PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKay's entrance music is Noah Doctor - Better call him now, lol. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McKay
vs
Payne

194 cm
30
266 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

188 cm
30
266 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam McKay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noah Payne!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payne wants to slow McKay down by chopping away at his legs.
McKay cracks Payne with an open hand slap.
McKay cracks Payne with a right hand to the side of the head.
McKay swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Payne darts in trying to clinch
and McKay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Payne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McKay connects with a single shot there.
McKay throws a leg kick that is checked

and Payne counters with a nice double leg into side control. McKay won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Payne wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKay keeps working.
Payne misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne working away.
Payne wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKay keeps working.
Payne postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Payne wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKay keeps working.

Payne is trying to get an arm triangle but McKay is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne trying to control the action but McKay is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McKay kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Payne content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
McKay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Payne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKay is working hard here to advance position.
McKay wants to control but Payne postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne trying to control the action but McKay is working from the bottom.

Payne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Payne in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Payne goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McKay rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Payne's guard! Nice work there by McKay!
Payne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Payne 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.
McKay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Payne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McKay wants to pass the guard but Payne is keeping the position.
Payne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Payne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McKay is looking to improve his position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Payne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McKay pushes Payne off looking to stand but Payne dives back in and keeps control.

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

Payne is looking for a kimura here.
McKay wants to control but Payne is keeping busy.

Payne is working for a submission of some sort.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Payne is trying to control. McKay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McKay keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Payne is pressing down on McKay's thigh, looking to free his foot. McKay is holding on for now.
Payne wants to control but McKay is keeping him busy.
McKay slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McKay is pulling down on Payne's head to control his posture.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Payne wants to control from the top but McKay keeps moving.
Payne being controlled here momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKay throws a half hearted mid kick.
Payne thows a body shot but no joy.
Payne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKay.
McKay thows a body shot but no joy.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

McKay moves into the clinch successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Payne tries a body shot but McKay blocks it.
McKay can't break the clinch.
McKay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Payne is trying to pull guard but McKay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McKay wants to break free but Payne has control.
Payne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McKay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sam McKay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Payne.
McKay misses with the head strike.

Payne wants the takedown. McKay is fighting it off but Payne persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McKay's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKay trying to keep a closed guard but Payne is proving a slippery customer.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but McKay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Payne being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam McKay wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McKay throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Payne to counter with a crisp jab.
McKay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Payne moves out of range as McKay strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Payne.
McKay throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Payne dives in and scores a takedown into McKay's guard.
McKay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Noah Payne will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McKay lands a right hook to the body.
McKay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKay throws out the jab.
McKay misses with a looping left.
Payne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horrible takedown by Payne or perhaps it was just good defense by McKay which made him look bad.
Payne misses with a low kick.
McKay moves in looking to clinch but Payne pushes him off.
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 McKay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McKay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McKay loads up on a big right hand but Payne slips the punch.
McKay misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne takes a shot to the body in his stride.

McKay moves into range and clinches up with Payne.
Payne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McKay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Payne tries to pull guard but McKay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sam McKay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Payne.

McKay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKay manages to avoid it.
Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKay wants to clinch.
Sam McKay is winning the standup battle so far.
McKay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payne shoots in for a takedown but McKay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McKay connects with a solid leg kick.
Sam McKay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McKay.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McKay, as that shot connected.
Payne throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sam McKay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 McKay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McKay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Payne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McKay but McKay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McKay connects with a body shot that sends Payne's belly button to the back.
McKay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for McKay.
McKay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Payne defending well as McKay loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKay can pounce on him.
Payne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payne is breathing heavily.
Payne throws a jab when McKay was well out of range.
McKay thows a body shot but no joy.
McKay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking cross lands there for McKay.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McKay - that will leave a mark!
Payne misses with a looping left.
McKay wants to land a leg kick but Payne is out of range.
Payne shoots in but McKay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McKay is looking to slow Payne down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKay throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKay misses with a low kick.
Payne throws the left hand but McKay avoids the punch easily.
McKay tries to clinch but Payne moves out of range.
Payne takes one to the chin there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McKay, as that shot connected.
McKay with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McKay, right into the meat.
McKay misses with a looping right.
Payne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKay throws out the jab.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McKay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McKay misses with a hook.
Payne swats away the attempt to clinch by McKay.
McKay cracks Payne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Payne tries for a takedown but McKay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McKay chopping away at his opponent's legs.

