PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kublai Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo has chosen Genetic For Terror as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Patterson
vs
Congo

183 cm
25
185 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

179 cm
26
199 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Patterson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kublai Congo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson slips a straight right by Congo.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Congo sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Congo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Congo 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.
Congo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Congo wants to free his trapped foot but Patterson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Congo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Patterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Congo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Congo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Patterson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Patterson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Congo on the ground.
Patterson is refusing to be controlled, as Congo sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Congo lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Congo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Congo is trying to control the action in half guard but Patterson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Congo seems to be working for a kimura but Patterson defends the submission attempt.
Patterson tries to get to full guard but Congo has control of the leg.
Patterson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo wants to pass to mount but Patterson is defending the position.
Patterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Patterson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Congo tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Patterson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Patterson tries to get out of the position.
Patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Patterson, not yet.
Congo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Congo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Congo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patterson is keeping the position for now.
Congo preventing the sweep.
Congo wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kublai Congo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Patterson tries to clinch but Congo moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Congo misses the target.
Congo throws a leg kick but Patterson checks it.
Congo misses with a straight left.
Congo connects with a crisp jab.
Patterson misses the shot to the body.
Patterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Patterson looks to throw the jab but Congo is out of range.
Patterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Congo misses with a head kick.
Congo missing with a left hand there. Patterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Congo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patterson loads up on a big right hand but Congo slips the punch.
Congo on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Kublai Congo has been cut.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Congo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Congo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Congo slips under a jab from Patterson.
Hank Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson is looking to clinch.
Congo fails with a takedown attempt.

Patterson drives through and clinches with Congo against the cage.
Patterson has Congo pushed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson slows down the pace here.
Patterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Congo's elbow.
Congo is trying to maintain a safe position but Patterson gets an underhook and turns Congo into the cage.
Patterson misses with some punches.
Patterson prevents a body shot from Congo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo prevents a body shot from Patterson.
Patterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patterson can't find room to land a body shot as Congo controls the action.
Patterson misses with the head strike.
Congo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Patterson fails to land.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patterson lands with a right to the head.
Congo prevents a body shot from Patterson.
Congo tries to work over Patterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Patterson is trying to break the clinch but Congo has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Congo tries to score a body lock takedown but Patterson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Congo tries to score a body lock takedown but Patterson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hank Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kublai Congo.
Congo tries to work over Patterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patterson is trying to maintain a safe position but Congo gets an underhook and turns Patterson into the cage.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Patterson avoids the damage to the body.
Patterson gets through Congo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patterson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patterson tries to work over Congo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson prevents a body shot from Congo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Patterson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kublai Congo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Congo fails with a takedown attempt.
Congo tests Patterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Patterson throws a lazy body kick
and Congo counters with a low kick, right behind Patterson 's knee.
Patterson scores with a jab to the body.
Congo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patterson.

Patterson forces Congo back against the cage and clinches.
Patterson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Patterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Congo has Patterson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Patterson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Congo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Congo misses.
Congo scores with the left hand. Patterson knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Patterson.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Congo.
Hank Patterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Congo moved away.
Congo takes one to the chin there.
Congo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patterson scores with a jab. Congo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Patterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Congo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patterson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson tries to clinch up.
Patterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson swings for the body but Congo moves out of range.
Congo digs a good hook to Patterson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Congo misses.

Patterson tries to sprawl but Congo drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Congo seems to be looking for submissions.
Patterson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kublai Congo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Congo not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Congo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Patterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Patterson keeping full guard, as Congo tries to pass.

Congo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Patterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Patterson has escaped and now he's on top!
Patterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Congo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson postures up in Congo's guard and throws a big left but Congo blocks it.
Congo keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
Patterson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patterson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Hank Patterson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kublai Congo's cut.
That's time! Patterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Patterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Congo.

Patterson clinches.
Patterson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Patterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patterson cracks Congo with a nice body shot.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Congo lands a hook that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.

It looks like Hank Patterson has been cut.
Patterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patterson scores with a shot to the side of Congo's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Congo lands an elbow just above Patterson 's eye.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Congo lands with a short shot to the head.
Congo misses with a body punch.
Patterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Congo stalling in the clinch but Patterson improves position.
Patterson tries to work over Congo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Congo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Patterson has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Patterson stalling against the cage.
Congo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Patterson stalling in the clinch but Congo improves position.
Patterson misses with a knee to the head.
Congo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Patterson avoids it.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Patterson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Congo blocks an uppercut.
Hank Patterson has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo stalling the fight.
Patterson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Patterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patterson stalling in the clinch.
Patterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Patterson fails to land.
Patterson tries to throw a body punch but Congo avoids it by throwing Patterson back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Patterson.
Patterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Patterson breaks the clinch.
Hank Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Congo misses with a straight left.
A big left from Patterson misses.
Patterson lands a jab-cross combination.
Congo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Patterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson throws a series of strikes that have Congo backpedaling.
Congo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Patterson if he has to take too many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patterson moves out of range as Congo strikes.
Congo throws a hook to the side of Patterson's head but Patterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patterson tries to clinch there but Congo circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Patterson had his way with Kublai Congo in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

The crowd cheers as Patterson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Congo doesn't seem phased though.
Congo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Congo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Patterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Patterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Patterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Congo.
Patterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Patterson scores with a jab. Congo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
Congo throws a jab but it's blocked by Patterson.
Congo moves out of range of the leg kick from Patterson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Congo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Congo throws a jab when Patterson was well out of range.
Patterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Congo on the side of the head.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Congo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patterson cracks a nice hook into Congo's ribs.
Patterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Congo circles away.
A slow jab from Patterson misses its intended target.
Patterson cracks Congo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Patterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Congo.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Congo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Patterson. No joy for Congo on that attempt.
Kublai Congo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patterson thuds his right hand into Congo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Congo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patterson throws out the jab.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Congo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patterson jabs at Congo's body.
Congo tries to move into range but Patterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Patterson scores with a shot to the body.
Patterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Patterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Patterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Congo is rocked!
Patterson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Patterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Patterson jabs Congo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Patterson thumps Congo with a low kick.

Patterson rushes Congo and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Patterson blocks the elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Patterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Patterson has a couple of punches blocked by Congo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Congo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Congo prevents a body shot from Patterson.
Patterson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Patterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Congo can do to turn this around?
Congo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hank Patterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right handed body shot lands from Patterson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Congo blocks an uppercut.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Congo tries a body shot but Patterson blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hank 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Patterson!
Hank Patterson retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Hank Patterson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.