Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 4
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Patterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skystalker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skystalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skystalker blocking some punches.
Patterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Skystalker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Patterson misses with some punches. #TD2#
Patterson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skystalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Patterson is putting a hurting on Skystalker here, landing some big shots from side control.
Skystalker tries to bench press Patterson off him but Patterson keeps the position.
Patterson cracks Skystalker with a big elbow.
Skystalker sneaks back into half guard.
Patterson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Patterson winds up and cracks Skystalker with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Well, if Patterson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Patterson connects with a nice short shot to Skystalker's temple.
Skystalker wants to get back to full guard.
Patterson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Patterson drops an elbow to the side of Skystalker's head. #SUB2#
Patterson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skystalker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Patterson.
Skystalker trying to control but Patterson postures up.
Patterson is nestled in close to Skystalker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Patterson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Patterson wants to control but Skystalker is keeping him busy. #T2#
Patterson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Patterson trying to mount his opponent but Skystalker defends it.
Patterson wants to take a breather but Skystalker is having none of it.
Patterson prevents Skystalker from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Patterson.
Skystalker tries to roll over but Patterson keeps him under control.
Skystalker works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Skystalker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Patterson landing some decent shots from guard.
Patterson landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Patterson won't allow Skystalker to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Skystalker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Patterson defends well.
Patterson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Skystalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skystalker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Patterson's guard. #REVR#
Patterson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Patterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Patterson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Skystalker working for a triangle but Patterson defends it easily.
Skystalker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patterson pushing down on Skystalker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Patterson trying to control from half guard but Skystalker is working away.
Patterson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Skystalker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Patterson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skystalker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Patterson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Patterson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Patterson working Skystalker over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Patterson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Skystalker misses with a double jab.
Skystalker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skystalker misses with a head kick.
Patterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skystalker.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Skystalker.
Patterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Skystalker throws a leg kick but Patterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skystalker lands with a right hand.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson scores with a nice strike.
Patterson digs a good body shot into Skystalker's ribs.
Skystalker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Patterson works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Patterson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Skystalker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Patterson scoring with some ground and pound.
Skystalker looking to control.
Patterson pushes down on Skystalker's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Patterson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Patterson wants to pass to mount but Skystalker is defending the position.
Skystalker manages to get to full guard.
Patterson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Patterson stands and throws Skystalker's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Patterson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skystalker, who protects the arm well.
Skystalker is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Skystalker tries to improve position but can't.
Patterson trying to control the position but Skystalker is working away. #T2#
Patterson lands a few punches from side control.
Patterson wants to control but Skystalker is keeping him busy.
Derek Patterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skystalker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Patterson off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Skystalker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Patterson is defending well though. Skystalker let's go of the attempt for now.
Patterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Patterson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Skystalker.
Skystalker avoiding Patterson 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Skystalker is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Patterson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Patterson fending off the submission attempt from Skystalker. #T3#
Patterson trying to control but not successfully.
Skystalker is hanging on to Patterson's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Patterson trying to control the hands but Skystalker breaks the grip.
Patterson can't escape the position.
Patterson trying to control the hands but Skystalker breaks the grip. #SUB#
Patterson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T4#
Patterson trying to control the position but Skystalker manages to sink in the hooks.
Patterson tries to roll but Skystalker sticks to his back. #SUB#
Patterson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Skystalker's arms.
Skystalker is hanging on to Patterson's back as he tries to escape.
Patterson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Skystalker.
Patterson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Patterson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derek Patterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Patterson.
Skystalker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Patterson on the side of the head.
Skystalker misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Skystalker - just one landing.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Skystalker checks a low kick from Patterson.
Skystalker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Skystalker throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Patterson rushes Skystalker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skystalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skystalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Patterson blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
Skystalker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Patterson pulls Skystalker into guard.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skystalker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Patterson is trying to control the position but Skystalker postures up. #T1#
Skystalker trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Skystalker tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Skystalker throws a big elbow that misses.
Skystalker preventing the sweep.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Patterson is looking for a triangle but Skystalker pushes his legs off easily.
Skystalker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Patterson, not yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Patterson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Patterson.
Skystalker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patterson feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Skystalker gets tackled into the cage by Patterson. Patterson maintains the clinch.
Anni Skystalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is keeping an eye on Skystalker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Skystalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skystalker misses with some punches.
Derek Patterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Patterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skystalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow.
Patterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Patterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Patterson lands an uppercut.
Skystalker tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Skystalker back against the cage.
Derek Patterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Patterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards. #T3#
Skystalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
Skystalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Skystalker.
Skystalker misses with a body punch.
Skystalker tries a body shot but Patterson blocks it.
Skystalker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Patterson blocking some punches.
Patterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Patterson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skystalker after a bit of a struggle.
Patterson blocks an uppercut.
Skystalker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Skystalker pushes Patterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Skystalker misses with some punches.
Skystalker lands with a short shot to the head.
Patterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skystalker working aggressively here.
Skystalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Skystalker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Skystalker. #TD2#
Patterson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker tries to improve position but can't.
Skystalker can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

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 Anni Skystalker.
I think Patterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Patterson!
After winning the bout, Derek Patterson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 295 Kruth vs Greene
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Patterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patterson. That did some damage!
Patterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danga de danga de dang - King scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Patterson pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patterson is looking for a takedown.
Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patterson lands an uppercut.
King pushes Patterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
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 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patterson misses with some punches.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
A shot in the inside from King.
Patterson takes a shot to the head.
Patterson fails to pull guard.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Patterson.
Patterson blocks a body shot from King.
Patterson misses with some punches.
Patterson tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Patterson drops back down to his feet.
Malcolm King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Patterson.
King digs a right hand into Patterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Patterson's gas tank.
Patterson misses with a punch on the inside.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Patterson successfully pulls guard.
King wants to stand but Patterson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Patterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Patterson has a closed guard, preventing King from standing up. #T2#
Patterson working a defensive guard here.
Patterson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Patterson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! King escapes and throws Patterson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Patterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Patterson can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Patterson is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Patterson works to full guard.
Patterson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Patterson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because King has passed into half guard!
Patterson wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Patterson is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Patterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
King trying to stand up but can't free himself from Patterson's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
King with a hook.
King throws a series of punches but Patterson avoids them all with ease.
King throws a hook but Patterson avoids it easily.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
King with a hook.
Patterson throws a leg kick but King moved away.
Patterson loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King misses with a body shot
letting Patterson counter with a right hand.
King lands with a nice combination. Patterson backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
King lands a big head kick that sends Patterson tumbling to the mat! King takes a step backwards and waves Patterson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Patterson is rocked!
Malcolm King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patterson switches off momentarily and King cracks him with a monster right hand! Patterson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as King dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by King!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm King!
After winning the bout, Malcolm King thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 281 Okongwu vs Zhdanov
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Cejka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patterson.
Patterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Cejka.
Patterson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cejka cracks Patterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Cejka.
Patterson is looking to counter punch.
Cejka connects with a nice looking jab.
Patterson defending well as Cejka loads up on a big left hand.
Cejka lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Cejka.
Cejka throws a hook but Patterson blocks it.
Cestmir Cejka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cejka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cejka.#T1#
Patterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cejka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cejka misses with a straight left.
Cejka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Patterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cejka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
A jab from Cejka misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Patterson.
Cejka scores with a hook.
Patterson misses with a hook. Cejka ducked under it nicely.
Cejka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Patterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Cejka throws a poor cross that misses
and Patterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Cejka is rocked!
Cejka lands a glancing blow to the side of Patterson's head.
Cejka is still on wobbly legs! Can Patterson finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cejka throws a jab when Patterson was well out of range.
Patterson throws out a loose jab but Cejka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cejka seems to have recovered his senses.
Cejka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cejka lands a lovely overhand right.
Cejka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Patterson misses the target.
Patterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good work by Cejka as he checks the leg kick.
Cejka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Patterson counters with a straight right hand.
Cejka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Patterson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cejka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Patterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Patterson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Cejka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cejka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cejka misses with an uppercut. Patterson saw that one coming.
Cejka misses with a hook.
Cejka lands with a shot to the body.
Cejka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cejka throws out a powerful jab.
Cejka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patterson. Cejka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cejka.#T4#
Cejka throws a jab but it's blocked by Patterson.
Patterson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cejka checks a leg kick.
Cejka scores with the left hand. Patterson knows he should have avoided that one.
Patterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cejka finds it's way round the side to connect with Patterson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cejka lands a glancing blow to the side of Patterson's head.
Cejka throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Patterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Patterson throws a sloppy head kick and Cejka moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cejka! But no joy.
Cejka throws a hook to the side of Patterson's head but Patterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Patterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Patterson blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cestmir Cejka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Cejka as he connects with a hook.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Cejka slips under a jab from Patterson.
Cejka connects with a looping right hand.
Cejka misses with a body shot.
Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cejka.
Cejka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cejka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Cejka misses its intended target.
Patterson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejka cracks Patterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cejka with a jab.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Cejka.
A jab lands there for Cejka.
Cejka misses with a left hand #KD#
and Patterson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cejka! Patterson lets Cejka back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cejka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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 misses with a lunging right hand
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cejka cracks Patterson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Patterson misses with a hook
letting Cejka counter with a right hand.
Cejka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Cejka.
Cejka throws a right hand that misses
and Patterson counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Patterson slips under a jab.
Patterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cejka lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from Cejka lands.
A swing and a miss from Cejka.
A punch lands to the side of Patterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Cejka finds it's way through Patterson's defenses.
Patterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Patterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Patterson defending well as Cejka loads up on a big left hand.
Patterson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cejka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Cejka rushes Patterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Patterson tries to break free but Cejka pushes him back against the cage.
Cejka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pattersons head.
A body shot lands from Cejka.
Patterson tries to work over Cejka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cejka misses with a punch on the inside.
Cejka takes a shot to the head.
Cejka blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cejka.
A short right from Patterson on the inside.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cejka tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Cejka back against the cage.
Patterson lands with a right to the head.
Cejka throws a punch but it's blocked by Patterson.
Cejka has Patterson pressed against the cage, preventing Patterson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cejka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patterson misses with the head strike.
Patterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Cejka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Patterson can't find room to land a body shot as Cejka controls the action.
Cejka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Cejka.
Patterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cejka keeps control of Patterson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cejka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cejka misses with the head strike.
Cejka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cejka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Patterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cejka gets through Patterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cejka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cejka misses with some punches.
Cejka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Patterson tries to throw a body punch but Cejka avoids it by throwing Patterson back against the cage.
Cejka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cestmir Cejka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Patterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cejka.
Cestmir Cejka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cejka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cejka scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cejka misses the target.
Patterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cejka throws out the jab.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Patterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cejka swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejka throws a lazy right hand but Patterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cejka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cejka connects with a right hand. Patterson shakes it off.
Cejka throws an off balance right hand
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Cejka throws a poor cross that misses
and Patterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cejka scores with a sloppy right hand. Patterson should have avoided that one.
Patterson misses with an uppercut. Cejka saw that one coming.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Cejka.
Cejka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cejka lands a jab to the nose.
Patterson ducks right into an uppercut from Cejka.
Cejka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Patterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Patterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Patterson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cejka lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cejka throws a hook but Patterson avoids it easily.
Patterson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Patterson walks into a straight right hand from Cejka.
Cejka throws a big shot that misses.
Patterson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cejka misses with a hook
and Patterson counters with an outside leg kick.
Cejka throws a jab when Patterson was well out of range.
Patterson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Patterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cejka scores with a hook.
Patterson slips under a jab from Cejka.#T3#
Cejka cracks Patterson with a good jab.
Cejka misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely.
Cejka lunges at Patterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Patterson's hand.
Patterson moves away from the strike by Cejka.
It looked like Patterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Patterson takes one to the chin there.
Derek Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. Cejka catches Patterson right on the button with a cross.
Patterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cejka misses with an uppercut. Patterson saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Patterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cejka throws a hook but Patterson blocks it.
Cejka lands a nice hook to Patterson's body. Patterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cestmir Cejka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Cejka throws a series of punches but Patterson avoids them all with ease.
Patterson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Patterson swings for the body but Cejka moves out of range.
Patterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cejka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Patterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patterson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cejka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Patterson misses the target.
Patterson slips a straight right by Cejka.
Patterson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cestmir Cejka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cejka 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cestmir Cejka!

Event: DMMA 269 Calamari vs Doom 2
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Diego.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Diego throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diego swings widly with a right hand
and Patterson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Diego leaves Patterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Patterson connects with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
Diego tried to score with a low kick but Patterson checks it.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Patterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diego's sensitive parts. #T2#
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Patterson scores with a shot to the body.
Patterson cracks Diego with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Patterson misses with a low kick.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Patterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Patterson throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Diego quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sam Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Diego throws the left hand but Patterson avoids the punch easily.
Diego misses with a wild combination.
Patterson misses with a hook
and Diego counters with an outside leg kick.
Patterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Diego seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.#T4#
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Patterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diego finds it's way round the side to connect with Patterson's head.
Patterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Patterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Patterson tries a quick counter leg kick but Diego is wise to it.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Patterson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sam Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego'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.#R2#
Patterson tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Patterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sam Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Patterson throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Patterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Diego lands the left hand.
Patterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Patterson misses with a wild body shot.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.#T2#
Patterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Patterson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Patterson throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Patterson throws an off balance right hand
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego blocks a jab.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Patterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Patterson misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Patterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Patterson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego connects with a leg kick.
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Patterson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Diego has got the better of the exchanges.
Patterson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Patterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patterson! But no joy.
Patterson throws a front kick aimed at Diego's knee but Diego avoids it well.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Patterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego tries to bum rush Patterson with a series of wild strikes but Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Diego.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego'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#
Diego thuds a left hand into Patterson's body.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Patterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Patterson shoots in and gets a takedown into Diego's guard.

