Sam Patterson Inks Deal For UFC Paris: “I’ve Never Had It Easy”
The lightweight division in mixed martial arts is one of the most competitive weight classes, and it's home to many rising stars. Among them is Sam Patterson, a 27-year-old Englishman with a professional record of 10-2-1, and Nasrat Haqparast, a 27-year-old German with a professional record of 14-5-0. On September 2, the two will face off at UFC Fight Night as the promotion tightens the division as the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Paris, France.
The match-up between Patterson and Haqparast is a highly anticipated one, with both fighters looking to secure a victory and move up in the rankings. Haqparast is known for his striking skills, and Patterson is known for his knack for finishing fights and not shying away from a challenge. In his last 10 fights, Patterson has finished nine of his opponents, including five by submission, while Haqparast has finished one opponent with an overhand left.
Patterson's fighting style is aggressive and pressure-oriented, and he is a well-rounded fighter with a strong wrestling background. Prior to joining the UFC, Patterson shut down all rumored doubts on his grappling technique as he submitted KHK MMA’s head BJJ coach Kamil Magomedov via Guillotine Choke at 3:21 of round two and defeated a veteran in the sport with triple his fight history, Ylies “Brody” Djiroun.
“I’ve never had it easy getting to the UFC,” says Patterson. “It’s to prepare me for moments like this.”
As usual, Patterson's training leading up to the fight has been intense, with his camp moving to Thailand earlier this summer. He continues working on perfecting his skills and is “always looking for the 1% to improve.”
This fight is a high-stakes one for Patterson, who is coming off a heavy loss that ended his nine-fight win streak. Patterson's rise to success in mixed martial arts is a story of dedication and perseverance, and he is determined to continue climbing up the ranks of the lightweight division. His upcoming fight against Haqparast is a crucial one, and a win could help him move up in the rankings and closer to a title shot.
Nasrat Haqparast is known for his striking ability and high-level kickboxing skills. He has a diverse arsenal of strikes, including powerful kicks, punches, and knees, and is capable of delivering them with speed and precision. Haqparast's striking style is characterized by his ability to close the distance quickly and effectively, and he often uses his footwork to create angles and opportunities for strikes. He also has solid takedown defense and can use his striking to keep the fight on the feet. Overall, Haqparast is known for putting on entertaining fights for fans with his dynamic and exciting fighting style.
The fight is sure to be an exciting one, with two skilled fighters battling it out in the octagon and bringing the fireworks to Paris.
“Contract signed, see you soon” — Patterson
