PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sugar Dunkerton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Dunkerton
vs
Patterson

181 cm
24
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sugar Dunkerton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocky Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson leaves Dunkerton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dunkerton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Patterson is fending him off so far but Dunkerton persists. Nope, Patterson circles away and we're back to standing.

Patterson looking to score a takedown here. Dunkerton is defending well but Patterson drives through and ends up in Dunkerton's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Dunkerton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Patterson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Patterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunkerton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dunkerton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Patterson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Patterson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dunkerton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Patterson defends well.
Dunkerton wants to sweep here but Patterson controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunkerton is on top in guard.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Dunkerton from controlling successfully.
Dunkerton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Patterson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dunkerton is controlling him well.

Dunkerton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Patterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Patterson is not content to let Dunkerton control the position.
Patterson wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dunkerton decides to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dunkerton is defended easily by Patterson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sugar Dunkerton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunkerton throws a looping overhand right but Patterson ducks down to avoid it.
Patterson thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dunkerton.
Dunkerton is looking to clinch but Patterson is avoiding it.

Patterson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dunkerton was covering up waiting for the punch and Patterson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Patterson looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunkerton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Dunkerton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Dunkerton has his feet on Patterson's thighs here. He's pushed Patterson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Patterson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sugar Dunkerton!
After the fight, Sugar Dunkerton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.