PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jenkins's choice of entrance music: Quiet Little Voices. Tomas Jenkins struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Tomas Jenkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Patterson
vs
Jenkins

179 cm
18
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

PhoQus Sports Enhancement

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tomas Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
Jenkins looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Patterson catches Jenkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Patterson misses with a low kick as Jenkins jumps back.
Jenkins dodges the punch combination from Patterson.
Patterson works Jenkins's body with a nice hook.
Patterson connects with a body shot.
Patterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Patterson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Patterson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Patterson works Jenkins's body with a nice hook.
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Patterson.
Patterson lands a jab-cross combination.
Patterson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patterson clobbers Jenkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jenkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Patterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Patterson scores with the left hand. Jenkins knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson lands a nice shot that snaps Jenkins's head back.
Patterson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Patterson darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins has Patterson pressed against the cage, preventing Patterson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Patterson working hard to break the clinch.
Patterson tries to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling the position.
Patterson wants a takedown.

Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
Patterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jenkins's hands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Patterson.
Patterson with a hook.
Patterson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A right-left combo lands from Patterson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Patterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jenkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab from Patterson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Patterson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Patterson duly obliges.
Tomas Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson throws a series of strikes that have Jenkins backpedaling.
Patterson lands a head shot.

Patterson instigates a clinch.
Patterson is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
Patterson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jenkins has double underhooks.
Patterson is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Patterson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jenkins has Patterson pressed against the cage, preventing Patterson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Jenkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Patterson.
Jenkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Patterson throws a right and a left that Jenkins avoids nicely.
Patterson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Patterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Patterson.
Jenkins lands with a straight right. Patterson didn't see that one coming.
Patterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenkins misses the target.
Jenkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Patterson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jenkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tomas Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson connects with a crisp jab.
Patterson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Jenkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Patterson misses with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Patterson.
Jenkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jenkins misses with a hook.
Patterson misses with a double jab
and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jenkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Patterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Patterson is working the combinations to good effect here.
A jab lands there for Patterson.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jenkins misses with a hook.
Patterson lands with a shot to the body.
Patterson tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Patterson. That snapped Jenkins's head back.
Patterson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins misses with a combination
and Patterson counters with a one-two to the body.
Patterson tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Patterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patterson defending well as Jenkins loads up on a big left hand.
Jenkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Patterson dominated that round.
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.

Jenkins misses with a combination
and Patterson counters with a series of strikes. Jenkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Patterson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Patterson scores with a nice head shot.
Patterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Patterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Jenkins which made him look bad.
Derek Patterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Patterson avoids nicely.
Jab by Patterson.
A bone on bone clash there as Jenkins blocks the leg kick.
Patterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jenkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Patterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Jenkins's head.
Patterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donk. Patterson catches Jenkins right on the button with a cross.
Patterson looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Patterson moves away from the strike by Jenkins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Patterson scores with a punch to the head.
Patterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Patterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Patterson scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. Patterson saw that one coming.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Patterson lands with a straight right. Jenkins didn't see that one coming.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jenkins in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patterson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Patterson duly obliges.
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Patterson on that attempt.
Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Nice sprawl there from Jenkins as Patterson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson lunges at Jenkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jenkins's hand.
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
A left and a right from Patterson both land. Nice combination.
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Patterson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Patterson scores with a body shot.
Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patterson.
Patterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Derek Patterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Patterson throws a combination that misses
letting Jenkins counter with a right hand.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Patterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Jenkins.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patterson scores with a shot to the body.
Patterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jenkins counters with a nice body shot.
Jenkins checks the leg kick.
Patterson works over Jenkins's head and body with a nice combination.
Jenkins misses with a combination
letting Patterson counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Patterson.
Patterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Jenkins.
Jenkins misses the jab.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. Patterson saw that one coming.
Jenkins misses with a hook.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Patterson is defended easily by Jenkins.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Patterson!
Patterson staying out of range there.
Patterson lands a jab to the nose.
Patterson looks to land a combination. Jenkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Patterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Patterson works over Jenkins's head and body with a nice combination.

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.
Jenkins misses with a body punch
and Patterson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Patterson lands with a nice body punch.
Patterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Patterson lands a two punch combo.
Patterson throws a solid leg kick but Jenkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Patterson.
Patterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.
Patterson tries to land a leg kick but Jenkins saw it coming and moves away.
Jenkins misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely.
Patterson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jenkins is out of range and Patterson settles back down.
Patterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Patterson connects with the punch.
Patterson scores with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Patterson stalks Jenkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jenkins's face. Jenkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Patterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Patterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jenkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Patterson shoots in for a double leg but Jenkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jenkins misses with a double jab
and Patterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Patterson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Patterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Patterson misses with a two punch combination.
Patterson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jenkins throws a shot from downtown. Patterson moves away and avoids it.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Patterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Patterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Patterson defending well as Jenkins loads up on a big left hand.
Jenkins throws a hook but Patterson avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Jenkins blocks the leg kick.
Patterson throws a one two combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Patterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jenkins misses with a straight right.
Patterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Patterson scores with a hook to the body. Jenkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Patterson darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.

Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
Patterson lands a jab to Jenkins's midsection.
Patterson works the jab nicely.
A big right from Patterson misses.
Patterson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Patterson sizes up Jenkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. Patterson saw that one coming.

That's two 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.
Jenkins looks to land a right hand but Patterson moved out of range.
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Patterson scores with a three punch combo!
Jab by Patterson.
Patterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
Jenkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Patterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patterson is looking to chop away at Jenkins's legs.
Patterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins throws a shot from downtown. Patterson moves away and avoids it.
Patterson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jenkins misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Patterson.
Jenkins scores with the left hand. Patterson knows he should have avoided that one.
Patterson slips a jab from Jenkins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jenkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jenkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Patterson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Patterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Patterson moves out of range.
Derek Patterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut.
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patterson.
Patterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Patterson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Patterson scores with a one two! Jenkins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Patterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Patterson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jenkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Patterson throws out a leg kick but Jenkins moves out of range and Patterson only half commits.
Jenkins throws a big shot that misses.
Patterson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Patterson forces Jenkins back against the cage and clinches.

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

Patterson has Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Patterson is trying to break free.

Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patterson cracks Jenkins with a good jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tomas Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Patterson.
A shot to the body from Jenkins misses
and Patterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patterson looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Patterson moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Patterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Patterson 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Patterson!