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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Mazzuca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Pattersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pattersson has chosen The Banana song Peel Banana as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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16 - 8 - 0 |
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14 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Mazzuca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doug Pattersson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pattersson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pattersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazzuca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pattersson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mazzuca with a body shot.
Pattersson works the jab nicely.
Pattersson scores with a takedown into Mazzuca's guard.
Mazzuca has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pattersson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Mazzuca's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mazzuca tries to work over Pattersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pattersson is looking to control Mazzuca's arms but Mazzuca gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pattersson has his back to the cage.
A short right from Pattersson on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pattersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pattersson.
Pattersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mazzuca.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pattersson.
Mazzuca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pattersson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pattersson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzuca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Patterssons head.
Pattersson throws a head punch that misses.
Mazzuca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mazzuca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Doug Pattersson has been cut.
Pattersson tries to work over Mazzuca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzuca breaks the clinch.
Mazzuca misses with a series of wild punches.
Mazzuca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robert Mazzuca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazzuca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pattersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mazzuca walks into a straight right hand from Pattersson.
Pattersson takes one on the button.
Mazzuca throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pattersson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pattersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzuca.
Pattersson cracks a nice hook into Mazzuca's ribs.
Pattersson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mazzuca cracks a nice hook into Pattersson's ribs.
Mazzuca defending well as Pattersson loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Mazzuca.
Mazzuca throws a front kick that sends Pattersson stumbling back into the cage.
Mazzuca throws a head kick that misses.
Mazzuca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pattersson at a distance.
Pattersson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mazzuca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pattersson gets tackled into the cage by Mazzuca. Mazzuca maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca gets through Pattersson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mazzuca gets underhooks to prevent Pattersson's takedown attempt.
Pattersson working aggressively here.
Pattersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzuca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pattersson backwards.
Pattersson wants a takedown.
Mazzuca gets through Pattersson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mazzuca.
Mazzuca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Patterssons head.
Mazzuca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mazzuca is working Pattersson over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mazzuca.
Pattersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Pattersson on the inside.
Pattersson blocks a body shot from Mazzuca.
Pattersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Pattersson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pattersson blocks an uppercut.
Mazzuca prevents a takedown attempt there.
Robert Mazzuca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Pattersson.
Mazzuca stalls.
Mazzuca pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mazzuca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pattersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzuca blocks an elbow strike.
Mazzuca lands with a light punch inside.
Mazzuca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazzuca gets through Pattersson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pattersson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mazzuca avoids the damage to the body.
Pattersson trying to control the position but instead, Mazzuca has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pattersson into the cage.
Mazzuca manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mazzuca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Pattersson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mazzuca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Robert Mazzuca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pattersson takes a swing at Mazzuca's ribcage but misses.
Pattersson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pattersson moves out of range as Mazzuca throws a body kick.
Nice shot by Pattersson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mazzuca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pattersson lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzuca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pattersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robert Mazzuca is winning the standup battle so far.
Pattersson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mazzuca pinned against the cage. Mazzuca gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mazzuca is looking to counter the offense by Pattersson and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattersson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mazzuca can pounce on him.
Pattersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzuca moves away.
Mazzuca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pattersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mazzuca with a jab.
Pattersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mazzuca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pattersson on the side of the head.
Mazzuca closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mazzuca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pattersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzuca is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pattersson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mazzuca trying to control the position but instead, Pattersson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mazzuca into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pattersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pattersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzuca's elbow.
Pattersson has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzuca.
A right hook to the body lands for Mazzuca.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzuca fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzuca fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Mazzuca.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzuca lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pattersson tries to pull guard but Mazzuca holds him up against the cage and eventually Pattersson drops back down to his feet.
Mazzuca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pattersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazzuca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzuca has Pattersson pressed against the cage.
Pattersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzuca can't find room to land a body shot as Pattersson controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca blocks a body shot from Pattersson.
Pattersson misses with a body punch.
Mazzuca digs a right hand into Pattersson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pattersson's gas tank.
Pattersson tries to work over Mazzuca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzuca gets through Pattersson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mazzuca's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mazzuca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pattersson backwards.
Mazzuca struggles to land a body shot inside as Pattersson controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca is trying to maintain a safe position but Pattersson gets an underhook and turns Mazzuca into the cage.
Mazzuca lands a right hand.
Pattersson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Robert Mazzuca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Pattersson.
Pattersson is looking for a takedown.
Mazzuca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pattersson can do to turn this around?
Mazzuca lands with a short shot to the head.
Mazzuca misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mazzuca.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca lands an uppercut.
Pattersson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pattersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robert Mazzuca has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Mazzuca.
Pattersson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazzuca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mazzuca lands a slapping body shot.
Mazzuca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pattersson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mazzuca rather than just go for the knockout.
Mazzuca connects with a looping right hand.
Mazzuca rushes Pattersson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mazzuca takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mazzuca blocking some punches.
Mazzuca lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pattersson is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mazzuca dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doug Pattersson'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!
Pattersson connects with a body shot that sends Mazzuca's belly button to the back.
Mazzuca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mazzuca closes the distance and pushes Pattersson back into the cage.
Pattersson jumps guard but Mazzuca stands there with Pattersson around his waist. Pattersson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mazzuca tries to work over Pattersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pattersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pattersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzuca blocking some punches.
Mazzuca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mazzuca is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzuca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzuca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazzuca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pattersson.
Pattersson slips a jab from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pattersson. That did some damage!
Mazzuca with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mazzuca avoids the body shot from Pattersson.
Mazzuca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mazzuca bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pattersson's head.
Mazzuca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mazzuca throws a front kick aimed at Pattersson's knee but Pattersson avoids it well.
Pattersson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mazzuca sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mazzuca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mazzuca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca tried to score with a low kick but Pattersson checks it.
Pattersson moves in looking to clinch but Mazzuca pushes him off.
Pattersson scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mazzuca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pattersson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mazzuca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robert Mazzuca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Pattersson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pattersson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mazzuca has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pattersson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice straight punches there by Mazzuca. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mazzuca.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pattersson on the side of the head.
Mazzuca connects with a jab.
Mazzuca throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mazzuca.
Mazzuca catches Pattersson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mazzuca tries to clinch up but Pattersson circles away and keeps his distance.
Doug Pattersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazzuca jabs Pattersson right on the nose. Pattersson blinks but takes it well.
Mazzuca moves into the clinch.
Mazzuca tries to work over Pattersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzuca lands a right hand.
Mazzuca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pattersson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzuca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robert Mazzuca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzuca stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Come on Pattersson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mazzuca misses with a body punch.
Mazzuca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pattersson backwards.
Mazzuca lands with a light punch inside.
Pattersson misses with a body punch.
Pattersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pattersson lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Mazzuca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mazzuca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Mazzuca!
In his post fight interview, Robert Mazzuca started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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