PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicho DiMa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

DiMa
vs
Patterson

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicho DiMa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Patterson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson looks for a takedown but DiMa sprawls well.
DiMa goes for a double leg but Patterson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Patterson continues to drive forward.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DiMa sprawls well. DiMa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Patterson tries for a takedown but DiMa circles away easily
and DiMa counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicho DiMa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Patterson.
DiMa tries to close the distance and clinch but Patterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DiMa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Patterson.
DiMa half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiMa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DiMa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patterson throws out a counter right but DiMa avoids it with no problem.
DiMa is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson slaps away a takedown attempt from DiMa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Patterson shoots in for a double leg but DiMa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Patterson.
DiMa scores with a one two! Patterson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Patterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Patterson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson looks to throw the jab but DiMa is out of range.
Patterson wants to clinch up but DiMa keeps it at a distance.
DiMa tries for a takedown but Patterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patterson throws a counter combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patterson.
DiMa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Patterson moves into range and clinches up with DiMa.
Patterson tries to pull guard but DiMa won't allow it.
DiMa can't break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Patterson.
DiMa tries to pull guard but Patterson won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiMa tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing DiMa back against the cage.

Patterson jumps into guard, dragging DiMa to the mat.
DiMa is looking to stand up but Patterson won't let him.
Patterson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Patterson trying to strike off his back.
DiMa with a flurry of punches that miss.

Patterson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Patterson looks winded!

Patterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DiMa defends it easily.
DiMa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.
DiMa tries to clinch there but Patterson circles away.
DiMa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Patterson but Patterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DiMa tries to clinch but Patterson moves out of range.
DiMa shoots in and drives through. Patterson sprawls well.
DiMa misses with a low kick.
Patterson goes for a double leg but DiMa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DiMa continues to drive forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses.
DiMa lands a head shot.
Patterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nicho DiMa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

DiMa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Patterson defends it nicely.
DiMa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Patterson pinned against the cage. Patterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Patterson tries to clinch up but DiMa circles away and keeps his distance.
DiMa digs a good hook to Patterson's body.
Patterson goes for a double leg but DiMa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DiMa continues to drive forward.
DiMa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

DiMa has closed the distance and engaged Patterson in a clinch.

Patterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DiMa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Patterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DiMa somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicho DiMa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMa avoids a kick to the body.
DiMa misses with a takedown attempt - Patterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DiMa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patterson dives in for a single leg takedown but DiMa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
DiMa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Patterson circles away.
Patterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. DiMa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DiMa tries to keep at a distance but Patterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Patterson breaks the clinch.
Patterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Patterson wants it to stay on the feet.
Patterson with a poor takedown
and DiMa counters with a series of strikes. Patterson will be more careful next time no doubt.

Patterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Patterson can't get the takedown.
DiMa tries to pull guard but Patterson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiMa tries for a takedown but Patterson manages to get underhooks.
DiMa prevents a body shot from Patterson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Patterson obliges.
Patterson dodges an elbow strike from DiMa.
Patterson taking a breather.
Patterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DiMa walks away with a smile on his face. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DiMa tries to clinch there but Patterson circles away.
DiMa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Patterson as he avoids it easily.
Patterson goes for a double leg but DiMa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DiMa continues to drive forward.
Patterson moves in looking to clinch but DiMa pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiMa with a hook.

Patterson has closed the distance and engaged DiMa in a clinch.

Patterson gets control of DiMa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Patterson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
DiMa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
DiMa won't allow Patterson to sweep him here.
DiMa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
DiMa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DiMa sitting in guard here, content to control.
DiMa looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Patterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Patterson instigates a clinch.
DiMa is trying to force a seperation but Patterson has the dominant position.
DiMa wants to get back to striking at distance but Patterson won't allow it.

Patterson jumps guard.
Patterson is trying to control the position but DiMa postures up.
DiMa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Patterson on the ground.
DiMa wants to stand but Patterson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiMa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DiMa wants to get up but he can't break Patterson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DiMa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Patterson rushes DiMa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Patterson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Patterson wants to stall.
Patterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patterson is trying to pull guard but DiMa has him pressed against the cage.
Patterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DiMa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on DiMa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Patterson prevents DiMa from breaking the clinch.
Patterson wants a takedown.
Nicho DiMa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Patterson.

That's two 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 fails to pull guard.

Patterson manages to break the clinch.
Nicho DiMa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patterson unleashes a big counter combination but DiMa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nicho DiMa is winning the standup battle so far.
DiMa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DiMa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patterson swivels and escapes.
DiMa shoots in for a takedown but Patterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DiMa throws a head kick that misses.
Patterson tries to counter with a clinch but DiMa shakes him off and moves away.
DiMa shoots in and drives through. Patterson sprawls well.
Patterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Patterson rushes DiMa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Patterson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DiMa fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Patterson with that takedown attempt.
DiMa throws a body kick that misses.
Patterson checks a low kick from DiMa.
Patterson stuffs the takedown.
Patterson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Patterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Patterson wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Patterson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
DiMa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DiMa shoots in looking for a takedown. Patterson tries to sprawl out of it but DiMa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Patterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiMa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Patterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patterson shoots for a double leg takedown but DiMa sprawls well. He's pushed Patterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Patterson misses with a body kick.
DiMa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but DiMa shows good takedown defense.
It looked like DiMa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DiMa was well out of range. Poor timing from Patterson.
DiMa tries to clinch but Patterson moves out of range.
DiMa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patterson swivels and escapes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Patterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Patterson 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 William Peck scores the fight for Frank Patterson!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Frank Patterson!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Frank Patterson!

Frank Patterson wins by unanimous decision!