Sam Patterson ’s UFC debut didn’t go as he planned, but his second opportunity was more in line with his blueprint. On the prelims of UFC 297 , Patterson (11-2-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) made quick work of fellow welterweight Yohan Lainesse (9-3 MMA, 1-3 UFC) with a rear-naked choke submission at 2:03 of Round 1. First submission win for Sam Patterson in the UFC #UFC297 is LIVE NOW on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/xFsDjrW5Do — ESPN MMA (@espnmma) January 21, 2024 In what was his divisional debut, Patterson was patient on the feet. He grabbed hold of a front headlock on Lainesse before dragging it to the canvas. On the mat, Patterson worked to the back and eventually sunk in a rear-naked choke
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UFC 297 video: Sam Patterson squeezes Yohan Lainesse into submission – MMA Junkie