PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damion Patterson (ranked 6200 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestle Man (ranked 6146 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Patterson
vs
Man

180 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

202 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damion Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wrestle Man!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Patterson connects with a crisp jab.
Patterson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man avoids it really well and circles away.
Patterson fails with the takedown.
Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Patterson really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson lands with a nice combination. Man backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Patterson moves away and avoids it.
Patterson is looking to clinch.
Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Patterson closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Patterson pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damion Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Patterson. Those never looked like landing.
Patterson throws a combination that misses

and Man counters with a single leg into guard. Patterson didn't expect that.
Man is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Man landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man landing some decent shots from guard.

It looks like Damion Patterson has been cut.
Man works over Patterson with some ground and pound from guard.
Man gets to his feet and stands over Patterson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Patterson felt that one! Man unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Patterson from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrestle Man!