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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm King (ranked 2178 p4p, 4920 weight class) and Derek Patterson (ranked 252 p4p, 472 weight class). King's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, YoungBoy Never Broke Again – White Teeth. Patterson has chosen I'm So High. Nashville Pussy as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 cm 37 171 23 - 22 - 0 |
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179 cm 34 182 11 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt World class boxer Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler World class MT Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm King! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Patterson! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Patterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Good exchange - King coming out on top. King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patterson. That did some damage! Patterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Danga de danga de dang - King scores with a four punch combination! Patterson pushes King up against the cage in a clinch. Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch. Patterson is looking for a takedown. Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it. Patterson lands an uppercut. King pushes Patterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patterson backwards. 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! Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it. Patterson misses with some punches.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch. King misses with a hook from the clinch. Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch. King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. A shot in the inside from King. Patterson takes a shot to the head. Patterson fails to pull guard.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Patterson.
Patterson blocks a body shot from King. Patterson misses with some punches.
Patterson tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Patterson drops back down to his feet.
Malcolm King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Patterson. King digs a right hand into Patterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Patterson's gas tank. Patterson misses with a punch on the inside.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patterson successfully pulls guard.
King wants to stand but Patterson is controlling his posture from full guard. Patterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Patterson has a closed guard, preventing King from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Patterson working a defensive guard here.
Patterson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Patterson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! King escapes and throws Patterson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Patterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Patterson can't do much from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Patterson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Patterson is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. King has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Patterson works to full guard. Patterson wants to sweep but no luck. Patterson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because King has passed into half guard!
Patterson wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Patterson is still trying to improve position. The fighters are battling for position here. Patterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. King trying to stand up but can't free himself from Patterson's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm King 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. King with a hook. King throws a series of punches but Patterson avoids them all with ease. King throws a hook but Patterson avoids it easily. King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. King lands a nice looking body shot.
King with a hook. Patterson throws a leg kick but King moved away. Patterson loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch. King tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Patterson misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. King misses with a body shot
letting Patterson counter with a right hand. King lands with a nice combination. Patterson backs away looking to recover. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! King lands a big head kick that sends Patterson tumbling to the mat! King takes a step backwards and waves Patterson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Patterson is rocked! Malcolm King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Patterson switches off momentarily and King cracks him with a monster right hand! Patterson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as King dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm King! After winning the bout, Malcolm King thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
46% |
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