Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 117 Christmas Eve
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Slinger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dee was covering up waiting for the punch and Slinger finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Dee pushes Slinger off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slinger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dee doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Slinger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dee!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinger is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slinger slows the pace down.
Slinger throwing strikes but Dee manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Slinger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slinger can't do much from the bottom here.
Slinger tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Slinger can't escape the position. #SU#
Dee is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Dee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Slinger slips under a jab.#T2#
Slinger with a nice calf kick.
Dee misses with a body shot.
Slinger shoots in but Dee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dee. #TD2#
Slinger gets the takedown into side control.
Slinger staying calm.
Slinger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Slinger working the ground and pound but Dee is defending the strikes.
Slinger postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Dee defending against the ground and pound.
Slinger is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Slinger are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Slinger is trying to get an arm triangle but Dee is defending well.
Slinger trying to control the action but Dee is working from the bottom.
Slinger tries to score with some ground and pound. Dee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dee is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dee pushes Slinger away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Slinger gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Slinger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dee to see if he's OK.
Dee pushes Slinger away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Slinger gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Slinger throws an elbow but Dee slips to the side and avoids it well.
Slinger lands a few punches from side control.
Dee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Slinger grinds an elbow into Dee's temple.
Slinger misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Slinger will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Slinger scores with a takedown into Dee's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Slinger working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Slinger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Slinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slinger postures up and lands a big shot to Dee's brow.
Slinger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Dee blocks nicely.
Slinger trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
Slinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Slinger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dee keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Slinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dee wants to stand but Slinger is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Slinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dee misses the jab.
Slinger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slinger with a hook.
A combination from Dee does no damage.
Slinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slinger.
Slinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slinger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dee is fending him off so far but Slinger persists. Nope, Dee circles away and we're back to standing.
Dee quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Klay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Dee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Slinger does it's job there.#TD2#
Dee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Patrick Slinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slinger postures up in Dee's guard and throws a big left but Dee blocks it. #T3#
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Dee blocks nicely.
Dee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Slinger works over Dee with some ground and pound from guard.
Dee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slinger is in close to Dee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slinger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slinger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger cracks Dee with a solid left hand.
Slinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slinger is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Slinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Slinger feints and as Dee raises his hands in defense, Slinger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Slinger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slinger won't allow Dee to get back to his feet.
Slinger with a nice head shot there.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Dee blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger lands a couple of digs.
Slinger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dee wants to stand but Slinger is controlling the position.
Slinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slinger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slinger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slinger chips away with some ground and pound.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
Slinger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dee keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Slinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Klay Dee is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Slinger.
Klay Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Dee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slinger closes the distance and clinches up with Dee, looking for a takedown. Slinger pushes Dee against the cage but Dee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Slinger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Slinger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dee's head. #T3#
Slinger trying to control the action but Dee is working from the bottom.
Slinger lands strikes from half guard.
Klay Dee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slinger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slinger slips a nice elbow through Dee's hands, connecting with Dee's forehead.
Nice strikes from Slinger there.
Slinger is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Dee taking some punishment here, with Slinger in his half guard.
Slinger working the head and body with strikes.
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. Slinger connects with a nice short shot to Dee's temple.
Slinger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Slinger 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slinger in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Slinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slinger 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DC 112: Gora v Karjalainen
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Slinger closes the distance and clinches up with Bremner, looking for a takedown. Slinger pushes Bremner against the cage but Bremner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slinger or perhaps it was just good defense by Bremner, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slinger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bremner misses with a kick to the body.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Bremner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bremner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Slinger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bremner.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slinger is defended easily by Bremner.
Jab, jab by Bremner - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bremner swivels and escapes.
Some bone on bone action there as Slinger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Slinger. #T1#
Bremner looks to land a combination but Slinger avoids it well.
Slinger slips under a jab.
Slinger pushes Bremner away with a front kick.
Bremner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bremner slaps away a takedown attempt from Slinger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bremner. That's going to slow Slinger down.
Bremner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Patrick Slinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slinger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Bremner to counter with a crisp jab.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slinger shoots in and drives through. Bremner sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Bremner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Bremner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bremner but Bremner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ted Bremner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slinger swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Slinger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slinger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Slinger prevents Bremner from escaping the position.
Slinger looking to control but instead Bremner has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Slinger looks to land a strike but Bremner avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bremner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slinger is controlling him.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Slinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bremner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slinger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slinger 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.
Slinger stops Bremner from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bremner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slinger.
Bremner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bremner throws a nice looking combination but Slinger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slinger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Slinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Slinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bremner defends it nicely.#T4#
A jab lands there for Bremner.#CUT2#It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.
Slinger has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bremner.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bremner.
Bremner throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Bremner coming out on top.
An inside leg kick from Bremner misses.
A big right from Bremner misses.
Bremner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slinger.
Slinger shoots in but no luck this time.
Bremner checks a low kick from Slinger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bremner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Bremner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Slinger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slinger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slinger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bremner 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.
Bremner avoids a kick to the body.
Bremner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slinger takes one on the button.
Slinger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bremner.
Slinger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slinger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Bremner scores with a four punch combination!
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but Bremner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bremner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Bremner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Slinger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bremner flicks out a counter leg kick but Slinger steps away.
Bremner feints a jab promting Slinger to slip. Bremner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Slinger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bremner lands with a cross.
Bremner clobbers Slinger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slinger closes the distance and clinches up with Bremner, looking for a takedown. Slinger pushes Bremner against the cage but Bremner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bremner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bremner cracks a nice hook into Slinger's ribs.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Bremner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bremner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slinger is defended easily by Bremner.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slinger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Slinger misses.
Bremner lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ted Bremner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bremner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bremner wants it to stay on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bremner.
Bremner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bremner lands a nice shot to the body.
Bremner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Bremner closes the distance and pushes Slinger back into the cage.#BC2#
Bremner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slinger misses with a takedown
and Bremner counters with a straight right hand.
Slinger misses with a leg kick
and Bremner counters with an outside leg kick.
Bremner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slinger dives in for a single leg takedown but Bremner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Bremner manages to break the clinch.
Bremner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Bremner tries to sprawl out of it but Slinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bremner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slinger.
Bremner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bremner as he connects with a hook.
Bremner lands with an uppercut that bounces Slinger off the cage and back into range.
Bremner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Slinger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bremner quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slinger throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bremner to regain full guard.
Bremner wants to stand but Slinger is controlling the position. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bremner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slinger is controlling him.
Slinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Slinger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bremner wants to get back to his feet but Slinger is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Bremner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Slinger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Slinger or perhaps it was just good defense by Bremner, which made it look bad.
A head kick misses from Slinger.
Slinger is looking to score with low kicks.
Bremner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slinger misses with the body kick
and Bremner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bremner! But no joy.
Bremner tries to clinch but Slinger is having none of it.
Slinger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Slinger has his takedown stuffed
and Bremner counters with a left and a right that stings Slinger.
Slinger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bremner.
Bremner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slinger moves out of range of the body kick from Bremner.
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!
Jab, jab by Bremner - just one landing. #T1#
Slinger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bremner counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Slinger is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bremner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slinger's sensitive parts.
Oh Slinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slinger misses with a low kick.
Slinger backing away here, and Bremner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Slinger seems to have got his legs back now.
Bremner scores with a hook to the body. Slinger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A clash of legs there as Slinger blocks the low kick.
Slinger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bremner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bremner lands a nice looking body kick.
Slinger looks for a takedown but Bremner sprawls well.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Bremner tests Slinger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bremner catches Slinger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bremner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slinger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Slinger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bremner.
Bremner slaps away a takedown attempt from Slinger, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Bremner moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bremner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bremner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slinger.
Slinger throws a chopping leg kick but Bremner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bremner counters with a body kick.#CL2#
Bremner darts in and clinches Slinger up against the cage.#BC2#
Bremner breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Slinger shoots for a double leg takedown but Bremner sprawls well. He's pushed Slinger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slinger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slinger dodges the punch combination from Bremner.
Bremner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bremner wants it to stay on the feet.
Bremner connects with a single shot there.
Slinger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Slinger throws a head kick but Bremner moves out of range.
Slinger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bremner scores with a jab to the head.
Slinger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Bremner has Slinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Slinger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Bremner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bremner checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bremner! But no joy.#T4#
Bremner connects with a body shot that sends Slinger's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bremner scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bremner.
Slinger scores with a decent looking hook.
Slinger shoots in but no luck this time.
Bremner lands a jab to the nose.
Decent striking displayed by Bremner there.
Slinger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bremner lands a jab to the head.
Slinger looks for a takedown but Bremner sprawls well.
Slinger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Slinger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Slinger misses with a low kick.
Bremner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Bremner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bremner 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Bremner!
During a confident post fight interview, Ted Bremner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Patrick Slinger was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DC 103: Burdon v Pope
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1##TD#
Slinger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bottles gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bottles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slinger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Slinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bottles missing with punches from the bottom.
Slinger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bottles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slinger is trying to control the action in half guard but Bottles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bottles wants to control but Slinger is keeping busy.
We've been hearing that Slinger has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottles manages to get to full guard.
Our spies down at at The Scrap Squad inform us that Bottles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Slinger wants to control from the top but Bottles keeps moving. #T1#
Bottles seems keen to control Slinger's posture.
Bottles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bottles being controlled here momentarily.
Bottles throwing strikes from guard but Slinger blocks nicely. #SUB#
Slinger is looking for a triangle but Bottles pushes his legs off easily.
Bottles trying to control the position from guard on top but Slinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bottles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bottles is looking to work some ground and pound but Slinger has wrist control.
Slinger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bottles avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Slinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bottles throws a big right hand that misses.
Bottles throwing strikes but missing.
Bottles throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SUB#
Slinger throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bottles escapes and throws Slinger's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Slinger gets back to half guard.
Slinger is doing well to control the position and prevent Bottles from advancing to side control.
Slinger is looking for a sweep. Bottles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slinger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slinger moves into full guard.
Bottles with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Slinger controls Bottles momentarily but Bottles frees himself.
Bottles trying to control but Slinger is working from the bottom.
Slinger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bottles preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bottles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bottles.
Slinger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bottles is looking to clinch but Slinger is avoiding it. #TD#
Slinger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Slinger trying to control the action but Bottles is working from the bottom.
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 Patrick Slinger 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##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bottles enables Slinger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bottles manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bottles 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#
Slinger manages to get to full guard.
Slinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bottles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottles throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Slinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bottles defends well.
Bottles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Bottles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bottles throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slinger keeping moving, preventing Bottles from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bottles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slinger is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bottles is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bottles throws a strike but Slinger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Slinger won't allow Bottles to sweep him here.
Bottles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slinger is controlling him.
Bottles is trying to control the position but Slinger postures up.
Slinger with a nice head shot there.
Bottles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bottles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bottles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slinger's guard. #REVB#
Bottles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slinger is trying to control the position but Bottles postures up. #T3#
Bottles passes into half guard.
Slinger tries to roll over but Bottles keeps him under control.
Bottles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bottles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slinger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Slinger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bottles pulls his head out easily.
Bottles missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slinger is looking to control Bottles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slinger avoid being mounted?
Bottles with the ground and pound but Slinger uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bottles throws a big right hand that misses.
Bottles stopping the sweep attempt from Slinger.
Bottles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bottles is fighting to break Slinger's control of his arms but Slinger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bottles throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bottles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henny Bottles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bottles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bottles wants it to stay on the feet.
Bottles throws a head kick that misses.
Slinger closes the distance and clinches up with Bottles, looking for a takedown. Slinger pushes Bottles against the cage but Bottles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bottles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slinger. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henny Bottles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Slinger blocks a head kick by Bottles.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Bottles shows good takedown defense.
Slinger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Slinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bottles defends it nicely.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt
and Bottles counters with a left and a right that stings Slinger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Bottles tenderised Slinger's leg. Slinger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slinger dives in and grabs Bottles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bottles pushes down on Slinger's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottles digs a good body shot into Slinger's ribs.
Slinger slips a jab and a cross from Bottles.
Slinger blocks a head kick by Bottles.
Slinger checks the leg kick.
Bottles thows a body kick. Slinger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Slinger misses with a low kick.
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but Bottles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Slinger gets tackled into the cage by Bottles. Bottles maintains the clinch.
Bottles connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Bottles.
Slinger can't get the takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bottles is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bottles lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Slinger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bottles after a bit of a struggle.
Bottles misses with a punch to the body.
Bottles stalling the fight.
Bottles avoiding damage.
Bottles throws an elbow but it misses.
Bottles creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bottles struggles to land a body shot inside as Slinger controls his hands.
Bottles pushes off an throws an elbow but Slinger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bottles has Slinger pressed against the cage. #T3#
Bottles missing with knees to the body.
Bottles dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bottles looking to throw knees to the head but Slinger is blocking nicely.
Bottles with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.
Bottles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slinger is defending well for now.
Bottles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slinger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bottles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Slinger has Bottles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bottles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bottles working Slinger over with knees to the body.
Bottles is struggling to control the position.
Slinger has Bottles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bottles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slinger has Bottles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bottles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bottles stalling.
Slinger goes for a takedown attempt but Bottles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Bottles closes the distance and pushes Slinger back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henny Bottles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bottles 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henny Bottles!
Patrick Slinger was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DC 95: Bable v Savisto
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Slinger.
Slinger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slow scores with a nice strike.
Slinger throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Slow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slow can't find room to land a body shot as Slinger controls the action.
Slow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slow misses with the head strike.
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Slinger.
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow misses with the head strike.
Slinger tries to score a body lock takedown but Slow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow tries a body shot but Slinger blocks it.
Slow working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slinger is working for takedown but Slow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slow throws a punch but it's blocked by Slinger.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slinger backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slinger has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Slow.
Slow misses with the head strike. #T2#
Slinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slow working aggressively here.
Slow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slingers head.
Slinger tries for a takedown but Slow manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow struggles to land a body shot inside as Slinger controls his hands.
Slow lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Slow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slinger backwards.
Still in the clinch, Slow scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Slow.
Slinger wants a takedown but no success here.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Slinger uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Slow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slinger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Slinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Slow.
Slow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Slow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slinger has Slow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slow working aggressively here.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slow gets underhooks to prevent Slinger's takedown attempt.
Slinger tries to score a body lock takedown but Slow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slinger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slow after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow can't find room to land a body shot as Slinger controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slow struggles to land a body shot inside as Slinger controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Slow pushes Slinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slinger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Slow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slinger's elbow.
Slow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slinger blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Slow dominated that round.
That's time! Slinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Slinger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Slow connects with a looping right hand.
Slow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slinger at a distance.
Slinger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slow misses with a few strikes there.
Slinger misses with a head kick.
Slow lands a lovely overhand right.
Slinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slow works the jab nicely.
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!
Slow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slim Slow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slow but Slow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slinger walks into a left hand.
Slinger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slow avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Slow wants to clinch up but Slinger keeps it at a distance.
Slow scores with a body shot.
Slow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slow tries to avoid it but Slinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slow to the ground. Slow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slow has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Slow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slow misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slinger tries to counter with a takedown but Slow is quick to defend against it.
Slow doesn't manage to clinch there - Slinger circles away.
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but Slow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice combination there by Slow.
Slinger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slow staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slow lands a nice hook to Slinger's body. Slinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slim Slow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slow tries to clinch but Slinger moves out of range. #T2#
Slow misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slinger is defended easily by Slow.
Slow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Slow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Slow tries to clinch but Slinger moves out of range.
Slinger throws a lazy head kick
and Slow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slinger looks to land a right hand but Slow moved out of range.
Slow lands a glancing blow to the side of Slinger's head.
Slow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slinger.
Slow cracks Slinger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slinger looks for a takedown but Slow sprawls well.#T3#
Slow lands a nice hook to Slinger's body. Slinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt - Slow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slinger has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slinger is defended easily by Slow.
Slow misses with a series of wild punches.
Slow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slow looks to score with a jab to the body but Slinger is just out of range.#T4#
Slow slaps away a takedown attempt from Slinger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slinger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slow scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Slow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Slinger looking to score a takedown here. Slow is defending well but Slinger drives through and ends up in Slow's guard.

Slow manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Slow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slinger takes one to the chin there.
Slow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Slinger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slow on his heels. He'll look to pass Slow's guard now, I'm sure.

