Sam Patterson vs Trey Waters Full Fight – UFC Fight Night 258

Sam Patterson defeated Trey Waters via first-round TKO at the 3:01 mark. The welterweight bout took place on September 6, 2025, at UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho inside the Accor Arena in Paris, France.

• The Matchup: A rare battle between two exceptionally tall, lanky welterweights—Waters at 6’5″ and Patterson at 6’3″.

• Early Action: Both fighters opened at range, actively trading jabs and straight punches.
• The Turning Point: Waters moved forward and landed a solid right hand. He attempted to establish his rhythm with a follow-up jab. Patterson expertly countered over the top with a massive overhand right.
  
• The Finish: The counter punch heavily rocked Waters, sending him stumbling across the cage. Patterson immediately swarmed, landing a barrage of precise, standing straight right hands on his vulnerable opponent. Referee Rich Mitchell stepped in to halt the fight as an unbalanced Waters was out on his feet.