PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gareth McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Pattersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall comes to the cage accompanied by Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife. Pattersson has chosen The Banana song Peel Banana as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McCall
vs
Pattersson

185 cm
36
195 lbs
25 - 17 - 0

181 cm
28
196 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Sin City Allstars

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 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gareth McCall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doug Pattersson!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pattersson misses with a looping right.
McCall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pattersson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McCall lands a jab to Pattersson's midsection.
Pattersson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McCall scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pattersson misses the target.
McCall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pattersson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pattersson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pattersson takes a swing at McCall's ribcage but misses.

Pattersson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McCall!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCall is not content to let Pattersson control the position.
The strikes coming from Pattersson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattersson scoring with punches from side control.
McCall can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Pattersson.
Pattersson working away.
McCall has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pattersson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Pattersson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pattersson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pattersson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McCall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pattersson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCall managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pattersson.
Pattersson advances nicely into full mount.
Pattersson with a couple of short strikes.
Pattersson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pattersson tries to control but McCall wriggling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pattersson unloading with bombs!
Pattersson lands a heavy elbow.
Pattersson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pattersson looking to finish McCall with some ground and pound. This is bad for McCall!
McCall is desperately trying to improve his position but Pattersson has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McCall holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pattersson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McCall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pattersson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCall's head.
Pattersson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pattersson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pattersson.
Pattersson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McCall regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pattersson.
Pattersson trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pattersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pattersson chips away with some ground and pound.
McCall looking for a sweep. Not yet McCall, not yet.
Pattersson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pattersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCall is on top in guard.

Pattersson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Pattersson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McCall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pattersson's head.
Pattersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCall jabs at Pattersson's body.
Gareth McCall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pattersson shoots in for a takedown but McCall shows good takedown defense.
McCall looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McCall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pattersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pattersson.
Pattersson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pattersson lands a nice hook to McCall's body. McCall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pattersson connects with a single shot there.
McCall throws a right hand that misses
and Pattersson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gareth McCall is winning the standup battle so far.
McCall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pattersson is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pattersson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pattersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pattersson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pattersson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCall defending well though.
Pattersson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McCall taking some punishment here, with Pattersson in his half guard.
McCall wants to get back to his feet.
McCall keeping hold of Pattersson's head, controlling as best he can.
McCall is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Pattersson there.
Pattersson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pattersson is working away from the top position though.
Pattersson is stalling here. McCall is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pattersson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McCall has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McCall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pattersson keeps working.
McCall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pattersson is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pattersson wants to control but McCall postures up.
Pattersson stops McCall from passing to mount.
McCall laying and praying for a moment but Pattersson takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pattersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Doug Pattersson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

McCall cracks Pattersson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pattersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCall wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from McCall.
McCall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pattersson thuds a left hand into McCall's body.
Nice shot by McCall.
McCall misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pattersson moves out of range of the leg kick from McCall.
Pattersson needs to keep his hands up - McCall had a free shot at his head there.
McCall takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Pattersson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCall napping and manages to drive through into side control!

McCall throws Pattersson to one side and escapes!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for McCall.
McCall moves away from the strike by Pattersson.
Pattersson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCall lands a jab to Pattersson's midsection.
McCall digs a good body shot into Pattersson's ribs.
Pattersson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCall throws a head kick that misses.
Pattersson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pattersson misses with a series of wild punches.
McCall throws a quick counter head kick but Pattersson was just out of range.
McCall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pattersson takes a swing at McCall's ribcage but misses.
Pattersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCall is looking to counter with head kicks.
McCall misses with an uppercut
and McCall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall lands a leg kick that knocks Pattersson off balance momentarily.
Pattersson missing with a left hand there. McCall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by McCall.
Pattersson throws a leg kick but McCall checks it.
McCall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Pattersson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pattersson.
McCall throws a right hand that Pattersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Pattersson also avoids with ease.

McCall clinches.

Pattersson drags the fight down to the ground.
McCall preventing the sweep.
Gareth McCall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCall passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson is trying to get back to full guard.
McCall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pattersson keeps working.

Pattersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCall pulls his head out easily.
McCall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pattersson wants to improve his position but McCall is controlling well.
Pattersson blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCall.
Doug Pattersson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pattersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pattersson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

McCall clinches up with Pattersson and pushes him back against the cage.
McCall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pattersson backwards.

Pattersson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Pattersson.
McCall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pattersson or perhaps it was just good defense by McCall, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from McCall misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gareth McCall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pattersson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Doug Pattersson!
A victorious Doug Pattersson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.