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Event:
KOFC 114 - Fungus vs Murhaa 2
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Sobota forces Patton back against the cage and clinches.
Sobota on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Patton jumps guard but Sobota stands there with Patton around his waist. Patton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sobota presses Patton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sobota scores with a shoulder strike.
Sobota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Patton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patton scores with a spinning back kick!
Sobota throws a front kick aimed at Patton's knee but Patton avoids it well.
No joy there for Patton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Sobota misses its target.
Sobota lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Patton misses with the body kick#CL#
and Sobota counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sobota.
Sobota misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Sobota lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Patton or not.
Patton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sobota up against the cage.
Sobota misses with the head strike.
Sobota can't find room to land a body shot as Patton controls the action.
Patton tries to throw a body punch but Sobota avoids it by throwing Patton back against the cage. #TD2#
Patton pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Sobota got a little sloppy there for a moment and Patton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sobota has managed to get both his arms back between Patton's legs - danger averted.
Sobota controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Patton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobota doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobota manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Sobota advances position into side control!
Patton wants to get back to his feet.
Patton tries to improve position but can't.
Patton wants to control but Sobota postures up.
Sobota knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Patton on the ground.
Patton misses with a strike from the bottom.
Sobota controlling the position. #T3#
Patton is trying to get back to half guard.
Patton struggling a bit here.
Patton regains half guard.
Patton is looking for a sweep. Sobota is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sobota trying to mount his opponent but Patton defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sobota in particular looking to stall.#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.
Patton trying to control from the bottom.
Patton controlling the position for now.
Patton is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sobota misses with a wild body shot.
Patton moves out of range of the strikes.
Sobota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patton.
A little feinted left hand from Sobota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice combination there by Patton.
#CL#
Sobota moves into range and clinches up with Patton.
Nice body punch from Patton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patton is looking for a takedown.
Leszek Sobota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Patton.
Patton fails to pull guard.
Patton tries to break free but Sobota pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leszek Sobota will probably get the nod.
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#
Patton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sobota as he jumps to the side.
Patton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Sobota darts in and clinches Patton up against the cage.
Patton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sobotas head. #BC2#
Patton breaks from the clinch.
Sobota wants to clinch.
Patton tries to close the distance and clinch but Sobota swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton tries to bum rush Sobota with a series of wild strikes but Sobota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the body from Patton misses #CL#
and Sobota counters by moving into the clinch.
Patton is trying to pull guard but Sobota has him pressed against the cage.
Sobota swings wildly with an uppercut but Patton uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Patton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sobota's elbow.
Sobota misses with a punch to the body.
Patton is trying to push Sobota away but Sobota has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sobota keeps control of Patton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sobota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
Patton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sobota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sobota working aggressively here.
Patton has had enough of the clinch but Sobota keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Patton breaks the clinch.
Patton tries to clinch up
and Sobota counters with a stiff right hand.
Craig Patton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Sobota is looking to clinch but Patton is avoiding it.
Patton misses with a looping left.#CL#
Sobota has closed the distance and engaged Patton in a clinch.
Patton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sobota's elbow.
Patton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Patton drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Patton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobota gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Patton controls Sobota momentarily but Sobota frees himself.
Patton trying to strike off his back.
#T3#
Patton is trying to keep Sobota in close.
Patton lands an upkick as Sobota stands over him.
Sobota is fighting to break Patton's control of his arms but Patton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Patton is trying to control the position but Sobota postures up.
Patton is pulling down on Sobota's head to control his posture.
Patton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sobota controls the pace.
Patton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leszek Sobota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Patton throws a series of punches but Sobota avoids them all with ease.
Patton throws the kick towards the body but Sobota avoids it.
A punch combination from Patton misses.
Patton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sobota as he jumps to the side.
Leszek Sobota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Patton.
Patton misses the shot to the body.
Sobota swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Patton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobota. Patton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leszek Sobota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patton throws a leg kick
and Sobota counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Patton is breathing heavily.
Patton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Patton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leszek Sobota will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Patton doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Sobota counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sobota throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pattons head.
Patton lands a body punch.
Sobota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sobota has Patton pressed against the cage, preventing Patton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Patton struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobota controls his hands.
Patton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sobota seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Patton can turn it around.
Sobota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sobota lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sobota throws a head punch that misses.