Slow manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Slow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Slow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slinger doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Slow closes the distance and pushes Slinger back into the cage.
Slinger blocks an uppercut.
Slow misses with the head strike.
Slow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Slinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger wants a takedown but no success here.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slim Slow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Slow.
Slinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Slow tries a body shot but Slinger blocks it.
Slow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slow is pressed up against the cage. Slinger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slow down to the mat. Slow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slinger throws a low kick but Slow moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Slinger misses its intended target.
Slow blocks a head kick by Slinger. #TD#
Slinger drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.
Slow wants to stand up but Slinger is controlling him.
Slinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Slow is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Slinger presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slim Slow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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!
Slinger blocks an uppercut.
Slinger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Slow.
Slinger is trying to drag Slow to the mat but Slow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slinger throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Slow scores with a shot to the side of Slinger's head.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Slinger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slinger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slow pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Slow thuds his right hand into Slinger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Slow blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
Slow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slinger, pushing him back against the cage.
Slinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slinger misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Slow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slow 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Slow!
A very excited looking Slim Slow rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Patrick Slinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DC 89: Sitsongrit v Battleby
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Slinger. That's going to slow Saputra down.
Saputra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Slinger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saputra was covering up waiting for the punch and Slinger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slinger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Saputra blocks nicely.
Saputra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Saputra keeps moving.
Slinger throws a big elbow that misses.
Slinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Slinger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slinger postures up.
Slinger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Saputra keeps moving.
Slinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saputra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saputra looking for a sweep. Not yet Saputra, not yet.
Slinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Saputra has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Slinger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saputra did well to prevent Slinger getting side control.
Slinger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Saputra keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Slinger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saputra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slinger 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.#SUB#
Slinger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saputra sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Slinger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slinger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saputra defending well though. #SUB#
Slinger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saputra has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slinger in particular looking to stall.
Slinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slinger throwing shots but Saputra is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing that Slinger has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saputra is holding on to half guard well.
Slinger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slinger controlling the pace.
Slinger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saputra taking some punishment here, with Slinger in his half guard.
Slinger trying to control the action but Saputra is working from the bottom.
Saputra is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slinger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Slinger 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#
Slinger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saputra is fending him off so far but Slinger persists. Nope, Saputra circles away and we're back to standing.
Slinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saputra tries to avoid it but Slinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saputra to the ground. Saputra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saputra can do to turn this around?
Saputra lunges at Slinger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slinger's hand.
Slinger with a poor takedown
and Saputra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but Saputra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Saputra releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Slinger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Slinger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Slinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slinger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Saputra working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Slinger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saputra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patrick Slinger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saputra 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.
Slinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slinger cracks Saputra with a solid left hand.
Saputra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slinger.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Saputra blocks nicely. #T2#
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.
Slinger preventing the sweep.
Slinger throws a strike but Saputra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Slinger looking for a sweep. Not yet Slinger, not yet.
Saputra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saputra trying to control but Slinger is working from the bottom.
Slinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saputra is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Slinger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saputra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saputra trying to control the position from guard on top but Slinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB#
Slinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saputra trying to control but Slinger is working from the bottom.
Slinger is adopting a defensive guard.
Saputra slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Saputra trying to control the position but Slinger is working away. #SUB2#
Saputra goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Slinger has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saputra but great work by Slinger.#T4#
The ground and pound from Slinger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Saputra is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Slinger is trying to get an arm triangle but Saputra is defending well.
Saputra trying to remain calm as Slinger controls from the top position.
Slinger postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Slinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slinger trying to control the position but Saputra is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Slinger dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Slinger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frendy Saputra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slinger tries for a takedown but Saputra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slinger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saputra pinned against the cage. Saputra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slinger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saputra is out of range and Slinger settles back down.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saputra but Saputra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra looks to land a right hand but Slinger moved out of range.#TD#
Slinger gets the takedown into side control.
Saputra looks to move to half guard but instead Slinger has passed into mount! Damn!
Slinger with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
Slinger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Slinger misses with some ground and pound and Saputra recovers position to half guard.
Slinger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saputra tries to get to full guard but Slinger has control of the leg.
Saputra tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Slinger has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Saputra avoids a series of strikes thrown by Slinger. #T2#
Saputra avoids a series of strikes thrown by Slinger.
Slinger is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Saputra can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Slinger thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Slinger avoids the attempt from Saputra to control.
Slinger throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Slinger lands a nice shot to the head.
Saputra is bucking up trying to escape but Slinger cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Saputra suckers Slinger into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Saputra is now in Slinger's guard! #SUB#
Slinger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saputra defends it easily.
Slinger pulls Saputra in to control the position.
Saputra wants to pass the guard but Slinger is keeping the position.
Saputra trying to control the position from guard on top but Slinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Slinger has his foot on Saputra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saputra works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Saputra looking to improve position, pressing down on Slinger's thigh with his hand. Slinger seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Saputra paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Saputra's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Slinger picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Patrick Slinger!
Patrick Slinger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 78 Knightley vs Cartwright
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Dee.
Slinger fails to land the takedown.
Dee is looking for a counter combo.
Dee throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick from Dee misses.
Dee misses with a body kick.
Slinger's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slinger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dee cracks Slinger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dee throws a hook but Slinger avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slinger or perhaps it was just good defense by Dee, which made it look bad.
Dee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Slinger with that takedown attempt.
Klay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Slinger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Slinger is in Dee's guard.
Slinger throws an elbow that misses. Dee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slinger's guard. Nice move by Dee!#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Slinger has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dee is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Slinger.#T1#
Slinger is trying to control Dee's posture but Dee avoids it.
Slinger is looking for a sweep.
Dee working away.
Slinger tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slinger tries to control but Dee manages to take his back.#SU#
Dee gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Klay Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dee throws a right and a left that Slinger avoids nicely.
Slinger with the counter takedown but Dee avoids it easily.
Dee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slinger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Patrick Slinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dee misses with a series of wild punches.
Dee lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Slinger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Slinger is in Dee's guard.

Dee pushes Slinger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dee - that will leave a mark! #T3##TD2#
Slinger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Slinger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dee defending well though.
Slinger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Slinger thows a huge punch but Dee dodges it nicely.
Slinger is trying to control. Dee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slinger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slinger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dee defending well though.
Slinger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dee is trying to stand back up but Slinger is controlling him
Slinger throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dee to regain full guard. #T4#
Slinger working some strikes from top position.
Slinger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slinger throws a strike but Dee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Slinger pulls Dee in to control the position.
Slinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dee preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU#
Dee gets to his feet. Slinger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Slinger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dee was covering up waiting for the punch and Slinger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klay Dee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Slinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slinger dives in for a single leg takedown but Dee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Dee tried to counter with a leg kick but Slinger avoided it.
Klay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.#TD2#
Slinger drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dee keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Slinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Dee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slinger.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slinger moves out of range of the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dee. Those never looked like landing.
Good work by Slinger as he checks the leg kick.
And Slinger tries to counter it with a takedown but Dee pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Slinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dee wants to stand but Slinger is controlling the position.
Slinger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Slinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slinger scoring with some ground and pound.
Dee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Slinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slinger 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slinger connects with the punch.
Dee throws the kick towards the body but Slinger avoids it.
And Slinger tries to counter it with a takedown but Dee pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Slinger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dee.
A combination from Dee does no damage. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dee enables Slinger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Slinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slinger connects with a couple of short punches.
Slinger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Slinger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slinger content to stall in guard here.
Slinger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Patrick Slinger has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Slinger is in close to Dee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Dee blocks nicely.
Slinger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Slinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Slinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Slinger fails with the takedown
and Dee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dee looks to land a body kick but Slinger moved away.
Dee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dee wants it to stay on the feet.
Slinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dee.
Dee blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dee. That snapped Slinger's head back.
Dee throws a low kick but Slinger avoids it.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Dee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Klay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Dee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slinger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Slinger tries to counter it with a takedown but Dee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Slinger ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Dee looks to land a combination but Slinger avoids it well.
Dee thuds his right hand into Slinger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slinger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Slinger throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD2#
Dee gets caught flat footed, as Slinger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Slinger works over Dee with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Dee blocks nicely.
Dee wants to stand up but Slinger is controlling him. #ES#
Dee has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Slinger is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dee working aggressively here.
Dee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dee gets underhooks to prevent Slinger's takedown attempt. #T2#
Slinger blocks an uppercut.
Slinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee swings wildly with an uppercut but Slinger uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Slinger lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Dee kicks off Slinger and gets to his feet.
Dee misses with a looping right.
Slinger moves forwards but Dee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slinger feints and then cracks Dee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dee down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slinger.
Klay Dee is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slinger. That's going to slow Dee down. #T3#
Dee scores with a decent looking hook.
Slinger throws a low kick, looking for Dee's leg but Dee calmly moves out of range.
As Slinger looks to move away, Dee throws a big counter combo but Slinger just gets out of the way.
Dee motions for Slinger to come forward. Dee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slinger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dee's sensitive parts.
Slinger dives in and grabs Dee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dee pushes down on Slinger's head and hops out.
Dee blocks a jab.
Dee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slinger can do to turn this around?
Dee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slinger throws a leg kick but Dee moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Dee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slinger has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Dee finds it's way through Slinger's defenses. #TD2#
Slinger shoots in and bounces Dee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Slinger looking to sit in guard and control but Dee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dee wants to get up but he can't break Slinger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dee postures up. #SUB2#
Slinger throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dee escapes and throws Slinger's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slinger can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klay Dee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dee 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klay Dee!
A very excited looking Klay Dee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Patrick Slinger had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DC 67 Bradley vs Dye
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Slinger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Slow rushes Slinger and presses him up against the cage.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slinger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slow prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slinger backwards.
Slinger has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Slow.
Slow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slow lands a right hand.
Slinger blocks an uppercut.
Slow misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slow working aggressively here.
Slinger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Slow.
Slow misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land. #T1#
Slinger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slow misses with a punch to the body.
Slow lands an uppercut.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Slinger has Slow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slow tries to throw a body punch but Slinger avoids it by throwing Slow back against the cage.
Slinger takes a shot to the head.
Slow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slow misses with the head strike.
Slow working aggressively here.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slow pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow prevents the takedown attempt.
Slow pushes Slinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slow cracks Slinger with a nice body shot.
Slow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Slinger.
Slow tries a body shot but Slinger blocks it.
Slow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slinger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slow throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Slinger lands a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slinger stops Slow from standing up. #T3#
Slinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Slow has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slinger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slinger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slow wants to stand up but Slinger is controlling him. #ES2#
Slow has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Slinger has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Slinger wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Slow.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Slinger is trying to drag Slow to the mat but Slow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow. #T4#
Slinger blocking some punches.
Slinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slinger.
Slow tries to throw a body punch but Slinger avoids it by throwing Slow back against the cage.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slinger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slow pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
Slinger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Slow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Slow is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Slinger has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Slinger wants to control but Slow is keeping him busy.
Slow wants to get back to his feet but Slinger drags him back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Slow 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#
Slinger throws a front kick that sends Slow stumbling back into the cage.
Slinger throws a leg kick but Slow moved away.#CL2#
Slow rushes Slinger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slinger.
Slow misses with the head strike.
Slow can't find room to land a body shot as Slinger controls the action.
Slinger prevents a body shot from Slow.
Slow struggles to land a body shot inside as Slinger controls his hands.
A short right from Slow.
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Slinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slinger. #T1#
Slinger is trying to drag Slow to the mat but Slow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Slinger.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slow tries to throw a body punch but Slinger avoids it by throwing Slow back against the cage.
Slow misses with the head strike.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Slinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Slow.
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Slinger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slinger blocking some punches. #T2#
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slinger.
Slow lands with a short shot to the head.
Slinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Slow.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slinger blocks an uppercut.
Slow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slinger prevents a body shot from Slow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slinger.
Slinger has Slow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slinger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slim Slow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Slow is leaning against Slinger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slinger.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slow gets underhooks to prevent Slinger's takedown attempt.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slinger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slow prevents it.
Slinger blocking some punches.
Slow lands a shot to the body.
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slinger prevents a body shot from Slow.
Slow lands a right hand.
Slow scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Slinger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slow is defending well.
Slow tries to work over Slinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Slinger is trying to trip Slow. He has hold of a leg but Slow is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Slinger persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Slow is looking to stand up but Slinger isn't so interested in that idea.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Slow keeps moving.
Slow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Slow has his feet on Slinger's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Slow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Slinger lands a nice looking body kick.
Slinger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slow lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Slinger darts in looking for a takedown but Slow gets double underhooks and turns Slinger into the cage.
Slow lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Slow.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Slinger blocking some punches.
Slinger prevents a body shot from Slow.
Slinger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slow after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Slinger.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Slow throws a punch but it's blocked by Slinger.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Slow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slow throws a punch but it's blocked by Slinger.
Slinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slinger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slinger backwards.
Slow lands a nice shot to the body.
Slinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slow lands with a left to the head.
Slinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slim Slow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Slow tries a body shot but Slinger blocks it.
Slinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slinger is looking to take this one to the mat.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
Slinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slow misses with a punch to the body.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slinger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slinger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slinger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slinger looking to throw knees to the head but Slow is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Slow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slow 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Slow!
After the fight, Slim Slow 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.
Patrick Slinger was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DC 60: Bollomard vs Nyla
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Davis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Patrick Slinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slinger throws a wild body kick that Davis sees coming a mile off.
Davis checks a leg kick nicely.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Davis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slinger tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Slinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab. #TD2#
Davis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Slinger napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Slinger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slinger is working hard here to advance position.
Slinger sneaks back into half guard.
Slinger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Davis has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Slinger to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Davis is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Slinger pulls down on the head and he's put Davis to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Patrick Slinger!
A relieved looking Patrick Slinger 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: DC 50: Half Century Special!
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Slinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Slinger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slinger dives in and grabs Dux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes down on Slinger's head and hops out.#CL#
Slinger gets tackled into the cage by Dux. Dux maintains the clinch.
Slinger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slinger stops a takedown attempt from Dux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger stops a takedown attempt from Dux. #TD#
Dux works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Slinger is controlling Dux's posture.
Dux with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##SUB2#
Slinger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dux defends well.
Slinger working a defensive guard here.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slinger's guard.
Dux is trying to control the action in half guard but Slinger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dux is thwarting Slinger's attempts to control the position.
Slinger is trying to control but Dux passes into side control!
Slinger is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Dux 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 Slinger's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dux cracks Slinger with a big elbow.
Slinger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dux wants to control but Slinger is keeping him busy.
Dux lands some shots froms side control.
Dux 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.
Dux cracks Slinger with a big right hand but Slinger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dux looks up at the clock and then as Slinger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dux smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Slinger wants to control but Dux postures up.
Slinger is trying to get back to half guard.
Slinger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slinger is not content to let Dux control the position.#T3#
Slinger gets back to full guard.
Dux cracks Slinger with a solid left hand.
Slinger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slinger trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Dux lands a couple of digs.
Slinger 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.
Slinger has momentary wrist control but Dux slips an elbow through the middle.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Slinger is keeping the position.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Slinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Dux postures up in Slinger's guard and throws a big left but Slinger blocks it.
Dux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Slinger wants to control but Dux passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux trying to mount his opponent but Slinger defends it.
Slinger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
Slinger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux 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#
Slinger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Slinger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slinger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux checks a leg kick.
Slinger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slinger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dux is out of range. #TD2#
Slinger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dux's half guard.
Dux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dux trying to control the position here.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dux wants to sweep here but Slinger controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger postures up in Dux's guard and throws a big left but Dux blocks it.
Dux is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dux is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dux postures up.
Slinger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Slinger.
Dux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slinger's head.#T2##SUB2#
Slinger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dux defends it easily.
Dux works over Slinger with some ground and pound from guard.
Dux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slinger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slinger's head.#SUB2#
Slinger looking for a guillotine here but Dux defends easily.
Slinger keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass. #T3#
Slinger 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.
Dux 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.
Slinger is trying to control the position but Dux postures up.
Dux cracks Slinger with a solid left hand.
Dux wants to control from the top but Slinger keeps moving.
Dux stands up over Slinger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dux with a nice head shot there.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dux trying to control but Slinger is working from the bottom.
Dux postures up.
Slinger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Dux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slinger keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Dux working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Slinger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux 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#
Slinger misses with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dux.
Slinger has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Slinger misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slinger as he avoids it easily.
Dux moves out of range of the leg kick from Slinger.
Slinger stuffs the takedown attempt from Dux. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Slinger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slinger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dux moves in looking to clinch but Slinger pushes him off.
And Slinger tries to counter it with a takedown but Dux pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Slinger misses with an uppercut. Dux saw that one coming.
Dux takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dux tries to clinch but Slinger moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux tries to clinch there but Slinger circles away.
A leg kick checked by Dux.
Some bone on bone action there as Dux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slinger tries a low kick but Dux avoids it.#CL#
Dux clinches up against the cage.
Dux is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1##TD#
Dux has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Slinger clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Slinger trying to control the action but Dux just sinks the hooks in.
Slinger is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Slinger right now.
Dux is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Slinger. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Dux wants to control but Slinger is keeping busy.
Slinger just trying to survive but Dux is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dux scores with strikes from the back.
Slinger is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Slinger right now.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dux tries to keep control of the position but Slinger is staying busy.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Dux. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux controlling well, preventing Slinger from escaping the position.
Slinger trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dux landing with strikes.
Slinger is really stuck here.
Dux lands a shot to the head.
Dux lands a shot to the body.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Dux.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slinger can do to turn this around?
Slinger is really stuck here.
Slinger trying to control the action but Dux just sinks the hooks in.
Dux scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #T3#
Slinger trying to control the action but Dux just sinks the hooks in.
Dux connects with a big shot to the side of Slinger's head.
Slinger looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The referee is taking a good look at Slinger as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dux!
Slinger trying to control but not successfully.
Dux controlling well, preventing Slinger from escaping the position.
Slinger is keeping busy.
Dux scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #T4#
Dux cracks Slinger with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Slinger from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Slinger rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Slinger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Slinger.
Dux stands and throws Slinger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Slinger is looking for a sweep.
Slinger is being controlled here.
Dux creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux trying to control the position but Slinger is working away.
Dux lands an elbow.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slinger is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dux, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Frank Dux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Patrick Slinger was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DC 41: Tenkula vs Knightley
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Slinger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Brien is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Slinger.
Slinger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but O Brien defends it well.
O Brien closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slinger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick and O Brien moves out of range easily.
Slinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Brien swivels and escapes.
O Brien jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slinger misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as O Brien checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O Brien misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slinger.
O Brien connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slinger momentarily.
Slinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Brien scores with a 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!
O Brien moves in looking to clinch but Slinger pushes him off.#CL#
O Brien closes the distance and pushes Slinger back into the cage.
O Brien slows down the pace here. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
A jab from O Brien does it's job there.
Slinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
O Brien looks to land a left hand but Slinger moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Slinger.
A big right from Slinger misses.
Slinger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but O Brien is out of range.
O Brien tries to clinch up.
O Brien throws the left hand but Slinger avoids the punch easily.
O Brien lands with a cross.
Slinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
O Brien connects with a looping right hand.
Slinger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Brien checks a leg kick.#CL#
O Brien closes the distance and pushes Slinger back into the cage.
Slinger tries to score a body lock takedown but O Brien shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2##BC#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by O Brien there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Slinger.
O Brien on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slinger. Slinger obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Slinger.
O Brien moves out of range as Slinger strikes.
Slinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Brien sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slinger somewhat.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.#CL#
O Brien clinches with his opponent. #BC#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Brien connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slinger momentarily.
O Brien lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
O Brien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slinger.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.#T3#
Slinger throws a body punch but O Brien moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Slinger.
Slinger throws out a loose jab but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Slinger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Slinger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slinger trying to control the action but O Brien is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Slinger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Brien has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slinger looks to land a strike but O Brien avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Slinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Brien works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slinger working some strikes from top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Slinger working his ground and pound in the gym.
Slinger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slinger wants to pass the guard but O Brien is keeping the position.
O Brien wants to sweep but no luck.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but O Brien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slinger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Brien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slinger throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Slinger throws a lazy head kick
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brien misses with a hook.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
O Brien bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slinger throws a sloppy body shot
and O Brien counters with a straight right hand.
Slinger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has O Brien pinned against the cage. O Brien gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
O Brien throws a jab when Slinger was well out of range.
Slinger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Slinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slinger feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien throws a right and a left that Slinger avoids nicely. #CL#
O Brien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
O Brien is struggling to control the position.
Slinger tries to score a body lock takedown but O Brien shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.#T1##BC#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
O Brien lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
O Brien misses with a looping right.
Slinger misses with a low kick.
Slinger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slinger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Brien.
O Brien slips under a jab.
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Slinger is out of range.
Slinger misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as O Brien blocks the low kick.
O Brien is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Slinger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slinger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Slinger in side control, throwing shots but O Brien defends.
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slinger can do to turn this around?#T2#
O Brien tries to buck Slinger off but Slinger is having none of it.
Slinger lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear O Brien down.
O Brien gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
O Brien is trying to escape back to his feet but Slinger uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Slinger wants to take a breather but O Brien manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Slinger.
Slinger wants to control from the top but O Brien keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slinger won't allow O Brien to get back to his feet. #T3#
Slinger throws an elbow that misses. O Brien uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slinger's guard. Nice move by O Brien!#REVR##SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Slinger isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. O Brien stacks Slinger on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by O Brien!
Slinger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slinger can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
What's Slinger going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Slinger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
O Brien is not content to let Slinger control the position.
Slinger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control O Brien haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
O Brien is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien dominated that second round.
That's time! O Brien's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
O Brien defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slinger.
O Brien rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slinger wants to land a leg kick but O Brien is out of range.
Slinger scores with a head kick.
O Brien swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from O Brien misses.
O Brien cracks Slinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
O Brien leaves Slinger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slinger with a nice calf kick.
Slinger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slinger tries to score with a low kick but O Brien moves his leg out of the way.
O Brien is looking to counter punch.
O Brien jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
O Brien closes the distance and presses his opponent up 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!
O Brien displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slinger up against the cage.#TD2#
Slinger has O Brien pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Slinger pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending O Brien tumbling to the mat - Slinger dives into O Brien's guard.#T1#
Slinger wants to pass the guard but O Brien is keeping the position.#ES#
O Brien pushes Slinger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Slinger lands a head kick. O Brien smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Slinger keeps the fight on the outside.
O Brien displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slinger.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.#T2#
O Brien tries to clinch up.
Slinger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but O Brien defends it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slinger.
O Brien slaps away a takedown attempt from Slinger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
O Brien lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Slinger throws a body kick that misses.
Slinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slinger wants to slow O Brien down by chopping away at his legs.
O Brien lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Brien.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by O Brien.
O Brien jabs Slinger right on the nose. Slinger blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Slinger misses the target.
O Brien lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.
Slinger looks for a takedown but O Brien sprawls well.
Slinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid body kick from Slinger. #T3#
O Brien feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slingers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Slinger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O Brien blocks the body kick.
O Brien scores with a sloppy right hand. Slinger should have avoided that one.
O Brien paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#Slinger is rocked!
Slinger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slinger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O Brien keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slinger is still on wobbly legs! Can O Brien finish him?
Slinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Slinger seems to have recovered his senses.
O Brien scores with a jab to the head.
Slinger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
O Brien sizes up Slinger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miles O Brien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slinger's head backwards.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Brien takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O Brien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slinger.
Slinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Slinger tries to land a front kick but O Brien steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
O Brien blocks the body kick.
O Brien connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slinger. Slinger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
O Brien cracks Slinger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O Brien scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Slinger seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. O Brien shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Slinger is backing up but O Brien catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Slinger covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! O Brien Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles O Brien!
During a confident post fight interview, Miles O Brien thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Patrick Slinger had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DC 34: Nitro vs Thrane
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Slinger keeps Hanma at a distance using the push kick.
Slinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slinger looks for the body kick but Hanma saw that one coming.
Hanma scores with a decent looking hook.
Slinger slips under a jab from Hanma.
Hanma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slinger. Slinger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanma checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Slinger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
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!
Slinger working away.
Hanma tries to improve position but can't.
Hanma manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back.
Slinger wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy. #SUB#
Hanma seems to be working for a kimura but Slinger defends the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Slinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Hanma is keen to just control but Slinger is a slippery customer.
Hanma slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Hanma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slinger sees it coming and defends easily.
Hanma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Slinger works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a triangle but Hanma pushes his legs off easily.
Hanma stays in close to Slinger's body and controls the position.
Slinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slinger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanma controls the pace.#SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanma defends well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Slinger is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hanma has his hands clasped together but Slinger extends and breaks Hanma's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Slinger.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Slinger!
An out of breath Patrick Slinger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 26: Nyla vs Belly
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Slinger misses with a takedown
and Lahey counters with a nice uppercut.
Slinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lahey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slinger slips under a jab from Lahey.#TD2#
Slinger shoots in and bounces Lahey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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.
Slinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lahey wants to hit a sweep here but Slinger passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lahey there!
Slinger misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Slinger thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Slinger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lahey is looking to escape.
Slinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
The referee warns Lahey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Slinger thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Slinger looking to control but Lahey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Slinger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Slinger misses with a head shot.
Slinger putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Lahey is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Slinger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Slinger throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Slinger lands a big shot there that rocks Lahey but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Slinger connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lahey avoids a series of strikes thrown by Slinger.
Slinger lands a big shot there that rocks Lahey but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#Lahey is rocked!
Slinger throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Slinger with shots to the head and body - Lahey looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Lahey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slinger lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Slinger postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Lahey badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Slinger around the waist but Slinger pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Slinger is the winner by TKO! Slinger jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Slinger!
A very excited looking Patrick Slinger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jim Lahey spoke after the fight, saying 'This Fuckin SHIT Pirate cheated!'.

