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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Brooks gets a double leg takedown into Preston's guard.
Preston throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Preston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brooks manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Preston cracks Brooks with a solid left hand.
Preston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Preston prevents Brooks from getting back to his feet.
Preston trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Preston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brooks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Preston being controlled here momentarily.
Preston trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks keeping full guard, as Preston tries to pass.
Brooks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brooks tries to get out of the position.
Brooks 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.
Preston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Preston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Preston stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks.
Preston is pushing down on Brooks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brooks is fighting to maintain full guard but Preston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Preston trying to control from half guard but Brooks is working away.
Brooks wants to improve his position but Preston is controlling well.
Brooks is looking to escape.
Brooks is trying to get back to full guard.
Preston is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brooks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brooks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Preston 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. #T2#
Brooks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brooks is trying to get back to full guard.
Preston passes the guard and advances to mount!
Preston with shots to the head and body - Brooks looks very uncomfortable down there.
Brooks tries to hold on but Preston postures up.
Preston landing strikes from the mount and Brooks is in trouble!
Preston postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brooks looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Preston lands a big shot there that rocks Brooks but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Preston breaks from Brooks's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brooks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Preston on the ground.
Brooks tries to hold on but Preston postures up.
Preston postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brooks looks a forlorn figure.
Preston lands a couple of good shots and Brooks has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Preston. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#SUB2#
Preston is persistently looking for the submission but Brooks is defending it well.
Brooks tries to escape but Preston has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Brooks trying to get back to his feet but Preston is in full control for now.
Preston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brooks doesn't escape.
Brooks tries to break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Preston.
Preston punches the canvas rather than the man.
Brooks is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Brooks is trapped and Preston is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB2#
Preston working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Preston wants to control but Brooks is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Preston looking for the choke but no joy.
Preston looks winded!
Brooks wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brooks can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Preston is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brooks is defending well though. Preston let's go of the attempt for now.
Preston lands a shot to the body.
Preston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Preston punches the canvas rather than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Preston trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Preston is hanging on to Brooks's back as he tries to escape.
Brooks is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Preston has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Preston avoiding Brooks 's attempts to control his hands.
Preston cracks Brooks with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Brooks from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Preston dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Preston enables Brooks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Preston manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brooks with a nice head shot there.
Brooks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Preston thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Brooks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Preston working a defensive guard here.
Preston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brooks postures up and lands a big shot to Preston's brow.
Brooks scoring with some ground and pound.
Brooks scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Preston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brooks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brooks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Preston trying to strike off his back.
Preston trying to control the position.
Will Preston has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Brooks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Preston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brooks has managed to get both his arms back between Preston's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Brooks won't allow Preston to sweep him here.
Brooks with a nice head shot there.
Preston 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.
Preston is breathing heavily.
Brooks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Preston throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Brooks is in close to Preston's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brooks distracts Preston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Preston lands some strikes from the bottom.
Brooks won't allow Preston to sweep him here.
Brooks working some strikes from top position.
Brooks postures up and lands a big shot to Preston's brow. #SUB2#
Preston has his foot on Brooks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brooks works his way back into a safe position though.
Brooks with a nice head shot there.
Preston is looking to stand up but Brooks isn't so interested in that idea.
Brooks is in close to Preston's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Brooks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brooks's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#
Preston is rocked!
Brooks gets to his feet and stands over Preston, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Preston felt that one! Brooks unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Preston from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Brooks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Henderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Preston's guard.
Preston keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Preston 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.
Henderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Preston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston is trying to keep Henderson in close.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Preston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Henderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Preston looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Henderson passes into side control.
Preston is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Preston is still trying to improve position.
Henderson looks up at the clock and then as Preston takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Henderson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Henderson just content to control the position.
Preston tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Preston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Preston is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Preston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Henderson punching from the bottom.
Henderson tries to kick Preston off but Preston keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Preston trying to mount his opponent but Henderson defends it.
Preston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Preston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##ES#
Henderson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Preston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Henderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Preston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Henderson stands up and beckons Preston to his feet.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Preston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Preston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Preston gets slowly back to his feet.
Harry Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Preston.#T4#
Preston fails with a takedown attempt.
Preston throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Preston moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preston lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Preston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Preston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Preston shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Preston looks winded!
Preston dives in and grabs Henderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes down on Preston's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harry Henderson 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#
Henderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Preston keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Preston is trying to keep Henderson in close.
