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Event:
ENIGMA 68
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Preston shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paco manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Preston looking to sit in guard and control but Paco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Preston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Preston trying to control the position.
Paco stays in close to Preston's body and controls the position.
Paco continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Preston has Paco pulled in close to control his posture.
Paco tries to free his leg and advance position but Preston is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Preston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paco defends it easily.
Preston keeping full guard, as Paco tries to pass.
Preston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Preston striking off his back but it's not causing Paco any problems. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Preston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Paco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paco lands with an overhand left.
Paco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paco misses with an uppercut
and Preston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Preston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Paco missing with a left hand there. Preston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Preston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paco lands a really nice looking cross but Preston seems unphased.
Paco lands with an uppercut that bounces Preston off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Paco misses. #T3#
Paco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rico Paco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paco misses with a wild body shot.
Preston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paco throws out the jab.
Preston throws a counter combo.
Paco cracks Preston with an open hand slap.
Paco lands an overhand right.
Preston avoids the body shot from Paco.
#CL2#
Paco tries to keep at a distance but Preston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Preston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paco can't find room to land a body shot as Preston controls the action.
Paco lands a hook that snaps the head of Preston backwards.
Paco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Preston fails to pull guard.
Preston looking for a takedown.
Rico Paco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Preston.
Paco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Preston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Preston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Preston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paco.
Preston moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Preston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paco.
Preston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rico Paco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Preston tries for a takedown but Paco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paco connects with a looping right hand.
Paco is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot lands for Paco.
Preston ducks under a wild hook from Paco.
Paco misses with a straight left.
Preston moves away from the strike by Paco.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paco. Preston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Preston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Preston slips a straight right by Paco.
Paco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Paco dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Preston tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Preston changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paco looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Preston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paco holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Preston creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Paco sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paco is looking to regain half guard here but Preston keeps moving and retains side control.
Paco is holding Preston down, trying to stall.#SUB2#
Preston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Paco struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Preston is trying to get an arm triangle but Paco is defending well.
Paco tries to buck Preston off but Preston is having none of it.#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.
Preston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Paco's legs.
Paco is not content to let Preston control the position.
Paco tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Preston goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Paco rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Preston's guard! Nice work there by Paco! #SUB2#
Preston looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Paco has picked Preston up and slammed him! Preston can't keep hold of the triangle and Paco manages to pass to side control!
Paco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Preston can do to turn this around?#T3#
Preston is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Preston sneaks back into half guard.
Allan Preston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Preston wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Preston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Preston has his hands clasped together around Paco's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paco slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Preston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Paco just misses with a punch to the body.
Preston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paco throws a jab but it's blocked by Preston.
Paco misses with a looping right.
Preston shoots in but Paco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Preston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Preston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Preston somewhat.
Paco misses with an uppercut. Preston saw that one coming.
Preston tries for a takedown but Paco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rico Paco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Preston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paco swings for the body but Preston moves out of range.
Paco swings for the body but Preston moves out of range.
Paco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Preston throws a counter combo.
Preston takes one to the chin there.
Preston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Preston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Preston shoots in for a takedown but Paco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paco with a jab.
Paco lands a jab to the head.
Paco scores with a jab to the body.
Paco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Preston.
Paco misses with a hook.
Preston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paco missing with a left hand there. Preston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Prestons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rico Paco is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Preston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paco scores with a punch to the head.
Paco lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Paco misses the target.
Paco lands a body shot.
Paco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Preston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paco defends it well.
Preston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paco.
Preston avoids the body shot from Paco.
Paco throws an overhand right that lands on Preston's shoulder, as Preston tries to avoid the shot.
Paco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Preston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paco punishes Preston's body with a nice straight punch.
Paco throws a lazy right hand but Preston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Preston's hands.
A big left from Preston misses.
Paco swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Preston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Preston thows a huge punch but Paco dodges it nicely.
Preston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paco's head. #T3#
Paco is doing well to control the position and prevent Preston from advancing to side control.
Paco manages to get to full guard.
Preston wants to control from the top but Paco keeps moving.
Preston is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Paco pulls Preston in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Preston throws a big elbow that misses.
Paco is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paco looks to score with a jab to the body but Preston is just out of range.
Preston wants to counter the offense by Paco and move into the clinch position.
Allan Preston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paco misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Preston moves into the clinch.