Event: DC 19: Potato vs Havran
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for O Brien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slinger feints the counter takedown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! O Brien crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Slinger - the referee stops the clock and O Brien gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Slinger. O Brien manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Slinger misses with a kick to the body
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slinger slips under a jab from O Brien.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown. O Brien tries to sprawl out of it but Slinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Brien manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Slinger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in O Brien's half guard.
O Brien keeps control of the position for the meantime.
O Brien is looking to improve his position.
Slinger is pressing down on O Brien's thigh, looking to free his foot. O Brien is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Slinger is trying to work for a kimura but O Brien is defending well.
O Brien is concentrating on defense, preventing Slinger from advancing position.
O Brien is staying active underneath Slinger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
O Brien moves into full guard.
Slinger sitting in guard here, content to control.
O Brien has momentary wrist control but Slinger slips an elbow through the middle.
Slinger throwing strikes but missing.
O Brien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
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.
O Brien looking for a sweep. Not yet O Brien, not yet.
Slinger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
O Brien utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
O Brien controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Brien sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slinger somewhat.#T3#
O Brien throws a shot from downtown. Slinger moves away and avoids it.
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but O Brien sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but O Brien shows good takedown defense.
O Brien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
O Brien closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
O Brien misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
O Brien displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.
O Brien lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slinger goes for a double leg but O Brien avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Brien continues to drive forward.
O Brien misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Slinger dives in and grabs O Brien's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Brien pushes down on Slinger's head and hops out.
O Brien looks to land a combination but Slinger avoids it well.
Slinger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but O Brien defends it well.#TD2#
Slinger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
O Brien is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Slinger off and has taken his back!
Slinger is trying to break free.
O Brien lands a shot to the body.
Slinger covering up well under a series of strikes from O Brien.
O Brien is punishing Slinger with strikes - can he finish him?!
O Brien doesn't have the hooks in and Slinger manages to turn into his guard.
Slinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slinger trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Slinger working his ground and pound in the gym.
Slinger stays in close to O Brien's body and controls the position.
Slinger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of O Brien's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Slinger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but O Brien sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Slinger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Slinger working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. O Brien doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slinger.
Slinger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Slinger seems to be working for a kimura but O Brien defends the submission attempt.
O Brien trying to control here. #T1##SUB2#
Slinger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Brien is just riding it out for now. Slinger eventually gives up the hold.
O Brien is looking to escape.
O Brien is positioning himself well to prevent Slinger advancing to mount.
Slinger working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on O Brien's thigh. O Brien counters though and makes it back to full guard.
O Brien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slinger. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slinger prevents O Brien from getting back to his feet.
Slinger cracks O Brien with a solid left hand.
Slinger preventing the sweep.
Slinger passes O Brien's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slinger prevents O Brien from improving his position.
O Brien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Slinger lands with a punch from half guard.
O Brien makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Brien.#T3#
O Brien wants to sweep but no luck.
Slinger postures up and lands a big shot to O Brien's brow. #ES#
O Brien pushes Slinger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sloppy strikes from O Brien. Those never looked like landing.
Slinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Brien tries to avoid it but Slinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Brien to the ground. O Brien escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slinger dodges the punch combination from O Brien. #TD2#
Slinger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slinger showed some decent athleticism there.
Slinger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
O Brien blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slinger. #T4#
Slinger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slinger tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Brien knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slinger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slinger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. O Brien defending well though.
Patrick Slinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slinger 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. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but O Brien still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, O Brien has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger prevents O Brien from moving into mount. #SU#
O Brien stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick Slinger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Patrick Slinger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
O Brien throws a series of punches but Slinger moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slinger.
Slinger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Brien's waist but O Brien gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slinger off to one side.
O Brien misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slinger throws a hook to the side of O Brien's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Slinger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
O Brien is trying to get back to full guard.
Slinger throwing shots but O Brien is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien is trying to control but can't.
O Brien looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a kimura but O Brien is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slinger to get the leverage.
O Brien is trying to stand.
Slinger is looking to stall here but O Brien recovers full guard.
O Brien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Brien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slinger's guard. #REVR#
O Brien keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slinger's head.
O Brien would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for a guillotine here but O Brien defends easily. #SUB2#
O Brien got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Brien has managed to get both his arms back between Slinger's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
O Brien got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Brien has managed to get both his arms back between Slinger's legs - danger averted.
O Brien with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Brien trying to control but Slinger is working from the bottom.
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slinger can do to turn this around?
O Brien cracks Slinger with a solid left hand.
O Brien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Brien wants to control from the top but Slinger keeps moving. #SUB2#
Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Brien is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Slinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Slinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Brien keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slinger's head.
We've been hearing that O Brien has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Slinger has his foot on O Brien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Brien works his way back into a safe position though.
O Brien makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
O Brien would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
O Brien trying to control but Slinger is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Slinger has his foot on O Brien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Brien works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Slinger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Brien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O Brien working some strikes from top position.
O Brien working some strikes from top position.#T4#
O Brien scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slinger has a closed guard, preventing O Brien from standing up.
O Brien working some strikes from top position.
O Brien wants to control from the top but Slinger keeps moving. #SU#
O Brien stands and steps away. Slinger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
O Brien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick and O Brien moves out of range easily.
Miles O Brien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Brien will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger misses with a looping right.
Miles O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
O Brien looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slinger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Slinger's head but Slinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miles O Brien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well O Brien 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles O Brien!
An out of breath and clearly excited Miles O Brien thanked AVALON for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Patrick Slinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DC 13: Potato vs Thorn
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Slinger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Frost manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Frost preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Frost wants to sweep but no luck.
Slinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard.
Frost working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slinger.
Slinger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frost's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger controlling from the top position.
Slinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frost is breathing heavily.#T1#
Slinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frost is keeping the position for now.
Slinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slinger wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
Slinger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Slinger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Frost gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Slinger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frost is keeping the position for now.
Slinger working some strikes from top position.
Slinger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Slinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Slinger lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Slinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slinger postures up in Frost's guard and throws a big left but Frost blocks it.
Slinger trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Slinger throws a big elbow that misses.
Slinger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Slinger lands strikes from half guard.
Slinger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Frost has hold of Slinger's hands but Slinger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Frost is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slinger scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slinger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frost has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slinger throwing shots but Frost is blocking nicely.
Slinger is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frost defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slinger moves nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Slinger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Slinger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frost slaps away a takedown attempt from Slinger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
John Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger fails with the takedown.
Slinger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slinger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frost's waist but Frost gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slinger off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost throws a hook but Slinger avoids it easily.
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Frost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Frost stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frost wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slinger manages to avoid it.
Slinger shoots for a double leg takedown but Frost sprawls well. He's pushed Slinger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slinger is breathing heavily.
Slinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frost defends it nicely.
Frost scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slinger doesn't seem bothered though.
Slinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Frost tries to sprawl out of it but Slinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frost manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slinger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frost is fending him off so far but Slinger persists. Nope, Frost circles away and we're back to standing.#T2##TD2#
Slinger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Frost!#SUB2#
Slinger tries for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
Slinger with the ground and pound but Frost regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Slinger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slinger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinger works his way into full mount! #T3#
Slinger cracks Frost with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Frost in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Slinger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Frost is bucking up trying to escape but Slinger cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#Frost is rocked!
Slinger postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Frost bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Slinger and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Slinger!
Patrick Slinger thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 9: The Potato vs Orr
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Slinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montpoisante swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slinger.
Slinger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slinger has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Montpoisante.
Montpoisante with a jab.
Patrick Slinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slinger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Montpoisante as Slinger shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montpoisante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Montpoisante lands a jab.#T1#
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Montpoisante avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been informed that Montpoisante has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Slinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montpoisante tries to avoid it but Slinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montpoisante to the ground. Montpoisante escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montpoisante keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Montpoisante lands a lovely overhand right.
Slinger moves forwards but Montpoisante connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slinger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Montpoisante tries to sprawl out of it but Slinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Montpoisante manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slinger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Montpoisante avoids it really well and circles away.
Slinger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slinger with a poor takedown
and Montpoisante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniko Montpoisante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Montpoisante defends well and Slinger ends up having to push Montpoisante into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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!#BC2#
Montpoisante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD#
Slinger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Montpoisante explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Slinger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Montpoisante fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slinger on the side of the head.
Montpoisante works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Montpoisante fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montpoisante as he avoids it easily.
Montpoisante looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Montpoisante fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Montpoisante with a nice calf 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!
Montpoisante delivers a nice body kick.
Montpoisante scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Slinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick and Montpoisante moves out of range easily.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Montpoisante shows good takedown defense.
Montpoisante dips to his left and cracks Slinger with an uppercut!#CL2#
Montpoisante clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Montpoisante breaks from the clinch.
Slinger tries to land a leg kick but Montpoisante saw it coming and moves away.
Slinger has his takedown stuffed
enabling Montpoisante to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Slinger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slinger shoots in but no luck this time.
Montpoisante tries a quick counter leg kick but Slinger is wise to it.
Montpoisante lands with a hook. Slinger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniko Montpoisante dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Montpoisante throws a leg kick which misses Slinger's front leg but catches the back leg as Slinger tries to avoid it.
Montpoisante lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Montpoisante darts in and clinches Slinger up against the cage.
Slinger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Montpoisante avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Montpoisante manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Montpoisante.
Slinger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Montpoisante counters with a nice body shot.
Montpoisante lands a slapping body shot.
Montpoisante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slinger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Montpoisante sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slinger somewhat.
Montpoisante appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Montpoisante ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Montpoisante lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slinger at a distance.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt
and Montpoisante counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Montpoisante misses with a head kick.
Montpoisante blocks a head kick by Slinger. #TD#
Slinger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slinger showed some decent athleticism there.
Montpoisante is controlling Slinger's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Montpoisante pushes Slinger off looking to stand but Slinger dives back in and keeps control.
Montpoisante makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Montpoisante.
Montpoisante wants to stand but Slinger is controlling the position.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Montpoisante blocks nicely.
Montpoisante wants to stand and escape but Slinger is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Slinger tries for a takedown but Montpoisante circles away easily
and Montpoisante counters with a straight right hand.
Slinger misses with a takedown
and Montpoisante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slinger shoots in but no luck this time.
Slinger has his takedown stuffed
and Montpoisante counters with a good low kick that Slinger was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt
and Montpoisante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montpoisante lands a nice hook to Slinger's body. Slinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Montpoisante as he connects with a hook.
Montpoisante throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Montpoisante avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Montpoisante uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montpoisante goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Slinger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slinger goes for a double leg but Montpoisante avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Montpoisante continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Montpoisante manages to break the clinch.
Slinger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Montpoisante digs a good body shot into Slinger's ribs.
Slinger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniko Montpoisante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Slinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Montpoisante uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slinger has time to react.
Montpoisante moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Montpoisante counters with a low kick, right behind Slinger 's knee.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Montpoisante shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Montpoisante throws out a counter right but Slinger avoids it with no problem.
Montpoisante lands a jab to Slinger's midsection.#CL2#
Slinger tries to keep at a distance but Montpoisante has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Montpoisante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slinger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montpoisante connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Montpoisante finds it's target.
Slinger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Montpoisante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Montpoisante scores with a nice head shot.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Montpoisante tries to sprawl out of it but Slinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Montpoisante manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt
and Montpoisante counters with a low kick, right behind Slinger 's knee.
Montpoisante tries to clinch but Slinger moves out of range.
Slinger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Montpoisante delivers a nice body kick.
Slinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Slinger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Montpoisante flicks out a counter leg kick but Slinger steps away.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Montpoisante thumps Slinger with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Montpoisante, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montpoisante.
Slinger misses with a takedown
letting Montpoisante counter with a right hand.
Montpoisante lands with a thumping leg kick.
Montpoisante leaves Slinger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slinger fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montpoisante dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slinger. That did some damage!#T3#
Montpoisante chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheers as Montpoisante lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slinger doesn't seem phased though.
Daniko Montpoisante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Montpoisante scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Montpoisante moves into range and clinches up with Slinger.
Slinger tries for a takedown but Montpoisante manages to get underhooks.
Montpoisante scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Montpoisante escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slinger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slinger shoots in but Montpoisante avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Montpoisante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Montpoisante coming out on top.
Montpoisante feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slingers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Slinger throws a leg kick
and Montpoisante counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montpoisante lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slinger misses with a left hand
and Montpoisante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slinger throws the kick towards the body but Montpoisante avoids it.
Montpoisante scores with a jab. Slinger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Montpoisante blocks the leg kick.
Slinger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slinger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniko Montpoisante comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Montpoisante 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniko Montpoisante!
Patrick Slinger was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DC 4: Ahearn vs Havran
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
No luck for Slinger with that takedown attempt.
Yabai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Yabai drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yabai looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slinger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slinger is on top in guard. #REVR#
Slinger throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yabai is trying to control the position but Slinger postures up.
Slinger wants to pass the guard but Yabai is keeping the position.
Slinger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Slinger wants to control from the top but Yabai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Yabai working for a triangle but Slinger defends it easily.
Slinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slinger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing that Slinger has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Slinger landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yabai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slinger defends it easily.#T2#
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.
Slinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Slinger is posturing up here but Yabai has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Slinger tries to roll out but it's too tight and Slinger has to tap! Slick submission there by Yabai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Red Yabai!
A very excited looking Red Yabai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Patrick Slinger was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DMMA 142 Assndrop vs Fukumitsu
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Aubeaumeyang misses.
Aubeaumeyang looks to score with a jab to the body but Slinger is just out of range.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Aubeaumeyang shows good takedown defense.
Slinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aubeaumeyang misses the shot to the body.
Slinger lands a high kick!
Slinger throws a hook to the side of Aubeaumeyang's head but Aubeaumeyang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slinger throws a push kick but Aubeaumeyang slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Aubeaumeyang clinches up with Slinger and pushes him back against the cage.
Aubeaumeyang struggles to land a body shot inside as Slinger controls his hands.
Aubeaumeyang tries to throw a body punch but Slinger avoids it by throwing Aubeaumeyang back against the cage.
Slinger's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slinger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aubeaumeyang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a body punch.
Aubeaumeyang leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aubeaumeyang lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Aubeaumeyang swings wildly with an uppercut but Slinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slinger wants a takedown but no success here.
Slinger blocking some punches.
Aubeaumeyang tries to throw a body punch but Slinger avoids it by throwing Aubeaumeyang back against the cage.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a body punch.
Slinger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Aubeaumeyang stalls.
Aubeaumeyang cracks Slinger with a nice body shot.
Aubeaumeyang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slinger.
Aubeaumeyang tries to throw a body punch but Slinger avoids it by throwing Aubeaumeyang back against the cage. #T2#
Aubeaumeyang holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Aubeaumeyang breaks the clinch.
Slinger throws a lazy head kick
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aubeaumeyang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slinger has time to react.
Slinger fails to land the takedown.
Aubeaumeyang throws a body shot but no joy.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slinger blocks a jab.
And Slinger tries to counter it with a takedown but Aubeaumeyang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Slinger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aubeaumeyang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aubeaumeyang lands a jab to the head.
Aubeaumeyang needs to keep his hands up - Slinger had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aubeaumeyang tests Slinger's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.
Slinger slips under a jab from Aubeaumeyang.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Aubeaumeyang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Slinger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Aubeaumeyang pushes Slinger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Aubeaumeyang throws a hook to the side of Slinger's head but Slinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aubeaumeyang tests Slinger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slinger misses with a body kick.
Aubeaumeyang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aubeaumeyang scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aubeaumeyang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slinger.
Slinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slinger scores with a kick to the body.
Aubeaumeyang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a few strikes there.
Slinger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Slinger with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Aubeaumeyang throws an overhand right that lands on Slinger's shoulder, as Slinger tries to avoid the shot.
Slinger looks to land a left hand but Aubeaumeyang moved out of range nicely.
Aubeaumeyang scores with a nice head shot.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Aubeaumeyang has Slinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Slinger prevents a body shot from Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hand to the body from Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slinger.
Aubeaumeyang gets underhooks to prevent Slinger's takedown attempt.
Aubeaumeyang leaning against his opponent.
Aubeaumeyang swings wildly with an uppercut but Slinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Slinger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Aubeaumeyang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slinger misses the jab.
Aubeaumeyang moves in looking to clinch but Slinger pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aubeaumeyang. Slinger does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Aubeaumeyang moves into the clinch.
Aubeaumeyang is stalling here.
Aubeaumeyang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Aubeaumeyang can't find room to land a body shot as Slinger controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aubeaumeyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aubeaumeyang stops a takedown attempt from Slinger. #T1#
Slinger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aubeaumeyang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aubeaumeyang lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Aubeaumeyang breaks the clinch.
Aubeaumeyang throws a jab when Slinger was well out of range.
No luck for Slinger with that takedown attempt.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger ducks under a wild hook from Aubeaumeyang.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt - Aubeaumeyang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Slinger.
A lazy left from Aubeaumeyang finds it's target.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aubeaumeyang tries to clinch but Slinger moves out of range.
Aubeaumeyang scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Slinger looks to land a body kick but Aubeaumeyang moved away.
Aubeaumeyang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slinger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slinger misses with a takedown
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a straight right hand.
Slinger is breathing heavily.
Slinger misses the jab.
Aubeaumeyang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slinger can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Slinger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aubeaumeyang sprawls well initially but Slinger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Slinger throws a strike but Aubeaumeyang avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Aubeaumeyang pulls Slinger in to control the position.
Slinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aubeaumeyang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slinger preventing the sweep.
Slinger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Slinger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Aubeaumeyang keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aubeaumeyang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Aubeaumeyang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Aubeaumeyang darts in and clinches Slinger up against the cage.
Aubeaumeyang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slinger's elbow.
Aubeaumeyang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #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.
Slinger is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aubeaumeyang has a couple of punches blocked by Slinger.
Aubeaumeyang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aubeaumeyang works on Slinger's body with a couple of short punches.
Aubeaumeyang can't find room to land a body shot as Slinger controls the action.
Slinger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aubeaumeyang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aubeaumeyang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aubeaumeyang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Aubeaumeyang fails to land.
Aubeaumeyang cracks Slinger with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Slinger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Aubeaumeyang scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Slinger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aubeaumeyang's half guard.