Diego 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.
Diego is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diego prevents a body shot from Patterson.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patterson can do to turn this around?#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patterson.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Patterson has him pressed against the cage.
Diego wants to break free but Patterson has control.
Patterson misses with the head strike.
Patterson tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Patterson can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Patterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Patterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego gets through Patterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego tries to work over Patterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patterson has a couple of punches blocked by Diego. #BC#
Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Derek Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Patterson lands a body shot.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
Diego cracks Patterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Patterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego avoids the body shot from Patterson.
Patterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
Diego is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Diego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Patterson looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego lands with an uppercut that bounces Patterson off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Patterson misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Patterson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patterson.
Patterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diego scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Patterson throws a sloppy body shot
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Patterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patterson misses with an uppercut
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Sam Diego is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diego misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diego, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Diego!
A victorious Sam Diego thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 265 Martin vs Wasselach
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Patterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Brawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brawler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Patterson can pounce on him.
Patterson misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Brawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Patterson tries to clinch but Brawler moves away
letting Brawler counter with a right hand.
Patterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Brawler's shoulder, as Brawler tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Brawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Brawler shapes to counter with a head kick.
Brawler avoids the body shot from Patterson. #TD#
Patterson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brawler is looking to stand back up but Patterson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Brawler.
Patterson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brawler is trying to stand back up but Patterson is controlling him #T1#
Brawler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Patterson.
Brawler looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Patterson misses with a right hand
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Patterson misses the shot to the body.
Brawler throws out a counter right but Patterson avoids it with no problem.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brawler avoids the body shot from Patterson.
Brawler looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Patterson misses with a left hand
and Brawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brawler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brawler wants it to stay on the feet.
Patterson throws an off balance right hand
and Brawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Bobby Brawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson misses with a takedown
enabling Brawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Patterson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brawler counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Patterson is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brawler counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Brawler!
An out of breath Bobby Brawler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 258 Wasselach vs Evans
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Patterson takes one on the button.
King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pattersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A swing and a miss from King.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Patterson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Patterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King cracks Patterson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for King.
Patterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King motions for Patterson to come forward. King throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Patterson is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Patterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Patterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Patterson throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A combination from King does no damage.
Patterson avoids the body shot from King.
Patterson looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King misses with a straight right.
A big left from King misses.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King misses with a body shot
and Patterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a wild combination.
Patterson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Patterson. Patterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Patterson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Patterson moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
King tried to score with a low kick but Patterson checks it.
It looked like Patterson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King catches Patterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King looks to land a right hand but Patterson moved out of range.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Patterson is rocked!
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King throws a combination that misses
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
King tries to move into range but Patterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#King is rocked!
King slips under a jab.
King is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Patterson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
King thuds his right hand into Patterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
Oh Patterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Patterson throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King misses with the combination.
Patterson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Patterson seems to have got his legs back now.
King swinging wildly here.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Patterson's sensitive parts.
King connects with a crisp jab.
King misses with a double jab
and Patterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Patterson swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Patterson staying out of range there.
Patterson lands a jab to King's midsection.#T4##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Patterson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but King is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Patterson wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Patterson taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King dominated that round.
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.#R2#
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King jabs Patterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Patterson takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King flicks out a counter leg kick but Patterson steps away.#TD#
Patterson drives through with a takedown into King's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
King wants to stand up but Patterson is controlling him.
Patterson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Patterson wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Patterson wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Patterson wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Patterson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Patterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
A little feinted left hand from Patterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patterson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
King throws a series of strikes that have Patterson backpedaling.
Patterson closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Patterson pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Patterson looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD2#
King drops Patterson with a beautiful combination! Patterson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - King is looking for the KO!
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Malcolm King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Patterson lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Patterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Patterson stumbling backwards into the cage! Patterson bounces back off the cage towards King, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! King lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! King celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Malcolm King!
Malcolm King seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 248 Menezes vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Diego on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Patterson clinches up with Diego and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Patterson.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Patterson lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Patterson.
Nice body punch from Patterson - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Patterson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Diego can't fight it off and eventually Patterson manages to take the fight to the floor. Diego looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diego is looking to stand back up but Patterson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Diego. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Patterson connects with a nice short shot to Diego's temple.
Diego tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Patterson manages to move to mount!
Diego's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T1#
Diego felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Patterson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Patterson dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Patterson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Diego is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Diego that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Diego is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Patterson content just to control the position here. #T2##ES2#
Diego bucks Patterson off and manages to get back to his feet!
Patterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Patterson wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
Patterson shoots in and drives through. Diego sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Patterson wants to clinch
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Patterson lands an overhand right.
Patterson misses with an uppercut
and Diego counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Patterson thinking.
Diego walks into a left hand. #ROC#Diego is rocked!#CL#
Patterson rushes Diego and presses him up against the cage.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Patterson finish him?
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego pushes Patterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Patterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Patterson has him pressed against the cage.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patterson has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Patterson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Diego regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diego 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.
Diego pushes Patterson off but Patterson dives into side control.
Patterson working the head and body with strikes.
Diego is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Patterson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Patterson is putting a hurting on Diego here, landing some big shots from side control.
A big shot lands for Patterson! That's hurt Diego! Will he recover? Patterson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Patterson!
Derek Patterson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 225 Klimenko vs Kiryu
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Patterson moves out of range as Quinn throws a body kick.
Quinn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quinn misses with a shot to the body
and Patterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Patterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Quinn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quinn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Patterson misses with a head kick.
Quinn throws a sloppy head kick and Patterson moves out of range easily.
Patterson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Quinn scores with a body shot.
Quinn lands with a cross. #TD2#
Quinn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Patterson!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Quinn asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Patterson tries to buck Quinn off but Quinn is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Patterson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Patterson is trying to get back to half guard.
Patterson prevents Quinn from improving position.
Patterson is trying to control Quinn's posture but Quinn avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Patterson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Patterson struggling a bit here.
Quinn trying to control the action but Patterson is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Quinn throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Patterson dodges the ground and pound from Quinn.
Patterson manages to get back to half guard.
Patterson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quinn is working away from the top position though.
Quinn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Quinn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Patterson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Patterson manages to get to full guard.
Patterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quinn postures up.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Quinn from controlling successfully. #T3#
Quinn pushes down on Patterson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Quinn trying to control from half guard but Patterson is working away.
Patterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Quinn thows a huge punch but Patterson dodges it nicely.
Quinn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Patterson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Quinn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Patterson defending well though.
Patterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Quinn throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Patterson to regain full guard.
Patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Patterson, not yet. #T4#
Quinn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quinn wants to pass the guard but Patterson is keeping the position.
Quinn postures up in Patterson's guard and throws a big left but Patterson blocks it.
Quinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson controlling Quinn's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Patterson avoids the head kick by Quinn.
Quinn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Patterson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quinn throws a right hand that Patterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Patterson also avoids with ease.
Quinn misses with a looping left.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Quinn throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Quinn dominated that round.
That's time! Patterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Quinn pushes Patterson away with a front kick.
Nice takedown defense from Patterson. No joy for Quinn on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Patterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quinn with a poor takedown
and Patterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Patterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Billy Quinn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quinn looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.
Quinn throws a head kick but Patterson moves out of range.
Quinn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Patterson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Patterson wants to sweep here but Quinn controlling him for the moment.
We've been informed that Quinn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Quinn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Patterson wants to sweep here but Quinn controlling him for the moment.
Patterson pulls Quinn in close to his closed guard and prevents Quinn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Quinn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Quinn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quinn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Patterson has momentary wrist control but Quinn slips an elbow through the middle.
Quinn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Patterson keeping full guard, as Quinn tries to pass. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Quinn trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Patterson is controlling Quinn's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Billy Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patterson.
Patterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Patterson lands a jab.
Quinn misses with a leg kick
and Patterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Derek Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quinn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Patterson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Quinn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson.
A big left from Patterson misses. #T3#
Quinn misses the shot to the body.
Quinn wants to clinch but Patterson slips to the side
enabling Patterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Quinn is looking to clinch but Patterson is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Patterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Patterson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Patterson throws a jab when Quinn was well out of range.
Patterson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Patterson misses with a hook
and Quinn counters with a stiff right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Quinn. Patterson shrugs it off though.
Patterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quinn.
Quinn throws out a counter right but Patterson avoids it with no problem.
Quinn takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Quinn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Patterson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson checks a low kick from Quinn.#T4#
Quinn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quinn fails with the takedown.
Derek Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Quinn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quinn. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quinn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Quinn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Patterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Patterson throws out a loose jab but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quinn misses with a leg kick
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Patterson misses the jab.
Quinn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Patterson tries to move into range but Quinn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Derek Patterson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Patterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Quinn throws a head kick but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson digs a good body shot into Quinn's ribs.
Quinn moves in looking to clinch but Patterson pushes him off.
Patterson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Quinn moves in looking to clinch but Patterson pushes him off.
Quinn doesn't manage to clinch there - Patterson circles away.
Quinn darts in trying to clinch
and Patterson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Quinn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quinn.
Patterson swings for the body but Quinn moves out of range.
Quinn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Quinn.#T1#
Quinn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Patterson throws a hook to the side of Quinn's head but Quinn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Patterson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quinn doesn't seem phased though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Quinn, as that shot connected.
Quinn moves to clinch but Patterson breaks away
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Quinn fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Quinn moves into the clinch successfully.
Quinn has Patterson pressed against the cage, preventing Patterson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Quinn misses with a body punch.
Quinn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quinn is trying to drag Patterson to the mat but Patterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Patterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Quinn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quinn connects with a looping right hand.
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 missing with a left hand there. Quinn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quinn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Patterson misses the target.
Quinn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quinn throws a head kick that misses
and Quinn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quinn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Patterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quinn is looking to clinch. #T3##CL2#
Quinn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Patterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Quinn controls his hands.
Patterson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patterson.
Quinn tries for a takedown but Patterson manages to get underhooks.
Derek Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Quinn.
Patterson is trying to force a seperation but Quinn has the dominant position.
Patterson pushes Quinn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Quinn has a couple of punches blocked by Patterson.
The referee calls for Patterson to work.
Quinn lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Patterson is pressed up against the cage. Quinn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Patterson down to the mat. Patterson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Quinn throws a wild body kick that Patterson sees coming a mile off.
Patterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quinn can pounce on him.
Quinn darts in looking for a takedown but Patterson gets double underhooks and turns Quinn into the cage. #TD2#
Quinn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Quinn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quinn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patterson keeps working.
Patterson wants to control but Quinn postures up.
Patterson tries to buck Quinn off but Quinn is having none of it.
Patterson is not content to let Quinn control the position.
Quinn tries to advance to mount but can't.

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 Derek Patterson.
I think Patterson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Patterson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Derek Patterson made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Billy Quinn had this to say: 'He got me today but run that shit back and I'll knock his ass out!'.

Event: Nfld live 31
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Patterson throws the left hand but Handicks avoids the punch easily.
Patterson throws a shot from downtown. Handicks moves away and avoids it.
Handicks moves forwards but Patterson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Patterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patterson misses with a wild combination.
Patterson slips a jab from Handicks.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Patterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Patterson throws a sloppy head kick
and Handicks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Patterson thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Patterson connects with a jab.
Handicks swings widly with a right hand
and Patterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Patterson lands a big right hand that sends Handicks crashing to the mat! Patterson stays standing though and waves Handicks back to his feet!#ROC#Handicks is rocked!#T1#
Handicks misses with a left hand
and Patterson counters with a big left hand that crumples Handicks! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Patterson!
Derek Patterson very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Nfld FN 37
Date: Mar 16, 2023

#R1#
Eagle wants to clinch.
Eagle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eagle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Patterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Eagle is looking to counter the offense by Patterson and move into the clinch.
Eagle moves out of range as Patterson strikes.#CL#
Patterson tries to keep at a distance but Eagle has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Patterson to work.
Patterson tries to stall but Eagle uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Patterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eagle sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Patterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Patterson misses with a low kick as Eagle jumps back.#CL#
Eagle moves into the clinch.
A short right from Eagle.
Patterson pushes Eagle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eagle takes a shot to the head.
Patterson misses with the head strike.
Eagle lands a right hand.
Eagle blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Patterson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eagle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patterson.
Eagle lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson trying to stall but Eagle improves his position.
Eagle tries a body shot but Patterson blocks it.
Eagle misses with a body punch. #BC#
Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Patterson moves away from the strike by Eagle.
Eagle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Eagle tries to clinch up but Patterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Eagle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Eagle moved away.
Patterson cracks Eagle with a good jab.
Eagle tries to clinch up but Patterson circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eagle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eagle moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Patterson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Eagle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eagle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Eagle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Patterson.
Eagle misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eagle.
Eagle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pattersons head. #BC2#
Patterson breaks the clinch.
Eagle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Eagle misses the shot to the body.
Patterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Eagle moves into the clinch successfully.
Eagle pushes Patterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Patterson.
Patterson slows down the pace here.
Eagle lands with a right to the head.
Patterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Eagle controls his hands.
Eagle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Patterson scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eagle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eagle throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Eagle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Eagle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eagle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Eagle. #BC2#
Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patterson misses with a head kick.
Eagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Patterson circles away.
Eagle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patterson avoids the body shot from Eagle.
Eagle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Patterson.
Eagle misses with a wild body shot.
Patterson cracks Eagle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Patterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eagle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eagle thuds his right hand into Patterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eagle slips a jab from Patterson.
Eagle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Eagle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Eagle connects with a body shot.
Eagle looks to throw the jab but Patterson is out of range.
Eagle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
Patterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Eagle.
Patterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patterson throws a hook but Eagle avoids it easily.
Eagle tries to clinch there but Patterson circles away.
Patterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eagle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eagle is looking to clinch but Patterson is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eagle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Patterson gets tackled into the cage by Eagle. Eagle maintains the clinch.
Eagle stalling the fight.
Patterson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Patterson tries to break free but Eagle pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Eagle misses with some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Patterson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Eagle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Eagle.
Patterson lands with a light punch inside.
Patterson tries a body shot but Eagle blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Patterson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eagle.
Eagle gets through Patterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee calls for Patterson to work.
Eagle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Patterson tries to break free but Eagle pushes him back against the cage.
Eagle misses with a punch on the inside.
Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Eagle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Patterson taking a breather.
Patterson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eagle is keeping busy.
Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Eagle uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Patterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eagle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patterson can do to turn this around?
Eagle lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eagle tries to clinch up but Patterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Eagle blocks a jab.
Patterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Eagle is just out of range.
Eagle moves in looking to clinch but Patterson pushes him off.
Eagle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Patterson on the side of the head.
Patterson works the jab nicely.#CL#
Eagle takes the fight into the clinch.
Eagle misses with the head strike. #T3#
Eagle blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Eagle fails to land.
A short right from Eagle on the inside.
Eagle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Patterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eagle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Patterson blocks a body shot from Eagle.
Eagle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Patterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eagle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Patterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
David Eagle is winning the standup battle so far.
Eagle tries to clinch there but Patterson circles away.
Patterson throws out a leg kick but Eagle moves out of range and Patterson only half commits.
Eagle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patterson.
Eagle lands with a straight right. Patterson didn't see that one coming.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eagle slips a straight right by Patterson.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eagle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Patterson is rocked!
Eagle lands a nice looking body shot.
Patterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Eagle finish him?
Patterson is breathing heavily.#CL#
Eagle has managed to clinch.
Eagle slows down the pace here.
Eagle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eagle presses Patterson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eagle lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Patterson to his knees! Eagle keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Eagle!
In his post fight interview, David Eagle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Nfld FN 34
Date: Feb 09, 2023

#R1#
Steve slips a jab from Patterson.
Steve has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steve misses with a jab to the body
enabling Patterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Steve throws a predictable looking body shot
and Patterson counters with a two punch combo.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Patterson doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Patterson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Steve misses.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steve in his tracks. #T1#
A shot to the body from Steve misses
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steve.
Steve is looking to wear down Patterson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Jay Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Steve misses
letting Patterson counter with a right hand.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
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.
Patterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Patterson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve misses with a jab to the body
and Patterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Patterson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steve! Patterson lets Steve back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Steve is rocked!#T2#
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Steve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steve seems to have got his legs back now.
Patterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patterson! But no joy.
Steve misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Patterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Patterson.
Steve swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Patterson counters with a nice right hand that sends Steve toppling to the canvas! Steve scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Patterson finish him?!
Patterson avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Patterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot by Steve.
Steve misses with a body shot
and Patterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patterson gets in close and tags Steve with a short punch that almost sends Steve to the mat! Oh Steve is in big trouble! He turns his back on Patterson, trying to create some distance but Patterson rushes him, striking wildly and Steve goes down! The referee tackles Patterson into the cage to end the fight! Patterson is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Patterson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Derek Patterson thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Nfld live 19
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Handicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Handicks with a jab.
Patterson misses with a leg kick.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Handicks.
Handicks works over Patterson's head and body with a nice combination.
Handicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson.
Handicks connects with a jab.
Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handicks.
As Handicks backs away, Patterson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Handicks moved out of range nicely.
Handicks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Patterson under the eye.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Patterson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Patterson coming out on top.#T1#
Patterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Handicks misses with a jab to the body
and Patterson counters with a solid body kick.
Patterson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Handicks misses.
A low kick from Patterson is predictable there
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Handicks's shoulder, as Handicks tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Patterson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Patterson.
Patterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Patterson counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Patterson lands a really nice looking cross but Handicks seems unphased. #ROC#Handicks is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patterson throws out the jab.
Handicks scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
Patterson loads up on a big right hand but Handicks slips the punch.
Patterson lands a right hook to the body.
Handicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson.
Handicks takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Handicks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Handicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Patterson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Handicks defending well as Patterson loads up on a big left hand.
Handicks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Patterson throws a lazy right hand but Handicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Patterson throws a hook to the side of Handicks's head but Handicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handicks misses with a combination
letting Patterson counter with a right hand.
Handicks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Handicks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Handicks cracks Patterson with a good jab.
A jab from Handicks misses. #T4#
Patterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handicks.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Handicks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson throws a head kick but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks misses with an uppercut
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Patterson.
Patterson throws a hook to the side of Handicks's head but Handicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Handicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Patterson lands a jab to the head.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks lands a slapping body shot.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Derek Patterson will probably get the nod.
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#
Patterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Handicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Patterson misses with a left hand
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Patterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handicks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Patterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Handicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Patterson finish him?
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patterson.
Handicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson throws a counter high kick but Handicks was just alert enough to avoid it.
Handicks seems to have recovered his senses.
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Patterson is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson throws a hook but Handicks avoids it easily.
Patterson lands a nice hook to Handicks's body. Handicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Patterson ducks down to avoid it.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Patterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Handicks misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Patterson.
Handicks bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Patterson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Handicks falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Handicks was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Patterson!
Derek Patterson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Nfld FN 31
Date: Dec 22, 2022

