PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter South (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). South has chosen Satisfaction as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Floyd Patterson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Patterson
vs
South

184 cm
21
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Floyd Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter South!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson stuffs the takedown.
Patterson shoots in for a double leg but South sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
South moves out of range as Patterson throws a body kick.

South shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Patterson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

South stands up.
Patterson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Peter South has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Patterson - just one landing.
Nice straight punches there by Patterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Patterson.
Sloppy strikes from Patterson. Those never looked like landing.
South closes the distance and clinches up with Patterson, looking for a takedown. South pushes Patterson against the cage but Patterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Patterson tries to clinch but South moves out of range.
South throws a sloppy head kick and Patterson moves out of range easily.
Patterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from South.
Floyd Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter South.

That's one minute gone in the round.
South keeps the fight on the outside.

Patterson clinches.
Patterson stalling.
South wants to take the fight to the mat but Patterson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Patterson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Patterson is looking to break free of the clinch but South has double underhooks.
South is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Patterson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Patterson tries to circle away but South has him pinned against the cage.

Patterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patterson misses with a few strikes there.
South shoots in but no luck this time.
South gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
South avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt - South sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Patterson tries to clinch there but South circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from South is defended easily by Patterson.
South blocks a head kick by Patterson.
South throws a series of punches but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. South tries to avoid it but Patterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag South to the ground. South escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Patterson is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
South moves out of range as Patterson throws a body kick.

South scores with a takedown into Patterson's guard.
Patterson wants to stand but South is controlling the position.
South is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
South wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving.
South stops Patterson from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
South tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Peter South hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

South looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Patterson working a defensive guard here.
South is looking to pass into half guard but Patterson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Patterson is in guard.
South wants to sweep but no luck.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patterson tries to stand but South is controlling from the bottom.
South wants to sweep here but Patterson controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Patterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter South's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Patterson throws a body punch but South moves out of range.
South throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
South is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Floyd Patterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patterson connects with a high kick.
Patterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

South tries to keep at a distance but Patterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Patterson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but South has him pressed against the cage.
Patterson wants to break the clinch but can't.

Patterson manages to break the clinch.
Patterson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

South gets a takedown into half guard.
South really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
South stalling away here and it's allowed Patterson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
South throwing strikes from guard but Patterson blocks nicely.
South must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
South content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Patterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from South.
South trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
South trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Patterson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

South fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Patterson sprawls well initially but South persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Peter South has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
South missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

South is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It looks like South is going to stand back up.

South is trying to work for a kimura but Patterson is defending well.
South takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson pushes South off looking to stand but South dives back in and keeps control.
South is nestled in close to Patterson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Patterson is looking to escape.

South is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Patterson defends it well.
South is looking to advance position but Patterson won't allow it.
South controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

South is working for a kimura but Patterson is defending it quite comfortably.
It looks like South is going to stand back up.
Patterson is trying to maintain the position but South is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Patterson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter South will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter South's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Patterson stuffs the takedown attempt from South. South gets slowly back to his feet.
Floyd Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Patterson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows South to score an easy takedown into full guard.
South tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
South trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
South is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
South trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
South is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Patterson seems keen to control South's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Peter South.
Patterson moves in looking to clinch but South pushes him off.
Floyd Patterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Patterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

South dives in and scores a takedown into Patterson's guard.
South is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Patterson is looking for a triangle but South pushes his legs off easily.
South wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
South cracks Patterson with a solid left hand.
South trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
South scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells South's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
South trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
South throws a big right hand that misses.
South trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
South looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
South working some strikes from top position.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing South from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Patterson is trying to control the position but South postures up.
Patterson has momentary wrist control but South slips an elbow through the middle.
South scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
South wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving.
South is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Peter South hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
South avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patterson keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
South shoots in but no luck this time.
South takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

South throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Patterson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. South is in Patterson's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter South comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think South has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!