PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Patterson
vs
Machado

180 cm
24
230 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
230 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000
Blitzkrieg Formula 5000

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rigan Machado !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Machado misses.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machado as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machado throws a series of strikes that have Patterson backpedaling.

It looks like Fred Patterson has been cut.
Patterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Patterson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson tries to clinch there but Machado circles away.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
Machado is looking to clinch.

Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Patterson, not yet.
Machado is looking to work some ground and pound but Patterson has wrist control.
Machado has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Machado gets to his feet. Patterson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado keeps the fight on the outside.
Patterson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Machado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Machado .
Patterson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machado throwing strikes but missing.

Patterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Machado stands and steps away. Patterson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Machado scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Patterson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado slows the pace down.

Machado is working to tighten is grip on Patterson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Patterson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Machado is really squeezing tight and eventually Patterson passes out! Machado breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rigan Machado !