UFC 304 Prelim Results: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2
The atmosphere at o-op Live was electric from the opening fight of the evening, with the eight sets of athletes competing in the UFC 304 prelims delivering exciting action.
Early finishes by British fighters Mick Parkin and Sam Patterson, along with a string of competitive and entertaining decisions, made the early slate in Manchester a ton of fun and set the stage for the pay-per-view main card that followed.
Here's a recap of the UFC 304 prelims:
- **Nathaniel Wood defeats Daniel Pineda** by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)
- **Bruna Brasil defeats Molly McCann** by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- **Jake Hadley defeats Caolan Loughran** by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- **Muhammad Mokaev defeats Manel Kape** by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
- **Oban Elliott defeats Preston Parsons** by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
- **Modestas Bukauskas defeats Marcin Prachnio** by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 3:12 of Round 3
- **Sam Patterson defeats Kiefer Crosbie** by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 2:50 of Round 1
- **Mick Parkin defeats Lukasz Brzeski** by KO (strikes) at 3:23 of Round 1
- **Shauna Bannon defeats Alice Ardelean** by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
The opening round between Bannon and Ardelean was a tale of two phases, with Ardelean excelling in striking exchanges and Bannon threatening in grappling sequences. In the second round, Bannon landed in the top position, neutralizing Ardelean’s output with short shots. In the third, Bannon’s freshness gave her a clear edge, leading to her first UFC victory by split decision.
Mick Parkin showcased his striking prowess, wobbling Brzeski with a big right hand before securing a knockout. Now 4-0 in the UFC and 10-0 overall, Parkin is a rising star in the heavyweight division.
Sam Patterson displayed improved striking against Kiefer Crosbie before securing an arm-triangle choke for the win. Patterson is now 2-0 at welterweight, making him a dangerous new addition to the division.
Modestas Bukauskas demonstrated technical striking and effective grappling, securing his first two takedowns in the UFC and finishing Prachnio with an arm-triangle choke. This victory elevated Bukauskas to 3-1 since returning to the UFC.
Oban Elliott’s clean, tactically sound performance earned him a unanimous decision over Preston Parsons, extending his winning streak to six.
Muhammad Mokaev remained unbeaten with a unanimous decision victory over Manel Kape. Mokaev was the more effective fighter in the second round and held his ground in the third to secure the win.
Jake Hadley showcased his striking skills, cutting Caolan Loughran early and controlling the fight for a unanimous decision victory. This win marked a triumphant return to the win column for Hadley.
Bruna Brasil spoiled Molly McCann’s homecoming with a dominant performance, battering McCann’s lead leg and targeting her body. Brasil’s impressive striking and grappling earned her a unanimous decision victory.
Nathaniel Wood wrapped up the prelims with a smart, tactical performance, defeating Daniel Pineda by unanimous decision. Wood’s slick striking and calf kicks gave him the edge, bouncing back from his first loss at featherweight.
These prelims set the stage for an exciting main card, showcasing the depth of talent in the UFC.
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