PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebi Patolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Retsu Kaioh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patolo comes to the cage accompanied by Heartbeat. Retsu Kaioh is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Patolo
vs
Kaioh

190 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
37
265 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sebi Patolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Retsu Kaioh!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patolo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaioh defends it nicely.
Kaioh lands a really nice looking cross but Patolo seems unphased.
Patolo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Patolo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Patolo connects with a looping right hand.
Sebi Patolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Kaioh. No joy for Patolo on that attempt.
Patolo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaioh defends well and Patolo ends up having to push Kaioh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebi Patolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patolo misses with a body punch.
Patolo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Patolo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaioh has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kaioh as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patolo is trying to break the clinch but Kaioh has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Kaioh to work.
Nice elbow from Kaioh.

It looks like Sebi Patolo has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaioh leaning against his opponent.
Patolo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Patolo takes an elbow to the temple.
Kaioh prevents a body shot from Patolo.
Kaioh connects with a knee to the head.
Patolo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaioh taking a breather.
Patolo working hard to break the clinch.
Kaioh scores with a hook to the body.
Patolo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Patolo tries to break free but Kaioh pushes him back against the cage.
Patolo is trying to break the clinch but Kaioh is controlling him.
Patolo letting Kaioh take a breather here.
Kaioh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Sebi Patolo's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Patolo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Patolo is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaioh controlling the action here for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaioh obliges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaioh.
Kaioh scores a nice knee to the body.
Kaioh slowing the pace effectively.
Kaioh's coach down at Axia Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kaioh's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kaioh lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patolo takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaioh.
Kaioh lands an elbow inside that Patolo shrugs off.

Sebi Patolo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kaioh lands an elbow inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaioh.
A knee to the head by Kaioh.

Jeez, Sebi Patolo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sebi Patolo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Retsu Kaioh!
Retsu Kaioh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Sebi Patolo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I come back stronger. '.