PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnel Pineda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patterson comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne - Like Yeah. Lee Patterson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Patterson
vs
Pineda

183 cm
23
276 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

190 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnel Pineda!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pineda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Patterson struggling a bit here.
Pineda scoring with punches from side control.
Patterson gets back to half guard.
Patterson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Patterson regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pineda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Patterson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pineda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pineda postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Patterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pineda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pineda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Patterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pineda defends it easily.
Pineda pushes down on Patterson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson tries to roll over but Pineda keeps him under control.
Pineda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pineda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pineda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pineda winds up and cracks Patterson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pineda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Patterson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pineda working the head and body with strikes.
Pineda winds up and cracks Patterson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Patterson wants to get back to full guard.
Pineda slips a nice elbow through Patterson's hands, connecting with Patterson's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pineda lands a nice short elbow.
Pineda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pineda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Patterson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Patterson has hold of Pineda's hands but Pineda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Patterson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Patterson.

Patterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pineda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Patterson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pineda connects with a couple of short punches.
Pineda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pineda stopping the sweep attempt from Patterson.
Pineda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pineda with a nice head shot there.

Patterson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pineda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pineda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pineda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Patterson wants to sweep here but Pineda controlling him for the moment.
Pineda scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pineda stopping the sweep attempt from Patterson.
Pineda connects with a couple of short punches.
Pineda postures up and lands a big shot to Patterson's brow.
Pineda stands up over Patterson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pineda working some strikes from top position.
Pineda landing some decent shots from guard.
Pineda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pineda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pineda with a nice head shot there.
Pineda won't allow Patterson to get back to his feet.
Pineda chips away with some ground and pound.

Patterson is looking for a triangle but Pineda pushes his legs off easily.
Pineda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pineda scoring with some ground and pound.
Pineda preventing the sweep.
Pineda wants to pass the guard but Patterson is keeping the position.
Pineda scoring with some ground and pound.
Pineda preventing the sweep.
Pineda distracts Patterson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pineda cracks Patterson with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pineda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pineda won't allow Patterson to sweep him here.
Pineda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pineda chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pineda throwing strikes but missing.
Pineda tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Pineda preventing the sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Patterson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnel Pineda dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Pineda shoots and misses
and Patterson counters with a two punch combo.
Patterson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Patterson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pineda's half guard.
Pineda moves into full guard.
Patterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Patterson looking to pass the guard.

Patterson gets to his feet. Pineda looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lee Patterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pineda has his takedown stuffed

and Patterson counters with a single leg into guard. Pineda didn't expect that.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pineda. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Patterson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pineda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Patterson has Pineda in his guard.

Patterson is looking for a triangle but Pineda pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pineda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pineda postures up and lands a big shot to Patterson's brow.
Pineda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pineda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pineda landing some decent shots from guard.
Patterson working a defensive guard here.
Pineda tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Patterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Patterson has momentary wrist control but Pineda slips an elbow through the middle.
Pineda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Patterson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pineda stands up over Patterson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pineda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Patterson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pineda misses with a takedown attempt
and Patterson counters with a left and a right that stings Pineda.
Lee Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnel Pineda.

Patterson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pineda to the mat! Pineda manages to get full guard.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pineda has a closed guard, preventing Patterson from standing up.
Pineda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pineda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pineda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Patterson's head.
Patterson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Patterson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Patterson is looking for a kimura but Pineda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Patterson to get the leverage.
Pineda is controlling Patterson's trapped leg to prevent Patterson from advancing to side control.
Patterson stalling away here and it's allowed Pineda to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Patterson thows a big elbow that misses.
Pineda pulls Patterson in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Patterson preventing the sweep.

That's four 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.
Pineda keeping full guard, as Patterson tries to pass.
Arnel Pineda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Pineda keeps moving.
Patterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pineda is keeping the position for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pineda tries for a takedown but Patterson circles away easily

and Patterson moves into the clinch.
Patterson lands a left hand.
Pineda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Patterson.
Patterson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pineda tries to score a body lock takedown but Patterson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Patterson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Pineda has his takedown stuffed

and Patterson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Patterson.

Patterson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pineda seems keen to control Patterson's posture.
Patterson lands a couple of elbows.
Pineda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pineda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Patterson won't allow Pineda to sweep him here.
Patterson looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patterson is looking to stand up but Pineda won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pineda swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Patterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Patterson trying to control the position but Pineda is working away.

Patterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Patterson trying to control the action but Pineda is working from the bottom.
Pineda holds on to Patterson's head and controls the position momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pineda can't do much from the bottom here.
Pineda holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Pineda taking a bit of punishment here - Patterson scoring with strikes.

Patterson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pineda to his feet.
Pineda tries for a takedown but Patterson circles away easily
and Patterson counters with a two punch combo.
Patterson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pineda circles away.
Pineda misses with a takedown

and Patterson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pineda's guard.
Lee Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnel Pineda.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Patterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Pineda has wrist control.
Patterson throwing strikes but missing.
Patterson stopping the sweep attempt from Pineda.
Patterson working some strikes from top position.
Patterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Patterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pineda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pineda can do anything to dispel that myth.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pineda fails with a takedown attempt.

Patterson shoots in and bounces Pineda off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pineda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pineda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pineda looking for a sweep. Not yet Pineda, not yet.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Pineda keeps moving.
Patterson wants to pass the guard but Pineda is keeping the position.
Patterson throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Patterson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Patterson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Arnel Pineda!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Arnel Pineda!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight as a draw!

Arnel Pineda wins by majority decision!