PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phrisbee OReiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OReiley comes to the cage accompanied by Shoot To Thrill. Patterson has chosen Invincible by Machine Gun Kelly as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

OReiley
vs
Patterson

170 cm
21
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

185 cm
24
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Phrisbee OReiley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andrew Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from OReiley misses.
OReiley misses with a few strikes there.
OReiley misses with a straight right.

OReiley has closed the distance and engaged Patterson in a clinch.
Patterson can't break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OReiley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Patterson avoids it.
OReiley tries to land a knee to the head but Patterson blocks with his arms.
OReiley trying to land knees to the body.
OReiley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OReiley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Patterson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

OReiley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Patterson drives through and clinches with OReiley against the cage.
Patterson wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from OReiley.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OReiley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OReiley is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phrisbee OReiley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OReiley looking to throw knees to the head but Patterson is blocking nicely.
Patterson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Patterson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OReiley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Patterson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
OReiley blocking some punches.
Patterson can't get the takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by OReiley.

OReiley is trying to trip Patterson. He has hold of a leg but Patterson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. OReiley persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Patterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OReiley.
OReiley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

OReiley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Patterson is trying to control the position but OReiley postures up.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing OReiley from controlling successfully.
Patterson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OReiley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
OReiley wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving.
Patterson trying to keep a closed guard but OReiley is proving a slippery customer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Patterson slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Patterson instigates a clinch.
OReiley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Patterson avoids it.
OReiley tries to land knees in the clinch but Patterson avoids the damage to the body.
Patterson effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

OReiley breaks from the clinch.
OReiley is looking to clinch.
OReiley is looking to clinch.

OReiley rushes Patterson and presses him up against the cage.
Patterson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

OReiley pulls Patterson into guard.

OReiley has his foot on Patterson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patterson works his way back into a safe position though.
Patterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Patterson wants to control from the top but OReiley keeps moving.

OReiley throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Patterson escapes and throws OReiley's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Patterson trying to control the position but OReiley is working away.
OReiley tries to control but Patterson manages to take his back.

Patterson tightening his grip on OReiley, looking for the choke.
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!
OReiley breaks Patterson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phrisbee OReiley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

OReiley is looking to clinch.
Patterson throws a body punch but OReiley moves out of range.

Patterson closes the distance and clinches.
OReiley tries to land knees in the clinch but Patterson avoids the damage to the body.
OReiley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Patterson up against the cage.
OReiley tries a knee to the head but Patterson blocks it.
OReiley looking to stall.

Patterson decides to pull guard.
OReiley wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving.
OReiley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing OReiley from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson trying to control the position.
OReiley postures up and lands a big shot to Patterson's brow.
OReiley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OReiley chips away with some ground and pound.
Patterson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
OReiley slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson is trying to control. OReiley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson wants to stand but OReiley has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
OReiley is staying active underneath Patterson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Phrisbee OReiley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Patterson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under OReiley.
Patterson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OReiley tries to lock up and control but Patterson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OReiley wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Patterson working for a choke but OReiley is defending well.
Patterson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
OReiley is really stuck here.
OReiley rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
OReiley gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but OReiley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson wants to stand but OReiley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

OReiley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

OReiley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Phrisbee OReiley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - OReiley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OReiley is looking to land body kicks.

OReiley clinches with his opponent.
OReiley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Patterson.
Patterson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
OReiley content to slow the pace in the clinch.

OReiley jumps guard.
OReiley wants to sweep but no luck.
OReiley trying to keep a closed guard but Patterson is proving a slippery customer.
Patterson wants to get up but he can't break OReiley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson controls from within his opponent's guard.
OReiley is trying to hold Patterson in close to prevent damage but Patterson has managed to pass into half guard.

OReiley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patterson pulls his head out easily.

Patterson is looking for a kimura here.
Patterson wants to free his trapped foot but OReiley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Phrisbee OReiley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OReiley wants to improve his position but Patterson is controlling well.
OReiley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Patterson throws a big elbow that misses.
Patterson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Patterson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Patterson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OReiley controlling the position.
OReiley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Patterson is one step ahead there.
OReiley keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OReiley wants to sweep but no luck.

Patterson got a little sloppy there for a moment and OReiley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Patterson has managed to get both his arms back between OReiley's legs - danger averted.
OReiley controls Patterson momentarily but Patterson frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patterson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

OReiley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Patterson defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phrisbee OReiley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OReiley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phrisbee OReiley!
Our winner, Phrisbee OReiley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.