PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Westfield Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Patterson
vs
Guida

185 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

197 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Westfield Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Guida!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Patterson closes the distance and clinches.
Guida looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Guida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Guida.
Guida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patterson is trying to drag Guida to the mat but Guida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Guida stops a takedown attempt from Patterson.
Guida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guida is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Patterson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Guida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Westfield Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Guida misses with some punches.
Guida prevents the takedown attempt.
Patterson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Guida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Patterson has a takedown stuffed.
Patterson wants to clinch up but Guida keeps it at a distance.
Guida misses with a takedown
and Patterson counters with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Patterson misses with a double jab.
Patterson tries to clinch there but Guida circles away.
Guida shoots and misses

and Patterson counters by moving into the clinch.
Guida being controlled against the cage.
Patterson fails to pull guard.

Patterson pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guida won't allow Patterson to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Guida!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Patterson working for a submission but Guida is keeping him at bay.

Patterson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Patterson tries to clinch there but Guida circles away.

Patterson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Patterson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guida can do anything to dispel that myth.

Patterson seems to be working for a kimura but Guida defends the submission attempt.
Patterson stops Guida from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Patterson tries to clinch up but Guida circles away and keeps his distance.
Guida chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Patterson can pounce on him.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Guida shoots and misses

and Patterson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Patterson.
Patterson trying to control but Guida is working from the bottom.
Patterson pushes down on Guida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Guida is breathing heavily.
Guida won't allow Patterson to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Patterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Patterson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guida has managed to free his arm - good work.

Patterson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Patterson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Guida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Guida slaps away a takedown attempt from Patterson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Patterson takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patterson.
Patterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Guida is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Patterson tries to pull guard but Guida holds him up against the cage and eventually Patterson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Westfield Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson fails to pull guard.
Guida prevents a takedown attempt there.
Guida wants a takedown.
Guida is trying to break the clinch but Patterson has him pressed against the cage.
Guida is pressed up against the cage. Patterson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guida down to the mat. Guida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A good leg kick by Patterson.
Patterson tries to clinch but Guida moves out of range.
Frank Guida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson tries for a takedown but Guida circles away easily
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

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.
Patterson wants to clinch up but Guida keeps it at a distance.
Patterson is looking to clinch.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Guida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patterson shoots in and drives through. Guida sprawls well.
Good leg kick by Patterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Patterson darts in trying to clinch

and Guida counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Patterson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Westfield Patterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Patterson has a takedown stuffed.
Patterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Patterson counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guida.

Patterson feints and as Guida raises his hands in defense, Patterson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Guida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Guida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson passes into half guard.

Patterson seems to be working for a kimura but Guida defends the submission attempt.

Patterson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Patterson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Guida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Patterson is trying to control. Guida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Patterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Patterson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Guida is squirming around, avoiding Patterson's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida tries to reverse the position but Patterson maintains control.

Patterson looking to secure an arm triangle but Guida defends it well.

Patterson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Guida is surviving well by controlling Patterson's body position as best he can.

Patterson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Guida is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Westfield Patterson!