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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron St James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Payne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Payne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cameron St James!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Payne defending well as St James loads up on a big left hand.
Payne scores a takedown into full mount!
St James can't escape the position.
Payne controlling the position easily from mount.
St James wants to hold on but Payne pushes him away.
St James might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Payne kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St James tries to reverse the position but Payne maintains control.
Payne controlling the pace for now.
Payne seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but St James is holding on tight.
St James tries to improve his position but instead Payne has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
St James trying to control the hands but Payne won't let him.
St James is in bad spot here.
Payne biding his time, controlling St James.
St James is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Payne has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of St James's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne keeps control of the position as St James tries to break free.
Payne biding his time, looking for the opening.
St James trying to control the action but Payne just sinks the hooks in.
Payne keeps control of the position as St James tries to break free.
St James is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Payne.
You can see the frustration on St James's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
St James trying to control the hands but Payne breaks the grip.
Payne is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
St James trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne is breathing heavily.
Payne is not going to allow St James to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Payne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
St James is looking to clinch.
St James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Payne counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in St James's guard now.
Payne has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of St James is proving hard to escape from.
St James pulls Payne in close to prevent any damage.
St James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St James is trying to hold Payne in close to prevent damage but Payne has managed to pass into half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Cameron St James just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Payne is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St James throws a combination. Payne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
St James circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - St James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
St James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St James throws a series of punches but Payne moves out of range.
St James lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
St James tries to clinch up but Payne circles away and keeps his distance.
Payne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Payne counters with a single leg into guard. St James didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St James trying to keep a closed guard but Payne is proving a slippery customer.
Payne stopping the sweep attempt from St James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St James is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
St James is trying to control the position but Payne postures up.
St James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Payne postures up.
Payne content to stall in guard here.
St James controls Payne momentarily but Payne frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
St James misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - St James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St James misses with a few strikes there.
St James looks to land a combination but Payne avoids it well.
Payne has managed to clinch.
Payne tries to pull guard but St James won't allow it.
St James jumps guard but Payne stands there with St James around his waist. St James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thomas Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron St James.
Payne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. St James avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
St James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Payne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St James.
Thomas Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St James gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
St James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Payne sitting in guard here, content to control.
St James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St James trying to keep a closed guard but Payne is proving a slippery customer.
St James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Payne's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Payne dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Payne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and St James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Payne tries to get to full guard but St James has control of the leg.
Payne is trying to stand up here but St James is controlling him well.
Payne is not content to let St James control the position.
St James trying to mount his opponent but Payne defends it.
Payne preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne pushes St James off looking to stand but St James dives back in and keeps control.
St James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St James seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Payne keeps the fight on the outside.
St James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Payne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Payne.
Payne sitting in guard here, content to control.
Payne has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of St James is proving hard to escape from.
St James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St James has control of Payne's left arm, preventing Payne from doing any damage.
St James looking for a sweep. Not yet St James, not yet.
Payne stays in close to St James's body and controls the position.
St James pulls Payne in to control the position.
Payne postures up.
Payne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St James had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Payne is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. St James Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Payne's back instead.
Payne rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
St James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Payne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St James content to control rather than advance.
St James seems to be working for a kimura but Payne defends the submission attempt.
That's four 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.
St James slows the pace down in half guard.
St James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
St James wants to free his trapped foot but Payne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Payne is refusing to be controlled, as St James sits in half guard.
St James stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Payne to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Cameron St James just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
St James clinches up with Payne and pushes him back against the cage.
Payne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. St James smiles and moves away.
Payne tries for a takedown but St James circles away easily
and St James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
St James wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Payne has control of St James's left arm, preventing St James from doing any damage.
St James wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Payne is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
St James wants to pass the guard but Payne is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne keeping moving, preventing St James from controlling successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Cameron St James just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Payne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
St James is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
St James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Payne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
St James trying to keep a closed guard but Payne is proving a slippery customer.
Payne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne stopping the sweep attempt from St James.
St James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Payne's guard.
St James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
St James preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne pulls St James in close to prevent any damage.
St James wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Payne is looking to stand up but St James isn't so interested in that idea.
St James wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
St James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Payne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Payne sitting in guard here, content to control.
St James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Payne is fighting to break St James's control of his arms but St James is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
St James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Payne had his way with Cameron St James in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Payne dodges the punch combination from St James.
St James fails with the takedown
and Payne counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Payne wants a takedown but no success here.
Payne tries to score a body lock takedown but St James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
St James's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
St James wants to get back to striking at distance but Payne won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Payne manages to end up in side control.
St James can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St James manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thomas Payne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
St James tries to pass to full mount but Payne defends it.
Payne keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Payne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Payne manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St James tries to hold on but Payne postures up.
Payne controlling the position easily from mount.
St James can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Payne closes the distance and lands a one-two.
St James misses with a double jab.
St James lands a jab-cross combination.
Payne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St James.
St James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. St James showed some decent athleticism there.
St James is working for a kimura but Payne is defending it quite comfortably.
Payne is not content to let St James control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cameron St James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St James wants to pass to mount but Payne is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St James tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Payne.
St James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Payne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time St James.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Payne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Payne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Payne!
Thomas Payne is the new featherweight champion!
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