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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Pattinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pattinson has chosen Blue (Da Ba Dee) - Eiffel 65 as his entrance music. Edward Pattinson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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180 lbs
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171 lbs
17 - 11 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saul Tigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Edward Pattinson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pattinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick there by Pattinson.
Tigh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pattinson counters with a low kick, right behind Tigh 's knee.
A combination from Pattinson does no damage.
Pattinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick from Pattinson lands but Tigh takes it in his stride.
Pattinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tigh shoots in and bounces Pattinson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pattinson is looking for a triangle but Tigh pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing that Tigh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pattinson is trying to control the position but Tigh postures up.
Pattinson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tigh pushing down on Pattinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattinson wants to get back to his feet.
Tigh is looking for a kimura here.
Tigh is looking for a kimura but Pattinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tigh to get the leverage.
Pattinson is looking for a sweep. Tigh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pattinson is looking to control Tigh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pattinson avoid being mounted?
Tigh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pattinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tigh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tigh trying to control the action but Pattinson is working from the bottom.
Pattinson wants to control but Tigh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pattinson won't allow Tigh to pass to mount.
Tigh trying to control from half guard but Pattinson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tigh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pattinson defends it well.
Pattinson actively working from the bottom here.
Tigh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pattinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pattinson.
Tigh wants to control from the top but Pattinson keeps moving.
Pattinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tigh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tigh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pattinson pulls Tigh in close to prevent any damage.
Tigh trying to control but Pattinson is working from the bottom.
Pattinson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tigh is now in half guard.
Pattinson works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tigh trying to control the position from guard on top but Pattinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tigh tries to free his leg and advance position but Pattinson is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Pattinson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pattinson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pattinson lands a jab to the nose.
Tigh with a poor takedown
and Pattinson counters with an outside leg kick.
Tigh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pattinson's half guard.
Tigh prevents Pattinson from standing back up.
Tigh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pattinson sees it coming and defends easily.
Pattinson wants to get back to full guard.
Pattinson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pattinson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pattinson tries to lock up and control but Tigh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tigh moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pattinson has worked his arm free - good work by Pattinson!
Tigh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pattinson, who protects the arm well.
Tigh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pattinson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pattinson prevents Tigh from improving position.
Tigh goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pattinson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tigh's guard! Nice work there by Pattinson!
Pattinson trying to control but Tigh is working from the bottom.
Tigh looking for a triangle here. Pattinson is fighting it but it looks tight! Tigh pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pattinson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Saul Tigh!
Saul Tigh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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