to the body.
Oneil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jay throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Jay - just one landing.
Jay throws out a loose jab but Oneil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oneil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oneil blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Oneil.
Jab by Oneil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil looks to throw the jab but Jay is out of range.
Jay throws out a counter right but Oneil avoids it with no problem.
Jay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oneil momentarily.
Oneil jabs Jay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oneil scores with a hook.#T1#
Oneil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jay was well out of range. Poor timing from Oneil.
Jay works Oneil's body with a nice hook.
Oneil takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oneil throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
Jay throws out a counter right but Oneil avoids it with no problem.
Oneil punishes Jay's body with a nice straight punch.
Jay slips under a jab from Oneil.
Jay throws a hook but Oneil blocks it.
A slow jab from Jay misses its intended target.
Oneil appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oneil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oneil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jay in his tracks.
Jay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oneil misses with a hook. Jay ducked under it nicely.
Oneil loads up on a big right hand but Jay slips the punch.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jay.
Oneil checks the leg kick.
Oneil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jay cracks Oneil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Oneil is just out of range.
Oneil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Jay misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Oneil drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Oneil with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oneil is looking to work some ground and pound but Jay has wrist control.
Oneil won't allow Jay to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jay controlling the position.
Oneil throwing strikes but missing.
Oneil is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Jay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jay has Oneil pulled in close to control his posture.
Jay keeping full guard, as Oneil tries to pass.
Oneil connects with a couple of short punches.
Jay managing to control the position.
Oneil is looking to work some ground and pound but Jay has wrist control.
Oneil not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oneil with a nice head shot there.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oneil trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Jay managing to control the position.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jay walks into a stiff left hand from Oneil.
Oneil swings for the body but Jay moves out of range.
Jay takes a swing at Oneil's ribcage but misses.
Jay throws a hook to the side of Oneil's head but Oneil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kobra Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oneil moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Oneil showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oneil 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Oneil!
David Oneil retains his super heavyweight title!
David Oneil decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFL 1 - Freedom
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Arobieke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaissi throws out the jab.
Slaissi misses with a double jab #TD#
and Arobieke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slaissi's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slaissi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arobieke trying to control but Slaissi is working from the bottom.
Arobieke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arobieke wants to control from the top but Slaissi keeps moving.
Arobieke tries to free his leg and advance position but Slaissi is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arobieke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slaissi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arobieke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arobieke is pushing down on Slaissi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slaissi is fighting to maintain full guard but Arobieke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Arobieke trying to control the action but Slaissi is working from the bottom.
Arobieke is pressing down on Slaissi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slaissi is holding on for now.
Slaissi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slaissi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arobieke.
Arobieke is trying to control the action in half guard but Slaissi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Arobieke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slaissi swings widly with a right hand
and Arobieke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slaissi misses the jab.
Arobieke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arobieke takes one to the chin there.
Slaissi misses with a hook.
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.
Arobieke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Arobieke scores with a sloppy right hand. Slaissi should have avoided that one.
Slaissi misses with a right hand
and Arobieke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arobieke ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
Slaissi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
and Arobieke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arobieke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Slaissi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slaissi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Arobieke counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Arobieke.
Nice body punch from Slaissi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi looks to land a left hand but Arobieke moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Arobieke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
Arobieke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Slaissi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Slaissi looking to sit in guard and control but Arobieke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arobieke trying to control the position from guard on top but Slaissi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slaissi has his hands on Arobieke's head, controlling the position.
Slaissi can't keep his opponent in guard - Arobieke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akinwale Oluwafolajimi Oluwatope Arobieke dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
The crowd cheers as Arobieke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slaissi doesn't seem phased though.
Slaissi throws a looping overhand right but Arobieke ducks down to avoid it.
Slaissi moves out of range as Arobieke strikes.
Slaissi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slaissi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arobieke slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Arobieke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Slaissi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Arobieke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slaissi's guard.
Arobieke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arobieke trying to control the position from guard on top but Slaissi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Arobieke controlling from the top position.
Arobieke trying to control but Slaissi is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arobieke chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arobieke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arobieke wants to control from the top but Slaissi keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaissi 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut.
Slaissi looks to land a combination but Arobieke avoids it well.
Arobieke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaissi misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Arobieke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slaissi's guard.
Arobieke advances to half guard. #T3#
Arobieke is looking to take a break and control but Slaissi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arobieke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Arobieke is nestled in close to Slaissi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Slaissi is not content to let Arobieke control the position.
Arobieke is really struggling to control Slaissi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Slaissi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arobieke working Slaissi over with strikes. #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.
Slaissi is staying active underneath Arobieke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arobieke stalling away here and it's allowed Slaissi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Slaissi keeping moving, preventing Arobieke from controlling successfully.