Aubeaumeyang kicks off Slinger and gets to his feet.
Nice body punch from Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slinger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slinger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aubeaumeyang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slinger swats away the attempt to clinch by Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang loads up on a big right hand but Slinger slips the punch.
Aubeaumeyang lands with a straight right. Slinger didn't see that one coming.
Slinger slips under a jab from Aubeaumeyang.
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick and Aubeaumeyang moves out of range easily. #T1#
Aubeaumeyang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slinger circles away quickly and effectively.
Aubeaumeyang tries to bum rush Slinger with a series of wild strikes but Slinger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Aubeaumeyang as Slinger shoots in.
Slinger takes one on the button.
Aubeaumeyang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aubeaumeyang loads up on a big right hand but Slinger slips the punch.
Slinger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aubeaumeyang throws a hook to the side of Slinger's head but Slinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Aubeaumeyang. No joy for Slinger on that attempt.
Aubeaumeyang throws a looping overhand right but Slinger ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Slinger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slinger throws a strike aimed at the side of Aubeaumeyang's head but Aubeaumeyang avoids it well.
Aubeaumeyang dodges the ground and pound from Slinger.
Slinger misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Aubeaumeyang is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Slinger has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Slinger wants to control for a moment but Aubeaumeyang uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slinger trying to control from Aubeaumeyang's half guard. Aubeaumeyang has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Aubeaumeyang blocks nicely.
Aubeaumeyang pulls Slinger in close to prevent any damage.
Slinger throws a strike but Aubeaumeyang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Aubeaumeyang 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. #SUB2#
Slinger is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Aubeaumeyang frees his head nicely. Oh but Slinger has switched to an armbar! Aubeaumeyang is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Patrick Slinger!
A victorious Patrick Slinger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 130 Niculescu Vs Martin
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Slinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Slinger saw that one coming.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slinger's sensitive parts.
Barnes misses with a hook. Slinger ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Barnes tries to work over Slinger's front leg with a kick but Slinger checks it.
Slinger misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes is looking to slow Slinger down with leg kicks.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slinger.
Slinger 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
Slinger looks to land a body kick but Barnes moved away.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slinger.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Slinger's defenses. #T1#
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slinger.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes scores with a nice body kick.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Slinger is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Slinger darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Slinger into the cage. #BC2#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes thows a body kick. Slinger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Slinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slinger motions for Barnes to come forward. Slinger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes pushes Slinger away with a front kick.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slinger moves away.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Slinger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slinger has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Barnes.
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Slinger throws a front kick aimed at Barnes's knee but Barnes avoids it well.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slinger defends it well.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Barnes shoots in and gets a takedown into Slinger's guard.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Slinger is keeping the position.
Barnes is pushing down on Slinger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slinger is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnes trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Slinger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barnes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Barnes is landing with some decent strikes but Slinger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Barnes trying to control but Slinger is having none of it.
Barnes with a couple of short strikes.
Slinger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes lands a big shot there that rocks Slinger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Slinger to control.
Barnes unloading with bombs!
Slinger 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.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slinger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slinger keeps working.
Slinger wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes 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#
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slinger moves away.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slinger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnes is able to avoid easily.
And Barnes responds with a good body kick, but Slinger manages to step out the way in time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnes is looking to slow Slinger down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Barnes drives through with a takedown into Slinger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Slinger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slinger is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slinger keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T1#
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Michael Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slinger trying to control here. #SUB#
Slinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes is nestled in close to Slinger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Slinger is having none of it.
Slinger is looking to get back to full guard here but Barnes has managed to pass to side control instead.
Barnes scoring with punches from side control.
Slinger is not content to let Barnes control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Slinger is defending well.
Slinger is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes landing strikes.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slinger keeps working.
Slinger is looking for a sweep.
Barnes 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 Slinger's shoulder. That is not cool.
Slinger on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slinger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Slinger is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Slinger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Slinger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes is working Slinger over with some ground and pound from side control.
Slinger is looking for a sweep.
Barnes controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Slinger is looking for a sweep.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Slinger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slinger struggling a bit here.
Slinger controls the position for a moment.#T4#
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Barnes landing a few strikes.
Slinger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Slinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slinger is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slinger wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes is keen to just control but Slinger is a slippery customer.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barnes dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slinger takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slinger on the side of the head.
Slinger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barnes 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 Slinger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slinger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slinger takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Slinger as he checks the leg kick.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slinger defends it well.
Slinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slinger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Slinger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Slinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slinger.
Slinger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slinger moves away.
Barnes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slingers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slinger under the eye.
Slinger ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Slinger attempts a counter takedown but Barnes avoids it well and moves away.
Michael Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Slinger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes feints and then cracks Slinger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slinger down.
Slinger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slinger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slinger moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Slinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Slinger ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Barnes.
Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slinger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slinger walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Barnes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slinger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Slinger defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes working Slinger over with strikes.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Slinger defends it.
Barnes is thwarting Slinger's attempts to control the position.
Barnes working Slinger over with strikes.
Slinger is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Slinger is defending well.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slinger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4##SUB#
Slinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Slinger is defending the position. #SUB#
Slinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slinger wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Slinger is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Slinger defends it.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to Slinger's temple.
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Michael Barnes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slinger is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Barnes!
Our winner, Michael Barnes, 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.
The defeated Patrick Slinger had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DMMA 119 Contreiras vs Tyler
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Slinger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rahamies is fending him off so far but Slinger persists. Nope, Rahamies circles away and we're back to standing.
Rahamies stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Rahamies. No joy for Slinger on that attempt.
Ilari Rahamies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Slinger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rahamies is fending him off so far but Slinger persists. Nope, Rahamies circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slinger is defended easily by Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahamies tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Slinger.
Rahamies with a nice cross.#T1#
Rahamies blocks a head kick by Slinger.
A counter left hand to the body from Rahamies misses its target.
Rahamies fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slinger.
Rahamies seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rahamies slaps away a takedown attempt from Slinger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rahamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slinger moves away.
Rahamies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Slinger.
Slinger feints the counter takedown.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rahamies.
Slinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rahamies defends well and Slinger ends up having to push Rahamies into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Rahamies wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slinger looks to land a body kick but Rahamies moved away.#T2#
Slinger tries to land a leg kick but Rahamies saw it coming and moves away.
Rahamies swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slinger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rahamies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slinger circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Slinger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rahamies's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahamies wants to stand but Slinger is controlling the position.
Slinger throws a big right hand that misses.
Rahamies keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Rahamies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rahamies wants to stand but Slinger is controlling the position. #ES#
Rahamies is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Slinger presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rahamies lands an uppercut.#T3#
Rahamies scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Rahamies manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slinger is defended easily by Rahamies.
A head kick misses from Rahamies.
Slinger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rahamies. Rahamies obviously looking to wear him down.
Slinger goes for a double leg but Rahamies avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rahamies continues to drive forward.
Rahamies gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rahamies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slinger somewhat.#T4#
A low kick lands for Rahamies.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rahamies sprawls well. Rahamies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Rahamies fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slinger just manages to avoid it.
Slinger misses with a low kick.
Rahamies feints a jab promting Slinger to slip. Rahamies then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Slinger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.
Slinger's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slinger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ilari Rahamies 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!
Slinger fails with the takedown
and Rahamies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Rahamies.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahamies misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilari Rahamies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Slinger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rahamies throws a leg kick but Slinger moved away.
Rahamies misses the shot to the body.
Rahamies misses with a two punch combination.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rahamies but Rahamies pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rahamies works the jab nicely.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick by Slinger misses
and Rahamies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rahamies tries to avoid it but Slinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rahamies to the ground. Rahamies escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rahamies throwing a counter right hand but Slinger manages to avoid it.
Ilari Rahamies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Rahamies feints a jab promting Slinger to slip. Rahamies then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Slinger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Slinger misses with a body kick.
Slinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Rahamies displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slinger.
Rahamies tries to bum rush Slinger with a series of wild strikes but Slinger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slinger misses with a leg kick
and Rahamies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Rahamies finds it's way through Slinger's defenses.
Slinger goes for a double leg but Rahamies avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rahamies continues to drive forward.
Slinger is breathing heavily.
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick
and Rahamies counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Slinger is rocked!
Ilari Rahamies is winning the standup battle so far.
Slinger has a takedown stuffed.
Slinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Rahamies finish him?
Rahamies displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slinger.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahamies misses the target.
Slinger seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Slinger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rahamies stuffs the takedown.
Rahamies fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slinger just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Slinger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Rahamies throws Slinger to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahamies lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rahamies scores with a jab.
Rahamies throws a sloppy head kick and Slinger moves out of range easily.
Rahamies lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Rahamies.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt - Rahamies sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Jab, jab by Rahamies - just one landing.
Slinger 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.
Slinger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Slinger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rahamies circles away.
Jab, jab by Rahamies - just one landing.
Slinger shoots and misses
and Rahamies counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rahamies swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slinger.
Rahamies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Slinger drives through with a takedown into Rahamies's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahamies wants to stand but Slinger is controlling the position. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rahamies manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Slinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahamies gets through Slinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slinger is working for takedown but Rahamies is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rahamies misses with a body punch. #BC#
Rahamies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahamies lands the left hand.
Slinger goes for a double leg but Rahamies avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rahamies continues to drive forward.
As Slinger backs away, Rahamies returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Slinger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rahamies counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahamies jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slinger lands with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilari Rahamies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Slinger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Slinger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rahamies misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Slinger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rahamies pushes Slinger off looking to stand but Slinger dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rahamies pushes Slinger off looking to stand but Slinger dives back in and keeps control.
Rahamies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slinger can do to turn this around?
Slinger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rahamies defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahamies avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slinger.
Rahamies wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rahamies defends it nicely.
Slinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rahamies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rahamies displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slinger.
It looked like Rahamies was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ilari Rahamies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger walks into a straight right hand from Rahamies.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Rahamies shows good takedown defense.
Slinger throws a leg kick
and Rahamies counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slinger thinking.
Rahamies fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slinger on the side of the head.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Slinger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rahamies connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slinger scrambles back to his feet.
Patrick Slinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slinger misses with a takedown
and Rahamies counters with a straight right hand.
Slinger needs to keep his hands up - Rahamies had a free shot at his head there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slinger 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 Rahamies has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rahamies and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rahamies went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Slinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rahamies counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slinger's knee momentarily.#KD#
Rahamies lands a big right hand that sends Slinger crashing to the mat! Rahamies stays standing though and waves Slinger back to his feet!
Rahamies moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rahamies chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Slinger thows a leg kick but Rahamies checks it
and Rahamies counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Slinger! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Rahamies!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilari Rahamies!
Our winner, Ilari Rahamies, 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.
The defeated Patrick Slinger had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DMMA 107 Pinks vs Kersikov
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Slinger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Del Torro throws a lazy right hand but Slinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slinger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Patrick Slinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Del Torro.
Slinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Del Torro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Slinger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Del Torro is defending against the submission attempts here by Slinger.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slinger in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Slinger wants to take a breather but Del Torro is having none of it.
Slinger working over Del Torro with some ground and pound. Del Torro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Slinger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Slinger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Del Torro wants to get back to his feet.
Slinger is just content to waste time from the top position. Del Torro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Slinger working his ground and pound in the gym.
Slinger looking to sit in guard and control but Del Torro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Slinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
Del Torro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Slinger tries to score with a low kick but Del Torro moves his leg out of the way.
Slinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Del Torro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slinger gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD2#
Slinger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Slinger fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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!
Slinger taking a break here but Del Torro is having none of it and regains half guard.
Slinger with the ground and pound but Del Torro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Slinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Del Torro has wrist control.
Del Torro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slinger. #T3#
Slinger wants to control from the top but Del Torro keeps moving.
Slinger is working Del Torro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slinger postures up in Del Torro's guard and throws a big left but Del Torro blocks it.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Del Torro keeps moving.
Del Torro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slinger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slinger trying to control but Del Torro is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slinger throws a head kick that misses.
Slinger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Torro.
Del Torro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Del Torro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slinger.
Slinger slips under a jab.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt
and Del Torro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Del Torro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slinger somewhat.
Arturo Del Torro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Del Torro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Del Torro blocks a head kick by Slinger.
Del Torro is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Slinger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Del Torro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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 Arturo Del Torro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Del Torro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slinger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Del Torro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slinger circles away quickly and effectively.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Del Torro shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Del Torro gets caught flat footed, as Slinger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Del Torro keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Del Torro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slinger throwing strikes but missing.
Slinger throws a strike but Del Torro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Del Torro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Del Torro defends well.#T1##SU#
Del Torro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Slinger moves out of range of the body kick.
Slinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slinger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Del Torro counters with a nice uppercut.
Slinger has his takedown stuffed
and Del Torro counters with a stiff right hand.
Arturo Del Torro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Del Torro scores with a one two! Slinger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Del Torro blocks a head kick by Slinger.
It looked like Del Torro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Del Torro lands a big head kick that sends Slinger tumbling to the mat! Del Torro takes a step backwards and waves Slinger back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Slinger is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Torro fails to land with a series of punches.
Slinger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Slinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Del Torro finish him?
Slinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Del Torro defends it nicely.#T2##TD2#
Slinger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Del Torro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Slinger seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Slinger looking to sit in guard and control but Del Torro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Del Torro wants to stand but Slinger has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Slinger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Del Torro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Slinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slinger is trying to keep Del Torro in close. #T3#
Del Torro wants to stand but Slinger has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Slinger is trying to keep Del Torro in close.
Patrick Slinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Del Torro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Slinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Slinger has his foot on Del Torro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Del Torro works his way back into a safe position though.
Del Torro wanted to stand there but Slinger had control of the position.
Slinger wants to hit a sweep here but Del Torro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Slinger there!
Slinger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Slinger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Del Torro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Del Torro has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Slinger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Del Torro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Del Torro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Del Torro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Slinger with a poor takedown
and Del Torro counters with a three punch combo that has Slinger backing up. Slinger nods at Del Torro to acknowledge the strikes.
Slinger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Del Torro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slinger circles away quickly and effectively.
Del Torro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slinger can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Slinger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Del Torro is trying to defend but Slinger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Del Torro looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Del Torro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Slinger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Del Torro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Del Torro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Del Torro shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Slinger drives through with a takedown into Del Torro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Slinger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Del Torro keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Slinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Del Torro has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Torro wants to stand and escape but Slinger is having none of it. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Del Torro manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Del Torro breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Slinger or perhaps it was just good defense by Del Torro, which made it look bad.
Slinger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Del Torro swinging wildly here.
Del Torro tries a head kick but it misses.
Slinger misses with a head kick.
Del Torro tests Slinger's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Slinger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Slinger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Slinger seems to be looking for submissions.
Del Torro has hold of Slinger's hands but Slinger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Slinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Torro keeps working.
Del Torro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slinger.
Slinger stops Del Torro from getting back to his feet.
Slinger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slinger misses with a head shot. Del Torro uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Slinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slinger looking to sit in guard and control but Del Torro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Slinger has his foot on Del Torro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Del Torro works his way back into a safe position though.
Arturo Del Torro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slinger has a closed guard, preventing Del Torro from standing up. #SU#
Del Torro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Good work by Del Torro as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Del Torro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Del Torro misses with a straight left. #T4#
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt
and Del Torro counters with a good low kick that Slinger was not able to check.
Arturo Del Torro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger throws a leg kick
and Del Torro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slinger looks to land a body kick but Del Torro moved away.
Del Torro is looking to counter punch.
Del Torro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slinger.
Slinger dives in for a single leg takedown but Del Torro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slinger is looking to chop away at Del Torro's legs.
Slinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Del Torro defends well and Slinger ends up having to push Del Torro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Slinger looks to move away, Del Torro throws a big counter combo but Slinger just gets out of the way.
Slinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Del Torro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slinger's head backwards.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Del Torro!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slinger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Del Torro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Del Torro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Del Torro lands a jab to Slinger's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Del Torro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Del Torro, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Del Torro!
Our winner, Arturo Del Torro, 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.
Patrick Slinger was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DMMA 96: Obi vs Kamenev
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Rizzo misses with an uppercut. Slinger saw that one coming.#CL#
Rizzo has closed the distance and engaged Slinger in a clinch.
Rizzo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rizzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slinger.#TD#
Rizzo decides to pull guard.
Slinger landing some decent shots from guard.
Rizzo has his hands on Slinger's head, controlling the position.
Slinger throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slinger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Rizzo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slinger.
Rizzo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Rizzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slinger trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Slinger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rizzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slinger has managed to get both his arms back between Rizzo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rizzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Rizzo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Slinger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rizzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slinger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slinger trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Rizzo has Slinger pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rizzo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Slinger working his ground and pound in the gym.
Rizzo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slinger controls the pace.
Slinger cracks Rizzo with a solid left hand.#T3#
Slinger trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Slinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Rizzo has wrist control.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slinger stopping the sweep attempt from Rizzo.
Slinger throws an elbow that misses. Rizzo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slinger's guard. Nice move by Rizzo!#REVR##SUB2#
Slinger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rizzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rizzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slinger is trying to control the position but Rizzo postures up.
Slinger wants to sweep here but Rizzo controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for a guillotine here but Rizzo defends easily. #T4#
Slinger keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rizzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rizzo pushing down on Slinger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rizzo is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rizzo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slinger for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Slinger throws a leg kick but Rizzo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rizzo throws a lazy right hand but Slinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slinger doesn't seem bothered though.
Rizzo throws a solid leg kick but Slinger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rizzo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slinger.
Rizzo throws a shot from downtown. Slinger moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Rizzo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Rizzo breaks the clinch.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Slinger.
Slinger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Frank Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slinger moves away.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Rizzo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rizzo tries to clinch up.
And Slinger tries to counter it with a takedown but Rizzo pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Rizzo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slinger throws a wild body kick that Rizzo sees coming a mile off.
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Slinger is just out of range.
Slinger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rizzo defends it well.
That kick from Slinger tenderised Rizzo's leg. Rizzo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slinger throws a head kick that misses.
Rizzo blocks a head kick by Slinger.
Slinger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.#TD#
Rizzo dives in and scores a takedown into Slinger's guard.
Rizzo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rizzo defends well.
Rizzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Slinger has momentary wrist control but Rizzo slips an elbow through the middle.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Slinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo landing with the ground and pound.
Rizzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slinger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rizzo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Slinger avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Slinger trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rizzo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slinger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slinger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slinger looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Rizzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slinger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slinger cracks Rizzo with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Rizzo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slinger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rizzo is tightening it up a little... Slinger has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Slinger reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Slinger taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rizzo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Rizzo!
Frank Rizzo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Patrick Slinger had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DMMA 89: Tucker vs Ilmarinen
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Slinger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Otori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Otori throws a body shot but no joy.
Slinger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Otori is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Otori scores with a nice body kick.
Slinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Otori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shigeru Otori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Patrick Slinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slinger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Otori scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Otori throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Otori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slinger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Otori just misses with a punch to the body.
Slinger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Otori counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Otori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slinger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've been told by Otori's head coaches at Takeda Clan Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slinger throws a head kick but Otori moves out of range.
Slinger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Slinger dives in for a single leg takedown but Otori sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Otori misses the body punch #TD2#
and Slinger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Otori won't be happy with that.

