Welterweights Sam Patterson and Trey Waters faced off as part of Saturday’s UFC Paris preliminary card at the Accor arena.
Patterson was in search of his fourth consecutive win, while Waters, a former LFA champ, was doing the same, having earned victories in his first two UFC outings following his last bout in his old organization.
Both of these lengthy strikes stood at range early exchanging jabs and straight punches on the inside. Waters moved forward landing a good right hand as Patterson circled to the outside. A good jab connected from Waters who seemed to be timing Patterson up on the feet. Patterson countered an incoming jab from Waters and hit home with a massive overhand right that did massive damage. Waters was stumbling all over the cage eating punches from Patterson. Another right straight connected to an unbalanced Waters as the referee stopped the fight.
A sensational win from Sam Patterson who fought a highly talented opponent in Trey Waters, finishing him in the first round. Patterson said that he is ready for a step up in competition calling out Neil Magny, while clamoring for a 50 thousand dollar performance bonus.
Official Result: Sam Patterson def. Trey Waters by TKO (punches), Round 1, 3:01