#R1#
Velderman just misses with a punch to the body.
Velderman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patterson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Velderman misses with a straight left.
Velderman moves out of range of the strikes.
Velderman thuds a left hand into Patterson's body.
Patterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Velderman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Velderman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Patterson avoids the body shot from Velderman.
Velderman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velderman slips under a jab.
Velderman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patterson.
A little jabbing left from Velderman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Patterson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Velderman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Patterson throws a quick counter head kick but Velderman was just out of range.#T1#
Velderman tries to clinch there but Patterson circles away.
Patterson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Velderman wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Patterson misses the target.
Velderman blocks a leg kick.
Patterson lands a slapping body shot.
Velderman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Velderman slips a straight right by Patterson.
Velderman misses the jab.
Patterson throws a sloppy body shot
and Velderman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velderman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
We've been informed that Velderman 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.
A jab from Velderman misses. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Velderman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big right from Patterson misses.
Velderman misses with a wild body shot.
Velderman misses with a wild body shot.
Patterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Patterson throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velderman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Patterson misses. #CL2#
Velderman takes the fight into the clinch.
Patterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velderman backwards. #BC#
Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patterson missing with a left hand there. Velderman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Velderman staying out of range there.
Patterson throws a looping overhand right but Velderman ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Velderman darts in and clinches Patterson up against the cage.
Patterson has Velderman pressed against the cage.
Patterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velderman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Patterson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patterson avoids the body shot from Velderman.
Patterson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Velderman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Patterson back to the cage. Velderman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Velderman closes the distance but Patterson moves to the side
and Patterson counters with a low kick, right behind Velderman 's knee. #T4#
A big right from Velderman misses.
Patterson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A left lands for Velderman.
Velderman tries to clinch but Patterson moves away
and Velderman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velderman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Patterson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Patterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velderman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Patterson at a distance.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Velderman checks it.
Velderman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velderman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Velderman throws a hook but Patterson blocks it.
Velderman is looking to clinch but Patterson is avoiding it.
Velderman slips a straight right by Patterson.
Velderman fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ron Velderman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Patterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velderman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Velderman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Velderman misses with a wild body shot.
Patterson throwing a counter right hand but Velderman manages to avoid it.
Velderman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson is looking to counter punch.
Velderman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velderman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Patterson. Patterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Velderman lands a jab.
Velderman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velderman checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Velderman! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velderman lands a slapping body shot.
Velderman is looking to clinch.
Patterson misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Velderman throws a one two combo.
Jab by Velderman.
Velderman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Patterson throws the kick towards the body but Velderman avoids it.
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velderman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ron Velderman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velderman loads up on a big right hand but Patterson slips the punch.
Velderman 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.
A left lands for Velderman.
Velderman lands a jab.
Velderman lands with a right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Velderman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Patterson is trying to push Velderman away but Velderman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Velderman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Patterson lands with a short shot to the head.
Patterson blocking some punches.
Patterson misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Velderman.
Velderman misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Patterson manages to break the clinch.
Velderman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Patterson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Velderman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Patterson walks into a straight right hand from Velderman.
Velderman scores with a jab to the body.
Velderman darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Patterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Patterson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Patterson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Patterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velderman scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#Patterson is rocked!#CL2#
Velderman clinches up against the cage.
Oh Patterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
Patterson seems to have got his legs back now.
Velderman is leaning against Patterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Patterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Patterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Velderman clinches up with Patterson and pushes him back against the cage.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Patterson breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson scores with a body shot.
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Velderman moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Patterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Velderman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Patterson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Velderman instigates a clinch.
Velderman can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Velderman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Patterson breaks from the clinch.
Velderman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Patterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Velderman.
Velderman misses the jab.
Velderman tries to clinch but Patterson is having none of it.
Velderman tries to clinch up but Patterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Velderman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Velderman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Velderman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velderman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Patterson throws a shot from downtown. Velderman moves away and avoids it.
Patterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Velderman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Patterson scrambles back to his feet.
Patterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Velderman.
Velderman throws a jab when Patterson was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velderman wants to clinch.#T1#
Patterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velderman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patterson throws the left hand but Velderman avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Velderman.
Velderman connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Patterson.
Velderman swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Patterson counter with a right hand.
Velderman works the jab nicely.
Velderman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Velderman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Velderman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Velderman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Velderman misses the target.
Derek Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velderman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Velderman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Patterson slips under a jab from Velderman.
Patterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Velderman tries to clinch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Velderman moved out of range nicely.
Velderman tries to clinch but Patterson moves out of range.
Velderman misses with a looping left.
Patterson misses with a hook.
Velderman scores with a sloppy right hand. Patterson should have avoided that one.
Velderman connects with a right hand. Patterson shakes it off.
Patterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Velderman counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Patterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson misses with a hook. Velderman ducked under it nicely.
Patterson takes one to the chin there.
Patterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Patterson needs to keep his hands up - Velderman had a free shot at his head there.
Patterson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Velderman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ron Velderman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Velderman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Velderman tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Patterson misses its target.
Patterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Velderman connects with a looping right hand.
Velderman looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Patterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Patterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Velderman swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
Velderman slips under a jab from Patterson.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Velderman has Patterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Patterson wants to break free but Velderman has control.
Patterson slowing the pace effectively.
Patterson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patterson.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Patterson fails to land.
Patterson tries to throw a body punch but Velderman avoids it by throwing Patterson back against the cage.
Patterson blocks a body shot from Velderman.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ron Velderman.
Well Velderman 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Velderman!
Ron Velderman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2022

#R1#
Patterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Patterson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Patterson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fallas.
Fallas walks into a jab.
Patterson keeps Fallas at a distance using the push kick.
Fallas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fallas there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Fallas is rocked!
Patterson looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Patterson backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Fallas's temple! It sends Fallas violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Patterson celebrates and the doctors try to help Fallas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Derek Patterson!
After the big win, Derek Patterson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 160
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Patterson.
Nice uppercut there from Zaire.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Zaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
A bone on bone clash there as Patterson blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Patterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Patterson to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Patterson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zaire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Patterson.
Zaire has his hands clasped together around Patterson's back. He's all about the action.
Patterson not doing much here. #T1#
Zaire moves into full guard.
Patterson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Patterson connects with a couple of short punches.
Patterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Patterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaire is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Patterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Patterson cracks Zaire with a solid left hand.
Patterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zaire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Patterson.
Zaire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Zaire keeps moving. #SUB2#
Patterson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zaire is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Patterson, into his guard. #REVR#
Patterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Zaire trying to stand up but can't free himself from Patterson's guard.
Zaire controlling from the top position.
Zaire continues to stall.
Patterson wants to sweep here but Zaire controlling him for the moment.
Patterson keeping full guard, as Zaire tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zaire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zaire thuds his right hand into Patterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Patterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patterson is looking to clinch but Zaire is avoiding it.
Zaire missing with a left hand there. Patterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Patterson misses.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson slips a jab from Zaire.
Good shot there by Zaire.
Patterson tries to clinch but Zaire is having none of it.
Zaire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zaire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Patterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Zaire, which made it look bad.
Zaire misses the jab.
Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patterson.
Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Patterson connects with a right hand. Zaire shakes it off.
Patterson walks into a stiff left hand from Zaire.
Zaire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A punch lands to the side of Patterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Patterson closes the distance and pushes Zaire back into the cage.
Patterson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zaire after a bit of a struggle.
Zaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patterson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Patterson.
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!
Zaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Patterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Patterson looking for a takedown.
Zaire tries to break free but Patterson pushes him back against the cage.
Patterson tries to throw a body punch but Zaire avoids it by throwing Patterson back against the cage.
Patterson is working for takedown but Zaire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zaire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Patterson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaire.
Patterson lands with a left to the head.
Zaire misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Zaire.
Zaire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Patterson lands an uppercut.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Patterson tries to work over Zaire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Zaire lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Zaire scores with the left hand. Patterson knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Patterson's sensitive parts.
Patterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Zaire misses its target.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Patterson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Patterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zaire thuds a left hand into Patterson's body.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patterson can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Patterson has closed the distance and engaged Zaire in a clinch.
Zaire tries to work over Patterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patterson.
Zaire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Patterson lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Patterson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaire.
Patterson lands a left hand.
Zaire misses with a body punch. #BC#
Zaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patterson shoots in and drives through. Zaire sprawls well.
Patterson has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patterson.
Zaire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Patterson checks a leg kick.
Patterson tries for a takedown but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
Zaire with a jab.
Patterson shoots in but Zaire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Patterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaire. Zaire obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaire cracks Patterson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaire throws a quick counter kick to the body but Patterson avoids it.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Zaire throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zaire dips to his left and cracks Patterson with an uppercut!
Patterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaire.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Zaire moves out of range as Patterson throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Zaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patterson moves out of range as Zaire strikes.
Patterson wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Patterson tries for a takedown but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Patterson on the side of the head.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
Zaire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Patterson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Derek Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zaire cracks Patterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson.
Zaire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Patterson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zaire avoids it really well and circles away.
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Patterson gets a takedown into half guard.
Patterson thows a huge punch but Zaire dodges it nicely. #T1#
Patterson wants to control but Zaire is keeping him busy.
Patterson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Patterson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zaire is trying to stand up here but Patterson is controlling him well.
Patterson prevents Zaire from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson throwing shots but Zaire is blocking nicely.
Patterson lands strikes from half guard.
Patterson content to control rather than advance.
Patterson throwing shots but Zaire is blocking nicely. #T2#
Patterson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zaire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Patterson.
Patterson is trying to control. Zaire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Patterson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Zaire throwing a counter right hand but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Zaire cracks a nice hook into Patterson's ribs.
Patterson cracks Zaire with a good jab.
Patterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Zaire works Patterson's body with a nice hook.
Zaire clobbers Patterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Patterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Patterson clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patterson. #T4##TD2#
Patterson drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Zaire stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A punch lands to the side of Patterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Zaire coming out on top.
Patterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zaire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zaire wants to slow Patterson down by chopping away at his legs.
Sloppy strikes from Zaire. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Patterson closes the distance and pushes Zaire back into the cage.
A short right from Patterson on the inside.
Patterson is looking for a takedown.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Patterson.
Patterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
Patterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Patterson successfully pulls guard.
Zaire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Patterson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zaire defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derek Patterson.
I think Zaire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
Our winner, Abdullah Zaire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 154
Date: Jun 15, 2022