Otori throws Slinger to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otori misses with a body kick.
Slinger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Otori counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slinger throws a leg kick that misses.
Otori tried to counter with a leg kick but Slinger avoided it.
Slinger shoots in but Otori avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Otori is looking to wear down Slinger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick
and Otori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slinger fakes the leg kick and cracks Otori in the body.
Slinger dives in and grabs Otori's left leg, looking for a takedown. Otori pushes down on Slinger's head and hops out.
Good leg kick by Otori.
Otori scores with a jab to the body.
Slinger shoots and misses
and Otori counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Otori explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Slinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Otori quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Slinger throws a front kick aimed at Otori's knee but Otori avoids it well.
It appears Otori was looking to counter with a kick there.
Slinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slinger tries for a takedown but Otori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slinger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Otori keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otori.
Slinger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Slinger throws a head kick that misses.
Slinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Otori tries to avoid it but Slinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Otori to the ground. Otori escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slinger throws a lazy body kick
and Otori counters with a good, hard body kick but Slinger shrugs it off. #T4#
Slinger misses with a head kick.
Otori half committed to a counter leg kick.
Slinger's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slinger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Otori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
so Slinger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otori keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Otori blocks nicely.
Slinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Otori blocks nicely.
Otori keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Otori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slinger.
Otori throwing a counter right hand but Slinger manages to avoid it.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt - Otori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slinger is looking to chop away at Otori's legs.
Otori is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Otori moves out of range as Slinger throws a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Slinger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Otori throws a low kick but Slinger moves out of range easily.
Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Otori is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger has a takedown stuffed.
Shigeru Otori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Otori lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Otori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slinger. That did some damage!
Nice sprawl there from Otori as Slinger shoots in.
Slinger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slinger blocks the body kick.
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick
and Otori counters with a head kick.
Slinger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slinger scores with a nice body kick.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Otori tries to sprawl out of it but Slinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Otori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Otori looks to land a combination but Slinger avoids it well.
Slinger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Otori defends it well.
Slinger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Slinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slinger has a takedown stuffed.
Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Otori appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Otori. Those never looked like landing.
Slinger throws a head kick that misses.
As Slinger backs away, Otori returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Otori connects with a body shot that sends Slinger's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slinger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Otori.
A head kick misses from Slinger.
Shigeru Otori is winning the standup battle so far.
Otori throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Otori throws a body punch but Slinger moves out of range.
Otori just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Otori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slinger tries for a takedown but Otori circles away easily
enabling Otori to counter with a crisp jab.
Otori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slinger can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Slinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slinger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Otori is fending him off so far but Slinger persists. Nope, Otori circles away and we're back to standing.
Slinger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Otori can pounce on him.
Otori scores with a push kick.
Otori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Otori avoids the head kick by Slinger.
Otori looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Slinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Otori defends well and Slinger ends up having to push Otori into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Otori defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slinger.
Otori thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD2#
Slinger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Otori throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slinger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Otori.
Otori lands a nice looking kick to the body. Slinger takes a step back to recover.
Slinger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Slinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slinger shoots in and drives through. Otori sprawls well.
Otori throws a big counter combination but Slinger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Slinger avoids a kick to the body.
Otori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slinger. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Slinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Otori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slinger has his takedown stuffed
and Otori counters with a body kick.
Slinger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slinger or perhaps it was just good defense by Otori, which made it look bad.
Otori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slinger throws a head kick that misses
and Otori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slinger moves out of range of the body kick.
Otori with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori throws a chopping leg kick but Slinger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Slinger.
Otori is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slinger shoots in and drives through. Otori sprawls well.
Otori half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shigeru Otori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
An inside leg kick from Slinger misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Otori misses the target.#T1#
Otori explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Slinger misses with a low kick.
Otori swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Otori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shigeru Otori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Slinger misses
and Otori counters with a left to the body.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Otori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Otori connects with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Slinger misses.
Slinger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Otori's waist but Otori gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slinger off to one side.
Slinger avoids a kick to the body.
Otori throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Otori.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Slinger shoots and misses
and Otori counters with a leg kick.
Otori attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Otori throws a body punch but Slinger moves out of range.
Otori misses with a few strikes there.
Otori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slinger.
It appears Otori was looking to counter with a kick there.
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Otori saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick
and Otori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otori tests Slinger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Otori throws a quick inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Otori blocks the low kick.
Shigeru Otori is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Otori defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slinger.
Otori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slinger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Otori cracks Slinger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Otori scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Otori.
Slinger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Otori was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slinger.
Otori dips to his left and cracks Slinger with an uppercut!
Slinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Otori is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Slinger throws a lazy body kick
and Otori counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Otori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slinger. That did some damage!
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt
and Otori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Otori connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Otori lands a right hook to the body.
Slinger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Otori.
Slinger looks to throw a body kick
and Otori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slinger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Otori.
Slinger throws a solid leg kick but Otori takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Slinger.
Slinger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Otori counters with a nice body shot.
Slinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Otori counters with a thumping low kick.
Otori lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slinger at a distance. #TD2#
Slinger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Otori 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Otori!
A relieved looking Shigeru Otori thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Patrick Slinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DMMA 82: Barboza vs Hightower
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Slinger moves out of range as Hohenthal strikes.
Slinger throws a body kick that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hohenthal sprawls well. Hohenthal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Slinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Slinger drives through with a takedown into Hohenthal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hohenthal holds on and takes a little breather.
Slinger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slinger 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger trying to control but Hohenthal is working from the bottom.
Slinger looking to sit in guard and control but Hohenthal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Hohenthal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slinger is keeping the position for now.
Hohenthal trying to control but Slinger is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Slinger has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slinger is trying to keep Hohenthal in close.
Hohenthal 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. #SUB2#
Slinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hohenthal is pushing down on Slinger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slinger is fighting to maintain full guard but Hohenthal has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hohenthal tries to pass to full mount but Slinger defends it.
Hohenthal is controlling the pace.
Hohenthal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slinger for as long as he can get away with.
Slinger is trying to get back to full guard.
Hohenthal controlling the action here.
Slinger gets full guard.
Slinger wants to improve his position but instead Hohenthal has moved into half guard.
Hohenthal controlling the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Slinger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hohenthal pulls his head out easily.
Hohenthal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slinger trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Slinger actively working from the bottom here.
Slinger has a hand on Hohenthal's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hohenthal takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Slinger manages to control the position for a moment.
Slinger can't escape the position.
Hohenthal trying to control but Slinger is having none of it.
Hohenthal controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Hohenthal trying to control but Slinger is having none of it.
Slinger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hohenthal content just to control the position here.
Slinger is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slinger tries to hold on but Hohenthal pushes him away.
Hohenthal controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
That's time! Hohenthal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Slinger looks for the body kick but Hohenthal saw that one coming.
Slinger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Slinger misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Hohenthal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slinger is defended easily by Hohenthal.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Slinger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hohenthal did well to prevent Slinger getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger is trying to control the action in half guard but Hohenthal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hohenthal is doing well to control the position and prevent Slinger from advancing to side control.
Hohenthal is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Slinger thows a huge punch but Hohenthal dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hohenthal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hohenthal.
Slinger being controlled here momentarily.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Hohenthal keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hohenthal working a defensive guard here.
Slinger landing some decent shots from guard.
Hohenthal has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Slinger postures up and lands a big shot to Hohenthal's brow.
Slinger trying to control but Hohenthal is working from the bottom.
Slinger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hohenthal's head.
Slinger postures up in Hohenthal's guard and throws a big left but Hohenthal blocks it.
Hohenthal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slinger.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohenthal controlling Slinger's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Hohenthal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lennart Hohenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.#TD2#
Slinger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slinger lands in his opponent's guard.
Slinger trying to control but Hohenthal is working from the bottom. #T4#
Slinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Patrick Slinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slinger being controlled here momentarily.
Slinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hohenthal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohenthal has his hands on Slinger's head, controlling the position.
Hohenthal 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!
Hohenthal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slinger trying to control but Hohenthal is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Slinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Hohenthal lands.#CUT#It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.
Patrick Slinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slinger connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slinger. That's going to slow Hohenthal down.
Hohenthal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slinger.
Hohenthal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slinger misses with a head kick.
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hohenthal blocks a head kick by Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Slinger throws a body kick that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a straight right hand.
Slinger tries to land a front kick but Hohenthal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hohenthal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hohenthal misses with a looping left.#T1#
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hohenthal as he jumps to the side.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slinger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hohenthal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lennart Hohenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hohenthal avoids it really well and circles away.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Slinger's ribcage but misses.
Hohenthal lands with a straight right. Slinger didn't see that one coming.
Slinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hohenthal defends well and Slinger ends up having to push Hohenthal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck for Slinger with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Slinger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slinger misses with a head kick.
Slinger looks for a takedown but Hohenthal sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by Hohenthal there.
Hohenthal tries to clinch but Slinger moves out of range.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hohenthal sprawls well. Hohenthal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hohenthal avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Hohenthal shoots in and bounces Slinger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Hohenthal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hohenthal trying to control but Slinger is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Hohenthal avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Hohenthal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hohenthal passes Slinger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hohenthal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lennart Hohenthal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hohenthal 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
A relieved looking Lennart Hohenthal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Patrick Slinger was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DMMA 74: Magrath vs Lee 3
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch scores with a hook.
Van Asch throws a good cross that connects.
Van Asch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Van Asch tenderised Slinger's leg. Slinger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
Van Asch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Slinger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Asch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Asch but Van Asch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koos Van Asch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slinger defending well as Van Asch loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Van Asch lands a nice shot to the body.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Koos Van Asch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slinger.
Van Asch thuds his right hand into Slinger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Asch throws an overhand right that lands on Slinger's shoulder, as Slinger tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Van Asch finds it's way through Slinger's defenses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slinger.
Slinger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Asch checks the leg kick.
Slinger fails with the takedown
and Slinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Slinger defending well as Van Asch loads up on a big left hand.
Van Asch connects with a body shot that sends Slinger's belly button to the back.
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slinger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch looks to throw the jab but Slinger is out of range.
Slinger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down.
Slinger blocks a jab.
Van Asch throws a hook but Slinger avoids it easily.
Slinger ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Slinger shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Asch sprawls well. He's pushed Slinger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but Van Asch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Asch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slinger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Asch.#T3##TD2#
Slinger drives through with a takedown into Van Asch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Slinger throwing strikes but missing.
Van Asch trying to control the position.
Slinger looking to sit in guard and control but Van Asch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Slinger keeping full guard, as Van Asch tries to pass.
Van Asch controlling from the top position.
Slinger controls Van Asch momentarily but Van Asch frees himself. #T4##SUB2#
Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Asch is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Slinger working for submissions but it's allowed Van Asch to get to half guard.
Slinger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Slinger has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Van Asch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Slinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Asch controls from within his opponent's guard.
Van Asch wants to control from the top but Slinger keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch 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#
Slinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slinger shoots in and drives through. Van Asch sprawls well.
Slinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slinger has a takedown stuffed.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Slinger saw that one coming.
Slinger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Asch works the jab nicely.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Koos Van Asch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Van Asch tenderised Slinger's leg. Slinger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slinger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slinger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Asch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slinger scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slinger.
Slinger lands a nice looking body kick.
A swing and a miss from Van Asch.
Slinger feints the counter takedown.
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Slinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slinger feints the counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Asch.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
Slinger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slinger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Asch.
Slinger moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Slinger with a nice calf kick.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick and Van Asch moves out of range easily.
Van Asch throws a jab but it's blocked by Slinger.
Van Asch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slinger can do to turn this around?
Slinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Asch swivels and escapes.
Van Asch scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Slinger 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.
Van Asch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Van Asch blocks the leg kick.
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
Slinger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Asch's waist but Van Asch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slinger off to one side.
It looked like Van Asch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Asch tries to sprawl out of it but Slinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Asch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Good leg kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch lands the left hand.
Slinger goes for a double leg but Van Asch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Asch continues to drive forward.
Slinger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Asch counters with a left to the body.
Slinger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Slinger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Slinger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Asch to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Slinger ducked under it nicely.
Slinger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Asch connects with an inside leg kick.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Asch cracks Slinger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Asch jabs at Slinger's body.
Slinger moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slinger.
And Slinger tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Asch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van Asch throws an overhand right that lands on Slinger's shoulder, as Slinger tries to avoid the shot.
Slinger throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
Van Asch stuns Slinger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a 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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Asch. That's going to slow Slinger down.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Asch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Slinger.
Van Asch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slinger's sensitive parts.
Van Asch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Asch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Asch as he jumps to the side.
Slinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Asch defends it nicely.
Van Asch tried to counter with a leg kick but Slinger avoided it.
A low kick from Slinger misses
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch 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#
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Asch. #TD2#
Slinger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slinger lands in his opponent's guard.
Slinger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Van Asch keeps moving.
Van Asch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slinger's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Slinger isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Van Asch stacks Slinger on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Van Asch!
Slinger is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Slinger struggling a bit here.
Koos Van Asch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee asks Van Asch politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Van Asch prefers to stall for the moment though.
Slinger is looking for a sweep.
Van Asch taking a breather here.
Slinger tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Slinger tries to hold on but Van Asch postures up.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Asch content just to control the position here.
Slinger has given up his back here.
Slinger tries to break free.
Van Asch is riding his opponent, not letting Slinger buck him off.
Van Asch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Van Asch continues to stall.#T3#
Slinger trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Slinger right now.
Slinger looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Asch has the hooks in. Slinger is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Slinger looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Slinger's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
Van Asch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Slinger's body.
Slinger tries to roll but Van Asch sticks to his back.
Slinger manages to reverse the position and now he's in Van Asch's guard. Nice work there by Slinger.
Slinger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger won't allow Van Asch to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koos Van Asch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Asch 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koos Van Asch!
A victorious Koos Van Asch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Patrick Slinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DMMA 66: Magrath vs Harakka
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Pardi tries to sprawl out of it but Slinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pardi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Pardi misses.
Pardi scores with a jab.
Pardi throws a jab when Slinger was well out of range.
Pardi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slinger moves away.
Pardi moves out of range of the body kick.
Pardi wants to clinch up but Slinger keeps it at a distance.
Slinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pardi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slinger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pardi sprawls and moves away.
Pardi moves out of range of the leg kick from Slinger.
Pardi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger fails to land the takedown.
Pardi misses with a looping right.
Slinger looks for a takedown but Pardi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slinger throws a head kick but Pardi moves out of range. #T1#
Slinger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slinger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pardi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pardi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pardi misses with a hook.
Slinger slips under a jab from Pardi.
Slinger scores with a head kick.
Pardi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pardi throws an overhand right that lands on Slinger's shoulder, as Slinger tries to avoid the shot.
Pardi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slinger's head.
Pardi tries to clinch there but Slinger circles away.
Pardi lands a glancing blow to the side of Slinger's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slinger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Slinger avoids the body shot from Pardi.
Pardi throws a hook but Slinger avoids it easily.
Kristof Pardi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pardi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pardi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pardi 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#
Pardi leaves Slinger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pardi moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Pardi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pardi 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#
Slinger trying to control but Pardi postures up.
Pardi wants to control but Slinger is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Slinger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pardi pulls his head out easily.
Pardi is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Pardi. #SUB#
Slinger has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Pardi. Oh but Slinger has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Pardi goes limp - he's gone! Slinger jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Patrick Slinger!
Patrick Slinger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Kristof Pardi had this to say: 'That was intense. REALLY intense. Well, not really intense. But pretty intense (https://youtu.be/OhbPPy4TuYI)'.

