PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Wahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Payne will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wahl
vs
Payne

167 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

225 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Wahl !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Payne!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Payne tries to keep at a distance but Wahl has taken the fight into the clinch.

Wahl breaks the clinch.
Payne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wahl defends it nicely.

Wahl looking to score a takedown here. Payne is defending well but Wahl drives through and ends up in Payne's guard.
Payne being controlled here, momentarily.
Wahl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wahl lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne is trying to maintain the position but Wahl is very close to passing his half guard.
Wahl has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Wahl stands up from mount. Strange move.
Wahl throws a head kick that misses.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt

and Wahl counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Payne's guard now.
Wahl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wahl controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Wahl stands up and waves to Payne to follow him.
A combination from Wahl does no damage.

Wahl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wahl landing knees to the body.
Payne tries to pull guard but Wahl won't allow it.
George Wahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Payne.

Wahl decides to pull guard.
Wahl lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Payne tries to free his leg and advance position but Wahl is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahl seems keen to control Payne's posture.

Wahl has his feet on Payne's thighs here. He's pushed Payne off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Payne screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Wahl !