PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves has chosen Carl Orff - Carmina Burana - André Rieu's version as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joao Alves is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Patterson
vs
Alves

179 cm
24
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

179 cm
29
200 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pete Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Alves!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alves slowing the pace effectively.
Alves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alves misses with a knee to the head.
Alves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Patterson blocks it with crossed arms.

Alves pulls Patterson into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Patterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.
Patterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patterson wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Patterson connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.

Patterson has gone for a leg lock! Alves slips out almost immediately though and dives into Patterson's guard.
Patterson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Patterson controls Alves momentarily but Alves frees himself.
Patterson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Patterson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Alves still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Alves has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Alves working away.
Alves tries to advance to mount but can't.
Patterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Patterson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alves tries to score with some ground and pound. Patterson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

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.
Alves content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

We're going to have a standup here because Pete Patterson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Alves tries to keep at a distance but Patterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalling in the clinch from Alves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pete Patterson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Patterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Alves tries to land a front kick but Patterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Patterson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Patterson there as he acknowledges the shot.

Patterson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Patterson pushes down on Alves's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Alves actively working from the bottom here.
Alves is trying to get back to full guard.

Patterson looking for a submission but Alves manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Alves working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Patterson pushing down on Alves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Patterson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alves gets full guard.

Patterson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alves is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alves has escaped and now he's on top!
Patterson is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Pete Patterson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Alves throws a hook but Patterson avoids it easily.

Patterson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alves sprawls well initially but Patterson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Patterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alves's head.
Alves trying to control here.

Patterson seems to be looking for submissions.
Alves is trying to maintain the position but Patterson is very close to passing his half guard.

Patterson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alves has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alves actively working from the bottom here.
Patterson drops an elbow to the side of Alves's head.

Patterson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alves has managed to free his arm - good work.

Patterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Alves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Patterson is trying to work for a kimura but Alves is defending well.

Patterson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Patterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Alves throws a low kick but it's checked well by Patterson.

Patterson instigates a clinch.
Alves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Patterson's efforts to push away.

Alves jumps guard and drags Patterson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alves is trying to keep Patterson in close.
Patterson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson postures up in Alves's guard and throws a big left but Alves blocks it.
Patterson landing with the ground and pound.
Patterson stands up over Alves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Patterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patterson pushing down on Alves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Patterson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Alves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patterson pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Patterson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Patterson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alves sees it coming and defends easily.

Patterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Alves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Alves is defending against the submission attempts here by Patterson.

Patterson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alves is just riding it out for now. Patterson eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Patterson seems to be working for a kimura but Alves defends the submission attempt.
Pete Patterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Patterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Alves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Patterson throws a strike but Alves avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Patterson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Patterson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alves is just riding it out for now. Patterson eventually gives up the hold.

Patterson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alves has managed to free his arm - good work.
Patterson throwing shots but Alves is blocking nicely.
Joao Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves tries to get to full guard but Patterson has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Patterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Patterson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Pete Patterson!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Pete Patterson!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Pete Patterson!

Pete Patterson wins by unanimous decision!