Patton is trying to force a seperation but Sobota has the dominant position.
Patton tries to pull guard but Sobota won't allow it.
#T1#
Patton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Craig Patton has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Sobota.
#ROC#
Patton is rocked!
Sobota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Patton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sobota looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Patton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sobota avoids it really well and circles away.
Leszek Sobota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Patton.
Patton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sobota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sobota swats away the attempt to clinch by Patton.
Patton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sobota tries to avoid it but Patton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sobota to the ground. Sobota escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Patton throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Sobota counters by clinching up. #T2#
Patton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sobota keeps control of Patton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sobota is working Patton over against the cage.
Patton prevents a body shot from Sobota.
Sobota lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
Sobota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sobota struggles to land a body shot inside as Patton controls his hands.
Sobota misses with a punch to the body.
Sobota misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobota lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Sobota.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobota cracks Patton with a nice body shot.#T3#
Sobota throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pattons head.
Sobota scores with a hook to the body.
Sobota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Patton is still on wobbly legs! Can Sobota finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Sobota.
Sobota lands with a left to the head.
Sobota lands a big right hand that drops Patton! The killer instinct kicks in and Sobota finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sobota!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leszek Sobota!
Leszek Sobota 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 Craig Patton had this to say: 'He was the better fighter tonight. I'll be back. '.
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Event:
KOFC 110 - Karelin vs Hallick
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Patton throws out a leg kick but Hryunov moves out of range and Patton only half commits.
Hryunov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hryunov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hryunov lands a two punch combo.
Hryunov throws a right hand that Patton ducks under and follows up with a left that Patton also avoids with ease.
Hryunov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hryunov stuffs the takedown.
Hryunov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hryunov looks to throw the jab but Patton is out of range.
Pavel Hryunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Patton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Patton lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Hryunov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Patton stopping the sweep attempt from Hryunov.
Patton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hryunov wants to stand but Patton is controlling the position.
Hryunov keeping moving, preventing Patton from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Patton wants to pass the guard but Hryunov is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hryunov cracks Patton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Patton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hryunov.
Patton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hryunov.
Patton throws a leg kick that misses.
Hryunov clobbers Patton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Hryunov misses.
Patton is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Hryunov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patton staying out of range there.
Patton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Hryunov throws a shot to the body.
Hryunov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hryunov lands a jab.
Hryunov misses the shot to the body.
Patton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hryunov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hryunov throws out a powerful jab.
Patton tries to close the distance and clinch but Hryunov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hryunov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hryunov misses with a straight left.
Hryunov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Patton with the counter takedown but Hryunov avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hryunov.#CL#
Hryunov forces Patton back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hryunov lands an uppercut.#T4#
Patton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Patton has Hryunov pushed against the cage.
Hryunov working aggressively here.
#BC#
Hryunov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hryunov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Patton on the side of the head.
Patton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patton has a takedown stuffed.
Patton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hryunov throws a shot to the body.
Hryunov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Hryunov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Patton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Patton wants to clinch up but Hryunov keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hryunov has knocked Patton down with a huge combo! Hryunov steps away and waves a wobbly Patton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Patton is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Craig Patton has been cut.
Hryunov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Patton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Patton is still on wobbly legs! Can Hryunov finish him?#KD#
Hryunov cracks Patton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hryunov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Patton to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hryunov counters with a crisp right that sends Patton to the canvas! Hryunov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Hryunov!
Pavel Hryunov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Craig Patton spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight. I'll be back. '.
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Event:
KOFC 103 - Slurper vs Knox
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Patton with a nice cross.
Patton is looking to slow Boo down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Patton closes the distance and clinches.
Boo tries a knee to the head but Patton blocks it.
#TD2#
Patton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boo uses from the top position.
Boo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Patton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boo is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Boo 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.
Ground and pound from Boo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo uses his free foot to push down on Patton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Patton.
Boo scoring with strikes but Patton is staying in there. #T1#
Patton wants to try and get back to his feet.
Boo trying to control but Patton is having none of it.
Patton 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.
Boo fails to take his opponent's back.
Boo 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.
Patton is desperately trying to improve his position but Boo has a good base and remains in mount.
Boo is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Boo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Patton turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Boo off and cradles Patton's limp body as Boo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jo Boo!
The defeated Craig Patton had this to say: 'He was the better fighter tonight. I'll be back. '.
