PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Reece HC (ranked 3200 p4p, 147 weight class) and Bernand Patterson (ranked 7695 p4p, 223 weight class). Bernand Patterson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

HC
vs
Patterson

178 cm
26
134 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

165 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Reece HC!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bernand Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

HC closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to HC's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Patterson wants a takedown.
Patterson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Patterson has a couple of punches blocked by HC.
Patterson can't break the clinch.
HC is trying to break the clinch but Patterson has him pressed against the cage.

HC breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
HC misses with a double jab.

HC moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patterson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reece HC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernand Patterson.

HC clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

HC breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patterson misses with a head kick.
HC appears to be looking for a big counter.
HC takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Patterson misses with a takedown
and HC counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Patterson is rocked!

It looks like Bernand Patterson has been cut.
Patterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from HC.
Patterson is still on wobbly legs! Can HC finish him?
Patterson closes the distance looking to clinch
and HC connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
HC swinging wildly here.
Patterson wants to counter with a clinch but HC pushes him away.
Patterson seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HC circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling HC to counter with a crisp jab.

Patterson tries to keep at a distance but HC has taken the fight into the clinch.
HC managing to block the knees to the body from Patterson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
HC is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Patterson tries to pull guard but HC forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson has HC pushed against the cage.
Patterson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
HC content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Patterson is trying to pull guard but HC has him pressed against the cage.
Patterson is trying to break the clinch but HC has him pressed against the cage.
Patterson tries to break free but HC pushes him back against the cage.
Patterson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. HC just stands there and leans against the cage.
HC really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
HC is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
HC taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Patterson wants a takedown.
Patterson letting HC take a breather here.

HC breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Patterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
HC connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

HC has closed the distance and engaged Patterson in a clinch.
Patterson is trying to pull guard but HC has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reece HC dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernand Patterson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

HC displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Patterson.
Patterson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting HC counter with a right hand.
Patterson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reece HC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernand Patterson.

Patterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with HC, pushing him back against the cage.
HC managing to block the knees to the body from Patterson.
Patterson drops down looking for an ankle pick but HC pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

HC closes the distance and clinches.

HC breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling HC to counter with a crisp jab.
HC is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

HC has Patterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Patterson working hard to break the clinch.
Patterson is working for takedown but HC is calmly controlling the position for now.
HC pushes Patterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
HC uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Patterson misses with a takedown
and HC cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HC lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
HC bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Patterson's head.
Patterson get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Patterson stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but HC runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reece HC!