PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alec McRaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McRaven
vs
Patton

169 cm
26
155 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

172 cm
26
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Atlantis

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alec McRaven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Patton!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McRaven shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McRaven showed some decent athleticism there.
McRaven with the ground and pound but Patton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McRaven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Patton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McRaven definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McRaven throws a big right hand that misses.
Patton looking to hit a scissor sweep but McRaven is one step ahead there.
McRaven chips away with some ground and pound.
Patton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McRaven 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.
Patton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McRaven haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McRaven with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRaven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McRaven scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRaven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Patton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McRaven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McRaven working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Patton's head.
Patton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McRaven is looking to improve his position but Patton isn't that keen on the idea.
Patton cracks McRaven with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McRaven is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Patton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McRaven is looking to escape.
McRaven is working to get back to half guard.
McRaven on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McRaven tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McRaven flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
McRaven is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRaven is working hard here to advance position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patton working McRaven over with strikes here.
McRaven is looking to improve his position but Patton isn't that keen on the idea.
Patton is landing with some decent strikes but McRaven is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McRaven sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

McRaven looking for submissions off his back.
Patton throwing shots but McRaven is blocking nicely.
McRaven is pressing down on Patton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Patton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Patton cracks McRaven with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McRaven throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
McRaven is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRaven manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McRaven thows a huge punch but Patton dodges it nicely.
McRaven thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Patton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McRaven.
The fighters are battling for position here. Patton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McRaven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McRaven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McRaven trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McRaven throws a big elbow that misses.
McRaven stopping the sweep attempt from Patton.
McRaven throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Patton trying to control the position.
McRaven stopping the sweep attempt from Patton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRaven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McRaven stands up over Patton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRaven scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McRaven postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McRaven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Patton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McRaven manages to get himself to full guard.
McRaven will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McRaven throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McRaven lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Patton!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Patton taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alec McRaven dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McRaven shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McRaven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McRaven working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Patton's head.
McRaven throwing strikes from guard but Patton blocks nicely.
McRaven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Patton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McRaven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McRaven stands up over Patton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Patton is pulling down on McRaven's head. It's preventing any offense from McRaven, at least for the moment.
McRaven stands up over Patton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McRaven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Patton has momentary wrist control but McRaven slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRaven is looking to work some ground and pound but Patton has wrist control.
McRaven landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRaven with a flurry of punches that miss.
McRaven throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McRaven throws a big right hand that misses.
Alec McRaven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Patton working a defensive guard here.
Patton looking to hit a scissor sweep but McRaven is one step ahead there.
McRaven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McRaven cracks Patton with a solid left hand.
McRaven throws a strike but Patton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

McRaven looking for a guillotine here but Patton defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton trying to control the position from guard on top but McRaven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McRaven throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Patton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Patton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McRaven does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Patton blocks the strikes from McRaven.
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!
Patton lands with a punch from half guard.
Patton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Patton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Patton raining down hammerfists from mount.
McRaven is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRaven is bucking up trying to escape but Patton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McRaven is desperately trying to improve his position but Patton has a good base and remains in mount.
McRaven regains half guard.
McRaven connecting with a few gentle strikes.

McRaven looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Patton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McRaven is pressing down on Patton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Patton preventing the sweep.
Patton throws a big elbow that misses.
Patton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

McRaven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Patton wants to control from the top but McRaven keeps moving.
Patton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McRaven works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

McRaven has his foot on Patton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patton works his way back into a safe position though.
Patton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McRaven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McRaven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patton is pushing down on McRaven's leg trying to pass to half guard. McRaven is fighting to maintain full guard but Patton has managed to sneak the leg through.
McRaven wants to improve his position but Patton is controlling well.
McRaven is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Patton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Patton's back!
Patton trying to control the action but McRaven just sinks the hooks in.
McRaven is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Patton. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McRaven missing with strikes.
Patton manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. McRaven is now in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alec McRaven dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Patton throws a series of strikes that have McRaven backpedaling.

It looks like Alec McRaven has been cut.
Patton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McRaven.
Patton lands with an uppercut that bounces McRaven off the cage and back into range.

McRaven is rocked!
Patton lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh McRaven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patton cracks McRaven with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Patton lands a body shot.
McRaven has a takedown stuffed.
Patton lands with a big left! McRaven is wobbled badly! Patton comes in with a flurry of punches and drops McRaven to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rick Patton!
Rick Patton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ace of Spades Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.