Aaron Slimane delivers with victory over unbeaten Muay Thai opponent
Castleford fighter Aaron Slimane delivered one of the most impressive performances of his career at the O2 Academy in Bournemouth as he defeated previously unbeaten Jayden Jones in a closely watched Muay Thai contest.
From the opening round of the Combat Fight Series 31 contest, made at the 75kg weight class, Slimane asserted control with sharp, accurate boxing combinations that consistently scored with the judges.
He varied his offence effectively, incorporating well‑timed kicks while methodically closing the distance against the taller Jones.
The clinch exchanges proved pivotal, with Slimane applying sustained pressure, demonstrating superior positioning and landing effective strikes.
His composure, high work rate and disciplined tactical approach saw him take control of each round, culminating in a clear unanimous decision victory and inflicting the first defeat of Jones’ career.
Slimane, 26, who fights out of the Sweatbox Gym in Dewsbury and also trains at the Yorkshire Gladiators, has competed in several combat sports, including bare knuckle boxing, but Muay Thai is where he has excelled in recent times and now has a record of 6-2-0.
He is ranked number two in the UK 72.5kg K1 kickboxing class.