Event: Iron Wolf - Crowd Card
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick and Apollo moves out of range easily. #CL#
Apollo instigates a clinch.
Slinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Apollo lands with a left to the head.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Slinger is working for takedown but Apollo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slinger.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slinger's elbow.
A short right from Apollo.
Apollo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slinger backwards.
Apollo lands with a short shot to the head.
Apollo pushes Slinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Apollo is pressed up against the cage. Slinger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Apollo down to the mat. Apollo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Apollo. That snapped Slinger's head back.
Slinger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Apollo pinned against the cage. Apollo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.#T2#
Apollo tries to clinch but Slinger moves away #TD2#
so Slinger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apollo has control of Slinger's left arm, preventing Slinger from doing any damage.
Slinger is in close to Apollo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Apollo working a defensive guard here.
Slinger postures up in Apollo's guard and throws a big left but Apollo blocks it.
Slinger with a nice head shot there.#T3##SUB#
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slinger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slinger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Apollo being controlled here, momentarily.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
Slinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slinger preventing the sweep.
Apollo controlling Slinger's posture.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slinger throws a big right hand that misses.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apollo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Slinger darts in looking for a takedown but Apollo gets double underhooks and turns Slinger into the cage.
Lindsay Apollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apollo with a hook.
A combination from Apollo does no damage.
Apollo misses the jab.
Slinger misses with a head kick.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Apollo blocks a head kick by Slinger.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Apollo thumps Slinger with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slinger is defended easily by Apollo.
Apollo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Slinger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Apollo won't be happy with that.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slinger can do to turn this around?
Slinger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Apollo tries to bench press Slinger off him but Slinger keeps the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Slinger working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Slinger laying and praying for a moment but Apollo takes advantage and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slinger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slinger's back!
Apollo is looking to control Slinger but Slinger is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T1##SUB#
Apollo working for the choke.
Slinger can't escape the position.
Slinger looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Slinger manages to reverse the position and now he's in Apollo's guard. Nice work there by Slinger.
Slinger trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Apollo has Slinger pulled in close to control his posture.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Slinger postures up.
Apollo pulls Slinger in close to his closed guard and prevents Slinger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Slinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Apollo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Apollo wants to sweep but no luck.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Apollo trying to keep a closed guard but Slinger is proving a slippery customer.
Slinger is working Apollo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Slinger throws a strike but Apollo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apollo is aware though and is defending well.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Apollo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Apollo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Apollo pushing down on Slinger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Slinger trying to control from the bottom.
Patrick Slinger has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back.
Slinger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apollo is working away from the top position though.
Apollo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Slinger wants to hold on but Apollo pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo looking to control but Slinger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Apollo fails to move to back control.
Slinger is desperately trying to improve his position but Apollo has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Lindsay Apollo 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#
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
Slinger throws a head kick that half lands.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Apollo avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Slinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but Apollo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Apollo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Slinger has his takedown stuffed
and Apollo counters with a good, hard body kick but Slinger shrugs it off.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slinger goes for a double leg but Apollo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Apollo continues to drive forward.
Patrick Slinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Apollo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slinger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slinger shoots and misses
and Apollo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slinger thinking.
Slinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slinger.
Apollo tries to score with a low kick but Slinger moves his leg out of the way.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Apollo avoids it really well and circles away.
Apollo with a nice calf kick.
Apollo cracks Slinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slinger throws a nice head kick! #TD2#
Slinger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Slinger throws a big elbow that misses.
Slinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Apollo has wrist control.
Slinger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Slinger wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
Slinger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Apollo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slinger's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Apollo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apollo has managed to get both his arms back between Slinger's legs - danger averted.
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Slinger is keeping the position.
Apollo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Apollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slinger has control of Apollo's left arm, preventing Apollo from doing any damage.
Slinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Apollo is one step ahead there.
Slinger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Apollo trying to control but Slinger is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for subs off his back but Apollo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Apollo is trying to control. Slinger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Apollo trying to mount his opponent but Slinger defends it.
Apollo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Slinger!
Apollo controlling his opponent.
Slinger stops Apollo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Slinger flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #SUB#
Apollo wants to finish this one by submission but Slinger is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Apollo.
Apollo wants to control the pace but Slinger is squirming around nicely.
Apollo controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Apollo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Slinger manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo clearly takes that round.
That's time! Apollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Slinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Apollo swivels and escapes.
Apollo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Apollo lands the left hand.
Slinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Apollo stuffs the takedown attempt from Slinger. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Apollo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slinger on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Apollo.
Apollo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Apollo tries to sprawl out of it but Slinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Apollo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##TD2#
Slinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Apollo looking for a sweep. Not yet Apollo, not yet.
Slinger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Apollo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slinger defends it easily.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Apollo blocks nicely. #T2#
Apollo 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##SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Apollo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Apollo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Slinger to take his back!#SUB#
Slinger is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Apollo has locked on a rear naked choke here! Slinger is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo retains his bantamweight title!
Lindsay Apollo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Patrick Slinger had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: KoF:IW - New Contenders
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tatakai checks a leg kick.
Slinger misses with a takedown
and Tatakai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tatakai blocks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Tatakai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Slinger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tatakai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tatakai throws the left hand but Slinger avoids the punch easily.
Tatakai avoids the head kick by Slinger.
Slinger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tatakai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatakai scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Slinger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tatakai!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatakai tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Slinger easily slips into full mount! #T1#
Tatakai is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Slinger jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tatakai manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Slinger trying to control the position but Tatakai is working away.
Tatakai can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Slinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slinger trying to control the action but Tatakai is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Slinger is working Tatakai over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slinger scoring with punches from side control.
Tatakai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slinger working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Slinger is trying to get an arm triangle but Tatakai is defending well.
Tatakai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Slinger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Slinger tries for a kimura but Tatakai is defending well. #T3#
Slinger trying to control the action but Tatakai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Slinger is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tatakai is trying to escape and Slinger transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tatakai is forced to tap! Nice work there by Slinger! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Slinger!
Post fight, Patrick Slinger stared into the camera and said 'Hard work pays off. Thanks to all of my coaches. Thanks to all the dedicated MMA fans who support me.'.

