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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Patton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Marilyn Manson - Born Villain . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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162 lbs
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186 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Patton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton avoids the body shot from Soderberg.
Patton throws out a loose jab but Soderberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soderberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Patton's hands.
Patton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soderberg misses with a left hand
and Patton counters with a good low kick that Soderberg was not able to check.
Soderberg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Patton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Soderberg.
Patton scoring well with a low kick there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Soderberg.
Soderberg has control of an arm but Patton manages to advance to Soderberg's back!
Patton looking for the choke but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg is trying to break free.
Soderberg staying busy and making it hard for Patton to control.
Patton looking for the choke from the back.
Soderberg trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Soderberg is in bad spot here.
Soderberg just trying to survive but Patton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Soderberg breaks Patton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Soderberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Patton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rufus Soderberg was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Patton wants to slow Soderberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Michael Patton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Patton tries to score with a low kick but Soderberg moves his leg out of the way.
Soderberg's corner calls for a 1-2. Soderberg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Patton.
Patton tries to work over Soderberg's front leg with a kick but Soderberg checks it.
Patton misses with a body shot.
Patton throws the left hand but Soderberg avoids the punch easily.
Patton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soderberg throws the left hand but Patton avoids the punch easily.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Patton defends it nicely.
Patton throws an off balance right hand
and Soderberg counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Patton.
Soderberg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Patton just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is trying to pull guard but Patton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Michael Patton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Soderberg.
Patton swings wildly with an uppercut but Soderberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soderberg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Patton to keep the fight standing.
Patton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soderberg jumps guard but Patton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Patton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Soderberg is trying to pull guard but Patton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Patton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soderberg swings for the body but Patton moves out of range.
A jab from Soderberg finds it's way through Patton's defenses.
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 Michael Patton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Patton throws a right and a left that Soderberg avoids nicely.
Soderberg misses with an uppercut. Patton saw that one coming.
Soderberg scores with a hook to the body. Patton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Soderberg blocks the body kick.
A leg kick checked by Soderberg.
Soderberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Patton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soderberg somewhat.
Soderberg avoids a kick to the body.
Patton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Patton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton tries to land a leg kick but Soderberg saw it coming and moves away.
Patton swings for the body but Soderberg moves out of range.
Soderberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Patton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soderberg lands a jab to the nose.
Soderberg swings for the body but Patton moves out of range.
Patton throws out a leg kick but Soderberg moves out of range and Patton only half commits.
Jab by Soderberg.
Soderberg throws a hook but Patton avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Patton. No joy for Soderberg on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton throws a shot to the body.
Soderberg shoots in for a double leg but Patton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michael Patton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Soderberg.
Soderberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Patton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soderberg somewhat.
Patton lands with a shot to the body.
Patton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Patton misses with a straight left.
Soderberg swings for the body but Patton moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soderberg.
Patton takes a swing at Soderberg's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Patton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Soderberg working away.
Soderberg looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Patton is avoiding damage well.
Patton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Patton wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy.
Soderberg moves into full guard.
Patton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soderberg is on top in guard.
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 Michael Patton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Soderberg.
Patton wants to slow Soderberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Patton wants to land a leg kick but Soderberg is out of range.
Soderberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Soderberg misses with a left hand
and Patton counters with a left to the body.
Soderberg misses with an uppercut
and Patton counters with a head kick.
Soderberg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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 takes a swing at Soderberg's ribcage but misses.
Soderberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Patton misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Soderberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soderberg shoots in for a double leg but Patton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Patton misses with a wild body shot.
Soderberg lands a right hook to the body.
Patton misses the shot to the body.
Soderberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Patton momentarily.
Soderberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Patton misses the target.
Michael Patton is winning the standup battle so far.
Patton throws a leg kick but Soderberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Patton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soderberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soderberg catches Patton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Patton sizes up Soderberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soderberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Patton!
Soderberg in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Soderberg lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg trying to control the action but Patton is working from the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg tries to move into full mount but can't pass Patton's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soderberg trying to control the action but Patton is working from the bottom.
Soderberg tries to advance to mount but Patton instead regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patton tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Patton clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Patton throws a shot from downtown. Soderberg moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Patton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Patton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Patton wants it to stay on the feet.
Patton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soderberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Patton.
Soderberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Soderberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Patton. Patton obviously looking to wear him down.
Patton misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soderberg. Patton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Soderberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Soderberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Patton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Michael Patton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Patton wants it to stay on the feet.
Patton misses with a low kick.
Patton slips under a jab.
Soderberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Patton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patton jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Patton here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soderberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patton. Soderberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Patton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Soderberg.
Soderberg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Patton to the ground. Soderberg is now in Patton's guard.
Patton keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg is fighting to break Patton's control of his arms but Patton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton is looking for a triangle but Soderberg pushes his legs off easily.
Soderberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rufus Soderberg has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Patton scoring well with a low kick there.
Patton scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton throws the kick towards the body but Soderberg avoids it.
Patton gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Soderberg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice left hand lands by Soderberg.
Patton has had enough of the clinch but Soderberg keeps him there for the moment.
Patton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patton throws a punch but it's blocked by Soderberg.
Soderberg has Patton pressed against the cage, preventing Patton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Patton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soderberg clinches up against the cage.
Soderberg tries to pull guard but Patton holds him up against the cage and eventually Soderberg drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Michael Patton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Patton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Patton misses the jab.
Patton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soderberg scores with a shot to the body.
Soderberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soderberg scores with a nice head shot.
Patton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Patton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soderberg at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Patton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg misses the jab.
Patton throws a series of punches but Soderberg moves out of range.
Soderberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Patton pinned against the cage. Patton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Soderberg moves to clinch but Patton breaks away
and Patton counters with a straight right hand.
Soderberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Patton.
Soderberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soderberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Patton pinned against the cage. Patton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michael Patton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton sizes up Soderberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soderberg.
Michael Patton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Soderberg.
Patton misses the shot to the body.
Soderberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Soderberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Patton has time to react.
Soderberg misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton throws a leg kick but Soderberg moved away.
Patton misses with a head kick.
Patton tests Soderberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Patton. That's going to slow Soderberg down.
Patton moves out of range of the strikes.
Patton tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Patton lands but Soderberg takes it in his stride.
Soderberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Patton throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton throws a body punch but Soderberg moves out of range.
Patton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soderberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Patton circles away.
Soderberg slips under a jab from Patton.
Patton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Soderberg counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soderberg wants to control but Patton is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soderberg lands a nice forearm strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Patton.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Patton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Patton!
After winning the bout, Michael Patton 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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