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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taw DawTang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DawTang comes to the cage accompanied by Imperial March. Patton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Keep your hands to yourself- Georgia Satellites kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Taw DawTang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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228 lbs
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287 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taw DawTang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Patton!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DawTang looks to throw the jab but Patton is out of range.
Patton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Patton misses the target.
DawTang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DawTang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Patton lands a nice shot to the body.
DawTang throws a body punch but Patton moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that DawTang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
DawTang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DawTang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patton falls off balance throwing a combination
letting DawTang counter with a right hand.
It looks like George Patton has been cut.
Patton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DawTang.
Patton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patton lands a really nice looking cross but DawTang seems unphased.
DawTang drives through with a takedown into guard.
Patton wants to stand and escape but DawTang is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DawTang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
DawTang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DawTang stops Patton from standing up.
Patton keeping moving, preventing DawTang from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DawTang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
DawTang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patton wants to stand but DawTang is controlling the position.
DawTang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DawTang trying to control the position from guard on top but Patton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Patton can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Patton is looking to stand up but DawTang isn't so interested in that idea.
DawTang pushes down on Patton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
DawTang is trying to control. Patton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Patton throws an overhand right that lands on DawTang's shoulder, as DawTang tries to avoid the shot.
George Patton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from DawTang misses the target.
Patton misses with a wild body shot.
Patton gets a clinch.
DawTang has a couple of punches blocked by Patton.
Patton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DawTang's elbow.
DawTang wants a takedown.
DawTang misses with some punches.
DawTang lands a hook that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DawTang has hold of one of Patton's legs. Patton is fighting the takedown attempt but DawTang gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
DawTang looking to pass the guard.
Patton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Patton keeping moving, preventing DawTang from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Patton wants to stand and escape but DawTang is having none of it.
DawTang looking to pass the guard.
DawTang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DawTang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DawTang.
Nice defenses there by Patton.
Patton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patton closes the distance but DawTang moves to the side
and DawTang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Patton!
Patton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, DawTang asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taw DawTang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Patton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Patton misses with a double jab.
DawTang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Patton connects with a looping right hand.
Patton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DawTang dodges the punch combination from Patton.
Patton scores with a three punch combo!
Patton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DawTang lunges at Patton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Patton's hand.
Patton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Patton misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from DawTang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
George Patton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as DawTang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Patton doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DawTang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DawTang misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Patton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Patton misses with a wild combination.
DawTang is looking to counter punch.
DawTang looks to score with a jab to the body but Patton is just out of range.
DawTang misses with a hook.
Patton misses with a double jab.
George Patton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DawTang fails with a takedown attempt.
Patton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DawTang circles away quickly and effectively.
Patton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DawTang.
A combination from Patton does no damage.
Patton misses with a hook.
George Patton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patton is looking to clinch but DawTang is avoiding it.
DawTang throws a hook to the side of Patton's head but Patton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patton throws an off balance right hand
so DawTang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Patton wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Patton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patton jabs DawTang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Patton avoids the body shot from DawTang.
Patton blocks a jab.
Patton throws a poor cross that misses
and DawTang counters with a nice uppercut.
Patton throws an overhand right that lands on DawTang's shoulder, as DawTang tries to avoid the shot.
Patton lands a nice shot that snaps DawTang's head back.
DawTang throws a hook but Patton blocks it.
DawTang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patton throws a right hand that DawTang ducks under and follows up with a left that DawTang also avoids with ease.
Patton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DawTang throws a big shot that misses.
Patton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DawTang throws a body shot but no joy.
DawTang avoids the body shot from Patton.
DawTang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Patton.
DawTang missing with a left hand there. Patton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DawTang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Patton's half guard.
DawTang wants to free his trapped foot but Patton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DawTang lands strikes from half guard.
Patton tries to push off, looking to stand up, but DawTang manages to move to mount!
DawTang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Patton really wants to buck DawTang off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DawTang lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
DawTang takes Patton's back.
Patton trying to get back to his feet but DawTang is in full control for now.
DawTang scores with strikes from the back.
DawTang is looking to control Patton but Patton is wriggling around and keeping busy.
DawTang patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
DawTang is looking to control Patton but Patton is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Patton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Patton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by DawTang or perhaps it was just good defense by Patton, which made it look bad.
DawTang avoids the body shot from Patton.
Patton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patton swings widly with a right hand
enabling DawTang to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from DawTang misses.
DawTang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DawTang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Patton misses with a two punch combination.
Patton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton misses with a double jab
and DawTang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patton misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and DawTang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
DawTang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Patton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DawTang counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton takes one to the chin there.
Patton throws a series of punches but DawTang moves out of range.
DawTang throws a looping overhand right but Patton ducks down to avoid it.
DawTang connects with a single shot there.
Patton scores with a punch to the head.
Patton slips under a jab.
Patton throws a lazy uppercut
and DawTang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Patton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Patton tries to clinch up
and DawTang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Patton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Patton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DawTang.
DawTang avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by DawTang.
DawTang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patton misses with a jab, cross combination.
DawTang slips under a jab.
Patton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Patton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patton throws a big shot that misses.
DawTang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice straight punches there by DawTang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DawTang.
DawTang misses the jab.
DawTang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DawTang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patton throws a counter combo.
DawTang throws the left hand but Patton avoids the punch easily.
Patton scores with a nice right hand.
Patton misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DawTang thows a left - swing and a miss!
DawTang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DawTang throws a shot to the body.
DawTang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Patton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DawTang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DawTang passes Patton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
DawTang moves nicely into side control.
DawTang is trying to get an arm triangle but Patton is defending well.
The strikes coming from DawTang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DawTang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Patton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
DawTang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Patton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but DawTang is controlling him well.
DawTang tries to advance to mount but Patton denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taw DawTang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DawTang 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taw DawTang!
An out of breath and clearly excited Taw DawTang thanked Héritage! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
George Patton spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent, and apologize to the fans.'.
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energy
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hype
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