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Event:
KOFC 88 - Andreev vs Bean
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Hryunov scores with a jab.
Patton fails with a takedown attempt.
Hryunov throwing a counter right hand but Patton manages to avoid it.
A combination from Patton does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Patton is defended easily by Hryunov.
Hryunov lands a jab to the nose.
Pavel Hryunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hryunov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Patton at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Patton.
Hryunov misses with a wild body shot.
Patton is looking for the big counter here.
Patton looks to clinch
and Patton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hryunov throws a hook but Patton avoids it easily.#T1#
Hryunov misses with a few strikes there.
Hryunov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Hryunov misses.
Hryunov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hryunov slaps away a takedown attempt from Patton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pavel Hryunov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Patton.
Hryunov throws a shot from downtown. Patton moves away and avoids it.
Patton misses with a wild combination.
As Patton looks to move away, Hryunov throws a big counter combo but Patton just gets out of the way.
Hryunov scoring well with a low kick there.
Hryunov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Patton momentarily.
Patton keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hryunov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
A cross from Hryunov lands.
Hryunov works over Patton's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Hryunov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hryunov connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Patton! He's out on his feet! Hryunov rushes in and drops Patton with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pavel Hryunov!
In his post fight interview, Pavel Hryunov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Craig Patton had this to say: 'He was the better fighter tonight. I'll be back. '.
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Event:
KOFC 82 - Morgan vs Murhaa
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Patton.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Craig Patton has been cut.#KD#
Murphy lands a big head kick that sends Patton tumbling to the mat! Murphy takes a step backwards and waves Patton back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Patton is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Murphy - that's a beauty! Patton is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Murphy can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tobias Murphy!
Tobias Murphy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Craig Patton stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight. I'll be back. '.
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Event:
UPF 2: Second Strike
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Juarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Juarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Patton pulls Juarez in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Juarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Patton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Patton pulls Juarez in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez wants to control from the top but Patton keeps moving. #SUB#
Juarez 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#
Juarez wants to control from the top but Patton keeps moving.
Patton pulls Juarez in to control the position.
Patton keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. #SUB2#
Patton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Patton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Patton has Juarez pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Patton 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.
Juarez tries to clinch there but Patton circles away.
Patton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Juarez with a body shot.#TD#
Juarez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Patton is trying to defend but Juarez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Patton desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Juarez trying to control from Patton's half guard. Patton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Juarez wants to control from the top but Patton keeps moving.
Juarez is fighting to break Patton's control of his arms but Patton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Patton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Patton holds on and takes a little breather.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Juarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Patton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Patton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Patton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juarez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Patton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Patton misses with a wild combination.
Juarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Juarez gets a double leg takedown into Patton's guard.
Patton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Patton looking for a guillotine here but Juarez defends easily.
#T1#
Patton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Juarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Juarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Patton is adopting a defensive guard.
Juarez trying to control but Patton is working from the bottom.
Craig Patton has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Patton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juarez is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Patton is pulling down on Juarez's head to control his posture.
Juarez trying to control but Patton is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Patton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juarez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Juarez 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.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Patton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Patton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Juarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Patton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Juarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Patton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Juarez moves to clinch but Patton breaks away
and Patton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Patton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Juarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Patton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Patton successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Patton working for a triangle but Juarez defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Patton is looking for a triangle but Juarez pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Patton managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Patton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Patton holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Patton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Patton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Patton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Patton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Juarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patton paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Juarez gets a double leg takedown into Patton's guard.
Patton controlling the position.
Patton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Patton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Juarez defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Patton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Juarez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Patton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Patton managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Patton clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Patton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Patton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Juarez is fighting to break Patton's control of his arms but Patton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
More stalling from Patton.#SUB2#
Patton working for a triangle but Juarez defends it easily.
Patton trying to control the position here.
Patton keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Patton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Patton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Patton working for a triangle but Juarez defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Patton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juarez defends well.
Craig Patton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Patton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patton keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#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.
Patton is pulling down on Juarez's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Patton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Juarez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Juarez is looking to clinch.
And Patton responds with a good body kick, but Juarez manages to step out the way in time.#TD#
Patton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Raquel Juarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Patton is looking for a triangle but Juarez pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Patton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Patton 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Patton!
