PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thompson Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Patterson
vs
Reynolds

177 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

175 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thompson Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Reynolds scores with a four punch combination!

Reynolds forces Patterson back against the cage and clinches.
Patterson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reynolds just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reynolds tries to circle away but Patterson has him pinned against the cage.
Patterson is working for takedown but Reynolds is calmly controlling the position for now.
Patterson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Patterson keeps control of Reynolds as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reynolds is trying to break the clinch but Patterson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Patterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Patterson slips a jab and a cross from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a right and a left that Patterson avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Patterson blocks the low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Reynolds as Patterson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reynolds misses with the combination.

Reynolds darts in and clinches Patterson up against the cage.
Patterson can't get the takedown.

Patterson breaks from the clinch.

Reynolds has Patterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Reynolds working hard to break the clinch.
Reynolds working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Patterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Patterson moves out of range.
Reynolds connects with a single shot there.
Reynolds stuns Patterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Reynolds clinches.

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

Reynolds moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patterson goes for a double leg but Reynolds avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reynolds continues to drive forward.
Reynolds has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Reynolds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Patterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reynolds finds it's way round the side to connect with Patterson's head.
Patterson slips a jab and a cross from Reynolds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Patterson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reynolds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reynolds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Patterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Reynolds leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Patterson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reynolds to keep the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Patterson has Reynolds pressed against the cage, preventing Reynolds from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Reynolds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reynolds.
Patterson looks for a takedown but Reynolds sprawls well.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thompson Reynolds dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Reynolds throws a low kick but Patterson moves out of range easily.
Patterson throws a quick counter head kick but Reynolds was just out of range.

Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
Patterson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reynolds is defending well.

Patterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Patterson fails with the takedown.
Reynolds lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reynolds.
Danga de danga de dang - Reynolds scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson walks into a jab.

Patterson is rocked!
Patterson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reynolds lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Patterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thompson Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Patterson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking to chop away at Patterson's legs.
Patterson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Reynolds clinches up against the cage.

Patterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds digs a good body shot into Patterson's ribs.
Patterson tries to move into range but Reynolds moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reynolds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Patterson sprawls well. Patterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet.
Patterson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reynolds.
Patterson misses with a wild combination.
Reynolds scores with a hook to the body. Patterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reynolds misses with a two punch combination.

Reynolds moves into range and clinches up with Patterson.
Patterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reynolds walks away with a smile on his face. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reynolds connects with the punch.
Patterson shoots in looking for a takedown but Reynolds manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Patterson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Reynolds takes the fight into the clinch.
Reynolds is trying to break the clinch but Patterson is controlling him.
Reynolds wants to get back to striking at distance but Patterson won't allow it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a one two combo.
Reynolds lunges at Patterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Patterson's hand.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson takes one on the button.

Reynolds closes the distance and clinches.
Patterson can't get the takedown.
Patterson is trying to stall.
Patterson wants a takedown but no success here.
Patterson tries to pull guard but Reynolds forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Patterson has Reynolds pressed against the cage, preventing Reynolds from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson prevents Reynolds from breaking the clinch.

Patterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patterson drops his hands momentarily and Reynolds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but Patterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Patterson is looking to counter the offense by Reynolds and move into the clinch.
Reynolds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reynolds goes for a double leg but Patterson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Patterson continues to drive forward.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Reynolds stuffs the takedown attempt from Patterson. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Patterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reynolds throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thompson Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Reynolds clinches.
Patterson jumps guard but Reynolds stands there with Patterson around his waist. Patterson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reynolds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Patterson tries to pull guard but Reynolds won't allow it.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reynolds smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Patterson blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Patterson is able to avoid easily.

Reynolds gets a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Patterson closes the distance and clinches.

Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank Patterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds stuffs the takedown attempt from Patterson. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reynolds throws a left and a right that both miss
and Patterson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reynolds slaps away a takedown attempt from Patterson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Reynolds clinches up with Patterson and pushes him back against the cage.
Patterson tries to pull guard but Reynolds holds him up against the cage and eventually Patterson drops back down to his feet.
Reynolds wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reynolds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Patterson looking to slow down the pace here.
Reynolds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking to break free of the clinch but Patterson has double underhooks.
Patterson is looking to control Reynolds's arms but Reynolds gets an underhook and turns him. Now Patterson has his back to the cage.
Patterson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thompson Reynolds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reynolds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Patterson jumps guard but Reynolds stands there with Patterson around his waist. Patterson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reynolds is looking to break free of the clinch but Patterson has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Patterson tries to pull guard but Reynolds forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Reynolds's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Patterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reynolds shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Patterson eats them both and turns towards Reynolds to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reynolds lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reynolds.

Reynolds closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frank Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reynolds is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thompson Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reynolds has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thompson Reynolds!