#R1#
Patterson throws out a loose jab but Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patterson works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Patterson.
Patterson swings for the body but Matsuda moves out of range.
Matsuda misses with a straight left.
Patterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuda throwing a counter right hand but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Patterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Matsuda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Patterson misses with a hook.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
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.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson thuds a left hand into Matsuda's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuda. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuda misses the jab.
Patterson tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Matsuda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson has Matsuda pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Matsuda is pushing down on Patterson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Patterson is fighting to maintain full guard but Matsuda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Patterson trying to control from the bottom.
Matsuda is taking a breather. Patterson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Matsuda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Patterson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Patterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Patterson wants to stand up but Matsuda is controlling him.
Matsuda throwing strikes from guard but Patterson blocks nicely. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Patterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Patterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsuda scoring with some ground and pound.
Matsuda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matsuda throws a strike but Patterson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Patterson is trying to control the position but Matsuda postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Patterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Patterson looking to control.
Patterson seems keen to control Matsuda's posture.#T3#
Matsuda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matsuda postures up and lands a big shot to Patterson's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matsuda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Patterson's head.
Matsuda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matsuda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Patterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Patterson wants to sweep here but Matsuda controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Patterson controls Matsuda momentarily but Matsuda frees himself.
Patterson wants to stand but Matsuda is controlling the position.
Matsuda is looking to work some ground and pound but Patterson has wrist control.
Patterson looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matsuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patterson.
Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuda.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuda throws a hook but Patterson blocks it.
Derek Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matsuda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tanaka Matsuda will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Matsuda lands the left hand.
Matsuda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Patterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matsuda somewhat.
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Matsuda moved out of range nicely.
Matsuda throws a hook but Patterson avoids it easily.
Patterson thuds his right hand into Matsuda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Patterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuda.
Patterson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matsuda jabs Patterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matsuda swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
Matsuda missing with a left hand there. Patterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Patterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Patterson throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Matsuda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Patterson won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Matsuda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Matsuda working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Patterson is not content to let Matsuda control the position.
Matsuda 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.
Matsuda working the body and head with strikes.
Patterson looking for a sweep but Matsuda has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Matsuda landing strikes from the mount and Patterson is in trouble!
Patterson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matsuda lands with some strikes.#T2#
Matsuda tries to control but Patterson wriggling away.
Matsuda scoring with strikes but Patterson is staying in there.
Patterson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matsuda landing strikes from the mount and Patterson is in trouble!
Matsuda pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuda lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tanaka Matsuda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Patterson is bucking up trying to escape but Matsuda cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Patterson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Matsuda landing strikes from the mount and Patterson is in trouble!
Patterson is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Matsuda unloading with bombs!
Matsuda tries to control but Patterson wriggling away.
Patterson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
BOOM! Matsuda connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Matsuda with shots to the head and body - Patterson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Patterson is in a horrible position here. Matsuda smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC#Patterson is rocked!
Patterson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Patterson is still in real trouble! Can Matsuda finish him?
Matsuda with shots to the head and body - Patterson looks very uncomfortable down there.
A big strike lands for Matsuda! That's really hurt Patterson and he's turned his back - Matsuda keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Matsuda jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanaka Matsuda!
A victorious Tanaka Matsuda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Slavic FL 27
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Patterson misses the shot to the body.
Patterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Patterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McStafferson looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.
Donk. McStafferson catches Patterson right on the button with a cross.
Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McStafferson tries to counter with a takedown but Patterson is quick to defend against it.
Patterson slips a straight right by McStafferson.
McStafferson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Patterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McStafferson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McStafferson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McStafferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Patterson 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.
McStafferson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McStafferson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Patterson avoids the body shot from McStafferson.
It seemed like Patterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McStafferson.
Patterson slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by McStafferson - just one landing.
McStafferson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McStafferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson scores with the left hand. McStafferson knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
McStafferson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Patterson throws a looping overhand right but McStafferson ducks down to avoid it.
McStafferson misses with a wild body shot.
McStafferson misses with a body punch
and Patterson counters with a straight right hand.
McStafferson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Patterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from McStafferson.
It seemed like Patterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on McStafferson's shoulder, as McStafferson tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McStafferson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Patterson.
No joy there for McStafferson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McStafferson.
Patterson scores with a sloppy right hand. McStafferson should have avoided that one.
Patterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McStafferson.
McStafferson throws out a powerful jab.
McStafferson blocks a jab.
McStafferson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McStafferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson moves away from the strike by McStafferson.
A left lands for Patterson.#T2#
Patterson misses with a hook.
Patterson swings for the body but McStafferson moves out of range.
McStafferson moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
Patterson punishes McStafferson's body with a nice straight punch.
Patterson swings for the body but McStafferson moves out of range.
Patterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McStafferson finds it's way round the side to connect with Patterson's head.
Patterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Patterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McStafferson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patterson.
McStafferson scores with a three punch combo!
Patterson connects with a body shot that sends McStafferson's belly button to the back.
Patterson lands with a hook. McStafferson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McStafferson throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patterson! But no joy.
McStafferson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Patterson connects with a jab.
McStafferson avoids the body shot from Patterson.
Sloppy strikes from McStafferson. Those never looked like landing.
Patterson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Patterson throws a low kick, looking for McStafferson's leg but McStafferson calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Patterson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McStafferson throws a body shot but no joy.
McStafferson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patterson slips under a jab from McStafferson.
McStafferson throws a lazy uppercut
and Patterson counters with a left to the body.
McStafferson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Patterson blocks a jab.
McStafferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
McStafferson throws a big shot that misses.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson throws a lazy right hand but McStafferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McStafferson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patterson.
Patterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McStafferson looks to land a right hand but Patterson moved out of range.
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McStafferson moves away.
McStafferson just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McStafferson.
McStafferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McStafferson misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Patterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
McStafferson looks to land a left hand but Patterson moved out of range nicely.
McStafferson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McStafferson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Patterson's head.
Patterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McStafferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Patterson.
McStafferson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Patterson defending well as McStafferson loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from McStafferson.
McStafferson misses with an uppercut. Patterson saw that one coming.
McStafferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Patterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McStafferson. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from McStafferson misses its intended target.
Patterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles McStafferson. McStafferson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McStafferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patterson.
McStafferson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson throws a body punch but McStafferson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McStafferson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Patterson.
A jab from Patterson does it's job there.
Patterson with a nice cross.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Derek Patterson will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Patterson works the jab nicely.
Derek Patterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McStafferson throws a lazy right hand but Patterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Patterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McStafferson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McStafferson misses with an uppercut.
Patterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McStafferson circles away quickly and effectively.
McStafferson blocks a jab.
McStafferson avoids the body shot from Patterson.
McStafferson slips a jab from Patterson.
A jab from McStafferson misses.
It seemed like Patterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McStafferson throws a lazy right hand but Patterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McStafferson punishes Patterson's body with a nice straight punch.
Patterson punishes McStafferson's body with a nice straight punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McStafferson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Patterson misses with a hook. McStafferson ducked under it nicely.
Patterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McStafferson circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Patterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
McStafferson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Patterson finds it's way round the side to connect with McStafferson's head.
McStafferson misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Patterson connects with a jab.
Patterson throws a shot from downtown. McStafferson moves away and avoids it.
McStafferson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
McStafferson misses with a hook
and Patterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Patterson finds it's way through McStafferson's defenses.
Patterson misses the jab.
McStafferson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Patterson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from McStafferson.
McStafferson throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson staying out of range there.
Patterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from McStafferson.
Patterson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from McStafferson. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McStafferson throws a hook but Patterson avoids it easily.
McStafferson takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Patterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McStafferson attempts a counter takedown but Patterson avoids it well and moves away.
McStafferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McStafferson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
McStafferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Patterson looks to score with a jab to the body but McStafferson is just out of range.
Patterson defending well as McStafferson loads up on a big left hand.
McStafferson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McStafferson takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Patterson misses with an uppercut. McStafferson saw that one coming.
Patterson staying out of range there.
McStafferson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Patterson counters with a nice body shot.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Patterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Patterson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Patterson takes one to the chin there.
McStafferson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McStafferson on the side of the head.
McStafferson misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely.
McStafferson looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well. #T3#
Patterson tries to bum rush McStafferson with a series of wild strikes but McStafferson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patterson moves out of range as McStafferson strikes.
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McStafferson moves away.
Patterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
McStafferson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McStafferson tries to clinch up but Patterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Patterson missing with a left hand there. McStafferson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from McStafferson misses.
Patterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McStafferson on the side of the head.
Patterson lands the left hand.
Patterson scores with a jab. McStafferson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McStafferson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patterson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McStafferson throws a series of punches but Patterson moves out of range.
McStafferson misses with a two punch combination.
Patterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from McStafferson misses its intended target.
Patterson throws out a counter right but McStafferson avoids it with no problem.
McStafferson misses with a body shot.
Patterson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Patterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson staying out of range there.
Patterson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
McStafferson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Patterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McStafferson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McStafferson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Patterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping McStafferson under the eye.
McStafferson slips under a jab from Patterson.
McStafferson misses with a hook.
Patterson cracks McStafferson with a good jab.
Patterson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Patterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from McStafferson misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Patterson.
A looping hook to the body misses from McStafferson. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patterson scores with a sloppy right hand. McStafferson should have avoided that one.
McStafferson needs to keep his hands up - Patterson had a free shot at his head there.
Patterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Patterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Patterson moves away from the strike by McStafferson.
Patterson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McStafferson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McStafferson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Patterson to score with a decent uppercut.
McStafferson takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Patterson misses the shot to the body.
McStafferson misses with a wild body shot.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McStafferson.
Patterson misses with a low kick as McStafferson jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from McStafferson misses the target.
McStafferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patterson.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from McStafferson.
McStafferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Patterson defending well as McStafferson loads up on a big left hand.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from McStafferson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from McStafferson.
Patterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McStafferson loads up on a big right hand but Patterson slips the punch.
McStafferson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.#TD#
McStafferson drives through with a takedown into Patterson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson keeping full guard, as McStafferson tries to pass. #T1#
Patterson working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
McStafferson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Patterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Patterson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McStafferson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
McStafferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Patterson defends it easily.#SUB#
Patterson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because McStafferson has locked up a guillotine! McStafferson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Patterson is holding on here and McStafferson must be using up a lot of energy. Patterson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! McStafferson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kaz McStafferson!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 118
Date: Feb 11, 2022

#R1#
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Patterson avoided it.
Patterson lands a jab.
Patterson lands a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Patterson - the referee stops the clock and McGuire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Patterson. McGuire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Patterson drives through and clinches with McGuire against the cage.
McGuire presses Patterson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Patterson lands with a light punch inside.
Patterson working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Patterson.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patterson lands a right hand.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patterson digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
Patterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Patterson.
Patterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Patterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire blocks an uppercut. #T1#
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Patterson throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Patterson throws a head punch that misses.
Patterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Patterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Patterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patterson.
Patterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Patterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Patterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Patterson working aggressively here.
Patterson blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Patterson throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Patterson jumps guard and drags McGuire to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Patterson is pulling down on McGuire's head to control his posture. #T2#
Patterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGuire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
Patterson is still trying to improve position.
Patterson controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Patterson keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.#T3#
Patterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Patterson stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Patterson misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Patterson.
Patterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Patterson throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Patterson gets a clinch.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #TD2#
Patterson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Patterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Patterson is keeping the position.#T4#
Patterson keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Patterson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Patterson, not yet.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Patterson checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Patterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Patterson looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Patterson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Patterson instigates a clinch.
Patterson tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire tries to stall but Patterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
McGuire drags the fight down to the ground.
Patterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire wants to hit a sweep here but Patterson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGuire there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
Patterson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McGuire hang on?
Patterson with the ground and pound from mount.
McGuire tries to lock up and control but Patterson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McGuire is in all sorts of trouble here.
Patterson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Patterson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McGuire takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Patterson working the ground and pound effectively.
Patterson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
McGuire controls the position.
Patterson with shots to the head and body - McGuire looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Patterson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGuire is squirming around, avoiding Patterson's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Patterson working McGuire over with strikes here.
Patterson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGuire slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McGuire is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Patterson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Patterson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Derek Patterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patterson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Patterson prevents McGuire from improving his position.#SUB2#
Patterson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McGuire could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Patterson has cracked it and McGuire is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Patterson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derek Patterson!
Derek Patterson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 109
Date: Jan 12, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Patterson feints and as Fuhren raises his hands in defense, Patterson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fuhren is pulling down on Patterson's head. It's preventing any offense from Patterson, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuhren wants to sweep but no luck.
Fuhren trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuhren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuhren is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Patterson being controlled here momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Patterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Fuhren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Patterson's guard. #REVR#
Fuhren trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Fuhren showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fuhren trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Patterson working a defensive guard here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fuhren 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.
Fuhren's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Patterson tries for a takedown but Fuhren circles away easily
and Fuhren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fuhren cracks Patterson with an open hand slap.
Patterson throws a shot from downtown. Fuhren moves away and avoids it.
Fuhren tried to counter with a leg kick but Patterson avoided it.
Good shot there by Fuhren.
Psiris Fuhren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuhren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patterson throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Fuhren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuhren misses with a wild combination.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Patterson misses with a right hand
and Fuhren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fuhren misses with an uppercut. Patterson saw that one coming.
Fuhren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Patterson clinches with his opponent.
Fuhren tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Fuhren back against the cage.
Patterson presses Fuhren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Patterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fuhren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson lands with a right to the head.
Patterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Fuhren.
Patterson tries to work over Fuhren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuhren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Patterson jumps into guard, dragging Fuhren to the mat. #SUB2#
Patterson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fuhren escapes and throws Patterson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson is not content to let Fuhren control the position. #T4#
Patterson tries to improve position but can't.
Patterson is letting Fuhren control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Patterson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuhren in side control, throwing shots but Patterson defends.
Fuhren staying calm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Psiris Fuhren dominated that round.
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#
Fuhren slips a straight right by Patterson.
Fuhren fires out a quick counter leg kick but Patterson just manages to avoid it.
Patterson scores with the left hand. Fuhren knows he should have avoided that one.
Patterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fuhren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fuhren lands a nice hook to Patterson's body. Patterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Patterson fails to land the takedown.
Fuhren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Patterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Patterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fuhren should have avoided that one.
Patterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fuhren.
A left lands for Fuhren.
Fuhren jabs at Patterson's body.
Patterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fuhren should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick from Fuhren, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuhren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patterson can do to turn this around?
Patterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuhren with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Patterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Fuhren misses the target.
Fuhren lands a glancing blow to the side of Patterson's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fuhren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Patterson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fuhren checks it well.
Psiris Fuhren is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Patterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fuhren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Patterson looks to land a body kick but Fuhren moved away.
It looked like Fuhren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice straight punches there by Fuhren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fuhren.
Patterson throws a hook to the side of Fuhren's head but Fuhren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fuhren moves out of range of the strikes.
Patterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuhren.
A shot to the liver by Patterson. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Patterson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fuhren tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Patterson is in Fuhren's guard.
Patterson postures up in Fuhren's guard and throws a big left but Fuhren blocks it.
Patterson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fuhren's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fuhren holds on and takes a little breather.
Fuhren wants to stand but Patterson is controlling the position.
Fuhren keeping full guard, as Patterson tries to pass. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fuhren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuhren controlling Patterson's posture.
Patterson is looking to pass into half guard but Fuhren pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fuhren is in guard.#REVR#
Fuhren stopping the sweep attempt from Patterson.
Fuhren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fuhren stands and throws Patterson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Psiris Fuhren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Patterson trying to remain calm as Fuhren controls from the top position.
Patterson tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Patterson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fuhren off and has taken his back!
Fuhren can't escape the position.
Patterson misses with a punch to the head.
Fuhren really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Patterson's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Patterson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Patterson is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Fuhren up. #T4#
Patterson misses with a punch to the head.
Fuhren turns into Patterson and is now in his guard.
Patterson trying to control the position.
Patterson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fuhren controls the pace.
Patterson has control of Fuhren's left arm, preventing Fuhren from doing any damage.
Patterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Fuhren stays in close to Patterson's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Psiris Fuhren will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fuhren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Patterson throws a hook to the side of Fuhren's head but Fuhren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Patterson shoots in and bounces Fuhren off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Patterson preventing the sweep.
Patterson being controlled here momentarily.
Fuhren keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuhren wants to stand up but Patterson is controlling him.
Fuhren looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuhren, not yet. #T1#
Fuhren wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Patterson is working Fuhren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fuhren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fuhren is trying to control the position but Patterson postures up.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Fuhren keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Patterson. That snapped Fuhren's head back.
Patterson misses with a low kick as Fuhren jumps back.
Fuhren throws a front kick aimed at Patterson's knee but Patterson avoids it well.
Fuhren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Patterson throws a hook to the side of Fuhren's head but Fuhren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patterson tries for a takedown but Fuhren sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Derek Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fuhren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patterson.
Fuhren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Patterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fuhren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Fuhren.
Fuhren misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Patterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Patterson misses with a hook. Fuhren ducked under it nicely.
Fuhren is looking to counter punch.
Patterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuhren.
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!
Fuhren lands a right hook to the body.
Fuhren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fuhren fires out a quick counter leg kick but Patterson just manages to avoid it.
Patterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fuhren finds it's way round the side to connect with Patterson's head.
Nice straight punches there by Patterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Patterson.
Fuhren throws a jab but it's blocked by Patterson.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
Fuhren on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Patterson is looking to chop away at Fuhren's legs.
Fuhren misses with a low kick as Patterson jumps back.
Patterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuhren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Fuhren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Patterson doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Fuhren throws a hook to the side of Patterson's head but Patterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fuhren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuhren.
Patterson scores with a body shot.
Fuhren misses with a body shot.
Fuhren slips under a jab.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Fuhren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Patterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Patterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuhren.
Patterson throws a leg kick
letting Fuhren counter with a right hand.
Fuhren moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
Patterson shoots for a double leg takedown but Fuhren sprawls well. He's pushed Patterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Patterson slips a jab from Fuhren.
Fuhren throws a jab but it's blocked by Patterson.
Patterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuhren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Patterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fuhren counters with a nice uppercut.
Patterson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuhren. That did some damage!
Fuhren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Fuhren's shoulder, as Fuhren tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson misses with a left hand
and Fuhren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fuhren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Patterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Patterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Psiris Fuhren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice left hand lands by Fuhren.
Patterson is trying to pull guard but Fuhren has him pressed against the cage.
Psiris Fuhren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Patterson.
Fuhren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fuhren has had enough of the clinch but Patterson keeps him there for the moment.
Fuhren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuhren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patterson tries to work over Fuhren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patterson blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derek Patterson.
I think Fuhren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Psiris Fuhren!
Psiris Fuhren thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 102
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Marka misses with a straight right.
Marka misses the shot to the body.
Marka misses with an uppercut. Patterson saw that one coming.
Patterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Patterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marka.
Marka slips a jab from Patterson.
Marka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Marka moves out of range as Patterson throws a body kick.
Patterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luka Marka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marka lands a slapping body shot.
Patterson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marka tests Patterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marka throws a body shot but no joy.
Patterson clobbers Marka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marka misses with a hook.
Patterson walks into a stiff left hand from Marka.
Marka swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range. #T1#
Patterson connects with a jab.
Patterson 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.
A big right from Patterson misses.
Patterson moves in looking to clinch but Marka pushes him off.
Marka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Patterson misses with a wild body shot.
Marka lands a right hook to the body.
Patterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Marka does it's job there.
Marka misses with a two punch combination.
Marka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Marka moves out of range of the strikes.
Marka is looking to counter punch.
Marka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Patterson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marka is out of range.
Patterson tries to move into range but Marka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marka moves away from the strike by Patterson.
Marka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Patterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Patterson at a distance.
Patterson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Marka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patterson scores with a punch to the head.
Patterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Patterson misses.
Patterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Patterson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Marka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Patterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson thinks about the counter body kick.
Marka misses with a few strikes there.
Patterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patterson wants to counter the offense by Marka and move into the clinch position.
Patterson avoids the body shot from Marka.
Marka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Marka takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Patterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Patterson misses with a kick to the body.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marka sprawls well. Marka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Marka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Marka moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marka. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marka misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Patterson.
Patterson looks to land a right hand but Marka moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Marka.
Patterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Patterson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Patterson digs a good hook to Marka's body.
Marka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marka blocks a jab.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Marka.
Patterson tries to clinch but Marka moves out of range.
Patterson scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Marka.
Marka misses with a straight left.
Marka scores with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marka checks a leg kick. #T4#
Patterson shoots in looking for a takedown. Marka tries to sprawl out of it but Patterson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Patterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Patterson feints a jab promting Marka to slip. Patterson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Marka misses.
Patterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marka swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson tries for a takedown but Marka circles away easily
and Marka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Patterson thinking.
Luka Marka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Patterson.
Marka moves out of range of the body kick from Patterson.
A quick step to the side and Marka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marka lands with a hook. Patterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patterson swings for the body but Marka moves out of range.
Marka takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Patterson drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marka misses with a straight left.
Patterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marka misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Patterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Patterson lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Patterson closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Patterson on the inside.
Marka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marka blocking some punches.
Marka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Patterson lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marka struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
Patterson misses with the head strike.
Marka takes a shot to the head.
Patterson takes a shot to the head.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patterson lands an uppercut.
Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Marka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marka lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Patterson blocks an uppercut.
Patterson lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Marka.
Marka lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Marka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Patterson.
Marka staying out of range there.
Marka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Patterson darts in and clinches Marka up against the cage.#BC#
Marka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marka slips under a jab.
Marka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Patterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marka finds it's way round the side to connect with Patterson's head.
Patterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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 scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Marka looks to throw the jab but Patterson is out of range.
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Patterson at a distance. #T2##CL2#
Patterson instigates a clinch.
Patterson blocks a body shot from Marka.
Marka throws a head punch that misses.
Patterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Marka fails to land.
Marka pushes Patterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marka lands a left hand.
Marka scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Marka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luka Marka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Patterson gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Patterson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Patterson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3##SUB2#
Patterson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marka tries to bench press Patterson off him but Patterson keeps the position. #SUB2#
Patterson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marka, who protects the arm well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Patterson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Patterson but great work by Marka.
Patterson struggling a bit here.
Patterson tries to bench press Marka off him but Marka keeps the position.
Marka trying to control the position but Patterson is working away.
Marka working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derek Patterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Marka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Patterson avoids the body shot from Marka.
Patterson flicks out a counter leg kick but Marka steps away.
Patterson thuds a left hand into Marka's body.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Marka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patterson takes a swing at Marka's ribcage but misses.
Marka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marka manages to avoid it.
Marka lands a glancing blow to the side of Patterson's head.
Marka looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Marka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patterson slips a straight right by Marka.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
Marka scores with a body shot.
Luka Marka is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick from Patterson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Patterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marka is looking to counter punch.
Patterson misses with a low kick as Marka jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson walks into a jab.
Marka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marka lands an overhand right.#T1#
Patterson tries to clinch but Marka is having none of it.
Patterson misses with an uppercut. Marka saw that one coming.
Marka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patterson.
Nice defenses there by Marka.
Marka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Patterson.
Marka scores with a nice head shot.
Marka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patterson blocks a jab.
Marka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Patterson. Patterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marka digs a good hook to Patterson's body.
Patterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Patterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marka jabs Patterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patterson.
Patterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Patterson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson tries to clinch there but Marka circles away. #T2#
Marka misses with a left hand
enabling Patterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Marka throws a shot from downtown. Patterson moves away and avoids it.
Patterson misses with a straight left.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Marka.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Marka.
Marka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marka misses with a straight left.
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Patterson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marka.
A little jabbing left from Patterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Patterson moves out of range as Marka strikes.
Patterson throws the kick towards the body but Marka avoids it.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Marka.
A counter left hand to the body from Marka misses its target.
Patterson lands with a shot to the body.
Patterson avoids the body shot from Marka.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
Marka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Marka's shoulder, as Marka tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marka sprawls well. Marka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Patterson throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Patterson. Those never looked like landing.
Patterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marka.
Marka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
Patterson slips a jab from Marka.
Patterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patterson.
It seemed like Patterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Marka finds it's way through Patterson's defenses.
Patterson slips a jab from Marka.
Patterson slips a jab from Marka.
Patterson looks to land a combination but Marka avoids it well.
Marka digs a good body shot into Patterson's ribs.
Marka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Patterson tests Marka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson. #T4#
Marka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Patterson on the side of the head.
Marka fails to land with a series of punches.
Marka ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Patterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marka throws a hook to the side of Patterson's head but Patterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Patterson misses.
Marka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Patterson missing with a left hand there. Marka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patterson throws the left hand but Marka avoids the punch easily.
Marka is looking to counter punch.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
Marka throws a jab when Patterson was well out of range.
Patterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Patterson moves out of range as Marka strikes.
Marka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Marka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Marka!
After winning the bout, Luka Marka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 95
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Patterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Blikstein is just out of range.
Blikstein throws a quick counter kick to the body but Patterson avoids it.
Patterson throws a solid leg kick but Blikstein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Patterson.
Blikstein feinted with a counter takedown.
Patterson closes the distance and clinches up with Blikstein, looking for a takedown. Patterson pushes Blikstein against the cage but Blikstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Patterson throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Blikstein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blikstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Patterson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blikstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Patterson manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson seems keen to control Blikstein's posture.
Blikstein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blikstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Blikstein throwing strikes from guard but Patterson blocks nicely.
Patterson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Patterson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Patterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blikstein manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Patterson throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blikstein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blikstein trying to control the position here.
Blikstein keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patterson stopping the sweep attempt from Blikstein.
Patterson throwing strikes from guard but Blikstein blocks nicely. #T3#
Patterson content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Patterson throws a body kick that misses
and Blikstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blikstein throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Patterson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Patterson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Blikstein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Patterson's guard. #REVR#
Patterson trying to keep a closed guard but Blikstein is proving a slippery customer.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Patterson working a defensive guard here.
Patterson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Patterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Patterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Patterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blikstein manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Patterson being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patterson trying to control but Blikstein is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Blikstein will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Blikstein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Patterson throws a looping overhand right but Blikstein ducks down to avoid it.
Blikstein tries to counter with a takedown but Patterson is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Patterson finds it's way through Blikstein's defenses.
A lazy left from Patterson finds it's target.
Patterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've been told by Blikstein's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Patterson throws a nice looking combination but Blikstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Patterson fakes the leg kick and cracks Blikstein in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson throws a hook but Blikstein avoids it easily.
Patterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blikstein is out of range.
Blikstein attempts a counter takedown but Patterson avoids it well and moves away.
Blikstein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Patterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blikstein. #CL2#
Blikstein tries to keep at a distance but Patterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blikstein lands with a right to the head.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blikstein can't get the takedown.
Patterson is trying to drag Blikstein to the mat but Blikstein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Patterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bliksteins head.
Blikstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Patterson.
Patterson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blikstein is defending well.#T2#
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patterson misses with a punch to the body.
Blikstein tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Blikstein back against the cage.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patterson looking for a takedown.
Paulo Blikstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Patterson.
Blikstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Patterson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blikstein blocks an uppercut.
Patterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bliksteins head.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Patterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patterson lands a right hand.
Patterson misses with a body punch.
Blikstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blikstein can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Blikstein tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Blikstein back against the cage.
Patterson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blikstein after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Blikstein manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Patterson misses with a hook
and Blikstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Patterson.
Patterson scores with a jab. Blikstein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Patterson lands with a good body shot.
Patterson is looking to chop away at Blikstein's legs.
Blikstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patterson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Derek Patterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blikstein to score with a decent uppercut.
Blikstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Patterson.
Patterson loads up on a big right hand but Blikstein slips the punch.
Patterson tries to clinch up.
Blikstein feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Blikstein slips a jab from Patterson.
Blikstein throwing a counter right hand but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blikstein.
Patterson is looking to land body kicks.
Blikstein slips under a jab.
Patterson misses with a hook.
Blikstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Blikstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blikstein.
Patterson feints and then cracks Blikstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blikstein down.
Blikstein slips under a jab.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Patterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Patterson.
A little feinted left hand from Blikstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blikstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patterson.
Blikstein swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
A low kick from Patterson is predictable there
and Blikstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Patterson throws a looping overhand right but Blikstein ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Blikstein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blikstein blocks a jab.
Patterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Patterson.
Blikstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Patterson is fending him off so far but Blikstein persists. Nope, Patterson circles away and we're back to standing.
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Blikstein moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Patterson throws an off balance right hand #TD#
so Blikstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blikstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blikstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blikstein looking to pass the guard.
Blikstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blikstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully.
Blikstein is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Patterson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blikstein is one step ahead there. #T2#
Patterson has momentary wrist control but Blikstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blikstein throwing strikes from guard but Patterson blocks nicely.
Paulo Blikstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blikstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Patterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blikstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Patterson is looking to stand up but Blikstein isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Patterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blikstein misses with a right hand
and Patterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patterson keeps Blikstein at a distance using the push kick.
A shot to the liver by Patterson. Beautiful body shot.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
Patterson walks into a jab.
Patterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blikstein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blikstein.#T4#
Patterson throws a body kick that misses.
Blikstein quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Patterson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Patterson misses.
Patterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blikstein.
Patterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson throws a nice head kick!
Blikstein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Patterson throws out a counter right but Blikstein avoids it with no problem.
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blikstein cracks Patterson with a good jab.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blikstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Patterson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derek Patterson.
I think Patterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Derek Patterson!
During a confident post fight interview, Derek Patterson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 87
Date: Sep 29, 2021

