PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert The Sponge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon Patterson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert The Sponge's chin.

Patterson
vs
The Sponge

155 cm
22
168 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

179 cm
20
160 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert The Sponge!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Sponge throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Patterson was covering up waiting for the punch and The Sponge finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Patterson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The Sponge throws a big right hand that misses.
The Sponge throws a big right hand that misses.
The Sponge preventing the sweep.
The Sponge trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Sponge stopping the sweep attempt from Patterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Sponge postures up.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing The Sponge from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Patterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Sponge's waist but The Sponge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Patterson off to one side.
The Sponge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The Sponge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Patterson as he jumps to the side.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Patterson shoots in looking for a takedown but The Sponge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Patterson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Patterson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The Sponge to the ground. Patterson is now in The Sponge's guard.
The Sponge wants to sweep but no luck.
Patterson wants to control from the top but The Sponge keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Sponge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Sponge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Sponge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Sponge is trying to control the position but Patterson postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Patterson stopping the sweep attempt from The Sponge.
Patterson stays in close to The Sponge's body and controls the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Sponge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gordon Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and The Sponge moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Sponge successfully pulls guard.
Patterson trying to control but The Sponge is working from the bottom.
Patterson really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Patterson is really struggling to control The Sponge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Patterson pushing down on The Sponge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Patterson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Sponge is just riding it out for now. Patterson eventually gives up the hold.
Patterson is taking a breather. The Sponge says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

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.
Patterson prevents The Sponge from improving his position.

Patterson is trying to work for a kimura but The Sponge is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patterson looks to land a strike but The Sponge avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robert The Sponge will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The Sponge shoots for a takedown but Patterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from The Sponge. No joy for Patterson on that attempt.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt - The Sponge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Sponge throws out a counter right but Patterson avoids it with no problem.

The Sponge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Robert The Sponge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patterson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Patterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson wants to sweep here but The Sponge controlling him for the moment.
The Sponge chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Patterson is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Sponge throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The Sponge working a defensive guard here.
Patterson controlling from the top position.
Patterson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Patterson preventing the sweep.
The Sponge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Sponge is looking to stand up but Patterson isn't so interested in that idea.
Patterson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Sponge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Patterson looking to pass the guard.

The Sponge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Sponge is trying to keep Patterson in close.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Patterson or perhaps it was just good defense by The Sponge, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson has a takedown stuffed.
The Sponge drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Patterson defends it well.
The Sponge has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Patterson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The Sponge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Sponge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Sponge dives in for a single leg takedown but Patterson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Sponge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Patterson circles away.
Patterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but The Sponge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Patterson darts in looking for a takedown but The Sponge gets double underhooks and turns Patterson into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Patterson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. The Sponge tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Patterson is in The Sponge's guard.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patterson pushes down on The Sponge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Sponge is trying to stand up here but Patterson is controlling him well.
The Sponge is looking to improve his position.
The Sponge manages to get to full guard.
Patterson is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patterson looking to pass the guard.
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 Gordon Patterson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Patterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Sponge tries to avoid it but Patterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Sponge to the ground. The Sponge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Sponge is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from The Sponge. No joy for Patterson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson shoots for a double leg takedown but The Sponge sprawls well. He's pushed Patterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Patterson darts in looking for a takedown but The Sponge gets double underhooks and turns Patterson into the cage.
The Sponge tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Patterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Sponge pinned against the cage. The Sponge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Patterson scores with a takedown into The Sponge's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson stands and throws The Sponge's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Patterson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Sponge wants to control but Patterson postures up.
The Sponge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Patterson off and has taken his back!

The Sponge looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Patterson taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert The Sponge!
A victorious Robert The Sponge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.