Preston striking off his back but it's not causing Henderson any problems.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Preston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Preston trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston trying to strike off his back.
Henderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Preston's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Henderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Preston moves forwards but Henderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Henderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Preston tries to avoid it but Henderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Preston to the ground. Preston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Preston manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Henderson on his heels. He'll look to pass Henderson's guard now, I'm sure.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Preston isn't so interested in that idea.
Preston postures up.
Preston trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson trying to keep a closed guard but Preston is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Preston throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Preston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Preston throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Henderson 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.
Henderson stops Preston from standing up.
Harry Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Preston has his foot on Henderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Henderson content to stall in guard here.
Preston throwing short punches from the bottom. #T3#
Henderson trying to control but Preston is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Preston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Preston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Henderson gets a clinch. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Preston is trying to pull guard but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Preston manages to get underhooks.
Henderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Preston is trying to pull guard but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Harry Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Preston.#TD2#
Preston pulls guard effortlessly.
Henderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henderson passes Preston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Preston flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ground and pound from Henderson. #SUB#
Henderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Preston is just riding it out for now. Henderson eventually gives up the hold.
Preston wants to control but Henderson is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Henderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Preston shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Henderson thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD2#
Preston shoots in and gets a takedown into Henderson's guard.
Preston trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Preston postures up.
Preston trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson lands an upkick as Preston stands over him.
Preston trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston throws a big right hand that misses.
Preston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Preston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Preston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Preston from controlling successfully.
Preston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Preston looking to control.
Preston throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Preston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Preston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Henderson tries for a kimura but Preston is defending well.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Preston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Preston wants to control but Henderson postures up.
Henderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Preston tries to buck Henderson off but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson controls the position. #T3#
Preston is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Henderson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Preston can do to turn this around?
Henderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Preston can't do much from the bottom here.
Preston is working to avoid the ground and pound but Henderson connects with a decent elbow.
Henderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Preston is looking for a sweep.
Preston is trying to control Henderson's posture but Henderson avoids it. #SUB#
Henderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Henderson stands up. #T4##CL2#
Preston closes the distance and clinches.
Preston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Henderson's efforts to push away.
Preston is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Preston breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Henderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Tunney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Preston, pushing him back against the cage.
Tunney throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tunney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Preston backwards.
Tunney avoiding damage.
Tunney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Preston backwards.
Tunney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Preston backwards.
Tunney misses with an elbow over the top.
Preston can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Preston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tunney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Preston.
Tunney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Preston takes one to the side of the head.
Preston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tunney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Preston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Preston shoots in but no luck this time.
Tunney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tunney moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1##CL2#
Preston gets tackled into the cage by Tunney. Tunney maintains the clinch.
Tunney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Preston backwards.
Tunney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Preston backwards.
Tunney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Preston backwards. #TD#
Preston drags the fight down to the ground.
Tunney is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Tunney trying to control but Preston is working from the bottom.
Tunney looking to pass the guard.
Preston is trying to control the position but Tunney postures up.
Tunney won't allow Preston to sweep him here.
Tunney trying to control but Preston is working from the bottom.
Preston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Preston prevents Tunney from improving his position.
Tunney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Preston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Preston is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tunney defends it well.
Tunney trying to control here.
Preston prevents Tunney from standing back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tunney wants to get back to full guard.
Preston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tunney is trying to stand up here but Preston is controlling him well.
Preston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Preston connects with a nice short shot to Tunney's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tunney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tunney trying to hold on to Preston's head to control him but Preston postures up.
Preston 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.
Tunney has hold of Preston's hands but Preston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tunney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Preston is nestled in close to Tunney, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Tunney trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Tunney is defending against the submission attempts here by Preston.
Tunney tries to get to full guard but Preston has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Preston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tunney is looking to control Preston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tunney avoid being mounted?
Tunney tries to kick Preston off but Preston keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Preston connects with a nice short shot to Tunney's temple.
Tunney is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Preston.
Tunney tries to roll over but Preston keeps him under control.#T4#
Preston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Preston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tunney is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Preston is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tunney is just riding it out for now. Preston eventually gives up the hold.
Tunney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Preston is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tunney is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Will Preston!
After winning the bout, Will Preston thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Preston closes the distance and clinches.
Preston stalling the fight.
Malik Ali wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Malik Ali tries a body shot but Preston blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Preston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malik Ali prevents it.
