PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judah Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin comes to the cage accompanied by lions sleeps tonight. The crowd seem to be enjoying Patterson's choice of entrance music: Tech N9ne - Like Yeah. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Benjamin
vs
Patterson

189 cm
28
276 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
276 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ye Olde Clothe Shoppe

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Judah Benjamin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Lee Patterson has been cut.
Benjamin misses the shot to the body.
Patterson fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Benjamin both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Patterson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benjamin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Patterson wants to hit a switch here but Benjamin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Patterson there!
Benjamin controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson wants to hold on but Benjamin pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Patterson can't escape the position.
Benjamin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benjamin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Judah Benjamin just wasn't active enough.
Benjamin misses with a two punch combination.
Patterson is looking to clinch but Benjamin is avoiding it.
Patterson throws a combination. Benjamin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Judah Benjamin has been cut.
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Benjamin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benjamin.
Benjamin stopping the sweep attempt from Patterson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Patterson looking for a guillotine here but Benjamin defends easily.
Patterson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Patterson is trying to keep Benjamin in close.
Benjamin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patterson is keeping the position for now.
Patterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Benjamin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Judah Benjamin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Patterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benjamin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Oooooh!!! Benjamin has knocked Patterson down with a huge combo! Benjamin steps away and waves a wobbly Patterson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson thows a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Patterson. No joy for Benjamin on that attempt.
Patterson avoids a punch combination nicely.

Patterson tries to keep at a distance but Benjamin has taken the fight into the clinch.

Patterson breaks from the clinch.
Benjamin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Patterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benjamin somewhat.
Judah Benjamin is winning the standup battle so far.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Benjamin's shoulder, as Benjamin tries to avoid the shot.
Judah Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Benjamin has managed to clinch.
Benjamin lands a nice uppercut.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benjamin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Patterson has had enough of the clinch but Benjamin keeps him there for the moment.
Benjamin digs a right hand into Patterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Patterson's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson misses with a knee strike.
Benjamin is pushing Patterson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Benjamin wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Patterson or not.
Benjamin lands with a light punch inside.
Benjamin scores with a shoulder strike.
Benjamin has Patterson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Patterson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benjamin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hook to the body lands for Benjamin.
Patterson gets underhooks to prevent Benjamin's takedown attempt.
Benjamin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Patterson up against the cage.
Benjamin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Patterson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Patterson misses with some punches.
Benjamin is trying to drag Patterson to the mat but Patterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Patterson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Benjamin.
Benjamin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Patterson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Patterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benjamin tries to bum rush Patterson with a series of wild strikes but Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benjamin scores with a one two! Patterson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That has opened up Lee Patterson's cut even more.
Benjamin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Patterson has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Patterson.

Benjamin moves into the clinch successfully.
Benjamin works on Patterson's body with a couple of short punches.
Benjamin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patterson can do to turn this around?
Benjamin looking for a takedown.
Benjamin lands with a short shot to the head.
Benjamin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benjamin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benjamin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Patterson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Patterson working aggressively here.
Patterson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Patterson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benjamin's brow.
Benjamin lands a left hand.
Benjamin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benjamin as Patterson tries to tie him up.
Benjamin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benjamin has Patterson pressed against the cage.

Patterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patterson throws a right hand that Benjamin ducks under and follows up with a left that Benjamin also avoids with ease.
Benjamin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pattersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Benjamin has Patterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Benjamin tries to score a body lock takedown but Patterson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Benjamin holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Patterson manages to break the clinch.
Benjamin connects with a body shot.
Benjamin swinging wildly here.
Patterson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Benjamin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benjamin lands a nice uppercut.
Benjamin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Patterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benjamin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Patterson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benjamin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Patterson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patterson.

Patterson breaks the clinch.
Patterson throws a right hand that misses
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Judah Benjamin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Patterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benjamin misses with a series of wild punches.
Patterson misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Benjamin counters by clinching up.
Benjamin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Patterson up against the cage.
Patterson tries to stall but Benjamin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Benjamin.
Benjamin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benjamin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benjamin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Benjamin is pushing Patterson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Patterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benjamin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benjamin has Patterson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Patterson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benjamin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Patterson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Patterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Benjamin which made him look bad.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Patterson as he jumps to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Patterson. Those never looked like landing.
Patterson avoids a punch combination nicely.

Patterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Benjamin - that landed with a thud.
Benjamin is working for takedown but Patterson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benjamin controlling the action here for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin lands a hook that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.

Benjamin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Patterson is trying to keep an underhook but Benjamin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Patterson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Benjamin wants to pass the guard but Patterson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Benjamin there.
Benjamin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patterson keeps working.
Patterson looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Patterson is looking to get back to full guard here but Benjamin has managed to pass to side control instead.

Benjamin stands up and beckons Patterson to his feet.
Patterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Benjamin tries to clinch up.

Benjamin rushes Patterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Benjamin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benjamin misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Judah Benjamin clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Benjamin misses with a straight right.
Benjamin misses with a combination

and Patterson counters with a shoot takedown. Benjamin fights it but they end up in guard.

Benjamin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benjamin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patterson cracks Benjamin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benjamin walks into a straight right hand from Patterson.
Benjamin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patterson.
Patterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Benjamin circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Benjamin as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Benjamin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Patterson!
Benjamin with good strikes from the mount here!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin controlling from the full mount.
Patterson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Benjamin scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Patterson tries to hold on but Benjamin postures up.
Patterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Patterson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin controlling the position easily from mount.
Patterson is squirming around, avoiding Benjamin's attempts to control the action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Benjamin content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Patterson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Judah Benjamin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Benjamin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Benjamin closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benjamin.
Patterson misses with a knee to the head.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benjamin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benjamin stalling in the clinch.
Patterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Patterson.
Patterson is pressed up against the cage. Benjamin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Patterson down to the mat. Patterson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Patterson is looking to clinch but Benjamin is avoiding it.
Benjamin shoots for a takedown but Patterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benjamin looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Benjamin.
Benjamin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Patterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Patterson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benjamin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Patterson is in Benjamin's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Benjamin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Patterson distracts Benjamin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benjamin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benjamin tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Patterson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Benjamin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Patterson has Benjamin in his guard.
Patterson is looking to stand up but Benjamin isn't so interested in that idea.
Patterson wants to sweep here but Benjamin controlling him for the moment.
Judah Benjamin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

We're going to have a standup here because Judah Benjamin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Benjamin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Patterson works Benjamin's body with a nice hook.
Benjamin looks for a takedown but Patterson sprawls well.
Patterson throws a series of punches but Benjamin moves out of range.
Benjamin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Patterson backs up against the cage.
A combination from Benjamin does no damage.
Patterson misses with a left hand

and Benjamin counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benjamin.
Benjamin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Patterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patterson trying to control the position but instead, Benjamin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Patterson into the cage.
Benjamin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Patterson fails to land.
Benjamin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Benjamin.
Patterson throws a head punch that misses.
Patterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benjamin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Benjamin - that landed with a thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Judah Benjamin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benjamin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judah Benjamin!
Judah Benjamin retains his super heavyweight title!