"Hopefully, the opportunity this show provides me is the opportunity to continue fighting in the UFC, to make good money," Jorge said. "I know I can beat Rich Franklin. I know I can."
The elimination fight matched up well. Patrick would prefer to brawl, while Jorge would prefer to take it to the ground. It was one of the better fights so far this season, and one of the most evenly matched in both skill and desire.
Round one started with Jorge getting his wish to go to the ground. Patrick defended this well from his back and turned the tables on Jorge when he connected with a massive up-kick to Jorge's chin when Jorge tried stand up from his mount. The kick rocked Jorge and won the round for Patrick.
In the second round, both fighters came out slugging but end up on the ground, with Patrick on top. He dominated for most of the early part of the round, they flipped around, but a takedown by Patrick with about a minute and a half to go sealed Jorge's fate.
Patrick won by unanimous decision.
"It's my first victory in the UFC," said Patrick. "It's a happy moment for me." A win for the "best" fighter to improve his "worst" record.
On the other side of the Octagon, Jorge summed up his loss in this way, "I don't fight to fight. I fight to put food on the table. And I know I'm not going to go any further in this tournament here, and that hurts."
You think a title shot doesn't mean anything to these guys? Think again.
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