#TD2#
Preston gets control of Malik Ali's arms and successfully pulls guard. Preston will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Preston wants to sweep here but Malik Ali controlling him for the moment.
Malik Ali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Preston is working an open guard so Malik Ali takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Preston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malik Ali misses with the combination.
Preston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malik Ali defends it well.
Preston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malik Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Preston is just out of range.#TD2#
Preston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Malik Ali has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Preston off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Preston doesn't manage to clinch there - Malik Ali circles away.
Will Preston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malik Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malik Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Preston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malik Ali lands a body shot.
Malik Ali scores with a hook.#T2##CL2#
Preston clinches.
Malik Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Preston stalling.
Malik Ali is working Preston over against the cage.
Malik Ali throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Preston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Malik Ali uses from the top position.
Malik Ali wants to stand and escape but instead Preston has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Malik Ali wants to control the position but Preston says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Malik Ali wants to control but Preston is keeping busy.
Preston looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Malik Ali trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Preston looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Preston is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Malik Ali has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Malik Ali! #SU#
Malik Ali gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Malik Ali stalks Preston and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Preston's face. Preston staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Preston throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Malik Ali tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Preston is in Malik Ali's guard.#ES#
Malik Ali has his feet on Preston's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Malik Ali.#TD2#
Preston throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Malik Ali was covering up waiting for the punch and Preston finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Malik Ali has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Preston has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Malik Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Preston controls his hands.
Malik Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malik Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Malik Ali content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Malik Ali leaning against his opponent.
Malik Ali seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hasan Malik Ali dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Malik Ali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malik Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Preston in his tracks.
Malik Ali throws out a loose jab but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Preston gets the takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Preston grinds an elbow into Malik Ali's temple. #SUB2#
Preston is trying to get an arm triangle but Malik Ali is defending well.
Preston wants to control but Malik Ali is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malik Ali is looking to regain half guard here but Preston keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Preston wants to control but Malik Ali is keeping him busy.
Malik Ali is looking to regain half guard here but Preston keeps moving and retains side control.
Malik Ali is working hard here to advance position.
Preston is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Malik Ali will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Preston misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Preston controlling from side mount. #SU2#
Preston stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malik Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malik Ali misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Preston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malik Ali misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Malik Ali gets caught napping as Preston dives in and scores a takedown. Malik Ali manages to retain guard.#ES#
Malik Ali uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Preston scores with a takedown into Malik Ali's guard.
Malik Ali wants to sweep here but Preston controlling him for the moment.
Preston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SU2#
Preston decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Malik Ali, up you get!
No joy there for Malik Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hasan Malik Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malik Ali lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Malik Ali tries to sprawl but Preston drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Malik Ali has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Preston is on him like a limpet, forcing Malik Ali back against the cage.#TD2#
Preston decides to pull guard. #SU#
Malik Ali stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Malik Ali tries to sprawl but Preston drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Preston is breathing heavily.
Malik Ali has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Preston is working away from the top position though.
Preston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malik Ali with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hasan Malik Ali will probably get the nod.
That's time! Malik Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Preston tries to close the distance and clinch but Malik Ali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malik Ali is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Malik Ali.
Preston circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Preston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malik Ali won't be happy with that. #ES#
Malik Ali throws Preston to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Malik Ali gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Preston won't allow Malik Ali to sweep him here.
Preston would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Preston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Preston preventing the sweep.
Malik Ali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malik Ali wants to sweep here but Preston controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malik Ali tries to clinch but Preston is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Preston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Preston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malik Ali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Preston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Malik Ali. Those never looked like landing.
Preston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Preston throws a head kick but Malik Ali moves out of range.
#TD2#
Preston shoots in and bounces Malik Ali off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Preston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Preston trying to control but Malik Ali is working from the bottom.
Malik Ali looking to control but Preston passes into half guard.
#T3#
Preston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malik Ali keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Malik Ali is trying to maintain the position but Preston is very close to passing his half guard.
Malik Ali makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malik Ali.#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.
Preston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Preston trying to control the position from guard on top but Malik Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Preston postures up.
Malik Ali looking to control but Preston passes into half guard.
Preston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Will Preston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Preston is looking for a kimura but Malik Ali is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Preston to get the leverage.
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 Hasan Malik Ali.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malik Ali, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hasan Malik Ali!
Our winner, Hasan Malik Ali, 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.
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