PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Pattonson (ranked 3072 p4p, 314 weight class) and Semi Etebo (ranked 2821 p4p, 289 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Pattonson
vs
Etebo

193 cm
26
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Pattonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Semi Etebo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Etebo catches Pattonson right on the button with a cross.
Semi Etebo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Etebo throws a looping overhand right but Pattonson ducks down to avoid it.
Etebo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pattonson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Etebo throws a jab but it's blocked by Pattonson.
Pattonson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Etebo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pattonson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pattonson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Etebo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Etebo misses the target.
Etebo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Etebo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pattonson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Etebo.
Etebo throws a big shot that misses.
Etebo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pattonson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Etebo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Etebo throws a lazy right hand but Pattonson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pattonson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Etebo scores with a shot to the body.
Etebo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Etebo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Etebo lands a nice looking body shot.
Etebo digs a good hook to Pattonson's body.
Pattonson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Etebo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pattonson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Etebo tries to avoid it but Pattonson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Etebo to the ground. Etebo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pattonson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pattonson blocks a jab.
Etebo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Etebo loads up on a big right hand but Pattonson slips the punch.
Pattonson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pattonson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Etebo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Pattonson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pattonson misses with a left hand
and Etebo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Etebo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pattonson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Etebo.
Nice uppercut there from Etebo.
Etebo lands with a hook. Pattonson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pattonson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Etebo staying out of range there.
Pattonson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Semi Etebo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pattonson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Pattonson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Etebo to the ground. Pattonson is now in Etebo's guard.

Etebo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pattonson is breathing heavily.
Etebo connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattonson misses with a takedown attempt - Etebo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Etebo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Etebo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Etebo scores with a hook to the body. Pattonson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pattonson takes one to the chin there.
Etebo jabs Pattonson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pattonson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Etebo cracks Pattonson with an open hand slap.
Etebo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pattonson walks into a stiff left hand from Etebo.
Etebo digs a good body shot into Pattonson's ribs.
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!
Pattonson shoots and misses
and Etebo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Etebo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Etebo duly obliges.
Etebo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pattonson's head.
Etebo lands with a cross.
Etebo lands a jab to Pattonson's midsection.
Etebo with a nice cross.
Etebo connects with a nice looking jab.
Etebo lands a jab-cross combination.
Etebo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Etebo lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Etebo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Etebo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Etebo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pattonsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pattonson takes one to the side of the head.
Etebo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pattonson at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Semi Etebo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Etebo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Etebo leaves Pattonson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Curtis Pattonson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Etebo finds it's way through Pattonson's defenses.
Pattonson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left and a right from Etebo both land. Nice combination.
Pattonson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Etebo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pattonson's head backwards.
Etebo lands a body shot.
Etebo digs a good hook to Pattonson's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Etebo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pattonson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Etebo connects with the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pattonson walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Etebo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pattonson. Pattonson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pattonson shoots and misses
and Etebo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Etebo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pattonson walks into a stiff left hand from Etebo.
Etebo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Etebo with a jab.
Etebo works over Pattonson's head and body with a nice combination.
Etebo scores with a nice strike.
Etebo scores with the left hand. Pattonson knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Etebo's corner calls for a 1-2. Etebo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Etebo scores with a decent looking hook.
Etebo jabs Pattonson right on the nose. Pattonson blinks but takes it well.
Pattonson needs to keep his hands up - Etebo had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etebo lands with a hook. Pattonson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pattonson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Etebo throws a combination. Pattonson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick by Pattonson misses
and Etebo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Etebo.
Pattonson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Etebo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Pattonson is rocked!
Etebo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Pattonson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Etebo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Etebo scores with a decent looking hook.
Pattonson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Etebo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etebo scores with a body shot.
Pattonson seems to have got his legs back now.
Pattonson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Etebo with a hook.
Pattonson walks into a jab.
Etebo lands with a cross.
Etebo scores with a body shot.
Pattonson takes one to the chin there.
Pattonson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Etebo scores with a jab.
Nice jab there from Etebo.
Etebo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Etebo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Etebo lands with an uppercut that bounces Pattonson off the cage and back into range.
Etebo scores with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Etebo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Etebo throws out a powerful jab.
Etebo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pattonson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Etebo scores with a hook to the body. Pattonson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Pattonson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Semi Etebo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pattonson walks into a stiff left hand from Etebo.
Etebo catches Pattonson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Etebo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pattonson in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Etebo lands with a good body shot.
Etebo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab from Etebo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Semi Etebo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pattonson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Etebo.
Etebo lands a really nice looking cross but Pattonson seems unphased.
Pattonson tries to clinch
and Etebo counters with a nice uppercut.
Pattonson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pattonson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Etebo cracks Pattonson with a good jab.
Pattonson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Etebo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Etebo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pattonson.
Etebo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Etebo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Etebo digs a good hook to Pattonson's body.
Etebo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Etebo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Etebo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Etebo, as that shot connected.
Etebo throws a good cross that connects.
Etebo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Etebo tests Pattonson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Etebo's corner calls for a 1-2. Etebo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Etebo lands a jab to Pattonson's midsection.
Pattonson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pattonson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Etebo to score with a decent uppercut.
Etebo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Etebo cracks a nice hook into Pattonson's ribs.
Etebo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etebo lands a lovely overhand right.
Etebo lands with a straight right. Pattonson didn't see that one coming.
Etebo lands with a cross.
Nice cross by Etebo.
Nice uppercut there from Etebo.
Etebo cracks Pattonson with a good jab.
Pattonson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Etebo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pattonson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Etebo lands a nice shot to the body.
Etebo jabs Pattonson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Etebo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pattonson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etebo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pattonson's head backwards.
Etebo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pattonson eats them both and turns towards Etebo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Etebo lands a jab to Pattonson's midsection.
Nice shot by Etebo.
Nice body punch from Etebo.
Etebo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pattonson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Etebo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Etebo throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Etebo lands the left hand.
Etebo lands a lovely overhand right.
Etebo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pattonson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice straight punches there by Etebo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Etebo.
Etebo cracks a nice hook into Pattonson's ribs.
Etebo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Etebo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Etebo cracks Pattonson with a good jab.
Etebo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pattonson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Etebo connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Etebo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donk. Etebo catches Pattonson right on the button with a cross.
Curtis Pattonson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Semi Etebo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Etebo scores with a sloppy right hand. Pattonson should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Semi Etebo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Etebo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semi Etebo!