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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gold Member (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morris Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne has chosen Kardinal Offishall Ft. Elephant Man - Clear (Official Remix) as his entrance music. 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.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gold Member!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Morris Payne!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne leaves Member with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Payne rushes Member and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Payne is struggling to control the position.
Member really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Member is working for takedown but Payne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Member fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Member shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Member is trying to control. Payne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Member controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Member is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Payne actively working from the bottom here.
Member lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Member is keen to just control but Payne is a slippery customer.
Payne moves into full guard.
Member wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Member is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two 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.
Member pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Member stays in close to Payne's body and controls the position.
Member wants to pass the guard but Payne is keeping the position.
Member slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Member wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Gold Member just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Payne is looking to clinch but Member is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Member fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gold Member. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Member fails with a takedown attempt.
Member keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Payne wants it to stay on the feet.
Payne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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.
Payne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Payne wants it to stay on the feet.
Payne looks for the body kick but Member saw that one coming.
Payne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Payne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Member misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Payne closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Morris Payne will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Payne swinging wildly here.
Payne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Member.
Payne tries to clinch but Member moves away
and Member moves into the clinch.
Member goes for a takedown in the clinch but Payne prevents it.
Payne breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Member shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Payne sprawls well. Payne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Member gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gold Member. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payne clinches but Member breaks the clinch
and Member counters with a single leg into guard. Payne didn't expect that.
Member has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Member is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Payne tries to strike from the bottom.
Member wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Member controls from within his opponent's guard.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Member from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Member 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Member shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Payne sprawls well. Payne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Member gets slowly back to his feet.
Payne clinches with his opponent.
Payne tries to break free but Member pushes him back against the cage.
Member tries a body shot but Payne blocks it.
Payne digs a right hand into Member's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Member's gas tank.
Payne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payne looks to land a combination but Member avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payne.
Payne throws a combination that misses
and Member decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Payne's guard.
Payne is breathing heavily.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Member from controlling successfully.
Payne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Member doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Member manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Member slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Member from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Member slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Member wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Member is looking to advance position but Payne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Member is in all sorts of trouble here.
Member is working hard here to advance position.
Member tries to hold on but Payne postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gold Member dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Member circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payne misses with a head kick.
Member avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Member doesn't manage to clinch there - Payne circles away.
Payne tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Member dodges the punch combination from Payne.
Payne gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Member counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Payne's guard now.
Payne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Member sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Member's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Member slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Member staying calm.
Member throws an elbow but Payne slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Member is looking to take a break and control but Payne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Gold Member just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Payne tries to clinch but Member moves away
and Member counters with a nice double leg into side control. Payne won't be happy with that.
Member staying calm.
Member trying to control the position but Payne is working away.
Payne seems a little lost for a moment, as Member dominates the positioning.
Member wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payne keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne is letting Member control him for a moment.
Member wants to take a breather but Payne manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Member.
Member won't allow Payne to get back to his feet.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Member from controlling successfully.
Payne keeping full guard, as Member tries to pass.
Member avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Member tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Member tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Member.
Payne tries to clinch
and Member counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Member seems content to control.
Member frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gold Member clearly takes that 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 leaves Member with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Member tries for a takedown but Payne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Payne closes the distance and pushes Member back into the cage.
Member is pushing Payne up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Member has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Payne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gold Member. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Member throws an elbow that misses.
Still in the clinch, Payne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Payne has Member pushed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Member - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Payne avoiding damage.
Member slowing the pace effectively.
Member jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Payne walks away with a smile on his face. Member gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Member looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Member tries to keep at a distance but Payne has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Payne with a knee to the head.
Payne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Member looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Payne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Member closes the distance but Payne moves to the side
and Payne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne tries to clinch but Member is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payne is trying to stall.
Payne stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Member tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Payne smiles and moves away.
Member tries for a takedown but Payne circles away easily
and Payne counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gold Member is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Member counters by moving into the clinch.
Payne lands a body shot.
Payne breaks from the clinch.
Member doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Payne counters with a body kick that stops Member in his tracks momentarily.
Member with a lazy takedown attempt
and Payne counters with a nice leg kick.
Payne scores with a hook to the body. Member takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Member, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris Payne dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A shot to de liver by Payne. Beautiful body shot.
Payne tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Member counters with a nice uppercut.
Payne has Member up against the cage in a clinch.
Payne is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Member lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Member controlling the action here.
Payne looking for submissions off his back.
Payne is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Member is taking a breather. Payne says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Member is looking to take a break and control but Payne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Member is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Payne!
Payne is squirming around, avoiding Member's attempts to control the action.
Payne's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's two 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.
Member lands a nice shot to the head.
Payne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Member takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Member putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Member landing punches.
Member controlling the pace for now.
Member looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Member looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Gold Member just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Member tries for a takedown but Payne circles away easily
and Payne counters with a left and a right that stings Member.
Member gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Payne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Member tries for a takedown but Payne manages to get underhooks.
Payne utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Member tries to pull guard but Payne holds him up against the cage and eventually Member drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gold Member. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Member is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Payne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Payne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Payne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Member has him pressed against the cage.
Payne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Member.
Payne misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Member as Payne tries to tie him up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Member is trying to drag Payne to the mat but Payne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gold Member showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Member 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Gold Member!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Gold Member!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Gold Member!
Gold Member wins by unanimous decision!
Gold Member is the new featherweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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