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Event:
OMEGA NO SURRENDER
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Bean works Patterson's body with a nice hook.
Bean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from Bean lands.#TD#
Patterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bean regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Patterson.
Patterson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson throwing strikes from guard but Bean blocks nicely.
Bean keeping full guard, as Patterson tries to pass.
Patterson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Bean keeps moving. #T1#
Bean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Patterson is controlling him.
Patterson throwing strikes but missing.
Patterson throws a big elbow that misses.
Bean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Patterson.
Patterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Patterson is in close to Bean's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Patterson throws a strike but Bean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bean lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Patterson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bean wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving. #T2#
Bean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patterson is keeping the position for now.
Bean wanted to stand there but Patterson had control of the position.
Bean won't allow Patterson to sweep him here.
Patterson managing to control the position.
Bean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bean wants to stand but Patterson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Patterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bean defends it nicely.
Bean lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Patterson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Derek Patterson has been cut.
A left and a right from Bean both land. Nice combination.
Patterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bean.
Bean lands with a shot to the body.
Bean throws a nice looking combination but Patterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bean has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Patterson darts in trying to clinch
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bean circles away.
Bean lands with a hook. Patterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bean closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4##CL#
Patterson clinches up against the cage.
Patterson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Patterson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Patterson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bean gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bean lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Bean has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Patterson uses from the top position.
Bean wants to stand but Patterson is controlling the position.
Patterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Patterson looking to sit in guard and control but Bean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bean being controlled here momentarily.
Patterson wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Patterson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bean swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Patterson.
Bean jabs Patterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bean lands a nice hook to Patterson's body. Patterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Patterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bean.
Patterson is looking for a counter combo.
Bean lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice side step and Bean releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Patterson drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bean looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bean bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Patterson's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bean wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving.
Bean tries to stand but Patterson is controlling from the bottom.
Patterson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Bean is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
Patterson tries to strike from the bottom.
Bean trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Patterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bean is one step ahead there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Patterson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Patterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bean pinned against the cage. Bean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bean shoots in and drives through. Patterson sprawls well.
Bean fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bean has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bean throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Bean clinches up against the cage.
Patterson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson is trying to pull guard but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Patterson looking to stall.
Patterson is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Bean prevents a takedown attempt there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bean.
Bean prevents Patterson from breaking the clinch.
Patterson wants to take the fight to the mat but Bean manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bean is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Patterson is defending well.#BC2#
Bean breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Bean shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bean won't allow Patterson to sweep him here.
Patterson has a closed guard, preventing Bean from standing up.
Bean prevents Patterson from getting back to his feet.
James Bean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bean engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Patterson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bean is now in half guard.
Patterson trying to control but Bean postures up.
Bean slows the pace down in half guard.
Bean wants to stand up but Patterson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bean performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derek Patterson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bean with a hook.
Bean fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Patterson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bean.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Patterson has Bean pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bean manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bean throws out a powerful jab.
Bean throws a shot to the body.
A left lands for Bean.
Patterson is looking to clinch.
Patterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Bean closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Patterson gets a takedown into half guard.
Patterson trying to control the action but Bean is working from the bottom.
Patterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Patterson trying to control from Bean's half guard. Bean has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bean had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Patterson defends it easily.
James Bean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Patterson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Patterson distracts Bean with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES2#
Bean has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Patterson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!#BC2#
Bean breaks from the clinch.
Derek Patterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bean looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.
Bean tries a head kick but it misses.
Patterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Patterson darts in and clinches Bean up against the cage.
Bean drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
Patterson is trying to drag Bean to the mat but Bean just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson lands a left hand.
Patterson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bean prevents it.
#BC2#
Bean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Patterson instigates a clinch.
Bean stops a takedown attempt from Patterson.
Bean gets underhooks to prevent Patterson's takedown attempt.
#T4#
Patterson goes for a takedown attempt but Bean pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Bean rushes Patterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Patterson looking for a takedown.
Patterson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bean after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patterson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Patterson is looking to break free of the clinch but Bean has double underhooks.
Patterson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bean pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good exchange - Bean coming out on top.
Bean scores with a jab.
Derek Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patterson walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Bean shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Patterson is trying to defend but Bean finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean uses his free foot to push down on Patterson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Patterson.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Bean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bean has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bean!
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Event:
COLLISION COURSE
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Sato looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.
Patterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sato tries to avoid it but Patterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sato to the ground. Sato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sato throws a big counter combination but Patterson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Patterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sato darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sato is looking to slow Patterson down with leg kicks.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Patterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Patterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sato tries to roll over but Patterson keeps him under control.
Patterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sato blocking the ground and pound attempt from Patterson.
Sato on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Patterson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Patterson working over Sato with some ground and pound. Sato looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Patterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Patterson working the head and body with strikes.
Sato is trying to stand.
Sato regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Patterson.
Patterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Patterson preventing the sweep.
Patterson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sato wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson works over Sato with some ground and pound from guard.
Sato is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Patterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Patterson with a nice head shot there.
Patterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Patterson postures up in Sato's guard and throws a big left but Sato blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Patterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Patterson.
Patterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patterson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Patterson stands up over Sato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Patterson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Sato keeps moving.
Patterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Patterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Sato keeps moving.
Patterson postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patterson throws a strike but Sato rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Patterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sato is one step ahead there.
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson has his hands on Sato's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Patterson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Patterson throwing strikes from guard but Sato blocks nicely.
Patterson wants to pass the guard but Sato is keeping the position.
Patterson postures up and lands a big shot to Sato's brow.
Patterson trying to control but Sato is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sato is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Patterson is controlling him.
Patterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Patterson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sato connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sato stuffs the takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Sato.
Patterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Sato.
Patterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Patterson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sato swivels and escapes.
Kenji Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Patterson.
Good leg kick by Sato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sato looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sato lunges at Patterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Patterson's hand.
Patterson misses with a takedown
and Sato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson has a takedown stuffed.
Sato lunges at Patterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Patterson's hand. #T1#
Sato scoring well with a low kick there.
Kenji Sato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sato can pounce on him.
Sato scores with a jab to the body.
Kenji Sato is winning the standup battle so far.
Patterson shoots and misses
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Sato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sato scores with a decent looking hook.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Sato counters with a right hand to the body.
Sato's jab looks to have found its range, popping Patterson under the eye.
Patterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#
It looks like Derek Patterson has been cut.
Sato lands a hook that stumbles Patterson back into the cage. Sato follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Patterson to the canvas! Sato pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Patterson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kenji Sato!
Kenji Sato thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HIGH VOLTAGE
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Patterson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Patterson somewhat.
Patterson shoots and misses
and Sato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sato circles away quickly and effectively.
Sato lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Patterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Patterson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Derek Patterson has been cut.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sato counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Patterson counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Sato throws Patterson to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Patterson has time to react.
Patterson misses with a double jab.
Patterson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Patterson somewhat.#T1#
Patterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sato counters with a straight right hand.
Sato leaves Patterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Patterson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sato defends well and Patterson ends up having to push Sato into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sato lands with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Sato.#KD2#
Sato lands a left and a right that send Patterson crashing to the mat, dazed. Sato thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sato.
Sato is looking to land body kicks.
Sato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Patterson's head backwards.
A left lands for Sato.#ROC2#
Patterson is rocked!
Sato misses with a body shot.
Oh Patterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sato.
Patterson seems to have got his legs back now.
Patterson needs to keep his hands up - Sato had a free shot at his head there.
Sato throws a big shot that misses.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sato sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2##TD#
Patterson looking to score a takedown here. Sato is defending well but Patterson drives through and ends up in Sato's guard.
Patterson is working Sato over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sato trying to control the position here.
Patterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Patterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Patterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sato can do anything to dispel that myth.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Sato keeps moving.
Sato is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Patterson dives into side control.
Patterson working away.
Sato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Patterson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sato parries the strikes from Patterson easily there. Patterson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sato to escape.
Sato struggling a bit here.
Patterson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sato sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Patterson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Patterson is looking to take a break and control but Sato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Patterson crashes against the mat.
#T4#
Sato is looking to reverse the position.
Sato takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sloppy strikes there by Patterson.
Sato can't do much from the bottom here.
Sato is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Patterson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sato wants to get back to his feet.
Patterson controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Patterson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Patterson stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Sato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Patterson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Patterson fails with the takedown.
Sato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Patterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Sato avoids the head kick by Patterson.
Sato displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Patterson.
Patterson tries to land a body kick
and Sato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Sato to counter with a crisp jab.
Sato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sato throws a big shot that misses.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Sato cracks Patterson with an open hand slap.
Patterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patterson swinging wildly here.
Sato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sato scores with a nice head shot.
Sato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
Derek Patterson's cut is getting worse.
Patterson tries for a takedown but Sato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patterson misses with a takedown
and Sato counters with a stiff right hand.
Sato lands with an overhand left.
Derek Patterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##KD2#
Sato feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Patterson sprawling to the canvas! Patterson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sato finish him?!
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!
Sato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#KD2#
Sato drops Patterson with a beautiful combination! Patterson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sato is looking for the KO!
Patterson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sato. That one must have hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sato. That's going to slow Patterson down.
Sato lands with an overhand left.
Kenji Sato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sato drops Patterson with a huge uppercut! Patterson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Sato is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Sato!
A very excited looking Kenji Sato made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RCG 19:
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Patterson moves out of range easily.
Patterson is looking to clinch but Khan is avoiding it.
Khan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan jabs Patterson right on the nose. Patterson blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Derek Patterson has been cut.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Patterson slips the punch.
Patterson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Patterson moves away from the strike by Khan.
Patterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Patterson takes one on the button.#TD2#
Patterson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Khan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Patterson lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson scoring with some ground and pound.
Patterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Patterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khan wants to stand but Patterson is controlling the position.
Khan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Patterson manages to pass to side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Patterson lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Patterson stops Khan from getting back to his feet.
Patterson is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khan pushes Patterson off looking to stand but Patterson dives back in and keeps control.
Khan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Patterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Patterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khan keeps working.
Khan is trying to stand back up but Patterson is controlling him
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ganbaatar Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Patterson moved out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Khan - that will leave a mark!
A jab from Patterson misses.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khan but Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Patterson tries to clinch up.
We've been informed that Patterson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patterson feints the counter takedown.
Khan missing with a left hand there. Patterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patterson wants to counter with a clinch but Khan pushes him away.
Patterson avoids the head kick by Khan.
Sloppy strikes from Patterson. Those never looked like landing.
Patterson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khan stuns Patterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Crunch! Khan slams his shin into Patterson's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Patterson scores with a takedown into Khan's guard.
Khan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khan tries to get out of the position.
Patterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khan wants to stand and escape but Patterson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Patterson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Patterson advances position into side control!
Khan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES#
Khan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Patterson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Khan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Patterson somewhat.
Ganbaatar Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ganbaatar Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Patterson.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khan lands with a kick to the temple. Patterson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Khan! Patterson is out on his feet! Khan rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Patterson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Patterson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ganbaatar Khan!
During a confident post fight interview, Ganbaatar Khan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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