Preston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paco misses with a punch on the inside.
Paco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paco misses with the head strike.
Paco swings wildly with an uppercut but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preston is trying to pull guard but Paco has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Paco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paco 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Paco!
Our winner, Rico Paco, 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.
In defeat, Allan Preston stepped up to the mic, saying 'I already know what I need to train, I will be training a couple months, so I can have the skill to win my next fight. '. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 57
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Steve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Preston lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steve scores with a three punch combo!
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Preston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Preston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steve defends it nicely.
Allan Preston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve connects with the punch.#CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Preston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Steve's corner calls for a 1-2. Steve obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Preston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steve swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Preston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Preston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Preston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve clobbers Preston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Preston doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
#T2#
A jab from Steve finds it's way through Preston's defenses.
Preston misses with a takedown
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve misses with a hook. Preston ducked under it nicely.
Steve connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Preston at a distance.
Preston darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Preston into the cage.
Preston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steve after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Preston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Steve.
Preston looks to clinch
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Preston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Preston looks for a takedown but Steve sprawls well.
Steve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Preston.
Steve scores with a body shot.
#TD#
Preston fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steve to the ground. Preston is now in Steve's guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preston being controlled here momentarily.
Steve looking to control but Preston passes into half guard.
Steve desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Preston is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve tries to roll over but Preston keeps him under control.
Steve is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Steve dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Steve scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Preston.
Preston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve stuffs the takedown attempt from Preston. Preston gets slowly back to his feet.
Preston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Preston is rocked!
Preston takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Preston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve digs a good hook to Preston's body.
Preston leaves his chin hanging out and Steve seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Preston crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stephen Steve!
During a confident post fight interview, Stephen Steve thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Allan Preston spoke after the fight, saying 'I already know what I need to train, I will be training a couple months, so I can have the skill to win my next fight. '. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 51
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Noeigati rushes Preston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Noeigati misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noeigati makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Preston has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noeigati just misses with a elbow thrown towards Preston's brow.
Noeigati is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Noeigati throws a punch but it's blocked by Preston.
Noeigati tries to land a knee to the head but Preston blocks with his arms.
Noeigati swings wildly with an uppercut but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preston is working for takedown but Noeigati is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Preston manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Noeigati has closed the distance and engaged Preston in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Noeigati.
Noeigati lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Noeigati lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Noeigati's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Preston blocks an uppercut.
Noeigati lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
A short right from Noeigati.
Noeigati misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noeigati.
Noeigati tries to throw a body punch but Preston avoids it by throwing Noeigati back against the cage.
Preston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Noeigati walks away with a smile on his face. Preston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benjamin Noeigati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Preston.
Preston looks for the body kick but Noeigati saw that one coming.
Noeigati punishes Preston's body with a nice straight punch.
Noeigati with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Preston missing with a left hand there. Noeigati was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Noeigati instigates a clinch.
Preston slowing the pace effectively.
Noeigati is pressed up against the cage. Preston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Noeigati down to the mat. Noeigati avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Preston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Noeigati counters with a crisp one two that drops Preston! Noeigati thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Preston to his feet! Preston is in big trouble!#ROC#Preston is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Noeigati drives through and clinches with Preston against the cage.
Preston is still on wobbly legs! Can Noeigati finish him?
Preston blocks an uppercut.
Noeigati misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noeigati presses Preston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Preston blocking some punches.
Noeigati throws a head punch that misses.
Noeigati throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Noeigati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Preston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Preston seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Preston turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Preston manages to end up in side control.
Noeigati tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Preston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Noeigati's face as Preston controls the position.
Noeigati is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noeigati tries to get to full guard but Preston has control of the leg.
Noeigati won't allow Preston to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Noeigati dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Preston misses.
Preston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noeigati sprawls well. Noeigati wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Preston gets slowly back to his feet.
Preston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Preston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noeigati as he jumps to the side.
Benjamin Noeigati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Preston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Preston.
Preston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Preston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Noeigati swivels and escapes.#T1##CL#
Noeigati gets a clinch.
Noeigati digs a right hand into Preston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Preston's gas tank.
Noeigati gets through Preston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Preston dodges an elbow strike from Noeigati.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Noeigati.
Preston is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noeigati.
Noeigati lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Noeigati as the two fighters clinch.
