PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Gaizka Elizondo (ranked 4303 p4p, 2720 weight class) and Derek Patterson (ranked 438 p4p, 315 weight class). Elizondo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Peewee Longway & Money Man - Ooowwweee. The crowd seem to be enjoying Patterson's choice of entrance music: I'm So High. Nashville Pussy. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Elizondo
vs
Patterson

187 cm
37
186
35 - 24 - 3

179 cm
35
186
12 - 15 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gaizka Elizondo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.
Elizondo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patterson.
Patterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elizondo under the eye.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson throws a leg kick which misses Elizondo's front leg but catches the back leg as Elizondo tries to avoid it.
Elizondo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patterson.
Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson moves forwards but Elizondo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick lands for Elizondo.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Patterson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slapping leg kick lands for Elizondo.
A low kick lands for Elizondo.
Elizondo thumps Patterson with a low kick.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Patterson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Patterson scores with a hook.
Patterson throws a leg kick which misses Elizondo's front leg but catches the back leg as Elizondo tries to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Patterson.
Elizondo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Patterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Elizondo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Patterson scrambles back to his feet.
Elizondo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Patterson can pounce on him.
Elizondo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Patterson in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson misses with a right hand
and Elizondo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Elizondo misses with a hook to the body
and Patterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elizondo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patterson.
Patterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elizondo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Patterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elizondo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Elizondo forces Patterson back against the ropes and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Patterson.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elizondo trying to control the position but instead, Patterson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Elizondo into the ropes.

Elizondo manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Elizondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Elizondo's shoulder, as Elizondo tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Elizondo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pattersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Elizondo digs a good body shot into Patterson's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elizondo misses the shot to the body.
Patterson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Elizondo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Patterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Elizondo can pounce on him.
A lazy left from Elizondo finds it's target.
Elizondo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elizondo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Elizondo swinging wildly here.
Elizondo misses with a head kick.
Elizondo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Patterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Elizondo throws a shot from downtown. Patterson moves away and avoids it.
Elizondo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Elizondo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Patterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Elizondo scrambles back to his feet.
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Patterson scores with a hook to the body. Elizondo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Patterson looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range.
Patterson lands an overhand right.
Patterson throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elizondo.
A slow jab from Patterson misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elizondo.
Elizondo checks a leg kick.
Elizondo ducks right into an uppercut from Patterson.
Patterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Elizondo has time to react.
Elizondo scores with a push kick.
Patterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Elizondo blocks a leg kick.
Elizondo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Patterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Elizondo lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson cracks Elizondo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Patterson wants to slow Elizondo down by chopping away at his legs.
Elizondo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Patterson throws a solid leg kick but Elizondo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Patterson.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Elizondo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Elizondo with a nice cross.
Patterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson is looking to score with low kicks.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Elizondo keeps Patterson at a distance using the push kick.
Elizondo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gaizka Elizondo is winning the standup battle so far.
Patterson lands a head shot.
Elizondo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Patterson's sensitive parts.
Elizondo ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Patterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elizondo's head.
Elizondo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big left from Patterson misses.
Elizondo thumps Patterson with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Elizondo finds it's way round the side to connect with Patterson's head.
Patterson works the jab nicely.
Patterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Elizondo avoids the body shot from Patterson.
Patterson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Elizondo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patterson lunges at Elizondo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elizondo's hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson 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.
Patterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Patterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
Patterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Elizondo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Patterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Patterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Elizondo scores with a sloppy right hand. Patterson should have avoided that one.
Elizondo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Patterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Elizondo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Elizondo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Elizondo moved out of range nicely.
Elizondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the liver by Elizondo. Beautiful body shot.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Patterson lands a head shot.
Patterson misses with a jab to the body
and Elizondo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Patterson's knee momentarily.
Patterson needs to keep his hands up - Elizondo had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Elizondo throws a leg kick but Patterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Elizondo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patterson.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Patterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Patterson misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Patterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Patterson throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Elizondo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Elizondo walks into a straight right hand from Patterson.
Elizondo slips under a jab from Patterson.
Patterson tries to clinch but Elizondo is having none of it.
Patterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Patterson is looking to clinch.
Patterson moves out of range of the body kick from Elizondo.
Patterson slips under a jab.
Derek Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Elizondo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
Elizondo slips a jab from Patterson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elizondo scoring well with a low kick there.
Elizondo ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Patterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Patterson looks to land a right hand but Elizondo moved out of range.
Elizondo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Patterson swings widly with a right hand
and Elizondo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Elizondo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Elizondo slips under a jab.
Elizondo slips a jab from Patterson.
A big right from Patterson misses.
Elizondo thumps Patterson with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Patterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elizondo slips under a jab from Patterson.
Patterson lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Elizondo tried to counter with a leg kick but Patterson avoided it.
Elizondo scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Elizondo there.
Patterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Elizondo's head.
Patterson looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patterson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Patterson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Elizondo lands a head kick!
Elizondo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Patterson misses with a leg kick.
Elizondo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Elizondo 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.

Patterson moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo dodges an elbow strike from Patterson.

Patterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo is looking to slow Patterson down with leg kicks.
Patterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gaizka Elizondo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elizondo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaizka Elizondo!
A victorious Gaizka Elizondo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.