A very excited looking Craig Patton 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:
UPF 1: First Blood
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Patton closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Vaginov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vaginov manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Patton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Patton is looking to reverse the position.
Patton regains half guard.
Vaginov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vaginov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Patton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Patton is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton keeping hold of Vaginov's head, controlling as best he can.
Vaginov is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Patton is holding on to half guard well.
Patton is trying to stand back up but Vaginov is controlling him
Patton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Patton is positioning himself well to prevent Vaginov advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Vaginov moves into range and clinches up with Patton.#TD#
Patton jumps guard.
Patton pulls Vaginov in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Patton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vaginov has passed into half guard!
Patton wants to control the action here but instead Vaginov manages to pass to full mount!
Vaginov is looking to stand but Patton has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T3#
Patton holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vaginov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Patton tries to lock up and control but Vaginov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Patton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Patton is doing well to control the position and prevent Vaginov from advancing to side control.
Patton trying to control here.
#SUB#
Patton looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Patton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Patton is pressing down on Vaginov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vaginov wants to get up but he can't break Patton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vaginov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaginov trying to control the position from guard on top but Patton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roman Vaginov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Patton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Patton moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Vaginov drags the fight down to the ground.
Roman Vaginov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Patton stands up and waves to Vaginov to follow him.
Vaginov takes one on the button.#TD#
Patton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaginov working a defensive guard here.
Vaginov looking to control but Patton passes into half guard.
#T1#
Patton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vaginov is trying to maintain the position but Patton is very close to passing his half guard.
Vaginov tries to get to full guard but Patton has control of the leg.
Patton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaginov keeps working. #SUB#
Vaginov is defending against the submission attempts here by Patton.
#SUB#
Patton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vaginov taking some punishment here, with Patton in his half guard.
Patton moves nicely into side control. #SU#
Patton decides to stand back up. Patton steps back and let's Vaginov get back to his feet.#CL#
Patton clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Vaginov drags the fight down to the ground.
#T3#
Vaginov pulls Patton in close to prevent any damage.
Patton 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. #SU#
Patton stands and steps away. Vaginov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Patton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patton is looking to clinch but Vaginov is avoiding it.
#CL#
Patton has Vaginov up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Patton jumps guard.
#T4#
Patton is controlling Vaginov's posture.
Vaginov throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patton trying to control the position here.
Patton keeping moving, preventing Vaginov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Patton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Vaginov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Patton's guard.
Vaginov prevents Patton from getting back to his feet.
Patton keeping full guard, as Vaginov tries to pass. #SUB#
Vaginov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Patton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vaginov has managed to get both his arms back between Patton's legs - danger averted.
Vaginov is pushing down on Patton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Patton is fighting to maintain full guard but Vaginov has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton is holding on to half guard well.
Vaginov is thwarting Patton's attempts to control the position.
Patton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1##SUB#
Patton looking for submissions off his back.
Patton is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Patton actively working from the bottom here.
Patton is pressing down on Vaginov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Patton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vaginov defends it easily.#SUB#
Patton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vaginov is aware though and is defending well.
Patton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Patton is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vaginov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Patton's body to avoid the submission. Patton has instead reached around Vaginov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Patton arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Craig Patton!
An out of breath Craig Patton 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Leonard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patton was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonard.
Leonard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Patton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Patton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Patton misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Leonard. Beautiful body shot.
Leonard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Patton has time to react.
Leonard throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Patton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Leonard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Patton lands a nice forearm strike.
Leonard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leonard tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Patton cracks Leonard with a big right hand but Leonard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Patton looks up at the clock and then as Leonard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Patton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Leonard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Leonard looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Patton pushes past his half guard into mount!
Leonard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Patton on the ground.
Patton controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Patton has hold of Leonard's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Leonard manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Leonard is just holding on here. Patton manages to take his back.
Patton controlling from the back.#T2#
Leonard tries to break free.
Patton is working the ground and pound. Can Leonard escape?
Patton controls the position.
Patton gets his hands free as Leonard looks to control. #SUB2#
Patton looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Patton is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Leonard defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Leonard's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3##SUB2#
Patton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Leonard is in bad spot here.