Noeigati fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noeigati tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noeigati scores with a nice hook to the head.
Noeigati cracks Preston with a nice body shot.
Noeigati tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Preston's elbow.
Preston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noeigati is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Preston can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Preston has clasped his hands together around Noeigati's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Preston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noeigati keeps working.
Preston wants to control for a moment but Noeigati uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Noeigati is looking to control Preston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Noeigati avoid being mounted?
Preston wants to pass to mount but Noeigati is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Noeigati dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Noeigati avoids the body shot from Preston.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD2#
Preston changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Noeigati looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Noeigati tries to buck Preston off but Preston is having none of it.
Preston throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Preston has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Noeigati is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Preston yanks on the arm and Noeigati is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Preston.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Allan Preston!
A very excited looking Allan Preston 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. |
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Event:
GDL 118: Hawthrone VS Schmidt
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Hendricks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Preston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hendricks trying to control but Preston is working from the bottom.
Hendricks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Preston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Preston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Preston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hendricks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hendricks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
My spies in Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform me that Hendricks has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Preston keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Preston is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Preston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Preston works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hendricks is not content to let Preston control the position.#SUB#
Preston is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hendricks is just riding it out for now. Preston eventually gives up the hold.
Hendricks is looking to control Preston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hendricks avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hendricks tries to roll over but Preston keeps him under control.
Preston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hendricks is looking for a sweep. Preston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hendricks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Preston throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hendricks to regain full guard.
Preston pushing down on Hendricks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Preston not doing much here.
Hendricks trying to control but Preston postures up.
Preston content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Preston is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Preston to get the leverage. #SUB#
Preston is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Preston is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Preston to get the leverage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Preston decides to stand and escape the position.
Preston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hendricks as he avoids it easily.
Hendricks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Preston was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendricks.#TD2#
Hendricks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Preston makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hendricks throws a jab when Preston was well out of range.#TD2#
Preston tries to sprawl but Hendricks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Preston kicks Hendricks off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Preston. #TD2#
Hendricks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Preston!
Preston explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Preston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Preston closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hendricks did well to prevent Preston getting side control.#SUB2#
Hendricks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Preston seems to be working for a kimura but Hendricks defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hendricks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Preston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Preston. #SUB#
Preston 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.
#T1#
Preston thows a huge punch but Hendricks dodges it nicely.
Hendricks is looking for a sweep. Preston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Preston thows a huge punch but Hendricks dodges it nicely.
Hendricks tries to get to full guard but Preston has control of the leg.
Preston controlling the pace. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hendricks looking for submissions off his back.
Preston throwing shots but Hendricks is blocking nicely.
Preston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hendricks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks wants to control the action here but instead Preston manages to pass to full mount!
Preston thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Preston with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Preston controlling his opponent.
Preston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendricks can do to turn this around?#T3#
Preston thowing shots but they're missing.
Preston looking to finish with strikes here!
Preston lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hendricks hang on?
Hendricks is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Preston thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB#
Preston looking for a guillotine from mount but Hendricks is having none of it. #T4#
Preston controlling the pace for now.
Allan Preston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Preston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hendricks wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Preston.
Preston looking to control but Hendricks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Preston looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendricks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Preston dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hendricks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hendricks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hendricks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Preston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hendricks is trying to control the action in half guard but Preston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Preston is looking to improve his position.
Preston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Preston.
Hendricks trying to control but Preston is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston trying to keep a closed guard but Hendricks is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Hendricks is sitting in close to Preston's body. Preston has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hendricks is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hendricks is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Preston.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Allan Preston!
An out of breath Allan Preston thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GDL 114: Camble VS Daddy
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Wolden shoots in and bounces Preston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Preston pushes Wolden off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Preston is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wolden's half 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.
Wolden is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Wolden looking for submissions off his back.
Preston prevents Wolden from improving his position.
Wolden gets full guard.#T1#
Preston postures up.
Preston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Wolden has his feet on Preston's thighs here. He's pushed Preston off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Preston screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leif Wolden!
Leif Wolden 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 Allan Preston had this to say: 'I already know what I need to train, I will be training a couple months, so I can have the skill to win my next fight. '. |
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Event:
GDL 108: Submission VS Camble
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Preston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Preston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Preston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Preston.
Ryan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Preston ducks right into an uppercut from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Preston thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ryan misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Preston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ryan!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An elbow from Preston crashes against the mat.
