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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Paterson tries for a takedown but Harged circles away easily
and Harged connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paterson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harged as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Harged on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paterson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paterson shoots in for a takedown but Harged shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Darren Harged has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Paterson.
Paterson has a takedown stuffed.
Paterson shoots in and drives through. Harged sprawls well.#CL#
Harged has managed to clinch.
Paterson is trying to pull guard but Harged turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paterson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harged just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paterson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harged to keep the fight standing.
Paterson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harged smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Harged 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.#T1#
Paterson keeping moving, preventing Harged from controlling successfully.
Paterson wants to stand and escape but Harged is having none of it.
Harged's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harged keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paterson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harged wants to pass the guard but Paterson is keeping the position.
Paterson keeping moving, preventing Harged from controlling successfully.
Harged stops Paterson from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Paterson shoots in for a takedown but Harged shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paterson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harged defends well and Paterson ends up having to push Harged into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harged is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Harged.
Paterson takes one to the chin there.
Paterson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harged counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paterson looks winded!
Paterson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harged to score with a decent uppercut.
Paterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Harged connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Harged closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harged. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paterson won't allow Harged to pass to mount.
Harged content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Paterson is trying to stand up here but Harged is controlling him well.
Harged is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Harged seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paterson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paterson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harged prevents Paterson from standing back up.
Paterson is not content to let Harged control the position.
Paterson is trying to stand back up but Harged is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Paterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Paterson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paterson won't allow Harged to sweep him here.
Harged manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paterson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Harged stops Paterson from standing up. #T4#
Paterson keeping moving, preventing Harged from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harged is really struggling to control Paterson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Harged won't allow Paterson to get back to his feet.
Paterson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Harged forces his way into half guard.
Harged uses his free foot to push down on Paterson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Paterson.
Paterson'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. #SUB#
Paterson tries to buck Harged off so he can stand up but Harged has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Paterson falls backwards, slamming Harged to the mat but Harged holds on tight! Paterson is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darren Harged!
After the big win, Darren Harged made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fantasy Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Negev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Negev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Paterson's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Negev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paterson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paterson struggling a bit here.
Negev is staying tight to Paterson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Negev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Negev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Negev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Paterson struggling a bit here.
Negev lands some shots froms side control.
Negev controls the position from side control.
Negev'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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paterson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Negev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Negev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Negev wants to stand but Paterson is controlling his arm.
Paterson is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paterson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Negev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Paterson's legs.
Negev moves into full mount!
Negev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artyom Negev 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#
Negev misses with a two punch combination.
Paterson connects with a right hand. Negev shakes it off.#CL2#
Paterson clinches up against the cage.
Negev is trying to force a seperation but Paterson has the dominant position.
Negev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Negev tries a body shot but Paterson blocks it.
#BC2#
Paterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Paterson misses.
Negev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Paterson - just one landing.
Paterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Negev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Negev drives through and clinches with Paterson against the cage.
#TD#
Negev jumps guard.
Negev keeping moving, preventing Paterson from controlling successfully.
Paterson prevents Negev from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Paterson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Negev is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Paterson frees his head nicely. Oh but Negev has switched to an armbar! Paterson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Artyom Negev! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN11
Date: Oct 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Paterson throws a shot from downtown. Usman moves away and avoids it.
Usman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Usman moves in looking to clinch but Paterson pushes him off.
Usman misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Usman.
Paterson throws a series of punches but Usman moves out of range.
Usman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paterson misses with a left hand #TD#
and Usman counters with a shoot takedown. Paterson fights it but they end up in guard.
Paterson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Usman is controlling him. #SUB2#
Paterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Usman 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.
Usman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Usman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Paterson looking for a guillotine here but Usman defends easily.
Usman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Usman throwing strikes but missing.
Usman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Usman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paterson's head.
Paterson wants to sweep here but Usman controlling him for the moment.
Paterson keeping moving, preventing Usman from controlling successfully.
Paterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Paterson, not yet.
Usman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paterson's head.
Usman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Usman throws a big right hand that misses.
Usman postures up and lands a big shot to Paterson's brow.
Usman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paterson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Usman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Usman landing some decent shots from guard.
Usman trying to control but Paterson is working from the bottom.
Usman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paterson working a defensive guard here.
Paterson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Usman cracks Paterson with a solid left hand.
We've been hearing that Usman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Usman looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Usman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Usman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Paterson has his foot on Usman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Usman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Paterson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Usman defends well.
Usman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Usman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Usman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Usman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Usman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paterson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Usman stands up over Paterson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Paterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Usman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Usman trying to control but Paterson is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Usman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Usman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Usman trying to control but Paterson is working from the bottom.