#R1#
Matsuda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Patterson on the side of the head.
Patterson misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Matsuda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've been hearing that Matsuda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Patterson is trying to maintain the position but Matsuda is very close to passing his half guard.
Matsuda not doing much here.
Patterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsuda.
Patterson is concentrating on defense, preventing Matsuda from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matsuda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Matsuda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Patterson is just riding it out for now. Matsuda eventually gives up the hold.
Patterson moves into full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Patterson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matsuda passes into side control.
Matsuda wants to control but Patterson is keeping him busy.
Patterson is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matsuda working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Matsuda working the head with strikes.
Matsuda working the body and head with strikes.
Matsuda landing a few strikes.
Patterson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matsuda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Patterson keeping hold of Matsuda's head, controlling as best he can.
Patterson trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Patterson is looking for a sweep. Matsuda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Matsuda lands with a punch from half guard.
Matsuda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Matsuda seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Patterson has recovered full guard.
Patterson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matsuda is controlling him.
Patterson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Patterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Matsuda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Patterson is trying to control the position but Matsuda postures up.
Matsuda distracts Patterson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Patterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patterson managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Patterson has his foot on Matsuda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsuda works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Patterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Matsuda connects with a nice looking jab.
Matsuda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsuda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Patterson throws a low kick but Matsuda moves out of range easily.
Matsuda looks to land a right hand but Patterson moved out of range.
Tanaka Matsuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Patterson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsuda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Patterson defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Patterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsuda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Patterson scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Matsuda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsuda needs to keep his hands up - Patterson had a free shot at his head there.
Matsuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Matsuda moved out of range nicely.
Patterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsuda circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsuda is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Matsuda throws a shot from downtown. Patterson moves away and avoids it.
Matsuda checks a low kick from Patterson.
Matsuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Patterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsuda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patterson.
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Matsuda moved out of range nicely.
Matsuda misses with a left hand
and Matsuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsuda throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range. #TD#
Matsuda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Patterson did well to prevent Matsuda getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Patterson is concentrating on defense, preventing Matsuda from advancing position.
Patterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsuda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Patterson wants to get back to full guard.
Matsuda is pressing down on Patterson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Patterson is holding on for now.
Matsuda 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.
Matsuda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Matsuda cracks Patterson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Matsuda landing strikes from the mount.
Patterson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matsuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patterson can do to turn this around?
Matsuda unloading with bombs!
Patterson is trying to escape the mount.
Patterson wants to control but Matsuda is having none of it.#T4#
Matsuda landing strikes from the mount.
Patterson is looking to improve his position but Matsuda isn't that keen on the idea.
Tanaka Matsuda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matsuda lands a big elbow.
Patterson is bucking up trying to escape but Matsuda cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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 is bucking up trying to escape but Matsuda cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Patterson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Matsuda connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Matsuda lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda dominated that second round.
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#
Matsuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matsuda moves away from the strike by Patterson.
Matsuda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Patterson lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuda off balance momentarily.
Patterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matsuda walks into a left hand.
Patterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsuda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Patterson scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Matsuda.
Matsuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patterson.
Matsuda misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Patterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Matsuda fails with the takedown.
Patterson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matsuda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matsuda misses with a body shot.
Matsuda throws a shot from downtown. Patterson moves away and avoids it.
Matsuda throws out a loose jab but Patterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good exchange - Matsuda coming out on top.
Patterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuda misses with a looping left.
Matsuda avoids the body shot from Patterson.
Derek Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slow jab from Matsuda misses its intended target.
Derek Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Patterson tries to sprawl but Matsuda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Patterson tries to roll over but Matsuda keeps him under control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuda looks to land a strike but Patterson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Matsuda throwing strikes from guard but Patterson blocks nicely.
Matsuda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matsuda forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Patterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matsuda. #SUB#
Matsuda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Patterson is looking to improve his position.
Patterson taking some punishment here, with Matsuda in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Matsuda.
Matsuda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Patterson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Matsuda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Matsuda prevents Patterson from improving his position.
Patterson wants to control but Matsuda is keeping busy.
Matsuda lands strikes from half guard.
Tanaka Matsuda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Patterson is not content to let Matsuda control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Matsuda wants to work for an arm triangle but Patterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Patterson wants to improve his position but Matsuda is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tanaka Matsuda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsuda 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanaka Matsuda!
Tanaka Matsuda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 81
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
Beam tries to move into range but Patterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beam looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Patterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beam lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Beam sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beam misses with an uppercut.
Beam lands a jab.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Beam's shoulder, as Beam tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beam misses with a hook.
Patterson misses with a looping left.#CL#
Beam clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beam backwards.
Beam works on Patterson's body with a couple of short punches.
Beam lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Patterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Patterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beam blocks a body shot from Patterson.
Beam lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Patterson.
Patterson can't find room to land a body shot as Beam controls the action. #T1#
Patterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beam lands a hook that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
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.
Patterson blocks a body shot from Beam. #TD#
Beam turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Beam manages to end up in side control.
Patterson wants to control but Beam postures up.
Patterson tries to improve position but can't.
Patterson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beam's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beam throws a strike but Patterson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Beam pushing down on Patterson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beam is looking to advance position but Patterson won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson wants to control but Beam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Beam is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Beam prevents Patterson from standing back up.
Beam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Patterson is looking to control Beam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Patterson avoid being mounted?#ES2#
Patterson kicks off Beam and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Patterson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Beam is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Patterson lands an elbow.
Beam is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kung Pao , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Beam is trying to escape the position but Patterson is controlling the position. #T3##SUB2#
Patterson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beam tries to bench press Patterson off him but Patterson keeps the position.
Patterson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Beam is trying to get back to half guard.
Beam manages to work his way to half guard, despite Patterson's best efforts.
Patterson controlling the pace. #SUB#
Beam looking for submissions off his back.
Beam is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Patterson works his way into side control.
Beam trying to remain calm as Patterson controls from the top position.
Beam manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Beam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Beam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beam looking to control but Patterson passes into half guard.
Patterson is trying to control. Beam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Derek Patterson will probably get the nod.
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#
Patterson throws a hook but Beam blocks it.
Beam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beam tries to clinch up but Patterson circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Patterson misses the target.
Patterson with the inside leg kick.
Beam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Patterson cracks Beam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Patterson cracks a nice hook into Beam's ribs.
Patterson throws the kick towards the body but Beam avoids it.
Derek Patterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beam looks to throw the jab but Patterson is out of range.
A nice side step and Patterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patterson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Beam closes the distance and pushes Patterson back into the cage.
Beam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Patterson lands a right hand. #T1#
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Beam scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Patterson breaks from the clinch.
Beam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beam tries to counter with a takedown but Patterson is quick to defend against it.
Beam moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
Patterson throws a jab when Beam was well out of range.
Patterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pattersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patterson.
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Patterson throws a looping overhand right but Beam ducks down to avoid it.
Patterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beam misses with a body kick.
Patterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Patterson pushes Beam away with a front kick.
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!
Beam throws a body shot but no joy.
Beam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Beam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Beam misses the shot to the body.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Beam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Beam counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Patterson walks into a jab.
Beam works Patterson's body with a nice hook.
Patterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Beam tenderised Patterson's leg. Patterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beam pivots, looking for a leg kick but Patterson is out of range and Beam settles back down.
Patterson looks to land a right hand but Beam moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Beam misses the target.
Beam misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely.
Patterson throws out a counter right but Beam avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Patterson misses.
Beam misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Patterson. #T3#
Beam takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Patterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Patterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beam backwards.
Beam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patterson backwards. #BC2#
Patterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Patterson momentarily.
Beam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beam.
Patterson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Patterson misses with a hook. Beam ducked under it nicely.
Patterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beam.
Patterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beam.
Beam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson throws the left hand but Beam avoids the punch easily.
Patterson misses with an uppercut. Beam saw that one coming.
Patterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Beam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beam moves away from the strike by Patterson.
Patterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Beam.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Beam misses its intended target.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beam.
Patterson is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Beam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Patterson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Patterson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Patterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beam. #BC2#
Patterson manages to break the clinch.
Beam cracks a nice hook into Patterson's ribs.
Beam throws a big shot that misses.
Patterson jabs Beam right on the nose. Beam blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derek Patterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Beam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patterson.
Patterson throws a lazy body kick
and Beam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Patterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A good leg kick by Patterson.
Beam lands a nice hook to Patterson's body. Patterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Beam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beam cracks Patterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Patterson misses.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Beam.
Beam scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Beam shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beam wants to pass the guard but Patterson is defending well. #T1#
Beam passes to full mount! #SUB#
Beam with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Patterson is desperately trying to improve his position but Beam has a good base and remains in mount.
Beam thowing shots but they're missing.
Derek Patterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patterson wants to control but Beam is having none of it.
Beam dominating with strikes here.
Beam working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jim Beam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Patterson tries to hold on but Beam postures up.
Beam landing strikes from the mount and Patterson is in trouble!
Patterson can't escape the position.
Beam with shots to the head and body - Patterson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Beam scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Patterson?
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!
Beam postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Patterson looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beam cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Patterson is looking to improve his position but Beam isn't that keen on the idea.
Beam working Patterson over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beam lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Beam lands a heavy elbow.
Beam looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Patterson wants to hold on but Beam pushes him away.
Beam pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Patterson is rocked!#SUB#
Beam with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Patterson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Beam tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Patterson is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Beam throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Patterson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Beam thows a huge punch but Patterson dodges it nicely.
Beam wants to pass to mount but Patterson is defending the position.
Patterson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Patterson trying to control but Beam postures up.
Patterson wants to get back to his feet.
Beam sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Patterson defending well though. #SUB#
Beam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beam thows a huge punch but Patterson dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Patterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Patterson!
After winning the bout, Derek Patterson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 75
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
Ainsworth tests Patterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ainsworth lands a slapping body shot.
Patterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ainsworth keeps Patterson at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circling - Patterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth connects with the punch.
Patterson misses with a leg kick.
Patterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ainsworth. Ainsworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
A jab from Patterson misses.
We've been told by Ainsworth's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Patterson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
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 lands a jab.
Patterson misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
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.
Ainsworth misses with a looping left.
A big right from Patterson misses. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Patterson at a distance.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patterson.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice jab there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws out a loose jab but Patterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Good shot there by Patterson.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Patterson.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patterson misses with a hook.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Ainsworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson throws a low kick but Ainsworth avoids it.
Patterson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ainsworth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Patterson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Patterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Ainsworth lands with an uppercut that bounces Patterson off the cage and back into range.
Ainsworth throws a jab when Patterson was well out of range.
Ainsworth throws a right hand that misses
and Patterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth backing away here, and Patterson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Patterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ainsworth appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ainsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Patterson's sensitive parts.
Ainsworth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ainsworth throws a right hand that misses
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Patterson tests Ainsworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Patterson down.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Patterson.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Patterson's shoulder, as Patterson tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patterson dips to his left and cracks Ainsworth with an uppercut!
Patterson cracks Ainsworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ainsworth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Patterson.
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Ainsworth blocks the low kick.
Ainsworth scores with a nice right hand.
Good work by Patterson as he checks the leg kick.
Patterson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Ainsworth swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Patterson's ribs.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Patterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ainsworth throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters circling a little - Patterson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Patterson is able to avoid easily.
Ainsworth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Patterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Patterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Patterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Patterson. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ainsworth takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Patterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Patterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
Patterson misses with a straight right.
Patterson throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Ainsworth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Patterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ainsworth to score with a decent uppercut.
Patterson tries to clinch but Ainsworth is having none of it.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patterson. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Patterson throws a right hand that misses
and Ainsworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Patterson.
Patterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Patterson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ainsworth scores with a body shot.
Patterson takes one to the chin there.
Patterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Patterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Patterson down with leg kicks.
Patterson fails with the takedown.
Ainsworth with a nice cross.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Ainsworth catches Patterson right on the button with a cross.
Ainsworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patterson can do to turn this around?
Ainsworth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Wilfred Ainsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Ainsworth scores with a jab. Patterson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the body kick.
Ainsworth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Patterson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ainsworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Patterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Patterson coming out on top.
Ainsworth takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from Patterson misses the target.
Ainsworth swinging wildly here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Patterson misses.
Patterson gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Ainsworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Patterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Patterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ainsworth takes one on the button.
Ainsworth blocks a head kick by Patterson.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Ainsworth checks a low kick from Patterson.
Patterson slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
Ainsworth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Patterson saw it coming and moves away.
Patterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ainsworth connects with a nice looking jab.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ainsworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patterson. #T4#
Ainsworth connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth misses with a kick to the body.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a nice strike.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Patterson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ainsworth has got the better of the exchanges.
Patterson with a hook.
Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Patterson moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Patterson misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Patterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Patterson finds it's way through Ainsworth's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that second round.
That's time! Ainsworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ainsworth motions for Patterson to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Patterson's legs.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth lands an overhand right.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Patterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Patterson's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Patterson tries to counter it with a takedown but Ainsworth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Patterson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ainsworth - the referee stops the clock and Patterson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ainsworth. Patterson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Donk. Ainsworth catches Patterson right on the button with a cross.
Patterson connects with a single shot there.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Ainsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Patterson doesn't seem bothered though.
Patterson lands with a cross.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ainsworth misses with a kick to the body.
Patterson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Patterson avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
A jab from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Patterson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range and Patterson settles back down.
Patterson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends Patterson's belly button to the back.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Patterson goes for a double leg but Ainsworth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ainsworth continues to drive forward.
Derek Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a really nice looking cross but Patterson seems unphased.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
Ainsworth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Patterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patterson.
Ainsworth throwing a counter right hand but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson slips under a jab.
Patterson misses with a body punch
and Ainsworth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Patterson thinking.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth missing with a left hand there. Patterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patterson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick. #T3#
Patterson thumps Ainsworth with a low kick.
Patterson misses with a double jab.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Ainsworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patterson.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Patterson looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ainsworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Patterson blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patterson! But no joy.
Patterson checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
It seemed like Patterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ainsworth tries to land a front kick but Patterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ainsworth defending well as Patterson loads up on a big left hand.
Patterson throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Patterson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ainsworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Patterson lands a nice shot that snaps Ainsworth's head back.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patterson throws out the jab. #T4#
Patterson misses the jab.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Patterson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson tries a low kick but Ainsworth avoids it.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Patterson's legs.
Patterson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Ainsworth.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Patterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ainsworth with a hook.
Patterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ainsworth pinned against the cage. Ainsworth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ainsworth 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!
A relieved looking Wilfred Ainsworth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2021

