PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Manison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Pattersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manison comes into the arena with Wherever I May Roam blaring out of the sound system. Pattersson has chosen The Banana song Peel Banana as his entrance music. Doug Pattersson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Manison
vs
Pattersson

185 cm
34
200 lbs
31 - 20 - 0

181 cm
32
190 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Manison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doug Pattersson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Pattersson.
Manison misses with a straight right.
Manison lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Manison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pattersson.
Manison misses with a series of wild punches.
Pattersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Manison.

Pattersson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Manison makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manison throws out a loose jab but Pattersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Manison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pattersson. Manison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pattersson throws a lazy right hand but Manison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pattersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manison moves away.
Konstantin Manison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pattersson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A good leg kick by Manison.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manison seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pattersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manison throws out the jab.
Manison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Konstantin Manison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pattersson blocks a leg kick.
Pattersson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body kick there by Manison.
Manison throws a head kick but Pattersson moves out of range.
Manison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pattersson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pattersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manison checks a leg kick.
Manison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A big right from Manison misses.
Manison scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Manison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manison staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Manison misses the target.
Pattersson throws the left hand but Manison avoids the punch easily.
Manison swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pattersson throws a jab when Manison was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manison lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Pattersson. Those never looked like landing.
Manison lands with an uppercut that bounces Pattersson off the cage and back into range.
Manison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Manison dodges the punch combination from Pattersson.
Manison throwing a counter right hand but Pattersson manages to avoid it.
Manison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pattersson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pattersson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pattersson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manison to score with a decent uppercut.
Manison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manison throws a jab but it's blocked by Pattersson.
Manison lands a front kick.
A cross from Pattersson lands.
Pattersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manison avoids the body shot from Pattersson.
Pattersson misses with a double jab
and Manison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Manison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Manison.
Pattersson checks a low kick from Manison.
Manison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pattersson.
Manison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manison, as that shot connected.
Pattersson tries for a takedown but Manison circles away easily
and Manison counters with a left and a right that stings Pattersson.
Pattersson moves out of range as Manison strikes.
Pattersson misses with a few strikes there.
Pattersson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manison momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pattersson misses with a body shot.
Manison jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manison scores with a jab to the body.
Pattersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manison was well out of range. Poor timing from Pattersson.
Manison misses with a kick to the body.
Pattersson lands with a nice body punch.
Pattersson avoids the body shot from Manison.
Manison tests Pattersson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pattersson moves away from the strike by Manison.
Pattersson misses with the combination.
Manison misses with a few strikes there.
Manison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manison lands with a good body shot.
Pattersson works the jab nicely.

It looks like Konstantin Manison has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manison moves out of range of the strikes.
Pattersson lands with a good body shot.
Manison looks to land a left hand but Pattersson moved out of range nicely.
Pattersson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pattersson throws a right hand that Manison ducks under and follows up with a left that Manison also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Manison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Manison's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pattersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pattersson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Manison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pattersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pattersson.
Manison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Konstantin Manison is winning the standup battle so far.
Manison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pattersson can do to turn this around?
Pattersson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manison connects with a body shot that sends Pattersson's belly button to the back.
Pattersson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Manison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pattersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manison.
Manison lands with a straight right. Pattersson didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manison was well out of range. Poor timing from Pattersson.
Pattersson misses the shot to the body.
Manison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pattersson.
Pattersson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manison slips a straight right by Pattersson.
Manison scores with a three punch combo!
Manison throws the left hand but Pattersson avoids the punch easily.
Manison misses with a wild body shot.
Pattersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pattersson missing with a left hand there. Manison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manison is looking to chop away at Pattersson's legs.
Pattersson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Manison jabs at Pattersson's body.
Pattersson avoids the body shot from Manison.
Manison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pattersson digs a good hook to Manison's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manison takes a swing at Pattersson's ribcage but misses.
Manison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pattersson doesn't seem bothered though.
Manison throws a jab but it's blocked by Pattersson.
Manison scores with a shot to the body.
Manison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pattersson.
Pattersson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pattersson shoots and misses
enabling Manison to counter with a crisp jab.
Manison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pattersson looks for a takedown but Manison sprawls well.
Manison throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Manison misses with a looping left.
Manison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pattersson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manison with a body shot.
Manison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Pattersson.
A jab lands there for Manison.
Manison works the jab nicely.
Manison misses with a left hand
and Pattersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Pattersson misses.
Manison misses with a two punch combination.
Pattersson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Manison scores with the left hand. Pattersson knows he should have avoided that one.
Pattersson slips a straight right by Manison.
Pattersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manison.
Pattersson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pattersson.
Pattersson lands with a hook. Manison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Manison connects with a body shot that sends Pattersson's belly button to the back.
Manison throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manison displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manison scores with a three punch combo!
Pattersson tests Manison's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson scores with the left hand. Manison knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Manison. No joy for Pattersson on that attempt.
Konstantin Manison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Pattersson.
Pattersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manison misses with a straight left.
Manison misses with a left hand
and Pattersson counters with a left to the body.
Manison digs a good hook to Pattersson's body.
Manison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Pattersson finds it's way through Manison's defenses.
Manison misses the shot to the body.
Manison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pattersson throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Manison. Those never looked like landing.
Manison takes a swing at Pattersson's ribcage but misses.
Pattersson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pattersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manison was well out of range. Poor timing from Pattersson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Manison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Manison's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.