Usman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usman throwing strikes but missing.
Paterson trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Usman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Paterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Paterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Usman clinches up with Paterson and pushes him back against the cage.
Paterson can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Usman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Usman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paterson sprawls and moves away.
Usman fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paterson lands a nice shot that snaps Usman's head back.
#CL#
Usman has Paterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Paterson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Usman.
#T1#
Paterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Paterson breaks the clinch.
Usman tries to clinch up.
Paterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Usman with a nice cross.
Usman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Paterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Usman throws a combination that misses
and Paterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Usman tries to clinch but Paterson is having none of it.
Paterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Paterson lands a lovely overhand right.
Paterson thuds a left hand into Usman's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paterson lands a jab to the head.
Paterson throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Usman is rocked!
Paterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Usman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamaru Usman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paterson ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Usman's jaw. Usman's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Paterson does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caleb Paterson! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 14: Dangerfield vs Riak
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Paterson throws out a loose jab but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paterson avoids the head kick by Thai.
Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thai.
Thai scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#It looks like Caleb Paterson has been cut.
Thai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Paterson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thai wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paterson trying to control from half guard but Thai is working away.
Paterson lands strikes from half guard.
Paterson is trying to control. Thai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thai is trying to stand.
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. Paterson connects with a nice short shot to Thai's temple. #T1#
Paterson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thai wants to stand up but Paterson is controlling him. #SUB2#
Thai working for a triangle but Paterson defends it easily.
Paterson wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thai connects with a high kick.
Paterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thai is looking for the big counter here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thai.
Paterson throws a solid leg kick but Thai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Paterson.
Thai tries to clinch but Paterson is having none of it. #CL2#
Thai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paterson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Paterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thai throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Paterson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Paterson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thai after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Thai drags the fight down to the ground.
#T3#
Thai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paterson won't allow Thai to get back to his feet.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Paterson from controlling successfully.
Thai tries to strike from the bottom.
Paterson wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Thai wants to stand up but Paterson is controlling him.
Paterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Paterson clinches with his opponent.
Thai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paterson's face.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Thai.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paterson.
Paterson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thai taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Thai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caleb Paterson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Paterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thai manages to avoid it.
Paterson avoids the head kick by Thai.
Paterson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Thai moves into the clinch.
Thai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paterson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paterson avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Thai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Paterson pushes him off.#TD#
Paterson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thai bucks up and tries to throw Paterson off but instead Paterson has got his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paterson controlling well, preventing Thai from escaping the position.
Paterson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thai on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Paterson has his opponent's back but Thai is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Paterson.
Thai fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Thai scores with a kick to the body.
Paterson throws a looping overhand right but Thai ducks down to avoid it.
Taisto Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai tries to clinch up.
Thai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paterson.
Thai throws the kick towards the body but Paterson avoids it.#CL2#
Thai has closed the distance and engaged Paterson in a clinch.
Paterson is trying to break free.
Thai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paterson.
Thai is trying to break free.
Paterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paterson tries for a takedown but Thai manages to get underhooks.
Paterson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thai is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Paterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai stalls. #T2#
Paterson blocks an elbow strike from Thai.
#BC#
Paterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Thai does it's job there.
Thai walks into a left hand.
Thai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A right-left combo lands from Thai.
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!#CL2#
Thai clinches up against the cage.
Thai scores with a knee to the head.
Thai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Thai.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paterson trying to stall but Thai improves his position.
Thai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but Paterson blocks with his arms.
Paterson has Thai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paterson being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paterson throws an elbow but misses.
Thai scores with a knee to the head.
Paterson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thai works on Paterson's body with a couple of short punches.
Paterson wants to break free but Thai has control.
Thai tries a knee to the head but Paterson blocks it.
Thai landing knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thai. #T4#
Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paterson tries to score a body lock takedown but Thai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paterson is keeping busy.
Thai digs a right hand into Paterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paterson's gas tank.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paterson avoids it.
Paterson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thai is defending well.
Paterson blocks a body shot from Thai.
Taisto Thai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paterson misses with an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Thai.
#CUT2#Caleb Paterson's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thai lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Thai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caleb Paterson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paterson.
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Paterson pushes him off.
Paterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paterson throwing a counter right hand but Thai manages to avoid it.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Paterson circles away.
Paterson is looking to counter punch.
Paterson throws a shot from downtown. Thai moves away and avoids it.
Paterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai scores with a push kick.
Taisto Thai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Thai counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Paterson has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Thai.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paterson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Thai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paterson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thai connects with a knee to the head.
