PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mc Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Payne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mc Killer's chin.

Payne
vs
Killer

213 cm
23
285 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

TAKEDOWN ©

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mc Killer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Killer or perhaps it was just good defense by Payne which made him look bad.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
Killer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Max Payne has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payne misses with a wild combination.
Payne throws a right hand that Killer ducks under and follows up with a left that Killer also avoids with ease.
Killer looks to land a right hand but Payne moved out of range.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payne throws a right hand that Killer ducks under and follows up with a left that Killer also avoids with ease.
Payne throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payne tries to bum rush Killer with a series of wild strikes but Killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Payne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Payne avoids the head kick by Killer.
Killer throws a lazy right hand but Payne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
Payne slips a straight right by Killer.
Payne lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Mc Killer has been cut.
Payne staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming.
Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer.
Payne blocks a head kick by Killer.
Killer looks gassed!
A combination from Payne does no damage.
Payne throws a right and a left that Killer avoids nicely.
Killer shoots in looking for a takedown. Payne tries to sprawl out of it but Killer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Payne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Killer dodges the punch combination from Payne.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
Killer misses with a head kick.
Payne misses with the combination.
Payne stuffs the takedown attempt from Killer. Killer gets slowly back to his feet.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mc Killer.
Killer misses with a head kick.

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.
Payne throws a right and a left that Killer avoids nicely.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
Killer needs to keep his hands up - Payne had a free shot at his head there.
No joy there for Payne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killer dodges the punch combination from Payne.
Payne scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Payne throws a right and a left that Killer avoids nicely.
Killer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Killer throws a jab when Payne was well out of range.
Killer throws out a loose jab but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne avoids the head kick by Killer.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer throws a body kick that misses.
Max Payne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killer.

Payne gets caught flat footed, as Killer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Payne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Payne has escaped and now he's on top!
Killer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Payne puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Payne tries to stand but can't do so whilst Killer controls his leg.
Killer is trying to control but Payne manages to pass to mount!
Payne blocks Killer's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Killer wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Killer tries to lock up and control but Payne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Killer is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Killer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Payne controlling his opponent.

Payne stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Payne misses with a low kick as Killer jumps back.
Killer lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mc Killer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Payne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Payne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.

Killer lands a head kick that stumbles Payne and the fighters go to the mat.

Payne is working an open guard so Killer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Payne.
Killer misses with a head kick.
A cross from Killer lands.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
Payne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Payne stalks Killer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Killer's face. Killer staggers backwards, shaken.
Killer throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Payne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mc Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killer misses with a head kick.
Killer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Payne but Payne pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killer throws a wild body kick that Payne sees coming a mile off.
Payne lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Payne slips under a jab from Killer.
Payne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
Payne tries to bum rush Killer with a series of wild strikes but Killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payne takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Payne lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Killer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Killer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Max Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payne throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payne tries a head kick but it misses.
Payne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killer.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Payne in his tracks.
Killer dodges the punch combination from Payne.
Killer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Payne is fending him off so far but Killer persists. Nope, Payne circles away and we're back to standing.
Payne stalks Killer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Killer's face. Killer staggers backwards, shaken.
Killer lands a jab.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killer thows a body kick. Payne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Payne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payne misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Killer - just one landing.
Killer misses with a head kick.
Payne fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Killer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Payne.
Payne moves forwards but Killer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Payne ducks down to avoid it.
Payne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mc Killer.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payne fails to land with a series of punches.
Killer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Payne circles away.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payne lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Killer backs up against the cage.
Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payne misses with a few strikes there.
Killer feints and then cracks Payne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payne down.
A head kick misses from Payne.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer avoids a kick to the body.
Killer pushes Payne away with a front kick.
Killer throws a head kick that half lands.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Payne is out of range.
Payne moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mc Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payne scores with a three punch combo!
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
Killer throws a nice head kick!
Payne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer fails to land the takedown.
Payne slips under a jab from Killer.
Payne throws the kick towards the body but Killer avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mc Killer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Killer misses with a takedown attempt - Payne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Payne avoids the head kick by Killer.
Payne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Killer's calf.
Payne throws a series of punches but Killer avoids them all with ease.
Killer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Payne lands a nice looking body kick.
Payne lands a nice shot to the body.
Payne blocks a head kick by Killer.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Payne!
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payne.
Killer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Payne throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Payne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killer lands a head kick. Payne smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body punch from Killer.
Payne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Payne throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killer tries for a takedown but Payne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Payne misses with the combination.
Killer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Payne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Payne.
Killer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Payne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That has opened up Mc Killer's cut even more.
Killer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Payne tries to avoid it but Killer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Payne to the ground. Payne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mc Killer.
Killer misses the jab.
Payne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Payne throws a series of strikes that have Killer backpedaling.
Killer scores with a head kick.
No joy there for Payne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killer keeps Payne at a distance using the push kick.
Payne pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Killer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Killer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Killer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Payne can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killer working the ground and pound effectively.
Payne wants to get back to his feet.
Payne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Max Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer unloading with bombs!
Killer looking to ground and pound but Payne is blocking nicely.

Killer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Payne has worked his arm free - good work by Payne!
Killer is looking to take a break and control but Payne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Payne tries to escape but Killer is in control.

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.
Killer trying to control the position but Payne is working away.
An elbow from Killer crashes against the mat.
Payne regains half guard, as Killer was trying to land strikes.
Payne wants to get back to his feet.
Mc Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Killer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Killer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Max Payne.
Well Killer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mc Killer!