Event: KoF:IW - Apollo x Bilancia
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1##TD#
Frost decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Slinger trying to control here. #SUB#
Slinger is defending against the submission attempts here by Frost.
Slinger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slinger wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
Frost wants to take a breather but Slinger is having none of it. #SUB#
Frost is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slinger defends it well.
Slinger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frost's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is trying to break free.
Frost trying to get back to his feet but Slinger is in full control for now.
Slinger has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Frost. #T1##SUB2#
Slinger has managed to slip his arm under Frost's chin. This could be all over... yep, Frost is tapping out! Submission win for Slinger.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Slinger!
Post fight, Patrick Slinger stared into the camera and said 'Hard work pays off. Thanks to all of my coaches. Thanks to all the dedicated MMA fans who support me.'.
The defeated Robert Frost had this to say: 'Next time...'.

Event: GC 392
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Slinger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kirzner to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirzner misses with a hook. Slinger ducked under it nicely.
Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kirzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirzner.
Nice shot by Kirzner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Slinger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Slinger is looking to take a break and control but Kirzner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Slinger has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Slinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Slinger trying to control the action but Kirzner is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Slinger politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Slinger prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Slinger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kirzner, who protects the arm well.
Kirzner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ground and pound from Slinger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Slinger is putting a hurting on Kirzner here, landing some big shots from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirzner can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Slinger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kirzner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slinger works to advance to full mount. Kirzner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Slinger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slinger misses with a head shot.
Slinger controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Slinger looking for a guillotine from mount but Kirzner is having none of it. #T3#
Slinger controlling the position easily from mount.
Slinger looking to ground and pound but Kirzner is blocking nicely.
Slinger 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.
Kirzner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Slinger tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Slinger unloading with bombs!
Kirzner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Slinger.
Slinger unloading with bombs!
Poor strikes thrown by Slinger there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Slinger controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Kirzner blocking the ground and pound.
Slinger controlling from the full mount.
Slinger throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kirzner avoids a series of strikes thrown by Slinger. #SUB#
Slinger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kirzner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slinger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kirzner blocking the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger wants to control the pace but Kirzner is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Slinger 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#
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kirzner sprawls well. Kirzner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Slinger with that takedown attempt.
Kirzner throws out a counter right but Slinger avoids it with no problem.
Kirzner stuffs the takedown attempt from Slinger. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirzner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slinger manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slinger shoots for a double leg takedown but Kirzner sprawls well. He's pushed Slinger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Kirzner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but Kirzner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt
and Kirzner counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kirzner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kirzner cracks Slinger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slinger misses with a hook to the body
and Kirzner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirzner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slinger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kirzner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirzner can do to turn this around?#TD#
Slinger feints and as Kirzner raises his hands in defense, Slinger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Slinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirzner has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kirzner is trying to control the position but Slinger postures up. #T2#
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirzner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slinger is working Kirzner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Slinger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kirzner wants to sweep here but Slinger controlling him for the moment.
Slinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slinger distracts Kirzner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirzner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Slinger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Slinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slinger throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Slinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slinger stopping the sweep attempt from Kirzner.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Kirzner keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slinger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Israel Kirzner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slinger shoots in but Kirzner avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Kirzner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kirzner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slinger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slinger tries for a takedown but Kirzner circles away easily
and Kirzner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid body kick from Slinger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Kirzner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kirzner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slinger. Slinger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but Kirzner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kirzner throws out a counter right but Slinger avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Kirzner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Slinger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kirzner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slinger.
Israel Kirzner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slinger lands with a kick to the temple. Kirzner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD#
Slinger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kirzner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Slinger is in Kirzner's guard.
Slinger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Slinger trying to control but Kirzner is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirzner has wrist control.
Slinger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kirzner's head.
Slinger works over Kirzner with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Slinger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Slinger connects with a couple of short punches.
Kirzner trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirzner being controlled here, momentarily.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirzner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kirzner throws a nice looking combination but Slinger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kirzner misses with an uppercut.
Kirzner thows a leg kick but Slinger checks it #TD#
and Slinger counters with a shoot takedown. Kirzner fights it but they end up in guard.
Slinger throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slinger's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Slinger lands a couple of digs.
Kirzner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Kirzner keeps moving.
Patrick Slinger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slinger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Kirzner blocks nicely. #SUB#
Slinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kirzner has control of Slinger's left arm, preventing Slinger from doing any damage.
Slinger stays in close to Kirzner's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Slinger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kirzner is trying to defend but Slinger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Slinger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirzner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slinger lands with a punch from half guard.
Slinger throwing shots but Kirzner is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slinger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Slinger wants to work for an arm triangle but Kirzner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Slinger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slinger 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Slinger!
As Patrick Slinger got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Hard work pays off. Thanks to all of my coaches. Thanks to all the dedicated MMA fans who support me.'.

Event: GC 390
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Slinger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slinger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bellamy is fending him off so far but Slinger persists. Nope, Bellamy circles away and we're back to standing.
Bellamy jabs Slinger right on the nose. Slinger blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Bellamy pushes Slinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Bellamy trying to land knees to the body.
Bellamy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slinger blocks an uppercut.
Bellamy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slinger blocks it with crossed arms.
Slinger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bellamy struggles to land a body shot inside as Slinger controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Slinger gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Slinger looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Bellamy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Slinger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Bellamy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slinger. #TD#
Slinger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slinger lands in his opponent's guard.

Bellamy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Slinger has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bellamy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bellamy gets underhooks to prevent Slinger's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellamy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bellamy throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Bellamy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Slinger dives in for a single leg takedown but Bellamy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bellamy.
Bellamy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slinger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bellamy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Slinger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bellamy sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellamy throws a body punch but Slinger moves out of range.
Bellamy blocks a head kick by Slinger.
Slinger shoots and misses
and Bellamy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bellamy connects with a body shot.
Gary Bellamy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Bellamy misses its intended target.
Bellamy with a hook.
Slinger avoids the body shot from Bellamy.
Slinger goes for a double leg but Bellamy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bellamy continues to drive forward.#T3#
Slinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bellamy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slinger is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Bellamy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bellamy instigates a clinch.
Bellamy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bellamy lands with a short shot to the head.
Bellamy lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Bellamy breaks from the clinch.
Bellamy looks to land a body kick but Slinger moved away.
Bellamy blocks a head kick by Slinger.
Bellamy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slinger. #T4#
Bellamy lands an overhand right.
Slinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Slinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bellamy defends well and Slinger ends up having to push Bellamy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slinger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bellamy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Slinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bellamy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slinger somewhat.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Bellamy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Bellamy 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#
Slinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gary Bellamy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slinger blocks a jab.#TD#
Slinger scores with a takedown into Bellamy's guard.
Slinger won't allow Bellamy to get back to his feet.
Slinger cracks Bellamy with a solid left hand.
Bellamy is pulling down on Slinger's head to control his posture.
Slinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellamy is retaining full guard.
Bellamy controls Slinger momentarily but Slinger frees himself.
Slinger trying to control but Bellamy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellamy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slinger is one step ahead there.
Bellamy seems keen to control Slinger's posture.#T1#
Slinger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Slinger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellamy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slinger is really struggling to control Bellamy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Slinger wants to pass the guard but Bellamy is keeping the position.
Slinger trying to control but Bellamy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slinger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bellamy circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bellamy! But no joy.
Slinger shoots for a double leg takedown but Bellamy sprawls well. He's pushed Slinger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slinger ducks right into an uppercut from Bellamy.
Bellamy throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Bellamy stalks Slinger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Slinger's face. Slinger staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt - Bellamy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellamy misses with a low kick.
Slinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellamy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bellamy looks to land a left hand but Slinger moved out of range nicely.
Bellamy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bellamy wants it to stay on the feet.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Bellamy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bellamy looks to score with a jab to the body but Slinger is just out of range.
Bellamy throws a right hand that Slinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Slinger also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slinger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slinger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bellamy stuns Slinger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slinger shoots in and drives through. Bellamy sprawls well.
Bellamy works the jab nicely.#T3#
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bellamy tries to clinch #TD#
and Slinger counters with a single leg into guard. Bellamy didn't expect that.
Slinger wants to pass the guard but Bellamy is keeping the position.
Bellamy controls Slinger momentarily but Slinger frees himself.
Bellamy keeping full guard, as Slinger tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellamy 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.
Bellamy working a defensive guard here.
Bellamy is looking to stand up but Slinger isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Slinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been hearing that Slinger has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bellamy wants to stand up but Slinger is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Slinger looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slinger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slinger looking to pass the guard.
Bellamy is trying to control the position but Slinger postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bellamy pulls Slinger in close to prevent any damage.
Slinger trying to control but Bellamy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bellamy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slinger is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Bellamy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Slinger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Slinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bellamy swivels and escapes.#TD#
Slinger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bellamy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Slinger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bellamy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bellamy can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Slinger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bellamy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Who's going to make the next move?
Patrick Slinger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Bellamy tries to improve position but can't.
Slinger tries to advance to mount but Bellamy denies him.
Bellamy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bellamy sneaks back into half guard.
Slinger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bellamy wants to get back to full guard.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bellamy wants to get back to his feet.
Slinger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bellamy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Slinger.
Slinger prevents Bellamy from improving his position.
Slinger working over Bellamy with some ground and pound. Bellamy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Slinger trying to control the action but Bellamy is working from the bottom.
Bellamy trying to hold on to Slinger's head to control him but Slinger postures up.
Slinger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Slinger is trying to control. Bellamy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gary Bellamy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bellamy is trying to maintain the position but Slinger is very close to passing his half guard.
Slinger lands with a punch from half guard.
Slinger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Slinger seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Slinger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Bellamy wants to control but Slinger is keeping busy.
Bellamy wants to improve his position but Slinger is controlling well.
Bellamy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Slinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bellamy defends it well.
Bellamy is trying to maintain the position but Slinger is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Slinger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bellamy 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bellamy!
Gary Bellamy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Patrick Slinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: GC 387
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Slinger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bengtsson's guard.#SUB2#
Slinger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bengtsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bengtsson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bengtsson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bengtsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Slinger has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bengtsson postures up.
Slinger has his hands on Bengtsson's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bengtsson is one step ahead there.
Slinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bengtsson. #SUB2#
Slinger is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Slinger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bengtsson defends it easily.
Bengtsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Bengtsson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Valentinas Darlings that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bengtsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a triangle but Bengtsson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a triangle but Bengtsson pushes his legs off easily.
Bengtsson postures up in Slinger's guard and throws a big left but Slinger blocks it.
Bengtsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bengtsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bengtsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slinger keeping moving, preventing Bengtsson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a triangle but Bengtsson pushes his legs off easily.
Bengtsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Slinger has wrist control.#T2##SUB2#
Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bengtsson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bengtsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bengtsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bengtsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Slinger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Slinger working for a triangle but Bengtsson defends it easily.
Bengtsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bengtsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Bengtsson won't allow Slinger to sweep him here.
Slinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Bengtsson stands and throws Slinger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Slinger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Slinger wants to control but Bengtsson postures up.
Bengtsson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Slinger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bengtsson off and has taken his back!
Bengtsson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for the choke from the back position but Bengtsson is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Slinger tightening his grip on Bengtsson, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Slinger has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bengtsson wants to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Slinger is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bengtsson is defending well though. Slinger let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Slinger patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Slinger is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bengtsson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for the choke from the back position but Bengtsson is controlling his hands well.
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!
Slinger is controlling the position but Bengtsson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a kimura here.
Slinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bengtsson keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Slinger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bengtsson misses with a double jab.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bengtsson but Bengtsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bengtsson swivels and escapes.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Bengtsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger looks for a takedown but Bengtsson sprawls well.
Bengtsson misses with the combination. #T1#
Slinger misses with a takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a nice body shot.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bengtsson as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Bengtsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Slinger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Patrick Slinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slinger prevents Bengtsson from getting back to his feet.
Slinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Bengtsson is retaining full guard. #ES#
Bengtsson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bengtsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bengtsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bengtsson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bengtsson prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2##BC#
Bengtsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slinger tries for a takedown but Bengtsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Bengtsson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bengtsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slinger.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Bengtsson tries to sprawl out of it but Slinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bengtsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Slinger shoots in and drives through. Bengtsson sprawls well.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Bengtsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Slinger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Slinger wants to pass the guard but Bengtsson is keeping the position.
Slinger looking to sit in guard and control but Bengtsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Slinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bengtsson.
Slinger 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##SUB2#
Slinger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bengtsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slinger. #SUB2#
Slinger wants to work for an arm triangle but Bengtsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Bengtsson is trying to stand back up but Slinger is controlling him
Bengtsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bengtsson tries to get out of the position.
Slinger stalling away here and it's allowed Bengtsson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Slinger controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger won't allow Bengtsson to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Slinger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bengtsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bengtsson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Bengtsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Slinger throws a head kick but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bengtsson but Bengtsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Slinger defending well as Bengtsson loads up on a big left hand.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson shows good takedown defense.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bengtsson sprawls well. Bengtsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Bengtsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slinger misses with a takedown
letting Bengtsson counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.#T1#
Slinger with a poor takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slinger fails with the takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Bengtsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slinger shoots in but no luck this time.
Slinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Bengtsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bengtsson misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Bengtsson.#T2#
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bengtsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slingers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A cross from Bengtsson lands.#ROC#Slinger is rocked!
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Bengtsson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bengtsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slinger.
Slinger with a poor takedown #KD#
and Bengtsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Slinger! Bengtsson lets Slinger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bengtsson looks to throw the jab but Slinger is out of range.
Slinger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Slinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slinger seems to have recovered his senses.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt - Bengtsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slinger shoots in and drives through. Bengtsson sprawls well.
Bengtsson throws a big counter combination but Slinger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bengtsson but Bengtsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bengtsson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Slinger's defenses. It connects perfectly with Slinger's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Bengtsson!
Benny Bengtsson retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Benny Bengtsson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Patrick Slinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: GC 385
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
And Slinger tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck for Slinger with that takedown attempt.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slinger or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad. #TD#
Barnes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Slinger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is nestled in close to Slinger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Barnes there. #T1#
Barnes wants to control but Slinger is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Slinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slinger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slinger trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes passes to side control.
Slinger struggling a bit here.
Slinger tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Slinger is not content to let Barnes control the position.
You can see the frustration on Slinger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Slinger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnes 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.
Slinger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back!
Barnes breaks Slinger's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Slinger keeps moving. #SUB2#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Slinger's legs - danger averted.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Slinger keeps moving.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily. #T3#
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Slinger controlling the position.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Slinger is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Slinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barnes wants to control but Slinger is keeping him busy.
Barnes 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.
Slinger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Slinger won't allow it.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4##SUB2#
Slinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slinger wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Slinger's hands, connecting with Slinger's forehead.#SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes is keen to just control but Slinger is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Slinger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Slinger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slinger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slinger's head.
Barnes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Slinger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Barnes misses.
Slinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Slinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Slinger is quick to defend against it.
Slinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Slinger uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Slinger gets caught flat footed, as Barnes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Slinger 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.#SUB2#
Barnes has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Slinger to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Barnes is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Slinger pulls down on the head and he's put Barnes to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Patrick Slinger!
Post fight, Patrick Slinger stared into the camera and said 'Hard work pays off. Thanks to all of my coaches. Thanks to all the dedicated MMA fans who support me.'.