Arobieke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arobieke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arobieke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Slaissi wants to sweep here but Arobieke controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akinwale Oluwafolajimi Oluwatope Arobieke dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Slaissi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arobieke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slaissi can do to turn this around?
Arobieke slips a jab and a cross from Slaissi.
Arobieke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arobieke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slaissi throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Arobieke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Arobieke pushes down on Slaissi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Arobieke wants to take a breather but Slaissi is having none of it.
Arobieke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arobieke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slaissi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slaissi is staying active underneath Arobieke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slaissi controlling the position for now.#T1#
Arobieke trying to control from Slaissi's half guard. Slaissi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Slaissi keeping moving, preventing Arobieke from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arobieke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slaissi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akinwale Oluwafolajimi Oluwatope Arobieke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arobieke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arobieke wants to control from the top but Slaissi keeps moving.
Arobieke passes Slaissi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arobieke wants to control but Slaissi is keeping him busy.
Arobieke is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slaissi misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Slaissi misses.
Arobieke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arobieke slips a jab from Slaissi.
It looked like Arobieke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arobieke walks into a stiff left hand from Slaissi.
Slaissi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arobieke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slaissi avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi misses with a looping left.
Arobieke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Arobieke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slaissi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Arobieke counter with a right hand.
Arobieke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slaissi.
Arobieke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slaissi throws an overhand right that lands on Arobieke's shoulder, as Arobieke tries to avoid the shot.
Arobieke attempts a counter takedown but Slaissi avoids it well and moves away.
Slaissi missing with a left hand there. Arobieke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Arobieke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arobieke lands in his opponent's guard.
Akinwale Oluwafolajimi Oluwatope Arobieke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Arobieke trying to control the position from guard on top but Slaissi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slaissi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arobieke keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slaissi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Arobieke's thigh. Arobieke counters though and makes it back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kimbo Slaissi.
I think Arobieke 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akinwale Oluwafolajimi Oluwatope Arobieke!
A relieved looking Akinwale Oluwafolajimi Oluwatope Arobieke 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: C321: Marley vs Savisto
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Vale Queiroz moves into the clinch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slaissi cracks Vale Queiroz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Vale Queiroz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Vale Queiroz darts in and clinches Slaissi up against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Slaissi controls the action.
Vale Queiroz swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaissi prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice uppercut.
Slaissi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vale Queiroz. #T1#
Slaissi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slaissi lands a hook that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slaissi's elbow.
Slaissi lands with a left to the head.
Slaissi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slaissi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vale Queiroz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slaissi can turn it around.
Slaissi lands a right hand.
Vale Queiroz working aggressively here.
Vale Queiroz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vale Queiroz.
We've been told by Vale Queiroz's head coaches at HELLCADEMY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vale Queiroz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Slaissi.
Sloppy strikes from Vale Queiroz. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vale Queiroz misses with a leg kick
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vale Queiroz cracks Slaissi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz moves to clinch but Slaissi breaks away
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Vale Queiroz is rocked!#CUT2#Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut is getting worse.
Vale Queiroz moves to clinch but Slaissi breaks away
and Slaissi counters with a crisp right that sends Vale Queiroz to the canvas! Slaissi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bimbo Slaissi!
A pretty intense looking Bimbo Slaissi took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: C318: Erdogan vs Obaminator
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Slaissi scores with a shot to the body.
Slaissi misses with a body shot.
Gora walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Borowa Gora has been cut.
Gora swinging wildly here.
Gora lands with an uppercut that bounces Slaissi off the cage and back into range.
Gora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gora has managed to clinch. #BC#
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
Slaissi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slaissi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Slaissi scores with the left hand. Gora knows he should have avoided that one.
Gora fakes the leg kick and cracks Slaissi in the body.
Gora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Slaissi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gora takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slaissi misses with a lunging right hand
and Gora counters with a straight right hand.
Gora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
It seemed like Gora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slaissi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gora's head.
Gora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slaissi finds it's way round the side to connect with Gora's head.
Gora throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
A jab from Slaissi finds it's way through Gora's defenses.
Gora fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by Gora.
Slaissi misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Gora misses.
A big left from Slaissi misses.
Gora misses with a straight right.
Slaissi walks into a left hand.
Gora moves in looking to clinch but Slaissi pushes him off.
Slaissi is looking to counter punch.
Gora throws a front kick aimed at Slaissi's knee but Slaissi avoids it well. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gora. Slaissi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Slaissi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Slaissi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Slaissi. #CL2#
Gora closes the distance and clinches.
Slaissi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gora tries a body shot but Slaissi blocks it.
Slaissi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gora backwards.
Gora fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC#
Slaissi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gora moves away.
We've been told by Slaissi's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gora getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gora lands with a cross.
Gora has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaissi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi lands the left hand.
Gora misses with a left hand
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Gora misses the body punch
and Slaissi counters with a head kick that wobbles Gora - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Slaissi sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bimbo Slaissi!

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