Leonard breaks Patton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Patton controlling Leonard's posture. #SUB2#
Leonard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Patton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leonard has managed to get both his arms back between Patton's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Patton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Patton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Patton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Leonard 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. #SUB2#
Patton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Patton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Leonard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Jay Leonard has been cut.#TD2#
Patton feints and as Leonard raises his hands in defense, Patton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Patton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leonard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Patton has managed to get both his arms back between Leonard's legs - danger averted.
Leonard looking to control.
Patton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Leonard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Patton defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard looking to control.
Patton trying to control but Leonard is working from the bottom. #T1#
Patton is stalling in the full guard.
Patton passes Leonard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Patton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Patton 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.
Craig Patton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leonard is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Patton jumps into side control!
Leonard tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Leonard is trying to control Patton's posture but Patton avoids it.
Patton trying to control the position but Leonard is working away.
Patton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Patton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leonard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Patton controls the position.
Patton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leonard keeps working. #T3##SU2#
Patton decides to stand back up. Patton steps back and let's Leonard get back to his feet.
Patton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonard.
Patton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Patton fails to land with a series of punches.
Leonard lands a glancing blow to the side of Patton's head.
Patton wants to clinch
and Leonard counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Patton pushes Leonard up against the cage in a clinch.
Leonard misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Patton decides to pull guard. #T4#
Leonard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leonard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Leonard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Patton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leonard has managed to get both his arms back between Patton's legs - danger averted.
Patton tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Patton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leonard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Patton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Patton has his foot on Leonard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leonard works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patton is trying to control the position but Leonard postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Patton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay Leonard's cut.
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#
No joy there for Patton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leonard looks to score with a jab to the body but Patton is just out of range.
Leonard is looking to wear down Patton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Patton ducks under a wild hook from Leonard.
Craig Patton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonard looks to land a right hand but Patton moved out of range.
Donk. Leonard catches Patton right on the button with a cross.
Leonard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Leonard tries to keep at a distance but Patton has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Patton jumps guard and drags Leonard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patton keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Patton is looking for a triangle but Leonard pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Patton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Patton keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
Leonard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Patton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Leonard throwing strikes from guard but Patton blocks nicely.
Leonard tries to free his leg and advance position but Patton is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Leonard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Patton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leonard defends well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Patton pulls Leonard in to control the position. #SUB2#
Patton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leonard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Patton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leonard throwing strikes from guard but Patton blocks nicely.
Leonard throws a big right hand that misses.
Patton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Patton is trying to keep Leonard in close.
#SUB2#
Patton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leonard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leonard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Patton has Leonard pulled in close to control his posture.
Jay Leonard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Patton wants to stand up but Leonard is controlling him. #SUB2#
Patton has his foot on Leonard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leonard works his way back into a safe position though.
Leonard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Craig Patton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leonard throws a big elbow that misses.
Leonard throwing strikes but missing.
Leonard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leonard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Patton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leonard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Patton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Patton is looking for a triangle but Leonard pushes his legs off easily.
Patton working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Patton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Patton 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Patton!
Craig Patton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Cup showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patton.
Patton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Cup looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.
Cup advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Patton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup takes a little break here. Patton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Cup thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Patton is trying to control Cup's posture but Cup avoids it.
Patton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cup on the ground.
Patton is trying to get back to half guard.
Cup working away.
Patton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cup moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Cup goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Patton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cup's guard! Nice work there by Patton!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Cup lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cup engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Patton can't keep his opponent in guard - Cup advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cup controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Cup is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Patton defends it well. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cup trying to control the action but Patton is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cup is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cup content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
Cup decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Patton enables Cup to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Patton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Patton working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Patton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Cup 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.
Cup stands and throws Patton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cup wants to control but Patton is keeping him busy.
Patton is trying to work for a sweep but Cup has mounted him!
Patton prevents Cup from taking his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blue Cup dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Patton tries to sprawl but Cup drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Patton trying to hold on to Cup's head to control him but Cup postures up.
Patton is trying to stand.
Cup is pressing down on Patton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Patton is holding on for now.
Cup works his way into full mount!
Cup controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup moves to take his opponent's back. #T1#
Patton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cup.
#SUB2#
Cup looking to break Patton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Patton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cup will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cup gets his hands free as Patton looks to control. #SUB2#
Cup working for the choke. #SUB2#
Cup sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Patton taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blue Cup!
An out of breath Blue Cup thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Craig Patton stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight. I'll be back. '.
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