#R1#
Patterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Patterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Patterson tests McFistface's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Patterson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot lands for Patterson.
McFistface shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Patterson as he jumps to the side.
Patterson lands a nice hook to McFistface's body. McFistface takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McFistface walks into a jab.
Patterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Patterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses McFistface's sensitive parts.
Patterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson cracks McFistface with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Patterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Patterson lands with a hook. McFistface tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Patterson with a nice cross.
Patterson lands with an overhand left.
Patterson connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Patterson.
Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And McFistface tries to counter it with a takedown but Patterson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Patterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McFistface's hands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Patterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McFistface on the side of the head.
Patterson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Patterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McFistface has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Patterson thuds his right hand into McFistface's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Patterson with a nice calf kick.
Patterson with a nice calf kick.
Patterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Patterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Patterson scores with a punch to the head.
McFistface fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McFistface takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Patterson dips to his left and cracks McFistface with an uppercut!
Derek Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McFistface has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No luck for McFistface with that takedown attempt.
Derek Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.#T3#
McFistface takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Patterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Patterson stuns McFistface with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Patterson digs a good body shot into McFistface's ribs.#KD#
Patterson drops his shoulder and cracks McFistface with a huge uppercut! McFistface goes down! Can Patterson finish him? #ROC#McFistface is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McFistface told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Patterson looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Patterson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Patterson pushing down on McFistface's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patterson works his way into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Patterson dominated that round.
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.#R2#
McFistface on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Patterson. Patterson obviously looking to wear him down.
Some wild striking there from Patterson.
McFistface wants to counter with a clinch but Patterson pushes him away.
Patterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFistface can do to turn this around?
McFistface takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McFistface with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Patterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Derek Patterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Patterson lands a nice shot that snaps McFistface's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Patterson lands a glancing blow to the side of McFistface's head.
Patterson missing with a left hand there. McFistface was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McFistface changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McFistface stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Patterson.#T1#
McFistface walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McFistface shoots in but no luck this time.
McFistface walks into a straight right hand from Patterson.
Good shot there by Patterson.
McFistface is still on wobbly legs! Can Patterson finish him?
McFistface shoots and misses #KD#
and Patterson counters with a beautiful punch that sends McFistface to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McFistface seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Patterson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from McFistface.#SUB#
Patterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McFistface defends it well.
Still in half guard, Patterson seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Patterson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McFistface misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McFistface is trying to get back to full guard.
McFistface has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Patterson is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Patterson is working for a kimura but McFistface is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patterson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McFistface!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Patterson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Patterson cracks McFistface with a good jab.
Patterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McFistface momentarily.
Patterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Patterson lands a jab to the head.
Patterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles McFistface. McFistface circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Patterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Patterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#McFistface is rocked!
McFistface takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McFistface is still on wobbly legs! Can Patterson finish him?
Patterson drops McFistface with a straight right hand, right on the button! Patterson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Patterson!
A victorious Derek Patterson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CACC MacGowan vs Gracie
Date: Jun 13, 2021

185 cm
23 yrs
194 lbs

179 cm
22 yrs
188 lbs

Cunha

Patterson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Eduardo Cunha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Derek Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Patterson gets a double leg takedown into Cunha's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cunha (0) vs (2) Patterson
Patterson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cunha is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cunha is adopting a defensive guard.
Patterson content to stall in guard here.
Cunha controlling Patterson's posture.
Patterson trying to control but Cunha is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha wants to sweep but no luck.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Cunha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Patterson is one step ahead there.
Cunha working a defensive guard here.
Patterson wants to pass the guard but Cunha is keeping the position.
Patterson trying to control but Cunha is working from the bottom.
Cunha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cunha (2) vs (2) Patterson
Cunha stays in close to Patterson's body and controls the position. #T2#
Patterson has his hands on Cunha's head, controlling the position.
Patterson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunha is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Patterson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cunha (2) vs (4) Patterson
Patterson trying to control the pace. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Patterson is looking to take a break and control but Cunha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cunha wants to control but Patterson is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Patterson is working for a kimura but Cunha is defending it quite comfortably.
Cunha wants to sweep but Patterson has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cunha (2) vs (7) Patterson
Cunha sneaks back into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Patterson in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Cunha gets full guard.
Patterson content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunha 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.
Cunha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cunha (4) vs (7) Patterson
Patterson wants to control but Cunha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cunha perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Patterson wants to get back to full guard.
Patterson is refusing to be controlled, as Cunha sits in half guard. #T5#
Cunha frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cunha (7) vs (7) Patterson
Cunha tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Patterson is desperately trying to improve his position but Cunha has a good base and remains in mount.
Cunha wants to control the pace but Patterson is squirming around nicely.
Patterson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cunha is controlling the pace. #T6#
Patterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cunha's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Patterson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cunha is working away from the top position though.
Patterson trying to get back to full guard but Cunha takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cunha (10) vs (7) Patterson#T7#
Cunha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Patterson wants to control but Cunha is having none of it.
Cunha wants to control the pace but Patterson is squirming around nicely.
Patterson wants to control but Cunha is having none of it.
Cunha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Patterson is looking to escape.
Patterson tries to hold on but Cunha postures up.#T8#
Cunha wants to control the pace but Patterson is squirming around nicely.
Cunha fails to advance to Patterson's back.
Cunha sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cunha seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Patterson for as long as he can get away with.
Patterson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Cunha looking to control but Patterson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cunha looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cunha wants to control the pace but Patterson is squirming around nicely.
Cunha avoids the attempt from Patterson to control.
Patterson tries to reverse the position but Cunha maintains control.
Cunha avoids the attempt from Patterson to control.#T10#
Cunha content just to control the position here.
Patterson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Patterson tries to lock up and control but Cunha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cunha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Patterson is looking to escape.
Cunha wants to take Patterson's back here but Patterson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cunha takes Patterson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Patterson is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Cunha (13) vs (7) Patterson#T11#
Cunha controls the action.
Cunha not allowing Patterson to control his hands.
Cunha is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Patterson tries to break free. #T12#
Patterson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cunha.
Patterson turns into Cunha and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cunha (13) vs (9) Patterson
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patterson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cunha wants to sweep but no luck.
Cunha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Cunha keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
Cunha 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.
Cunha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Patterson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cunha (15) vs (9) Patterson
Cunha trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Cunha controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Patterson looking to control.
Cunha trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Cunha wants to pass the guard but Patterson is keeping the position.
Patterson has his hands on Cunha's head, controlling the position.
Cunha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patterson pulls Cunha in to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cunha takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
Eduardo Cunha thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Patterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Patterson slips a straight right by Ortega.
Patterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ortega.
The crowd cheers as Patterson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ortega doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Patterson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Patterson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Patterson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ortega is looking to regain half guard here but Patterson keeps moving and retains side control.
Ortega wants to control but Patterson postures up.
Patterson trying to control the position but Ortega is working away.
Patterson working away.#SU#
Patterson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ortega takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Patterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Patterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ortega misses with a straight right.
Ortega misses with a hook.
Ortega throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Ortega blocks a low kick nicely.
And Ortega tries to counter it with a takedown but Patterson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ortega lands an overhand right.
Ortega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Patterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ortega scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick lands for Patterson.
Ortega dips to his left and cracks Patterson with an uppercut!
Ortega slips under a jab.
Ortega looks for a takedown but Patterson sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by Ortega there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Ortega tries to sprawl but Patterson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Patterson trying to mount his opponent but Ortega defends it.
Patterson controlling the action here. #T2#
Ortega tries to get to full guard but Patterson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ortega is defending against the submission attempts here by Patterson. #SUB#
Patterson is looking for a kimura but Ortega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Patterson to get the leverage.
Ortega is trying to get back to full guard.
Ortega has a hand on Patterson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Patterson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ortega tries to reverse the position but Patterson maintains control.
Ortega felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Patterson avoids the attempt from Ortega to control.#T3#
Ortega is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Patterson is staying active.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Patterson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is working to get back to half guard.
Ortega is still trying to improve position.
Patterson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Patterson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ortega is desperately trying to improve his position but Patterson has a good base and remains in mount.
Patterson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T4#
Ortega is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Patterson looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU#
Patterson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD2#
Ortega fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Patterson sprawls well initially but Ortega persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ortega is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Patterson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Patterson tries to hold on but Ortega pushes him away.
Patterson is trying to escape the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Patterson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ortega scores with a nice strike.
Patterson with a jab.
Patterson throws a lazy right hand but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ortega tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Patterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Patterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Patterson wants the takedown. Ortega is fighting it off but Patterson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ortega's guard against the cage.
Patterson preventing the sweep.
Patterson slips nicely into half guard.
Ortega gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Patterson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Ortega has his foot on Patterson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patterson works his way back into a safe position though.
Patterson advances position into side control!#T1##SUB#
Patterson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ortega struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortega keeps working. #SUB#
Patterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Patterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ortega is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Patterson is trying to get an arm triangle but Ortega is defending well.
Patterson trying to control the action but Ortega is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ortega regains half guard.
Ortega tries to roll over but Patterson keeps him under control.
Patterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
Ortega is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Patterson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Ortega is not content to let Patterson control the position.
Patterson prevents Ortega from improving his position.
Patterson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Ortega trying to hold on to Patterson's head to control him but Patterson postures up.
Patterson wants to pass to mount but Ortega is defending the position.
Ortega is trying to get back to full guard.
Ortega flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Derek Patterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still in half guard, Patterson seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Patterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Patterson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ortega tries to improve position but can't. #T4##SUB#
Patterson tries for a kimura but Ortega is defending well.
Ortega struggling a bit here.
Ortega tries to bench press Patterson off him but Patterson keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Patterson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega wants to control but Patterson postures up.
Ortega is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Patterson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Patterson avoids the head kick by Ortega.
Patterson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Patterson, as that shot connected.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ortega lands a jab to the head.
Ortega walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Ortega looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Patterson!
Patterson gets back to half guard.
Ortega is trying to control the action in half guard but Patterson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Patterson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ortega is nestled in close to Patterson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Patterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortega. #T1#
Patterson trying to control here.
Ortega trying to control from half guard but Patterson is working away.
Patterson is looking to improve his position.
Ortega with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patterson keeps working.
Patterson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ortega's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ortega's back!
Patterson wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy.
Ortega is trying to break free. #SUB#
Patterson looking for the choke from the back. #T2#
Ortega is in bad spot here.
Ortega prevents Patterson from getting a body triangle.
Ortega tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Patterson looking to control but Ortega is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ortega is working to get back to half guard.
Ortega tries to hold on but Patterson pushes him away.
Ortega is working to get back to half guard.
Ortega tries to hold on but Patterson pushes him away.
Patterson controlling his opponent. #T3#
Patterson is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Ortega defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Patterson.
Ortega can't escape the position. #SU#
Patterson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Patterson throws a looping overhand right but Ortega ducks down to avoid it.
Patterson thumps Ortega with a low kick.
Ortega misses with a head kick.
Patterson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Patterson throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Patterson has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Patterson has clasped his hands together around Ortega's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ortega is trying to control Patterson's posture but Patterson avoids it. #T4#
Ortega is looking for a sweep.
Ortega struggling a bit here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Patterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Patterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Patterson controls the position.
Ortega is looking for a sweep.
Ortega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortega is not content to let Patterson control the position.
Ortega tries to buck Patterson off but Patterson is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Patterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Patterson 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Patterson!
A relieved looking Derek Patterson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CACC 196: Krawlee vs Yeboah
Date: May 09, 2021

