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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darrell Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Payne!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong throws a jab when Payne was well out of range.
Payne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Armstrong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payne closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Payne lands in his opponent's guard.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne stands up from Armstrong's guard - Payne perhaps looking for a knockout.
Payne looks for a takedown but Armstrong sprawls well.
Armstrong throws an overhand right that lands on Payne's shoulder, as Payne tries to avoid the shot.
Armstrong stuffs the takedown.
Armstrong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Armstrong lands in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payne on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Darrell Armstrong.
Armstrong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Payne has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Payne's head.
Armstrong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Payne working a defensive guard here.
Payne looks gassed!
Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Armstrong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Payne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Armstrong landing with the ground and pound.
Armstrong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Armstrong lands a couple of digs.
Armstrong stands and throws Payne's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Payne takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Armstrong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Payne down.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payne keeps working.
Payne takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Armstrong landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Armstrong working the head and body with strikes.
Armstrong trying to control the action but Payne is working from the bottom.
Armstrong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Armstrong landing a few strikes.
Armstrong working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Armstrong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Armstrong jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Payne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Armstrong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Payne somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong.
Payne lands a two punch combo.
Armstrong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Payne is refusing to be controlled, as Armstrong sits in half guard.
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Payne trying to hold on to Armstrong's head to control him but Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Armstrong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Payne is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Armstrong lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong drops an elbow to the side of Payne's head.
Armstrong lands with a punch from half guard.
Armstrong is looking to take a break and control but Payne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Armstrong is stalling here. Payne is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Armstrong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Payne has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Payne trying to control the action but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Payne asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two 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.
Armstrong managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Payne.
Armstrong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Armstrong is not content to let Payne control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Payne moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.
Armstrong gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong in side control lands a decent elbow.
Armstrong lands some shots froms side control.
Armstrong working the body and head with strikes.
Payne takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Armstrong in side control lands a decent elbow.
Armstrong scoring with punches and elbows.
Payne is trying to improve his position.
Armstrong is chipping away with strikes.
Darrell Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong scores with punches from side control.
Armstrong trying to control the position but Payne is working away.
Armstrong lands a decent elbow from side control.
Armstrong landing strikes.
Armstrong is looking to take a break and control but Payne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Payne some visible discomfort.
Armstrong wants to control but Payne is keeping him busy.
Payne is trying to get back to half guard.
Armstrong working the body and head with strikes.
Armstrong lands a decent elbow from side control.
Armstrong working the body and head with strikes.
Armstrong landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Armstrong works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Armstrong looks up at the clock and then as Payne takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Armstrong smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payne can do to turn this around?
Armstrong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Armstrong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Armstrong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Armstrong is looking to advance position but Payne won't allow it.
Payne gets full guard.
Payne has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Payne is keeping the position.
Armstrong is working Payne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong landing with the ground and pound.
Payne is looking to stand up but Armstrong isn't so interested in that idea.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Armstrong with a nice head shot there.
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Payne's head.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Payne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armstrong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Payne is trying to control the position but Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong is working Payne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Payne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armstrong is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Payne has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Armstrong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Payne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armstrong is one step ahead there.
Payne thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Armstrong lands a couple of elbows.
Armstrong works over Payne with some ground and pound from guard.
Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong stands up over Payne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Armstrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Armstrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Payne is keeping the position.
Payne trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Armstrong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Payne's head.
Armstrong is working Payne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong cracks Payne with a solid left hand.
Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Armstrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is working Payne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Armstrong is working Payne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Payne's head.
Payne looking for a guillotine here but Armstrong defends easily.
Armstrong cracks Payne with a solid left hand.
Armstrong is working Payne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong won't allow Payne to sweep him here.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nick Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrell Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Armstrong 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrell Armstrong!
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