PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Zab (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 DMX- Where the Hood At . Cassius Payne has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Payne
vs
Zab

176 cm
23
158 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

164 cm
20
147 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cassius Payne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Zab!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Payne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zab's guard.
Payne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zab works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zab looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zab is trying to keep Payne in close.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payne works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Payne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Payne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zab has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zab 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.

Payne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zab sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zab avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Payne.
Payne wants to stand but Zab has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Payne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Payne is working for a kimura but Zab is defending it quite comfortably.
Payne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Payne is looking for a kimura but Zab is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Payne to get the leverage.

Payne is working for a kimura but Zab is defending it quite comfortably.
Zab trying to hold on to Payne's head to control him but Payne postures up.

Payne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Payne has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zab manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Payne thows a huge punch but Zab dodges it nicely.
Payne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zab's head.

Zab is defending against the submission attempts here by Payne.
Payne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Payne perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Payne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zab has managed to free his arm - good work.

Payne has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zab defend it? Payne steps over the head and cranks it - Zab is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Payne!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cassius Payne!
Cassius Payne retains his featherweight title!