179 cm
22 yrs
188 lbs

173 cm
42 yrs
186 lbs

Patterson

Yung

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Derek Patterson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; David Yung!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Patterson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Patterson (2) vs (0) Yung
Patterson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Patterson wants to control but Yung is keeping him busy.
Yung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yung manages to get to full guard.
Patterson preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
Yung trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Yung is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Patterson content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Yung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Patterson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Patterson (5) vs (0) Yung#SUB#
Patterson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Patterson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Patterson working away.
Yung tries to improve position but can't.
Yung gets back to half guard.
Patterson prevents Yung from improving his position.
Yung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Patterson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Patterson is keen to just control but Yung is a slippery customer.
Yung wants to control but Patterson is keeping busy. #SUB#
Patterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yung defends it well.
Patterson is thwarting Yung's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Patterson is looking to pass Yung's guard but actually Yung recovers to full guard.
Patterson trying to control but Yung is working from the bottom.
Yung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T5#
Patterson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Patterson is trying to work for a kimura but Yung is defending well.
Yung wants to improve his position but Patterson is controlling well. #SUB2#
Yung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patterson pulls his head out easily.
Yung wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Yung regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yung keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Yung working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Patterson has passed into half guard!
Patterson trying to control the action but Yung is working from the bottom.
Patterson is looking to advance position but Yung won't allow it. #SUB#
Patterson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Patterson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yung is just riding it out for now. Patterson eventually gives up the hold. #T7#
Yung wants to control but Patterson is keeping busy.
Yung won't allow Patterson to pass to mount. #T8#
Yung trying to control but Patterson postures up. #SUB#
Patterson seems to be working for a kimura but Yung defends the submission attempt.
Patterson tries to pass to full mount but Yung defends it.
Yung trying to control here.
Patterson passes into side control, despite Yung's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Patterson (8) vs (0) Yung#T9#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Patterson is looking to take a break and control but Yung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Patterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Patterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Patterson just content to control the position.
Yung is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Patterson off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Patterson (8) vs (4) Yung#T10#
Patterson is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Yung is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Patterson is defending well though. Yung let's go of the attempt for now.
Yung trying to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Patterson trying to control the action but Yung just sinks the hooks in.
Patterson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Yung. #T11#
Patterson just trying to survive but Yung is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Patterson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Yung gets his way! #SUB2#
Yung is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Patterson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Patterson for a finish. #SUB2#
Yung working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Patterson is doing well to defend. Yung seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Patterson is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Yung!
During a confident post fight interview, David Yung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CACC 187: Anatta vs Por Pramuk
Date: Apr 11, 2021

179 cm
21 yrs
188 lbs

180 cm
33 yrs
190 lbs

Patterson

Menezes

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Derek Patterson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Menezes gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Patterson (0) vs (2) Menezes
Patterson is pressing down on Menezes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Patterson is trying to control the position but Menezes postures up.
Menezes tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Menezes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Patterson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Menezes is looking to defend but Patterson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Menezes! Patterson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Menezes taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Derek Patterson!
During a confident post fight interview, Derek Patterson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CACC 179: Ty vs Patterson
Date: Mar 14, 2021

191 cm
34 yrs
185 lbs

179 cm
21 yrs
188 lbs

Patterson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 4 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Derek Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Patterson drives through and clinches with Ty against the ropes. #TD#
Patterson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ty is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Patterson to the mat. Patterson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (0) Patterson
Patterson is adopting a defensive guard.
Ty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ty advances to half guard.
Ty is trying to control. Patterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Patterson is looking to improve his position.
Ty is looking to advance position but Patterson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson trying to hold on to Ty's head to control him but Ty postures up.
Still in half guard, Ty seems content to control.#T1#
Patterson wants to improve his position but Ty is controlling well. #T2#
Ty is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (5) vs (0) Patterson
Ty is looking to work his way around to Patterson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ty avoids the attempt from Patterson to control.
Patterson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Patterson is trying to maintain the position but Ty is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Ty works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (8) vs (0) Patterson
Patterson working to try and regain half guard.
Ty takes Patterson's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ty (11) vs (0) Patterson#T4##SUB#
Patterson showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Patterson trying to control the hands but Ty won't let him.
Patterson is trying to break free.
Patterson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ty off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T5##SUB#
Ty is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Patterson is defending well though. Ty let's go of the attempt for now.
Patterson rolls, trying to escape but Ty keeps control of the position.
Patterson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ty's guard. Nice work there by Patterson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (11) vs (2) Patterson
Ty is trying to keep Patterson in close.
Ty wants to improve his position but instead Patterson has moved into half guard.
Patterson controlling the action here. #T6#
Patterson wants to pass to mount but Ty is defending the position.
Ty is not content to let Patterson control the position.
Ty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Patterson is looking for a kimura here. #T7#
Patterson is pressing down on Ty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ty is holding on for now.
Ty trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Patterson is looking to stall here but Ty recovers full guard.
Patterson trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom. #T8#
Patterson wants to pass the guard but Ty is keeping the position.
Patterson won't allow Ty to sweep him here.
Ty keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Ty pulls Patterson in close to his closed guard and prevents Patterson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ty keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patterson trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom. #T10#
Ty is pulling down on Patterson's head. It's preventing any offense from Patterson, at least for the moment.
Patterson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Patterson pushes down on Ty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Patterson trying to control from half guard but Ty is working away. #T11##SUB2#
Patterson is trying to work for a kimura but Ty is defending well. #SUB2#
Patterson is working for a submission of some sort.
Patterson is trying to control. Ty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Patterson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ty haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Patterson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ty is not content to let Patterson control the position.
Ty wants to get back to full guard.
Patterson trying to control from half guard but Ty is working away.
Patterson is pressing down on Ty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ty is holding on for now. #T13#
Ty tries to roll over but Patterson keeps him under control.
Ty moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Patterson trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom.
Ty looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Patterson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ty looking for a sweep. Not yet Ty, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ty is really struggling to control Patterson but he's trying to hold on to the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ty takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Claudio Ty retains his middleweight title!
Claudio Ty decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CACC 174: Pavlov vs Sakuraba
Date: Feb 28, 2021

179 cm
21 yrs
188 lbs

190 cm
37 yrs
200 lbs

Patterson

Schultz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Derek Patterson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Patterson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schultz on his heels. He'll look to pass Schultz's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Patterson (2) vs (0) Schultz
Schultz keeping full guard, as Patterson tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schultz pulls Patterson in close to prevent any damage.
Patterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Patterson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schultz dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Patterson (2) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz won't allow Patterson to sweep him here. #T1#
Patterson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Patterson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schultz has passed into half guard!
Patterson tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Patterson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Patterson is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Schultz content to control rather than advance.
Patterson tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Patterson trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
Schultz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Patterson tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg. #T3#
Patterson wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Schultz is taking a breather. Patterson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Patterson is controlling Schultz's trapped leg to prevent Schultz from advancing to side control.
Schultz stalling.
Schultz is thwarting Patterson's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Schultz prevents Patterson from improving his position.
Schultz controlling the action here.
Patterson tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Patterson trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up. #T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Schultz prevents Patterson from improving his position.
Schultz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schultz stalling away here and it's allowed Patterson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T6#
Patterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schultz won't allow Patterson to sweep him here.
Patterson is trying to control the position but Schultz postures up.
Schultz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Schultz passes into half guard.
Patterson tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Patterson wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Patterson tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Patterson is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Patterson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
It looks like Schultz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Patterson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Patterson.
Patterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Patterson has an active guard here but Schultz has managed to pass into half guard.
Patterson trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up. #T10#
Schultz slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Patterson trying to control but Schultz postures up. #T11#
Schultz is trying to control. Patterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Patterson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schultz is working away from the top position though.
Schultz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Patterson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Still in half guard, Schultz seems content to control.
Patterson tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Schultz controlling the action here.
Patterson is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Still in half guard, Schultz seems content to control.
Patterson trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schultz in particular looking to stall.
Schultz is keen to just control but Patterson is a slippery customer.#T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Patterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Patterson, not yet.
Patterson trying to keep a closed guard but Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
Schultz 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Patterson gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Patterson takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Derek Patterson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CACC 162: Mazzini vs Declan 3
Date: Jan 17, 2021

183 cm
37 yrs
184 lbs

179 cm
20 yrs
188 lbs

Barnkvist

Patterson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Derek Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Barnkvist scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (0) Patterson
Patterson is looking to regain half guard here but Barnkvist keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnkvist wants to control but Patterson is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist working away.
Barnkvist trying to control the action but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Patterson is looking to regain half guard here but Barnkvist keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson wants to control but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist wants to control but Patterson is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (6) vs (0) Patterson#T1##SUB#
Barnkvist swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Patterson is now in Barnkvist's guard. A big mistake from Barnkvist there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (6) vs (2) Patterson
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson forces his way into half guard.
Patterson trying to control from half guard but Barnkvist is working away.
Patterson is thwarting Barnkvist's attempts to control the position.
Barnkvist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Patterson tries to pass to full mount but Barnkvist defends it. #T2#
Patterson is looking to pass Barnkvist's guard but actually Barnkvist recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Patterson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnkvist manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Patterson has Barnkvist in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (8) vs (2) Patterson
Barnkvist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (11) vs (2) Patterson
Patterson is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barnkvist has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Patterson!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (13) vs (2) Patterson
Barnkvist looking to control but Patterson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Patterson can't escape the position.
Patterson keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Barnkvist looking for a guillotine from mount but Patterson is having none of it.
Patterson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Barnkvist has control of Patterson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Patterson regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Barnkvist is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Patterson has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T4#
Patterson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (13) vs (4) Patterson#SUB#
Barnkvist has his foot on Patterson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patterson works his way back into a safe position though.
Patterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Patterson is one step ahead there.
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnkvist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (15) vs (4) Patterson
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patterson is keeping the position for now.
Barnkvist trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom. #T5#
Patterson has his hands on Barnkvist's head, controlling the position.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patterson is keeping the position for now.
Patterson looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Patterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Patterson, not yet. #T6#
Patterson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (15) vs (6) Patterson
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Patterson controlling him for the moment.
Barnkvist can't keep his opponent in guard - Patterson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Patterson trying to control the action but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist gets full guard.
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.
Barnkvist wants to hit a sweep here but Patterson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnkvist there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (15) vs (9) Patterson#T7#
Patterson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Patterson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Barnkvist sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Patterson content to control rather than advance.
Barnkvist is staying active underneath Patterson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnkvist gets full guard.
Patterson preventing the sweep. #T8#
Patterson wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Barnkvist looking to control.
Barnkvist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (17) vs (9) Patterson#SUB2#
Patterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Patterson is keeping the position.
Patterson controlling Barnkvist's posture. #T9#
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist is looking to advance position but Patterson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (17) vs (13) Patterson
Barnkvist tries to hold on but Patterson postures up.
Barnkvist is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Patterson has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnkvist (17) vs (16) Patterson#SUB2#
Patterson has got one arm under Barnkvist's chin. This could be trouble... Barnkvist trying to control the other hand but Patterson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Barnkvist has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Derek Patterson!
Derek Patterson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CACC 155 Morrison Jr v Krawlee
Date: Dec 27, 2020

187 cm
35 yrs
195 lbs

179 cm
20 yrs
188 lbs

Rinaldi

Patterson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sam Rinaldi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Derek Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Patterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rinaldi (0) vs (4) Patterson
Rinaldi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rinaldi (2) vs (4) Patterson#SUB#
Rinaldi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Patterson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rinaldi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Patterson sees it coming and defends easily.
Rinaldi prevents Patterson from improving his position.
Patterson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rinaldi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rinaldi's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rinaldi (2) vs (8) Patterson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rinaldi fending off the submission attempt from Patterson. #SUB2#
Patterson tightening his grip on Rinaldi, looking for the choke.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Rinaldi tries to escape but Patterson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Patterson wants to control but Rinaldi is keeping busy.
Patterson is controlling the position but Rinaldi somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard. #SUB2#
Patterson is trying to work for a kimura but Rinaldi is defending well.
Patterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Patterson is working for a kimura but Rinaldi is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Patterson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rinaldi (2) vs (11) Patterson
Rinaldi tries to lock up and control but Patterson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rinaldi is looking to get to half guard.
Rinaldi is squirming around, avoiding Patterson's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Patterson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rinaldi turns into him and now he's in Patterson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rinaldi (4) vs (11) Patterson
Patterson trying to control the position.
Rinaldi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Rinaldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson keeping full guard, as Rinaldi tries to pass.
Rinaldi advances to half guard.
Rinaldi is looking to take a break and control but Patterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rinaldi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Patterson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Patterson is looking for a sweep. Rinaldi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Patterson regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Patterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Patterson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rinaldi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rinaldi tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Patterson is trying to control the position but Rinaldi postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Patterson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rinaldi (4) vs (13) Patterson
Rinaldi controls Patterson momentarily but Patterson frees himself.
Patterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rinaldi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rinaldi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Patterson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Patterson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Patterson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rinaldi is trying to control the position but Patterson postures up. #SUB#
Rinaldi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Patterson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rinaldi is looking for a triangle but Patterson pushes his legs off easily.
Rinaldi keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rinaldi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Patterson is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Patterson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Patterson looking to pass the guard.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Rinaldi keeps moving.
Patterson won't allow Rinaldi to sweep him here.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Rinaldi keeps moving.
Patterson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rinaldi (4) vs (16) Patterson
Rinaldi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Patterson is working for a submission of some sort.
Rinaldi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Patterson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Patterson's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rinaldi (8) vs (16) Patterson#SUB#
Patterson fending off the submission attempt from Rinaldi.
Patterson can't escape the position. #SUB#
Rinaldi working for a choke but Patterson is defending well. #SUB#
Rinaldi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Patterson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Patterson for a finish. #T8##SUB#
Patterson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rinaldi's arms.
Patterson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rinaldi doesn't have the hooks in and Patterson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rinaldi (8) vs (18) Patterson
Rinaldi working a defensive guard but Patterson passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Patterson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rinaldi sees it coming and defends easily.
Rinaldi gets full guard.#T9#
Rinaldi keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
Rinaldi controls Patterson momentarily but Patterson frees himself.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rinaldi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Patterson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rinaldi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Patterson has Rinaldi in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rinaldi (10) vs (18) Patterson
Patterson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Rinaldi tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Rinaldi trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Rinaldi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Patterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rinaldi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rinaldi (10) vs (20) Patterson
Rinaldi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Patterson is one step ahead there.
Rinaldi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T11#
Patterson wants to control from the top but Rinaldi keeps moving.
Rinaldi trying to control the position.
Patterson looking to pass the guard.
Patterson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rinaldi (10) vs (23) Patterson
Rinaldi struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Patterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Patterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rinaldi is trying to work for a sweep but Patterson has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Rinaldi (10) vs (25) Patterson#T12##SUB2#
Patterson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rinaldi is now in Patterson's guard. A big mistake from Patterson there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rinaldi (12) vs (25) Patterson
Patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Patterson, not yet.
Rinaldi trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Patterson working a defensive guard here.
Rinaldi content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Rinaldi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Patterson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Patterson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Patterson!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rinaldi (12) vs (29) Patterson#T13##SUB2#
Patterson tries for a kimura but Rinaldi is defending well.
Rinaldi gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Rinaldi actively working from the bottom here.
Patterson prevents Rinaldi from improving his position.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but Rinaldi defending well. #SUB2#
Patterson is working for a kimura but Rinaldi is defending it quite comfortably. #T14#
Rinaldi is pressing down on Patterson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rinaldi is trying to control the position but Patterson postures up.
Patterson looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rinaldi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rinaldi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patterson wins on points by 29 to 12.
An out of breath Derek Patterson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CACC 147: Pancake v Sakuraba 2
Date: Dec 06, 2020