Preston throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Preston tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Preston has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Preston tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Preston has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Preston in side control, throwing shots but Ryan defends. #SUB#
Preston looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Preston tries to score with some ground and pound. Ryan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ryan is not content to let Preston control the position. #SUB#
Preston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryan, who protects the arm well.
Preston tries to advance to mount but Ryan denies him. #T2##SUB#
Preston is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ryan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from Preston crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face as Preston controls the position.
Ryan tries to buck Preston off but Preston is having none of it.#SUB#
Preston is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ryan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Preston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ryan's legs. #T3##SUB#
Preston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ryan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Preston asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard.
Preston is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Preston swings around for an armbar but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Preston's guard.
Preston wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Preston is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan 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.
Preston wants to stand up but Ryan is controlling him.
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 Allan Preston 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.#R2##CL2#
Ryan clinches up with Preston and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Preston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Preston wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Preston misses with a takedown attempt - Ryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Preston closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Preston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan stops a takedown attempt from Preston.
Preston keeps control of Ryan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ryan wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ryan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Preston has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ryan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ryan is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Preston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryan but Ryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preston dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ryan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Ryan trying to control the position but instead, Preston has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ryan into the cage.
Ryan tries to break the clinch but Preston is controlling the position. #BC2#
Ryan breaks from the clinch.
Preston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryan pinned against the cage. Ryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Preston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryan.
Preston avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Preston attempts a counter takedown but Ryan avoids it well and moves away.
Preston looks for a takedown but Ryan sprawls well.
Preston fails with the takedown
and Ryan counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Ryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Preston prevents Ryan from breaking the clinch.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Preston controls his hands.
#T4#
Ryan is trying to stall.
Ryan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Preston fails to pull guard.
Ryan wants to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Ryan.
Preston is trying to pull guard but Ryan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan is looking to control Preston's arms but Preston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ryan has his back to the cage. #TD#
Preston has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ryan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ryan trying to get back to his feet but Preston is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Preston shoots in and bounces Ryan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ryan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Preston has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ryan is stalling here.
A frustrated look appears on Ryan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ryan is looking to control Preston's arms but Preston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ryan has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Orlando Ryan.
Preston shoots in but Ryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Ryan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Preston backs up against the cage.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Preston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Allan Preston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Ryan does no damage.
Preston avoids a kick to the body.
Preston attempts a counter takedown but Ryan avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Preston.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Preston. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Ryan slaps away a takedown attempt from Preston, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Preston closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ryan did well to prevent Preston getting side control.
Ryan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Preston. #SUB#
Preston is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Preston is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Preston passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryan!
Preston looking to control but Ryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Preston is landing with some decent strikes but Ryan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ryan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ryan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Preston.
Ryan tries to hold on but Preston pushes him away. #T4#
Preston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Preston throws some wild stikes that Ryan manages to avoid easily.
Ryan wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan is squirming around, avoiding Preston's attempts to control the action.
Ryan is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Preston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Orlando Ryan.
I think Ryan 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Orlando Ryan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Orlando Ryan waved his t-shirt featuring Finnish Elite Extreme Science's logo in front of the cameras.
Allan Preston was interviewed post fight and said 'I already know what I need to train, I will be training a couple months, so I can have the skill to win my next fight. '. |
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Event:
GDL 99: Dilbrandt VS Stevens
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Preston staying out of range there.
McGillicutty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGillicutty cracks Preston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Preston shoots in and bounces McGillicutty off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Preston trying to control but McGillicutty is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGillicutty is on top in guard.
#REVR#
McGillicutty wants to control from the top but Preston keeps moving.
McGillicutty controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston looking for a sweep. Not yet Preston, not yet.
McGillicutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Preston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
McGillicutty sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGillicutty looking to pass the guard.
McGillicutty trying to control but Preston is working from the bottom.
McGillicutty preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Preston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGillicutty defends well.
McGillicutty stays in close to Preston's body and controls the position.
McGillicutty pushes down on Preston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Preston is staying active underneath McGillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Preston tries to roll over but McGillicutty keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Preston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGillicutty trying to control the pace.
Preston is trying to control but can't.
Preston is staying active underneath McGillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGillicutty trying to pass the guard but Preston defending well.