Manison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Pattersson drives through with a takedown into Manison's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Manison manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A big right from Pattersson misses.
A little feinted left hand from Manison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manison throws a series of punches but Pattersson avoids them all with ease.
Manison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pattersson.
Pattersson missing with a left hand there. Manison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pattersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manison.
A left lands for Manison.
Pattersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Manison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Manison.
Pattersson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pattersson fails with a takedown attempt.
Pattersson slips a jab from Manison.
Pattersson throws out a counter right but Manison avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pattersson throws a shot from downtown. Manison moves away and avoids it.
Pattersson dodges the punch combination from Manison.
Pattersson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pattersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manison throws out the jab.
Manison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pattersson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pattersson digs a good body shot into Manison's ribs.
Manison throws a push kick but Pattersson slaps the foot to one side.
Pattersson lands a nice looking body shot.
Manison thuds his right hand into Pattersson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manison, as that shot connected.
Pattersson misses with an uppercut. Manison saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Pattersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pattersson throws out a leg kick but Manison moves out of range and Pattersson only half commits.
It looked like Manison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pattersson throws a shot from downtown. Manison moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Pattersson misses with an uppercut. Manison saw that one coming.
Pattersson swings for the body but Manison moves out of range.
Manison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pattersson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Manison defends it well.
Manison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manison lands with a nice body punch.
Pattersson moves out of range of the leg kick from Manison.
Manison throws a one two combo.
Manison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pattersson scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manison. Pattersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Manison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pattersson doesn't seem phased though.
Manison looks to land a right hand but Pattersson moved out of range.
Manison missing with a left hand there. Pattersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Pattersson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pattersson misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manison throws a jab when Pattersson was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Manison misses the target.
Manison walks into a stiff left hand from Pattersson.
Pattersson cracks a nice hook into Manison's ribs.
Manison moves out of range as Pattersson strikes.
Pattersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pattersson throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manison.
Pattersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pattersson.
Konstantin Manison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pattersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manison.
Manison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pattersson throws a hook but Manison blocks it.
Pattersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doug Pattersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pattersson.
Pattersson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson throws a lazy right hand but Manison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pattersson lands with a shot to the body.
Pattersson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Pattersson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Manison to counter with a crisp jab.
Manison throws an overhand right that lands on Pattersson's shoulder, as Pattersson tries to avoid the shot.
Manison throws an overhand right that lands on Pattersson's shoulder, as Pattersson tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Manison there.
Pattersson lunges at Manison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manison's hand.
Pattersson misses with a wild combination.
Manison is looking for a counter combo.
Pattersson avoids the body shot from Manison.
A punch lands to the side of Pattersson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pattersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pattersson swings for the body but Manison moves out of range.
Pattersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manison manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Manison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manison 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Manison!
Konstantin Manison bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Doug Pattersson spoke after the fight, saying 'I did my best, but it wasn't enough. Gongrats to my opponent.'.