179 cm
20 yrs
188 lbs

185 cm
44 yrs
187 lbs

Patterson

Puzo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Derek Patterson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Mario Puzo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Puzo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Patterson to the mat! Patterson manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Patterson (0) vs (2) Puzo
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Puzo from controlling successfully.
Puzo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Patterson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Puzo stands and throws Patterson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Patterson (0) vs (5) Puzo#SUB2#
Puzo tries for a kimura but Patterson is defending well.
Patterson stops Puzo from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson is trying to control Puzo's posture but Puzo avoids it. #SUB2#
Puzo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Patterson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Puzo is looking to take a break and control but Patterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Puzo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Patterson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Patterson (2) vs (5) Puzo
Patterson is trying to control. Puzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puzo is looking to improve his position.
Puzo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Patterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puzo keeps working.
Puzo wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Patterson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Patterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Puzo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Patterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Patterson slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Patterson prevents Puzo from improving his position.#SUB#
Patterson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Patterson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Puzo tries to roll over but Patterson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Patterson is working for a kimura but Puzo is defending it quite comfortably.
Puzo is staying active underneath Patterson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Puzo is holding on to half guard well.
Patterson moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Patterson (5) vs (5) Puzo
Puzo is looking to regain half guard here but Patterson keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Patterson trying to control the position but Puzo is working away.
Patterson is really struggling to control Puzo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Patterson tries to advance to mount but can't.
What's Puzo going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB#
Patterson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Puzo has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Puzo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Patterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Patterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Puzo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Patterson off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Patterson (5) vs (9) Puzo#SUB2#
Patterson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Puzo.
Patterson is in bad spot here. #T6#
Patterson wants to control his opponent's hands but Puzo gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Puzo working for the choke.
Patterson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Puzo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Puzo wants to control but Patterson is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Patterson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Puzo's arms.
Patterson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T7##SUB2#
Puzo wants to work for an arm triangle but Patterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Patterson wants to get back to full guard.
Puzo wants to pass to mount but Patterson is defending the position.
Patterson is looking to control Puzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Patterson avoid being mounted?
Puzo is keen to just control but Patterson is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Puzo is looking for a kimura but Patterson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Puzo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Puzo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Patterson is trying to control but Puzo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Patterson (5) vs (12) Puzo#T8#
Puzo wants to take his opponent's back but Patterson doesn't allow it.
Patterson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Puzo wants to take Patterson's back here but Patterson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Patterson tries to hold on but Puzo pushes him away.
Puzo fails to move to back control.
Patterson is desperately trying to improve his position but Puzo has a good base and remains in mount.
Patterson is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Patterson is squirming around, avoiding Puzo's attempts to control the action.
Patterson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Puzo prevents Patterson from getting the reversal.
Puzo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Patterson tries to reverse the position but Puzo maintains control.#T10#
Patterson tries to lock up and control but Puzo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Patterson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Patterson (7) vs (12) Puzo
Puzo keeping full guard, as Patterson tries to pass.
Puzo is trying to keep Patterson in close.
Patterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puzo is keeping the position for now.
Puzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Patterson wants to control from the top but Puzo keeps moving.
Patterson content to stall in guard here.
Puzo is trying to control the position but Patterson postures up.
Patterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puzo is keeping the position for now.
Puzo trying to control the position. #T12#
Patterson wants to pass the guard but Puzo is keeping the position.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Puzo keeps moving.
Puzo trying to keep a closed guard but Patterson is proving a slippery customer.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patterson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Puzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Puzo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Puzo holds on and takes a little breather.
Puzo trying to control the position.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Puzo keeps moving.
Patterson wants to pass the guard but Puzo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Puzo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Patterson defends it easily.#T14##SUB2#
Puzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Patterson is aware though and is defending well.
Puzo looking to control.
Patterson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Puzo's guard. #SUB#
Patterson is looking for a kimura here.
Puzo wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puzo is refusing to be controlled, as Patterson sits in half guard.
Puzo trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Puzo wins on points by 12 to 7.
After the big win, Mario Puzo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patterson.
Patterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bradstone misses with a body shot.
Patterson scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patterson moves in looking to clinch but Bradstone pushes him off.
Bradstone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bradstone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradstone throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson is looking to counter punch.
A leg kick checked by Patterson.
Bradstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patterson.
Patterson tries to clinch up but Bradstone circles away and keeps his distance.
Bradstone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Patterson throws the kick towards the body but Bradstone avoids it.
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!
Bradstone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Patterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bradstone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Patterson rushes Bradstone and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Patterson jumps guard.
Bradstone trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Bradstone preventing the sweep.
Patterson controlling the position.
Bradstone preventing the sweep.
Bradstone stays in close to Patterson's body and controls the position.
Bradstone 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.
Patterson trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Bradstone has gone for a leg lock! Patterson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bradstone's guard.#REVR#
Bradstone can't keep his opponent in guard - Patterson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Patterson wants to control but Bradstone is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Patterson is looking for a kimura but Bradstone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Patterson to get the leverage.
Bradstone is controlling Patterson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bradstone is not content to let Patterson control the position.
Patterson throwing shots but Bradstone is blocking nicely.
Patterson controlling the action here.
Bradstone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Bradstone pulls Patterson in close to prevent any damage.
Patterson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Patterson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Patterson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
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.
Bradstone keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Patterson drives through and clinches with Bradstone against the cage.
Bradstone lands a shoulder strike.
Bradstone gets through Patterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Patterson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bradstone smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradstone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bradstone throws a head kick that misses.
Patterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradstone circles away.
Bradstone throws a big counter head kick but Patterson avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Patterson clinches up with Bradstone and pushes him back against the cage.
Bradstone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Patterson lands a shoulder strike.
Bradstone struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands. #TD2#
Bradstone is trying to trip Patterson. He has hold of a leg but Patterson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bradstone persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bradstone with a nice head shot there.
Bradstone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Patterson's head.
Bradstone lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Bradstone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bradstone with a nice calf kick.
Bradstone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drake Bradstone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but Bradstone shows good takedown defense.
Bradstone feints a counter leg kick.
Bradstone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Patterson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bradstone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bradstone.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Patterson throws out a loose jab but Bradstone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradstone swats away the attempt to clinch by Patterson.
Patterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bradstone defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Patterson clinches.
Patterson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Patterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bradstone walks away with a smile on his face. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Patterson forces Bradstone back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Patterson jumps guard but Bradstone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Patterson tries to pull guard but Bradstone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Patterson is trying to pull guard but Bradstone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Patterson jumps guard but Bradstone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bradstone lands a body shot.
Patterson avoiding damage as Bradstone throws knees to the body.
Bradstone tries to land knees in the clinch but Patterson avoids the damage to the body.
Bradstone'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.
Patterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bradstone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patterson tries to pull guard but Bradstone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bradstone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Patterson blocks it with crossed arms.
Bradstone has Patterson pushed against the cage.
Patterson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bradstone smiles and moves away.
Bradstone 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.
Bradstone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patterson blocks a low kick nicely.
Bradstone defending well as Patterson loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Bradstone tries a low kick but Patterson avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Patterson. That snapped Bradstone's head back.
Bradstone tries to bum rush Patterson with a series of wild strikes but Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Patterson rushes Bradstone and presses him up against the cage.
Patterson tries to pull guard but Bradstone holds him up against the cage and eventually Patterson drops back down to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson jumps guard but Bradstone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Bradstone breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bradstone.
Patterson throwing a counter right hand but Bradstone manages to avoid it.
Patterson checks a leg kick nicely.
Patterson is looking to counter the offense by Bradstone and move into the clinch.
Patterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt - Bradstone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bradstone throws an overhand right that lands on Patterson's shoulder, as Patterson tries to avoid the shot.
Bradstone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Patterson is looking to clinch but Bradstone is avoiding it.
Patterson with a jab.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Bradstone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bradstone throws a leg kick but Patterson moved away.
Patterson avoids a kick to the body.
Patterson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Patterson tries to clinch but Bradstone is having none of it.
Patterson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBradstone.
Patterson moves in looking to clinch but Bradstone pushes him off.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bradstone sprawls well. Bradstone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bradstone scores with a spinning back kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Bradstone takes the fight into the clinch.
Patterson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bradstone smiles and moves away.
Bradstone keeps the fight on the outside.
Patterson connects with a leg kick.
Patterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bradstone appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Patterson avoids the body shot from Bradstone. #T4#
Bradstone keeps the fight on the outside.
Patterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patterson wants to clinch.
Patterson tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Bradstone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That kick from Patterson tenderised Bradstone's leg. Bradstone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Patterson tries to clinch but Bradstone is having none of it.
Bradstone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Patterson rather than just go for the knockout.
Patterson shoots in but Bradstone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Bradstone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bradstone misses the jab.#CL2#
Bradstone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Patterson, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradstone throws an elbow but it misses. #TD2#
Bradstone has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Patterson regains guard immediately.
Bradstone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bradstone is fighting to break Patterson's control of his arms but Patterson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Bradstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bradstone misses with a two punch combination.
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patterson backing away here, and Bradstone unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bradstone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradstone.
Bradstone cracks Patterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bradstone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bradstone stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Patterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Bradstone, which made it look bad.
Patterson is looking to clinch but Bradstone is avoiding it.
Patterson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bradstone has Patterson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bradstone to keep the fight standing.
Patterson tries to pull guard but Bradstone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Patterson avoids the elbow strike from Bradstone, against the cage. #BC2#
Bradstone breaks the clinch.
Patterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradstone is just out of range.
A nice side step and Bradstone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Patterson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Bradstone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bradstone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Bradstone darts in and clinches Patterson up against the cage.
Bradstone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pattersons head.
Bradstone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bradstone blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Bradstone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Patterson is trying to keep an underhook but Bradstone manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradstone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bradstone with good strikes from the mount here!
Patterson is bucking up trying to escape but Bradstone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Patterson is in a horrible position here. Bradstone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bradstone landing punches. #T2#
Bradstone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Patterson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Bradstone.
Bradstone wants to control but Patterson is keeping him busy.
Patterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bradstone.
Bradstone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bradstone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Patterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Patterson trying to keep a closed guard but Bradstone is proving a slippery customer.
Bradstone stopping the sweep attempt from Patterson.#T3#
Bradstone connects with a couple of short punches.
Bradstone is stalling in the full guard.
Bradstone throws a big elbow that misses.
Bradstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradstone is pushing down on Patterson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Patterson is fighting to maintain full guard but Bradstone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Patterson is looking to control Bradstone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Patterson avoid being mounted?
Bradstone misses with a head shot. Patterson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Derek Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradstone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drake Bradstone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bradstone stands up over Patterson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Patterson is trying to control the position but Bradstone postures up.
Bradstone connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Patterson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bradstone defends well.
Bradstone advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Bradstone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bradstone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bradstone controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Bradstone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bradstone 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Bradstone!

Event: CACC 135: Bok vs Sparxx III
Date: Nov 01, 2020

178 cm
38 yrs
195 lbs

179 cm
20 yrs
197 lbs

Ruth

Patterson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; John Ruth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Derek Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ruth forces Patterson back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Patterson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ruth is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Patterson to the mat. Patterson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ruth (2) vs (0) Patterson
Patterson is trying to keep Ruth in close.
Patterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruth looking to pass the guard.
Ruth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Patterson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ruth (2) vs (2) Patterson#SUB2#
Patterson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ruth (2) vs (5) Patterson#T1#
Patterson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ruth tries to hold on but Patterson pushes him away. #SUB2#
Patterson has hold of Ruth's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ruth manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Patterson avoids the attempt from Ruth to control.#SUB2#
Patterson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ruth has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Patterson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ruth to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ruth shrugs it off.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Patterson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ruth has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ruth!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ruth (4) vs (5) Patterson#T2#
Ruth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruth tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Patterson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruth controls the pace.
Patterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruth sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Patterson pulls Ruth in close to his closed guard and prevents Ruth from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Ruth trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Ruth is stalling in the full guard.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson 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.
Ruth passes Patterson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ruth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Patterson defends it well. #T4#
Ruth is trying to control. Patterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Patterson trying to hold on to Ruth's head to control him but Ruth postures up.
Ruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patterson keeps working. #SUB#
Ruth wants to work for an arm triangle but Patterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Patterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ruth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruth postures up.
Ruth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Patterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruth tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Patterson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ruth preventing the sweep. #T6#
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Patterson controls Ruth momentarily but Ruth frees himself. #SUB2#
Patterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruth being controlled here momentarily.
Patterson looking to control.
Ruth trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Ruth controlling from the top position. #T7#
Patterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruth tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Patterson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Patterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruth is one step ahead there.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson is trying to keep Ruth in close. #T8#
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth postures up.
Patterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patterson is keeping the position for now.
Ruth stopping the sweep attempt from Patterson.
Ruth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Patterson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ruth puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ruth content to control rather than advance.
Patterson is looking for a sweep. Ruth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Patterson is trying to control but can't.
Patterson wants to get back to full guard but Ruth has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ruth (7) vs (5) Patterson#SUB#
Ruth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Patterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Patterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruth in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Patterson tries to improve position but can't. #T10##SUB#
Ruth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Patterson is looking to reverse the position.
Ruth tries to advance position but instead Patterson slips a leg back in to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Patterson is staying active underneath Ruth, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Patterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Patterson is still trying to improve position.
Patterson is refusing to be controlled, as Ruth sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ruth wants to work for an arm triangle but Patterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruth is keen to just control but Patterson is a slippery customer.
Patterson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruth is working away from the top position though.
Patterson wants to get back to full guard.
Patterson wants to control but Ruth is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12##SUB#
Ruth is working for a kimura but Patterson is defending it quite comfortably.
Patterson tries to get to full guard but Ruth has control of the leg.
Ruth slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Patterson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ruth has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ruth pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Patterson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ruth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Ruth!
John Ruth made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

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