McKay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McKay cracks Payne with a nice body shot.

McKay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McKay misses with a wild body shot.
Payne works the jab nicely.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McKay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKay misses with a hook to the body

and Payne counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McKay trying to hold on to Payne's head to control him but Payne postures up.
McKay works his way to full guard. Good work.
McKay has his hands on Payne's head, controlling the position.
McKay's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Sam McKay wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McKay throws a front kick that sends Payne stumbling back into the cage.
Payne throws a push kick but McKay slaps the foot to one side.
McKay slaps away a takedown attempt from Payne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Payne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Payne avoids the body shot from McKay.
McKay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McKay wants it to stay on the feet.
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKay moves away.
Payne moves out of range as McKay throws a body kick.
Payne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McKay works Payne's body with a nice hook.
Payne thows a body shot but no joy.
McKay misses with a straight left.
McKay avoids the body shot from Payne.
McKay tries to clinch but Payne is having none of it.
Payne avoids the body shot from McKay.
Payne shoots in for a takedown but McKay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McKay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McKay sprawls well. McKay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Payne gets slowly back to his feet.
Payne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by McKay as he connects with a hook.
McKay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McKay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McKay throws out a powerful jab.
Nice cross by McKay.
No luck for Payne with that takedown attempt.
McKay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd cheers as McKay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Payne doesn't seem phased though.
McKay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKay swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam McKay dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Payne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Payne misses with a body kick.
Jab by McKay.
Payne jabs at McKay's body.
McKay looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by McKay. That's going to slow Payne down.
Payne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McKay blocks a low kick nicely.
McKay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Payne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McKay slaps away a takedown attempt from Payne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Payne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McKay misses with a hook. Payne ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay misses with a hook to the body
enabling Payne to counter with a crisp jab.
McKay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Payne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McKay tries to reverse the position but Payne maintains control.
Payne trying to control but McKay is having none of it.
Payne in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKay is just holding on here. Payne manages to take his back.
McKay turns into Payne and is now in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKay pushes down on Payne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McKay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McKay performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Payne tries to roll over but McKay keeps him under control.

Payne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKay pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne trying to control from the bottom.
McKay is trying to control the action in half guard but Payne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Payne gets full guard.

Payne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McKay looking to pass the guard.
Payne keeping moving, preventing McKay from controlling successfully.
McKay would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McKay 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 four minutes gone in the round.
McKay keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
McKay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Sam McKay has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice body punch from Payne.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McKay thows a body shot but no joy.
Payne throws a leg kick
and McKay counters with a low kick, right behind Payne 's knee.
Payne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McKay.
McKay scoring well with a low kick there.

McKay pushes Payne up against the cage in a clinch.
McKay tries to circle away but Payne has him pinned against the cage.
Payne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McKay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McKay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

McKay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McKay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McKay is trying to force a seperation but Payne has the dominant position.
McKay tries to throw a body punch but Payne avoids it by throwing McKay back against the cage.
McKay lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McKay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKay moves out of range as Payne strikes.
McKay lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Payne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McKay sprawls well. McKay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Payne gets slowly back to his feet.
Sam McKay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Payne.
Payne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKay finds it's way round the side to connect with Payne's head.
McKay scoring well with a low kick there.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McKay throws out a loose jab but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKay swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Payne connects with an inside leg kick.
McKay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
McKay throws a looping overhand right but Payne ducks down to avoid it.
Payne takes a swing at McKay's ribcage but misses.
Payne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McKay is out of range.
McKay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Payne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Payne looks for a takedown but McKay sprawls well.
McKay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Payne shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Payne showed some decent athleticism there.
McKay is trying to maintain the position but Payne is very close to passing his half guard.
McKay works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payne wants to pass the guard but McKay is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McKay holds on and takes a little breather.
McKay keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Noah Payne has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McKay pulls Payne in close to prevent any damage.
Noah Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McKay is trying to keep Payne in close.

Sam McKay has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McKay misses with the body kick
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Payne shoots in for a double leg but McKay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McKay's head.
McKay wants to clinch up but Payne keeps it at a distance.
Payne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

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 Sam McKay.
I think McKay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Sam McKay!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Sam McKay!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Sam McKay!

Sam McKay wins by unanimous decision!
Sam McKay very nearly forgot to thank [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.