Thai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thai is stalling here.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Paterson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short uppercut from Thai. #T2#
Paterson prevents a body shot from Thai.
A knee to the head by Thai.
Paterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Thai stalling in the clinch but Paterson improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thai.
Thai looking to stall.
Thai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paterson working aggressively here.
Thai lands an elbow inside.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paterson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Paterson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Paterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Paterson is rocked!
Thai working the clinch nicely. Paterson is working for position but Thai cracks him with a big knee to the head! Paterson crumples up against the cage and Thai lands two more shots before the ref can save Paterson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Taisto Thai!
An intense looking Taisto Thai took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Drinks on me! '. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 11: Nimitz vs De Rossi
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
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Paterson tries for a takedown but Paiwia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paterson with a poor takedown
and Paiwia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paiwia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manny Paiwia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Paterson.
Paterson goes for a double leg but Paiwia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paiwia continues to drive forward.
Paiwia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Paiwia. No joy for Paterson on that attempt.
Paiwia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paiwia counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Paiwia closes the distance and clinches.
Paterson tries to pull guard but Paiwia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Paterson fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Paterson jumps guard and drags Paiwia to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Paiwia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Paiwia slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paiwia passes to full mount!
Paterson tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Paiwia has taken his back. #T1#
Paiwia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Paterson doesn't escape. #SUB#
Paiwia has the hooks in. Paterson is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Paiwia passes his arm under Paterson's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Paterson taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manny Paiwia!
After the fight, Manny Paiwia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Paterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paterson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paterson misses with a hook.
Amiga with the counter takedown but Paterson avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Amiga.
Paterson scores with a nice strike.
Paterson throws the left hand but Amiga avoids the punch easily.
Amiga counters with a body kick.
Paterson throws a shot from downtown. Amiga moves away and avoids it.
Paterson throws a right hand that misses
and Amiga counters with a good low kick that Paterson was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paterson loads up on a big right hand but Amiga slips the punch.
Amiga is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Paterson misses with a hook. Amiga ducked under it nicely.
Amiga counters with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Paterson.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Paterson misses with a hook. Amiga ducked under it nicely.
Amiga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1##CL#
Paterson has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Paterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paterson misses with a hook. Amiga ducked under it nicely.
Paterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amiga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Amiga shoots for a double leg takedown but Paterson sprawls well. He's pushed Amiga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paterson throws a head kick but Amiga moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Amiga's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Paterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amiga circles away quickly and effectively.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.
Amiga ducks under a wild hook from Paterson.
Paterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amiga doesn't seem bothered though.
Paterson throws a lazy right hand but Amiga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amiga counters with a body kick.#T2#
Paterson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Amiga counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Paterson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paterson is looking for a sweep.
Amiga lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Paterson down.
Paterson tries to buck Amiga off but Amiga is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Paterson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paterson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amiga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Paterson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Amiga taking a breather here.
Paterson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Amiga has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Paterson wants to control but Amiga postures up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paterson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Amiga moves out of range of the strikes.
Amiga needs to keep his hands up - Paterson had a free shot at his head there.
Paterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paterson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Amiga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paterson defends well and Amiga ends up having to push Paterson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Caleb Paterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapad Amiga.
Amiga slaps away a takedown attempt from Paterson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paterson looks to land a right hand but Amiga moved out of range.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Caleb Paterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amiga.
As Amiga looks to move away, Paterson throws a big counter combo but Amiga just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Paterson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Amiga moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Amiga's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Paterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amiga can do to turn this around?
Paterson prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Paterson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Paterson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Paterson working for submissions but it's allowed Amiga to get to half guard.
Paterson is looking to control Amiga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paterson avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Paterson wants to get back to his feet.
Paterson tries to get to full guard but Amiga has control of the leg.
Amiga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paterson controlling the position for now.
Paterson tries to kick Amiga off in order to stand up. Amiga Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #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.
Amiga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paterson keeps working.
Amiga is working Paterson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Amiga grinds an elbow into Paterson's temple.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Amiga controls the position from side control.
Paterson holding on.#T3#
Amiga slows the pace down.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Amiga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paterson keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Amiga enables Paterson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Amiga manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Amiga seems keen to control Paterson's posture.#T4#
Amiga looking for a sweep. Not yet Amiga, not yet.
Amiga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Amiga is retaining full guard. #SU#
Paterson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Amiga misses with a takedown
and Paterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amiga is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amiga manages to avoid it.
Paterson with a nice cross.#ROC#Amiga is rocked!
Paterson throws a jab when Amiga was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Paterson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Paterson misses its intended target.
