PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Horsewhipper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is RATM - Killing In The Name Of. Reginald Horsewhipper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Payne
vs
Horsewhipper

185 cm
19
166 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reginald Horsewhipper!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horsewhipper tries to close the distance and clinch but Payne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horsewhipper shoots in for a takedown but Payne shows good takedown defense.
Payne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payne misses with a takedown

and Horsewhipper counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Horsewhipper.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horsewhipper trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horsewhipper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Horsewhipper wants to stand but Payne has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Payne tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horsewhipper wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Horsewhipper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Payne is looking to stand up but Horsewhipper isn't so interested in that idea.
Horsewhipper trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Reginald Horsewhipper hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Horsewhipper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Payne counters with a left and a right that stings Horsewhipper.
Payne throws a left and a right that both miss

and Horsewhipper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Payne's guard.
Payne keeping full guard, as Horsewhipper tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Payne pushes Horsewhipper off and gets back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Horsewhipper, right into the meat.
Payne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Payne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Horsewhipper counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Horsewhipper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horsewhipperis looking to pass into half guard but Payne pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Payne is in guard.
Payne lands a couple of digs.

Horsewhipper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Payne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Horsewhipper looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horsewhipper working a defensive guard but Payne manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Payne works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Horsewhipper is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Payne is looking to take a break and control but Horsewhipper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horsewhipper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Payne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Horsewhipper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Horsewhipper parries the strikes from Payne easily there. Payne is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Horsewhipper to escape.

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.
Payne is chipping away with strikes.
Horsewhipper struggling a bit here.
Payne working the ground and pound from side control.
Horsewhipper is not content to let Payne control the position.
Payne connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Horsewhipper some visible discomfort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne cracks Horsewhipper with a big right hand but Horsewhipper just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Payne postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Payne is looking to take a break and control but Horsewhipper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reginald Horsewhipper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Payne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Horsewhipper circles away.
Horsewhipper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Payne misses with a takedown

and Horsewhipper counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Payne pushes Horsewhipper off and gets back to his feet.
Payne with a poor takedown

and Horsewhipper counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horsewhipper can't get the takedown.
Horsewhipper tries to pull guard but Payne won't allow it.

Horsewhipper jumps guard and drags Payne to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Payne postures up.
Horsewhipper wants to sweep here but Payne controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Horsewhipper is breathing heavily.
Horsewhipper wants to stand but Payne is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Horsewhipper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Horsewhipper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reginald Horsewhipper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horsewhipper is looking to take a break and control but Payne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Payne is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horsewhipper wants to control but Payne is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Payne is trying to stand.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Reginald Horsewhipper.
Payne with a poor takedown

and Horsewhipper counters with a single leg into guard. Payne didn't expect that.
Horsewhipper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Horsewhipper throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horsewhipper throws a strike but Payne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Horsewhipper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payne is one step ahead there.
Payne is pushing down on Horsewhipper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Horsewhipper is fighting to maintain full guard but Payne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Payne lands strikes from half guard.
Payne prevents Horsewhipper from improving his position.

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.
Horsewhipper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Payne is working away from the top position though.
Payne wants to pass to mount but Horsewhipper is defending the position.
Payne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Payne drops an elbow to the side of Horsewhipper's head.
Payne is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Payne is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reginald Horsewhipper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Payne throws the left hand but Horsewhipper avoids the punch easily.
Payne has his takedown stuffed

and Horsewhipper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Payne keeping full guard, as Horsewhipper tries to pass.
Payne wants to get back to his feet but Horsewhipper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horsewhipper looking to sit in guard and control but Payne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horsewhipper keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Payne won't allow Horsewhipper to get back to his feet.

Horsewhipper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Payne defends well.
Payne trying to control but Horsewhipper is working from the bottom.

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

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.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt

and Horsewhipper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Payne's guard.
Horsewhipper trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horsewhipper tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard.
Horsewhipper throws and elbow that misses. Payne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horsewhipper's guard. Nice move by Payne!

Horsewhipper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Payne is pushing down on Horsewhipper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Horsewhipper is fighting to maintain full guard but Payne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Payne trying to control from half guard but Horsewhipper is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horsewhipper is looking for a sweep. Payne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Horsewhipper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Payne.
Payne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Horsewhipper wants to control but Payne is keeping busy.
Payne working the head and body with strikes.
Horsewhipper trying to control from the bottom.
Horsewhipper is looking to improve his position.

That's four 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 is keen to just control but Horsewhipper is a slippery customer.

Payne postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Horsewhipper to stand up.
Payne shoots and misses
and Horsewhipper counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horsewhipper shoots and misses

and Payne counters with a single leg into guard. Horsewhipper didn't expect that.

Payne stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Horsewhipper darts in trying to clinch

and Payne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Max Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne wants to pass the guard but Horsewhipper is keeping the position.
Payne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Payne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Horsewhipper 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reginald Horsewhipper!