PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Paterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paterson has chosen Guerilla Radio by Rage Against The Machine as his entrance music. David Paterson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joe Frazier's chin.

Frazier
vs
Paterson

225 cm
23
275 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

213 cm
25
280 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Paterson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paterson, as that shot connected.
Frazier tries to land a front kick but Paterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frazier wants to slow Paterson down by chopping away at his legs.

Paterson gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Paterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frazier keeps working.

Paterson is working for a kimura here but Frazier manages to reverse the position and he's now in Paterson's guard.

Paterson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Paterson working for submissions but it's allowed Frazier to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paterson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Paterson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paterson is trying to get back to full guard.

Paterson looking for submissions off his back.
Frazier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paterson on the ground.

Paterson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Frazier escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Frazier!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paterson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Frazier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frazier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paterson keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frazier taking a breather here.
Paterson tries to buck Frazier off but Frazier is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Frazier off and has taken his back!

Paterson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Frazier preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Paterson.
Paterson tries to get the hooks in deep but Frazier pushed the leg off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paterson misses with a punch to the head.

Paterson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paterson missing with strikes.
Frazier just trying to survive but Paterson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Frazier is trying to defend against the choke here but Paterson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Paterson Tightens the hold and Frazier taps out furiously! Paterson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Paterson!
David Paterson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.