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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 7
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Stricter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Utunga tries to avoid it but Stricter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Utunga to the ground. Utunga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stricter throws a nice looking combination but Utunga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Stricter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Utunga on his heels. He'll look to pass Utunga's guard now, I'm sure.
Stricter wants to pass the guard but Utunga is keeping the position.
Stricter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stricter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Utunga's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Stricter stands up out of the half guard.
Utunga scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stricter dives in and grabs Utunga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Utunga pushes down on Stricter's head and hops out.
No luck for Utunga with that takedown attempt.
Stricter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Utunga manages to circle out of the way.#T1##CL#
Stricter drives through and clinches with Utunga against the cage.
Stricter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Utunga's efforts to push away.
Utunga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stricter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Stricter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stricter has Utunga pushed against the cage.
Utunga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A left hand lands to the body for Stricter.
#TD#
Stricter wants the takedown. Utunga is fighting it off but Stricter persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Utunga's guard against the cage.
Stricter lands a couple of digs.
Utunga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stricter controls the pace.
Stricter pushing down on Utunga's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Stricter is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Utunga is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nigel Stricter! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Utunga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Utunga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Patterson is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Patterson clinches with his opponent.
Patterson keeps control of Utunga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Patterson can't get the takedown.
Utunga tries to break the clinch but Patterson is controlling the position. #TD2#
Patterson manages to pull guard.
Patterson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Utunga being controlled here momentarily.
Patterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Utunga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Patterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Utunga has managed to get both his arms back between Patterson's legs - danger averted.
Utunga throws a strike but Patterson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Patterson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Patterson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Patterson slips nicely into half guard.
Patterson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Patterson passes to full mount!
Utunga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Patterson on the ground.
Patterson content just to control the position here.
It looks like Patterson 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.#T3#
Patterson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB2#
Patterson working for a submission but Utunga is keeping him at bay. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Patterson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Patterson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Patterson controlling from mount.
Patterson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Patterson mounts Utunga! Really nice guard pass there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patterson controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Patterson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Patterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Utunga, which made it look bad.
Utunga wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Patterson slips under a jab from Utunga.
Patterson throws out a counter right but Utunga avoids it with no problem.
Utunga stuffs the takedown.
Patterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Utunga.
Utunga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Patterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Patterson avoids the body shot from Utunga.
Utunga tries to clinch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson dodges the punch combination from Utunga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Utunga is looking to clinch but Patterson is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Patterson has Utunga up against the cage in a clinch.
Patterson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ubo Utunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Patterson.#T1##TD2#
Patterson pulls guard.
Utunga wants to get up but he can't break Patterson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Patterson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Utunga defends well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Patterson holds on and takes a little breather.
Utunga wants to stand but Patterson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Utunga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Utunga trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Patterson wants to sweep here but Utunga controlling him for the moment.
Patterson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Patterson working for a triangle but Utunga defends it easily.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Utunga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3##CL2#
Patterson instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Patterson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Utunga uses from the top position.
Patterson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#ES2#
Patterson pushes Utunga off and gets back to his feet.
Utunga misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Patterson instigates a clinch.
Patterson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Patterson breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Utunga stalks Patterson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Patterson's face. Patterson staggers backwards, shaken.
Utunga swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Patterson.
Utunga tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Patterson manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Utunga tries a head kick but it misses.
Utunga looks to throw the jab but Patterson is out of range.
Patterson dives in for a single leg takedown but Utunga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Patterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Patterson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patterson is looking for a takedown.
Patterson lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zack Patterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Utunga.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Utunga throws a series of punches but Patterson moves out of range.
Utunga sets himself, and Patterson steps forward looking for the clinch! Utunga avoids it this time.
Patterson shoots for a double leg takedown but Utunga sprawls well. He's pushed Patterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Patterson shoots in but Utunga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ubo Utunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Patterson.#CL2#
Patterson darts in and clinches Utunga up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson is working for takedown but Utunga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Utunga tries to break free but Patterson pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Patterson leaning against his opponent.
Utunga gets underhooks to prevent Patterson's takedown attempt.
Utunga is trying to force a seperation but Patterson has the dominant position.
Utunga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Utunga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Patterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Utunga tries to break free but Patterson pushes him back against the cage.
Utunga is trying to force a seperation but Patterson has the dominant position.
Utunga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Utunga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Utunga has had enough of the clinch but Patterson keeps him there for the moment.
Utunga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Utunga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Patterson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Patterson drives through and clinches with Utunga against the cage.
#BC2#
Patterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Utunga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Utunga looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.
Utunga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ubo Utunga is winning the standup battle so far.
Patterson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Utunga throws a sloppy head kick and Patterson moves out of range easily.
As Utunga backs off Patterson throws a huge counter combo but Utunga manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Patterson slips a straight right by Utunga.
Patterson shoots for a takedown but Utunga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Utunga connects with a body shot that sends Patterson's belly button to the back.
Utunga slaps away a takedown attempt from Patterson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Utunga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Patterson counters by moving into the clinch.
Patterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Utunga is defending well for now.#BC2#
Patterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Utunga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Patterson closes the distance and clinches.
Patterson avoiding damage.
#T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Patterson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Patterson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC2#
Patterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ubo Utunga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Utunga stuffs the takedown attempt from Patterson. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Utunga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Patterson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but Utunga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Utunga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Patterson's hands.
Ubo Utunga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zack Patterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Utunga feints a jab promting Patterson to slip. Utunga then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Patterson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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 Ubo Utunga.
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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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