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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Akabusi (ranked 6952 p4p, 524 weight class) and Morgan Payne (ranked 6864 p4p, 521 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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230 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Akabusi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Morgan Payne!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akabusi shoots in and gets a takedown into Payne's guard.
Payne looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Akabusi is stalling in the full guard.
Akabusi tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard.
Akabusi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Payne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Akabusi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabusi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Akabusi controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akabusi wants to get up but he can't break Payne's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akabusi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Payne's waist but Payne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akabusi off to one side.
Payne drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akabusi defends it well.
Payne looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Payne preventing the sweep.
Akabusi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akabusi looking to control.
Akabusi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Payne postures up.
Akabusi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akabusi wants to stand up but Payne is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabusi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Payne wants to get up but he can't break Akabusi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Akabusi with that takedown attempt.
Payne is looking for the big counter here.
Akabusi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Payne to the ground. Akabusi is now in Payne's guard.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Akabusi from controlling successfully.
Akabusi tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Akabusi slips nicely into half guard.
Payne is trying to stand up here but Akabusi is controlling him well.
Akabusi content to control rather than advance.
Akabusi is looking to advance position but Payne won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Akabusi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Akabusi is looking to take a break and control but Payne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akabusi working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Akabusi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Akabusi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Akabusi showed some decent athleticism there.
Payne is trying to stand back up but Akabusi is controlling him
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Payne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Akabusi is trying to control. Payne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been informed that Payne has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Akabusi wants to pass to mount but Payne is defending the position.
Akabusi controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabusi tries to stand and escape but Payne is controlling the position.
Payne is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akabusi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Akabusi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payne keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akabusi has a takedown stuffed.
A punch lands to the side of Payne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akabusi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Payne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Akabusi trying to control the action but Payne is working from the bottom.
Akabusi is really struggling to control Payne but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabusi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Payne's legs.
Payne is working to avoid the ground and pound but Akabusi connects with a decent elbow.
Akabusi wants to stand but Payne has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akabusi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Akabusi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Akabusi is looking to take a break and control but Payne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Akabusi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Payne to his feet.
Akabusi throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Akabusi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Morgan Payne has been cut.
Morgan Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akabusi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Payne's guard.
Akabusi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Akabusi wants to stand but Payne has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Akabusi prevents Payne from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akabusi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Akabusi trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Akabusi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Morgan Payne's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Akabusi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Payne with that takedown attempt.
Akabusi attempts a counter takedown but Payne avoids it well and moves away.
Akabusi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Payne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payne tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Akabusi moves in looking to clinch but Payne pushes him off.
Akabusi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Payne tries to kick Akabusi off but Akabusi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne is refusing to be controlled, as Akabusi sits in half guard.
Payne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akabusi.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chris Akabusi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payne blocks a head kick by Akabusi.
Akabusi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Akabusi trying to control the position but Payne is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne parries the strikes from Akabusi easily there. Akabusi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Payne to escape.
Akabusi taking a breather here.
Payne is trying to buck Akabusi off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akabusi landing a few strikes.
Akabusi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Payne's face as Akabusi controls the position.
Akabusi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Akabusi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payne keeps working.
Akabusi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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 not content to let Akabusi control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Akabusi gets a clinch.
Akabusi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akabusi wants to take the fight to the mat but Payne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Payne is working for takedown but Akabusi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Morgan Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Akabusi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akabusi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Akabusi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akabusi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Akabusi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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