McGillicutty is working hard here to advance position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Preston is trying to stand back up but McGillicutty is controlling him
Preston is not content to let McGillicutty control the position.#SUB2#
Preston actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Preston wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Preston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGillicutty just misses with a punch to the body.
McGillicutty lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGillicutty throws a hook to the side of Preston's head but Preston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Preston throws out a counter right but McGillicutty avoids it with no problem.
Preston blocks a jab.#TD2#
Preston drives through with a takedown into guard.
Preston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGillicutty is keeping the position for now.
McGillicutty is trying to control the position but Preston postures up.
McGillicutty has his hands on Preston's head, controlling the position.
McGillicutty wants to sweep here but Preston controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Preston tries to free his leg and advance position but McGillicutty is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Preston drops back looking for a leg! McGillicutty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGillicutty manages to kick Preston off! Preston jumps back into McGillicutty's guard.
McGillicutty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Preston manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McGillicutty wants to control from the top but Preston keeps moving.
McGillicutty controls from within his opponent's guard.
Preston is trying to control the position but McGillicutty postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGillicutty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Preston is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy McGillicutty 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##TD2#
Preston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGillicutty!
You can see the frustration on McGillicutty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Preston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McGillicutty is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Preston off and has taken his back!
Preston looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McGillicutty has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Preston's body.
Allan Preston has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGillicutty wants to control the position but Preston frees himself and scrambles - McGillicutty manages to regain control in side control.
A lull in the action here as McGillicutty stalls from top position.#T1#
Preston tries to buck McGillicutty off but McGillicutty is having none of it.
Preston manages to get back to half guard.
Preston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Preston is trying to maintain the position but McGillicutty is very close to passing his half guard.
McGillicutty passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Preston! #T2#
Preston tries to hold on but McGillicutty pushes him away.
McGillicutty wants to control the pace but Preston is squirming around nicely.
Preston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGillicutty avoids the attempt from Preston to control.
McGillicutty content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGillicutty tries to control but Preston wriggling away.
Preston tries to hold on but McGillicutty pushes him away.
McGillicutty controlling his opponent. #T3#
McGillicutty looking to control but Preston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGillicutty is really struggling to control Preston but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Preston keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McGillicutty wants to control the pace but Preston is squirming around nicely.
Preston is trying desperately to improve position.
Preston wants to hold on but McGillicutty pushes him away.
Preston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGillicutty wants to control the pace but Preston is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Preston is wriggling around trying to escape.
McGillicutty tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Preston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGillicutty controlling the pace for now.
Preston is trying desperately to improve position.
McGillicutty wants to control the pace but Preston is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Preston regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy McGillicutty dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McGillicutty misses with a body shot.
Preston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Preston shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Preston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Preston is working for a submission of some sort.
McGillicutty keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston is trying to control the action in half guard but McGillicutty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Preston wants to free his trapped foot but McGillicutty is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Preston is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGillicutty is just riding it out for now. Preston eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Preston trying to control from half guard but McGillicutty is working away. #SUB2#
McGillicutty is defending against the submission attempts here by Preston.
#SUB2#
Preston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGillicutty is looking to improve his position.
McGillicutty trying to hold on to Preston's head to control him but Preston postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Preston is pressing down on McGillicutty's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGillicutty is holding on for now.
Preston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU2#
Preston stands up from half guard.
A punch lands to the side of Preston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No luck for Preston with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Preston is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGillicutty's half guard.
McGillicutty manages to get to full guard.
Preston looking to pass the guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Preston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGillicutty controlling Preston's posture.
McGillicutty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Preston.
McGillicutty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Preston.
McGillicutty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGillicutty is trying to keep Preston in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Preston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGillicutty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGillicutty has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Preston postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Preston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGillicutty's guard.
Preston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Preston controlling the action here.
McGillicutty moves into full guard.
Preston wants to pass the guard but McGillicutty is keeping the position.
Preston stopping the sweep attempt from McGillicutty.
Allan Preston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGillicutty is trying to keep Preston in close.
Billy McGillicutty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Preston 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allan Preston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGillicutty 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy McGillicutty!
Billy McGillicutty thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Allan Preston stepped up to the mic, saying 'I already know what I need to train, I will be training a couple months, so I can have the skill to win my next fight. '. |
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