Event: GC 383 Bleak vs Harling
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Slinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiernan throws the kick towards the body but Slinger avoids it.
Slinger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD#
Slinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Slinger is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tiernan still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tiernan has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Tiernan wants to control but Slinger is keeping him busy.
Slinger can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Tiernan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tiernan trying to control the position but Slinger is working away. #T1#
Slinger tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Tiernan easily slips into full mount!
Tiernan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slinger is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Tiernan working for a guillotine from mount but Slinger is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Tiernan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Slinger manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tiernan wants to stand but Slinger is controlling his arm.
Slinger struggling a bit here.#T2#
Slinger looks to move to half guard but instead Tiernan has passed into mount! Damn!
Slinger wants to hold on but Tiernan pushes him away.
Tiernan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slinger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tiernan controlling the pace for now.
Tiernan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tiernan prevents Slinger from getting the reversal.
Slinger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slinger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tiernan controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Tiernan moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Tiernan looking for the RNC.
Slinger breaks Tiernan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tiernan keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Tiernan wants to stand and escape but Slinger is having none of it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tiernan holds on and takes a little breather.
Tiernan keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Slinger drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tiernan dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tiernan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tiernan is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiernan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slinger's guard. #T4#
Slinger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tiernan is keen to just control but Slinger is a slippery customer.
Slinger moves into full guard.
Slinger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slinger being controlled here, momentarily.
Tiernan wants to stand but Slinger has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tiernan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Slinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Slinger has an active guard here but Tiernan has managed to pass into half guard.
Tiernan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Tiernan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Tiernan. Those never looked like landing.
Slinger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Slinger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Slinger goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tiernan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Slinger's guard! Nice work there by Tiernan!
Tiernan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tiernan prevents Slinger from improving his position.
Tiernan wants to control but Slinger is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Slinger looking for subs from the bottom but Tiernan mounts him!
Tiernan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slinger is looking to get to half guard.
Tiernan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tiernan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Tiernan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Slinger can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T1#
Slinger is working to get back to half guard.
Slinger tries to hold on but Tiernan pushes him away.
Slinger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tiernan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tiernan controlling his opponent.
Tiernan punching from mount but Slinger doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Slinger tries to lock up and control but Tiernan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tiernan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slinger manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tiernan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slinger keeps working.
Slinger has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2##SUB#
Slinger actively working from the bottom here.
Slinger tries to get to full guard but Tiernan has control of the leg.
Slinger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slinger.
Tiernan trying to control the position from guard on top but Slinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Slinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tiernan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Slinger has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tiernan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Slinger.
Tiernan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiernan lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
Slinger is trying to get back to half guard.
Tiernan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tiernan tries to advance to mount but Slinger denies him.
Slinger looks to move to half guard but instead Tiernan has passed into mount! Damn!
Tiernan avoids the attempt from Slinger to control.
Tiernan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Slinger has given up his back.
Slinger trying to control the hands but Tiernan won't let him.
Tiernan is looking to control Slinger but Slinger is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
Slinger is trying to break free.
Tiernan wants to control but Slinger is keeping busy.
Tiernan controlling from the back.
Slinger tries to escape but Tiernan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tiernan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Slinger trying to control the position but Tiernan manages to sink in the hooks.
Slinger is in bad spot here.
Tiernan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Slinger doesn't escape.
Well, with Tiernan on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Slinger is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Tiernan struggling to land strikes to the head as Slinger covers up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Tiernan 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##TD#
Slinger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Slinger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Slinger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tiernan gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Slinger seems to be working for a kimura but Tiernan defends the submission attempt.
Slinger prevents Tiernan from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Slinger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tiernan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slinger is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB#
Slinger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tiernan gets back to full guard.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiernan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiernan is retaining full guard.
Slinger looking to sit in guard and control but Tiernan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tiernan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slinger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slinger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tiernan slips nicely into half guard.
Slinger has hold of Tiernan's hands but Tiernan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tiernan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slinger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tiernan trying to control the pace.
It looks like Tiernan is going to stand back up.
Peter Tiernan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back.
Slinger tries to roll over but Tiernan keeps him under control.#T3#
Tiernan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Slinger wants to control but Tiernan passes into side.
Slinger is looking to reverse the position.
Tiernan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tiernan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Slinger gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Slinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tiernan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slinger is just riding it out for now. Tiernan eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Tiernan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Tiernan seems to be looking for submissions.
Slinger tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Slinger actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tiernan is working for a kimura but Slinger is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slinger is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Tiernan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiernan 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Tiernan!
Patrick Slinger was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: GC 378 Paris vs Somebody
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Slinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bengtsson defends well and Slinger ends up having to push Bengtsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That kick from Slinger tenderised Bengtsson's leg. Bengtsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bengtsson as he avoids it easily.
Bengtsson stuffs the takedown.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bengtsson sprawls well. Bengtsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Slinger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Slinger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bengtsson sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Bengtsson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Slinger seems to be looking for submissions.
Bengtsson is trying to stand up here but Slinger is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Slinger is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bengtsson as he works his way to full guard.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Bengtsson keeps moving.
Slinger stops Bengtsson from standing up.
Slinger told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Slinger looking to sit in guard and control but Bengtsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Slinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bengtsson defends well.#T2#
Slinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slinger can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Slinger looking for a guillotine here but Bengtsson defends easily. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a triangle here but Bengtsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ground and pound from Bengtsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Slinger gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Slinger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bengtsson pulls his head out easily.
Slinger is trying to maintain the position but Bengtsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Slinger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slinger.
Bengtsson throwing strikes from guard but Slinger blocks nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slinger is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Slinger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bengtsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bengtsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bengtsson has managed to get both his arms back between Slinger's legs - danger averted.
Bengtsson postures up in Slinger's guard and throws a big left but Slinger blocks it. #SUB2#
Bengtsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bengtsson has managed to get both his arms back between Slinger's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bengtsson throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bengtsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Bengtsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slinger swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Slinger looking for a guillotine here but Bengtsson defends easily.
Bengtsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bengtsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Slinger is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bengtsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slinger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bengtsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Slinger has wrist control.
Slinger trying to keep a closed guard but Bengtsson is proving a slippery customer.
Bengtsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bengtsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bengtsson has managed to get both his arms back between Slinger's legs - danger averted.
Bengtsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Slinger has wrist control.
Bengtsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Slinger 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#
Bengtsson lands a jab to Slinger's midsection.
No luck for Slinger with that takedown attempt.
A big left from Bengtsson misses.
Bengtsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but Bengtsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slinger tries for a takedown but Bengtsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bengtsson throwing a counter right hand but Slinger manages to avoid it.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slinger.#T1#
Slinger tries for a takedown but Bengtsson circles away easily
and Bengtsson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Patrick Slinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slinger shoots in but no luck this time.
Bengtsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Slinger. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slinger. #T2#
Slinger slips a jab from Bengtsson.
Slinger with the counter takedown but Bengtsson avoids it easily.
Bengtsson blocks a head kick by Slinger.
Bengtsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slinger manages to avoid it.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Bengtsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slinger slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Bengtsson.
Slinger fails with the takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Slinger tries for a takedown but Bengtsson circles away easily
and Bengtsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Slinger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Bengtsson!
Benny Bengtsson 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.
Patrick Slinger spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: GC 373 Kaupens vs White
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Astonomanov looks to land a left hand but Slinger moved out of range nicely.
Astonomanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Astonomanov wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Slinger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Astonomanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Astonomanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Astonomanov has managed to get both his arms back between Slinger's legs - danger averted.
Slinger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slinger tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slinger being controlled here, momentarily.
Slinger is trying to control the position but Astonomanov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Slinger pushes a forearm under Astonomanov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Astonomanov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Slinger!
Patrick Slinger took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Hard work pays off. Thanks to all of my coaches. Thanks to all the dedicated MMA fans who support me.'.

Event: GC 371 McScramble vs Kiss
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pickton throws a hook but Slinger blocks it.
Slinger tries to move into range but Pickton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pickton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slinger in his tracks.
Slinger takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Slinger drives through with a takedown into Pickton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pickton keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Slinger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pickton wants to stand up but Slinger is controlling him.
Pickton keeping full guard, as Slinger tries to pass. #SUB#
Slinger drops back looking for a leg! Pickton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pickton manages to kick Slinger off! Slinger jumps back into Pickton's guard.
Slinger stops Pickton from standing up.
Slinger is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Crapollas Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Slinger trying to control but Pickton is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slinger goes for a double leg but Pickton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pickton continues to drive forward.
Pickton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slinger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pickton cracks a nice hook into Slinger's ribs.
Pickton looks to land a combination but Slinger avoids it well.
Slinger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Slinger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pickton on his heels. He'll look to pass Pickton's guard now, I'm sure.
Pickton keeping full guard, as Slinger tries to pass. #SUB#
Slinger drops back looking for a leg! Pickton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pickton manages to kick Slinger off! Slinger jumps back into Pickton's guard. #SUB#
Slinger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Slinger stops Pickton from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pickton keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Pickton wants to stand but Slinger is controlling the position. #SUB#
Slinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slinger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slinger stops Pickton from standing up.
Pickton is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pickton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slinger on the side of the head.#T3#
Slinger drops his hands momentarily and Pickton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pickton misses with a left hand #TD#
so Slinger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Slinger wants to pass the guard but Pickton is keeping the position.
Pickton wants to stand but Slinger is controlling the position.
Slinger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pickton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Slinger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Slinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Pickton is retaining full guard.
Slinger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Slinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slinger prevents Pickton from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pickton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pickton throws a body shot but no joy.
Pickton connects with a right hand. Slinger shakes it off.
Slinger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pickton.
Pickton throws a body shot but no joy.
Slinger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slinger moves forwards but Pickton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pickton works the jab nicely.
Good shot there by Pickton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Pickton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Slinger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slinger lands in his opponent's guard.
Slinger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slinger prevents Pickton from getting back to his feet.
Pickton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Slinger drops back looking for a leg! Pickton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pickton manages to kick Slinger off! Slinger jumps back into Pickton's guard.
Slinger prevents Pickton from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Our spies down at at Zero Tolerance inform us that Pickton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Slinger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Slinger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Slinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Pickton. No joy for Slinger on that attempt. #TD#
Slinger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pickton was covering up waiting for the punch and Slinger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Slinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pickton wants to stand and escape but Slinger is having none of it.
Slinger trying to control but Pickton is working from the bottom.
Slinger prevents Pickton from getting back to his feet.
Slinger looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Slinger drops back looking for a leg! Pickton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pickton manages to kick Slinger off! Slinger jumps back into Pickton's guard. #T2#
Slinger stops Pickton from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Slinger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Slinger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pickton sees it coming and defends easily.
Pickton wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Slinger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pickton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slinger.
Slinger is looking to take a break and control but Pickton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Slinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pickton defends it well. #SUB#
Slinger is looking for a kimura but Pickton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slinger to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Pickton is defending against the submission attempts here by Slinger. #SUB#
Slinger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pickton wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Slinger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Slinger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pickton tries to kick Slinger off but Slinger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Slinger seems to be working for a kimura but Pickton defends the submission attempt.
Pickton wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Slinger seems to be looking for submissions.
Pickton looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Slinger is working for a kimura but Pickton is defending it quite comfortably.
Pickton wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Slinger is trying to work for a kimura but Pickton is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Slinger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pickton scores with a jab. Slinger acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Pickton gets caught napping as Slinger dives in and scores a takedown. Pickton manages to retain guard.
Pickton wants to stand up but Slinger is controlling him.
Slinger trying to control but Pickton is working from the bottom.
Patrick Slinger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pickton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slinger is controlling him.
Slinger advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Slinger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Slinger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pickton tries to escape but Slinger is in control. #T1#
Slinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pickton keeps working. #SUB#
Slinger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Slinger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pickton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Slinger happy to just control the position for now.
Pickton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Slinger asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Slinger goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pickton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Slinger but great work by Pickton.
Slinger is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Pickton wants to stand but Slinger has his arm trapped.
Slinger struggling a bit here.
Slinger tries to buck Pickton off but Pickton is having none of it.
Slinger is trying to control Pickton's posture but Pickton avoids it. #SU2#
Pickton stands up and beckons Slinger to his feet.
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Pickton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robert Pickton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Pickton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pickton throws a nice looking combination but Slinger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pickton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slinger dives in and grabs Pickton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pickton pushes down on Slinger's head and hops out.
It seemed like Pickton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pickton throws a hook to the side of Slinger's head but Slinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slinger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Pickton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pickton throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Slinger counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pickton!
Pickton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Slinger has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Slinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Slinger tries for a kimura but Pickton is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Slinger is looking to take a break and control but Pickton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pickton is trying to buck Slinger off.#SUB#
Slinger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pickton has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Slinger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pickton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pickton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Slinger asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Slinger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pickton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Pickton.
I think Pickton 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Pickton!
Patrick Slinger spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: GC 366 Antilles vs Slinger
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antilles tries to clinch #TD2#
and Slinger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Antilles wants to control but Slinger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slinger is keen to just control but Antilles is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a kimura but Antilles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slinger to get the leverage.
Antilles tries to get to full guard but Slinger has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Slinger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Slinger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Antilles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slinger is trying to control. Antilles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a kimura here.
Antilles is staying active underneath Slinger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slinger is thwarting Antilles's attempts to control the position.
Slinger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Antilles is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Slinger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Slinger wants to work for an arm triangle but Antilles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Antilles wants to improve his position but Slinger is controlling well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slinger trying to control the action but Antilles is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Antilles defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slinger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Antilles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Slinger seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Antilles defends it well. #SUB2#
Slinger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Antilles is just riding it out for now. Slinger eventually gives up the hold.
Antilles is trying to maintain the position but Slinger is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Slinger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Antilles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slinger. #T3##SUB2#
Slinger seems to be looking for submissions.
Antilles holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Slinger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Antilles trying to control but Slinger postures up.
Slinger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Antilles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slinger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Antilles looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Antilles manages to get to full guard. #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.
Antilles working a defensive guard here.
Antilles looking for a sweep. Not yet Antilles, not yet.
Slinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Antilles is retaining full guard.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Antilles keeps moving.
Slinger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Antilles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slinger passes Antilles's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Slinger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Antilles is just riding it out for now. Slinger eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Slinger dominated that round.
That's time! Antilles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Slinger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slinger keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Slinger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Antilles sprawls well initially but Slinger persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Slinger seems to be working for a kimura but Antilles defends the submission attempt.
Antilles wants to control but Slinger is keeping busy.
Slinger prevents Antilles from improving his position.
Antilles is refusing to be controlled, as Slinger sits in half guard.
Slinger blocks the strikes from Antilles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger trying to control from half guard but Antilles is working away.
Patrick Slinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Antilles manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Antilles is looking to stand up but Slinger isn't so interested in that idea.
Slinger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slinger postures up.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Antilles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slinger content to stall in guard here.
Antilles looking for a sweep. Not yet Antilles, not yet.
Antilles is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Slinger postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Antilles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Slinger, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a triangle but Antilles pushes his legs off easily.
Slinger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2##SUB2#
Slinger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Antilles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Antilles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Slinger working for a triangle but Antilles defends it easily. #SUB2#
Slinger has his foot on Antilles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Antilles works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Slinger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Antilles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Antilles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Antilles passes into side control. #T3#
Slinger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Antilles working the ground and pound but Slinger is defending the strikes.
Slinger is trying to work for a sweep but Antilles has mounted him!
Slinger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Antilles looking to control but Slinger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Slinger can't escape the position.
Antilles tries to push Slinger's head away but Slinger is holding on tight.
Antilles prevents Slinger from getting the reversal.
Antilles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slinger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slinger gets back to half guard.
Antilles controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slinger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Antilles trying to control from half guard but Slinger is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick Slinger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Slinger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Antilles as Slinger shoots in.#TD2#
Slinger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Antilles's guard.
Antilles wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Slinger drops back looking for a leg! Antilles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Antilles manages to kick Slinger off! Slinger jumps back into Antilles's guard.
Antilles pulls Slinger in close to prevent any damage.
Antilles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Slinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Slinger trying to control but Antilles is working from the bottom.
Slinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slinger won't allow Antilles to sweep him here.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Antilles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slinger preventing the sweep.
Antilles keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Slinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Antilles is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Antilles moves to clinch but Slinger breaks away #TD2#
and Slinger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Antilles pulls Slinger in to control the position. #T2#
Antilles 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.#SUB2#
Slinger drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Antilles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Slinger has Antilles in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Slinger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Antilles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Antilles trying to control the position from guard on top but Slinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Slinger throws his legs up looking for a submission but Antilles uses it to pass to side control.
Slinger is looking to regain half guard here but Antilles keeps moving and retains side control.
Antilles controls the position from side control.#T3#
Slinger is looking to regain half guard here but Antilles keeps moving and retains side control.
Slinger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Antilles's best efforts.#SUB2#
Slinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Antilles is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Slinger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Antilles trying to control the position from guard on top but Slinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Slinger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Antilles defends it easily.
Slinger pulls Antilles in to control the position. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a triangle here but Antilles uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wedge Antilles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slinger can't do much from the bottom here.
Antilles tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slinger is not content to let Antilles control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick Slinger.
I've got Slinger 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Patrick Slinger!
Post fight, an emotional Patrick Slinger said 'Hard work pays off. Thanks to all of my coaches. Thanks to all the dedicated MMA fans who support me.'.

Event: GC 363 Brand vs Starker
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Malley misses with a double jab.
O Malley is looking to slow Slinger down with leg kicks.
O Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
O Malley falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Slinger counters with a single leg into guard. O Malley didn't expect that.
Slinger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Slinger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slinger advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
O Malley is defending against the submission attempts here by Slinger. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. O Malley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slinger.
Slinger slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Slinger seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. O Malley is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Patrick Slinger!
Post fight, an emotional Patrick Slinger said 'Hard work pays off. Thanks to all of my coaches. Thanks to all the dedicated MMA fans who support me.'.

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