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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damion Patterson (ranked 8403 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalathil Ashan (ranked 6031 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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279 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damion Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalathil Ashan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson shoots in and bounces Ashan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Patterson stopping the sweep attempt from Ashan.
Patterson stands up from Ashan's guard - Patterson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Patterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Patterson.
Patterson throws a series of punches but Ashan avoids them all with ease.
Ashan feints the counter takedown.
Patterson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Patterson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Patterson cracks Ashan with a solid left hand.
Patterson throws an elbow that misses. Ashan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Patterson's guard. Nice move by Ashan!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ashan preventing the sweep.
Ashan pushes down on Patterson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ashan slows the pace down in half guard.
Patterson wants to improve his position but Ashan is controlling well.
Ashan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Patterson trying to control but Ashan postures up.
Ashan slows the pace down in half guard.
Patterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ashan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is trying to stand up here but Ashan is controlling him well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Patterson dives in and scores a takedown into Ashan's guard.
Patterson stands up over Ashan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ashan has his foot on Patterson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patterson works his way back into a safe position though.
Patterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Patterson won't allow Ashan to sweep him here.
Ashan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patterson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Patterson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Patterson throwing strikes from guard but Ashan blocks nicely.
Patterson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ashan dives on top into guard.
Ashan tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Ashan advances position into side control!
Patterson is trying to escape the position but Ashan is controlling the position.
Ashan wants to control but Patterson is keeping him busy.
Patterson is trying to buck Ashan off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashan trying to control the action but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Patterson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ashan is controlling him well.
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 Damion Patterson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ashan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kalathil Ashan has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Patterson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Patterson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ashan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ashan trying to control the position but Patterson is working away.
Ashan is staying tight to Patterson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Patterson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ashan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ashan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson is looking to get to half guard.
Ashan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson is working to get back to half guard.
Ashan controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Patterson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ashan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Patterson really wants to buck Ashan off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Patterson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ashan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You get the feeling that Patterson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ashan content just to control the position here.
Patterson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashan prevents Patterson from getting the reversal.
Ashan looking to control and managing it successfully.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ashan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ashan is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalathil Ashan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ashan shoots in and gets a takedown into Patterson's guard.
Ashan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patterson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ashan is controlling him.
Ashan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ashan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashan wants to pass the guard but Patterson is keeping the position.
Ashan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Patterson's guard.
Patterson pushes Ashan off looking to stand but Ashan dives back in and keeps control.
Patterson is looking to improve his position.
Ashan slows the pace down in half guard.
Ashan is trying to control. Patterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ashan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ashan trying to mount his opponent but Patterson defends it.
Patterson is looking to improve his position.
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.
Ashan wants to pass to mount but Patterson is defending the position.
Ashan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Patterson pushes Ashan up against the cage in a clinch.
Ashan has clasped his hands together around Patterson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ashan is looking to take a break and control but Patterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ashan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ashan controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson sneaks out the side door and pushes Ashan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Patterson looking to score a takedown here. Ashan is defending well but Patterson drives through and ends up in Ashan's guard.
Ashan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Patterson drives through with a takedown into Ashan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ashan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Patterson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson has clasped his hands together around Ashan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Patterson working the strikes but Ashan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ashan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Patterson.
Patterson wants to stand up but Ashan manages to regain full guard.
Patterson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ashan is looking to stand up but Patterson isn't so interested in that idea.
Ashan is trying to keep Patterson in close.
Ashan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Patterson escapes and throws Ashan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Patterson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalathil Ashan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ashan 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalathil Ashan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
34% |
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