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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xi Daerji (ranked 25018 p4p, 2923 weight class) and Joe Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 42 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Xi Daerji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daerji darts in looking for a takedown but Patterson gets double underhooks and turns Daerji into the cage.
Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson tries to throw a body punch but Daerji avoids it by throwing Patterson back against the cage.
Patterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Patterson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Patterson tries to throw a body punch but Daerji avoids it by throwing Patterson back against the cage.
Patterson is trying to break the clinch but Daerji is controlling him.
Daerji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daerji swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joe Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Daerji moved out of range nicely.
Daerji lands with a nice body kick.
Patterson avoids the head kick by Daerji.
Patterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson connects with a jab.
Daerji just misses with a punch to the body.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patterson! But no joy.
Patterson throws a lazy right hand but Daerji sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Patterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Patterson misses.
As Patterson tries to get set, Daerji tries to push him back and clinch up but Patterson manages to avoid the attempt.
Patterson throws out a loose jab but Daerji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daerji tries to clinch but Patterson is having none of it.
Daerji dives in and grabs Patterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Patterson pushes down on Daerji's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xi Daerji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daerji shoots in but no luck this time.
Patterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daerji checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A combination from Patterson does no damage.
Daerji bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Patterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daerji stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daerji tries to clinch there but Patterson circles away.
Daerji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patterson throws out the jab.
Joe Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daerji misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patterson! But no joy.
Patterson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson throws a wild body kick that Daerji sees coming a mile off.
Patterson tests Daerji's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Patterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daerji is looking to land body kicks.
Patterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daerji moves out of range of the body kick.
Daerji tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Patterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Patterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Daerji avoids the body shot from Patterson.
Daerji changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Patterson tries to avoid it but Daerji manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Patterson to the ground. Patterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson looks to land a combination but Daerji avoids it well.
Daerji blocks a jab.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown but Patterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Patterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daerji takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daerji slips a straight right by Patterson.
Daerji tries to clinch but Patterson is having none of it.
Patterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Daerji throws a right hand that Patterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Patterson also avoids with ease.
Patterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daerji.
A slow jab from Patterson misses its intended target.
As Patterson looks to move away, Daerji throws a big counter combo but Patterson just gets out of the way.
A cross from Patterson lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daerji looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been informed that Patterson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daerji ducks right into an uppercut from Patterson.
Daerji tries to clinch but Patterson is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson catches Daerji with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Daerji moves out of range as Patterson throws a body kick.
And Daerji counters with a quick kick to the body but Patterson blocks it.
Patterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Daerji counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Patterson throws a series of punches but Daerji moves out of range.
Daerji seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Patterson lands a nice hook to Daerji's body. Daerji takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daerji needs to keep his hands up - Patterson had a free shot at his head there.
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Daerji moved out of range nicely.
Patterson lands with an overhand left.
Patterson looks for the body kick but Daerji saw that one coming.
Daerji tries to counter with a takedown but Patterson is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Patterson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Patterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xi Daerji is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Daerji moved out of range nicely.
Patterson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Patterson scores with a spinning back kick!
Patterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daerji was well out of range. Poor timing from Patterson.
Joe Patterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daerji.
Daerji throws a head kick but Patterson moves out of range.
Daerji defending well as Patterson loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Patterson misses its intended target.
Patterson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Patterson, as that shot connected.
Daerji takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daerji tries to counter with a takedown but Patterson is quick to defend against it.
Daerji tries to close the distance and clinch but Patterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daerji throws a head kick that misses.
Patterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Patterson as he avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patterson. Daerji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Patterson.
Patterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daerji blocks a jab.
Daerji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Patterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Patterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Patterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daerji circles away quickly and effectively.
Patterson connects with a crisp jab.
Daerji shoots in looking for a takedown but Patterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daerji's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Patterson is looking for the big counter here.
A swing and a miss from Patterson.
Nice uppercut there from Patterson.
Patterson jabs Daerji right on the nose. Daerji blinks but takes it well.
Daerji misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Patterson. No joy for Daerji on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xi Daerji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daerji rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Patterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Patterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Patterson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daerji. That did some damage!
That kick from Patterson tenderised Daerji's leg. Daerji is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Daerji.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daerji moves out of range of the body kick.
Daerji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daerji takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Patterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daerji.
Daerji ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Patterson with a nice cross.
Patterson lands a slapping body shot.
Patterson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
so Daerji counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patterson is trying to keep Daerji in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Patterson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is adopting a defensive guard.
Daerji postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Patterson is pulling down on Daerji's head to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Daerji tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patterson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daerji dives in for a single leg takedown but Patterson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Daerji backs off Patterson throws a huge counter combo but Daerji manages to avoid it all.
Patterson stalling in the clinch but Daerji improves position.
Patterson controlling the action here for a moment.
Patterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daerji's elbow.
Daerji is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Patterson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Patterson 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!
Daerji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patterson.
Daerji gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patterson.
The fighters circling - Patterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Patterson misses with a body punch
and Daerji counters with a two punch combo.
Patterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daerji circles away quickly and effectively.
Daerji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Patterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Patterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daerji with a lazy takedown attempt
and Patterson counters with a straight right hand.
Daerji uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson misses with a hook
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daerji tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Patterson misses.
Patterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Daerji. Daerji gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daerji shoots in and drives through. Patterson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xi Daerji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Patterson misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Patterson finds it's target.
Patterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daerji doesn't seem bothered though.
Patterson slaps away a takedown attempt from Daerji, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Patterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Patterson looks to land a right hand but Daerji moved out of range.
Daerji tries to score a power double leg takedown but Patterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daerji somewhat.
Patterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daerji in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Patterson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Daerji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Patterson loads up on a big right hand but Daerji slips the punch.
Patterson scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Daerji tries for a takedown but Patterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daerji on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daerji checks a leg kick.
Daerji was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Patterson digs a good body shot into Daerji's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson clobbers Daerji with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Patterson throws a wild body kick that Daerji sees coming a mile off.
Patterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daerji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patterson takes a swing at Daerji's ribcage but misses.
Daerji shoots for a takedown but Patterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daerji looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Patterson throws a hook to the side of Daerji's head but Daerji sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patterson slaps away a takedown attempt from Daerji, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Patterson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Patterson sizes up Daerji with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Patterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daerji.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson misses with a straight left.
Daerji walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Patterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daerji ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Daerji is looking to counter the offense by Patterson and move into the clinch.
Patterson looks to throw the jab but Daerji is out of range.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Daerji moved away.
Daerji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe Patterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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 throws a jab but it's blocked by Daerji.
Daerji looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Patterson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daerji with a body shot.
Xi Daerji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daerji is looking to counter the offense by Patterson and move into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Patterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Patterson 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Patterson!
Joe Patterson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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