Amiga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amiga is still on wobbly legs! Can Paterson finish him?#TD#
Paterson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Amiga is trying to defend but Paterson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Amiga trying to control but Paterson postures up.
#SU#
Paterson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Amiga takes one on the button.
A jab from Paterson misses.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Amiga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paterson.
Amiga counters with a body kick.
Paterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Paterson throws out a loose jab but Amiga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.
Amiga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Paterson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Paterson. #T1#
Paterson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Paterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
and Paterson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Amiga! He's just covering up as Paterson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caleb Paterson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Paterson throws a sloppy head kick and Rowen moves out of range easily.
Rowen cracks Paterson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paterson tries to clinch up but Rowen circles away and keeps his distance.
Paterson feints and then cracks Rowen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rowen down.
Rowen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rowen loads up on a big right hand but Paterson slips the punch.
Rowen throws a hook but Paterson avoids it easily.
Paterson misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD#
Paterson gets the takedown into side control.
Rowen struggling a bit here.
Rowen tries to bench press Paterson off him but Paterson keeps the position.
Rowen trying to remain calm as Paterson controls from the top position.#T1#
Paterson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rowen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Paterson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Paterson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rowen on the ground.
Rowen prevents Paterson from improving his position.
Rowen is keen to just control but Paterson is a slippery customer.#T2#
Paterson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rowen wants to take a breather but Paterson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rowen is looking for a kimura but Paterson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rowen to get the leverage.
Rowen is looking to take a break and control but Paterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paterson trying to hold on to Rowen's head to control him but Rowen postures up.
Paterson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rowen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Paterson keeping hold of Rowen's head, controlling as best he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rowen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rowen controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paterson tries for a takedown but Rowen circles away easily
and Rowen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Rowen misses its intended target.
Paterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Rowen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rowen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paterson on the side of the head.
Rowen misses with a looping right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paterson.
Paterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rowen pinned against the cage. Rowen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Rowen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Paterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paterson closes the distance but Rowen moves to the side
and Rowen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paterson needs to keep his hands up - Rowen had a free shot at his head there.
Paterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Rowen 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#
Rowen misses with a takedown attempt - Paterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rowen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rowen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rowen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paterson throws a sloppy head kick and Rowen moves out of range easily.
Paterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Rowen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rowen circles away quickly and effectively.
Paterson sets himself, and Rowen steps forward looking for the clinch! Paterson avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rowen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rowen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rowen misses the target.
Paterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rowen! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Rowen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paterson doesn't seem phased though.
Paterson throws a head kick but Rowen moves out of range.
#CL#
Paterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Paterson stops a takedown attempt from Rowen.
Paterson wants a takedown.
Paterson jumps guard but Rowen stands there with Paterson around his waist. Paterson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Paterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Paterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paterson moves away from the strike by Rowen. #T2#
Paterson looks for a takedown but Rowen sprawls well.
Paterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paterson.
Nice sprawl there from Paterson as Rowen shoots in.
Rowen looks to land a right hand but Paterson moved out of range.
Paterson slips a straight right by Rowen.
Caleb Paterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Paterson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rowen sprawls well initially but Paterson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rowen is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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. Paterson connects with a nice short shot to Rowen's temple.
Paterson is thwarting Rowen's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Paterson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paterson working Rowen over with strikes.
Rowen is looking to control Paterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rowen avoid being mounted?
Caleb Paterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rowen gets full guard.
Paterson controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Rowen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rowen is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paterson won't allow Rowen to sweep him here.
Paterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rowen is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brendan Rowen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rowen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Paterson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rowen is trying to defend but Paterson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rowen wants to control but Paterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paterson prevents Rowen from improving his position.
Paterson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rowen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rowen taking shots to the head. #T1#
Paterson lands a nice shot to the head.
Paterson content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Paterson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paterson dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Rowen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Brendan Rowen has been cut.#SUB#
Paterson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rowen is now in Paterson's guard. A big mistake from Paterson there, giving up the dominant position!
Rowen won't allow Paterson to sweep him here.
Paterson has a closed guard, preventing Rowen from standing up. #T2#
Paterson keeping full guard, as Rowen tries to pass.
Paterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paterson tries to strike from the bottom.
Rowen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paterson is adopting a defensive guard.
Rowen preventing the sweep. #T3#
Paterson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Paterson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rowen gets full guard.
Paterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowen controls Paterson momentarily but Paterson frees himself. #T4#
Paterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rowen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paterson looking to sit in guard and control but Rowen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Paterson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paterson wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Paterson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rowen 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Rowen! |
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