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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumar Lumines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olan Payat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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195 cm
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280 lbs
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185 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jumar Lumines! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Olan Payat! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Payat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Olan Payat has been cut. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Payat is defended easily by Lumines. Lumines stuffs the takedown. Lumines fails with a takedown attempt from distance. No luck for Lumines with that takedown attempt. Lumines wants to clinch and Payat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Payat throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Payat's face as he tries to break the clinch. Lumines looking to slow down the pace here. Payat is pressed up against the cage. Lumines has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Payat down to the mat. Payat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumar Lumines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lumines swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Payat counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Payat. Payat throws an elbow that misses.
Lumines wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Payat pushes off an throws an elbow but Lumines leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Payat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lumines's efforts to push away. Lumines blocks an elbow strike from Payat.
Lumines fails to pull guard.
Lumines can't get the takedown.
Lumines is breathing heavily. Payat is working for takedown but Lumines is calmly controlling the position for now. Payat looks to throw an elbow but misses. Payat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lumines stuffs the takedown attempt from Payat. Payat gets slowly back to his feet. Payat fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lumines shoots in and drives through. Payat sprawls well. Lumines keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A left and a right from Lumines both land. Nice combination. Payat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lumines. Jumar Lumines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Horrible takedown by Lumines or perhaps it was just good defense by Payat which made him look bad. Payat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Payat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lumines's waist but Lumines gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Payat off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lumines fails with the takedown. Payat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lumines as he jumps to the side. Lumines stuffs the takedown attempt from Payat. Payat gets slowly back to his feet. Payat fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Payat shoots in and drives through. Lumines sprawls well. Lumines tries a head kick but it misses.
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. Lumines gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Lumines tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Payat just stands there and leans against the cage. Lumines tries for a takedown but Payat manages to get underhooks.
Payat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Payat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lumines's waist but Lumines gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Payat off to one side. Payat shoots in but no luck this time. Payat doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lumines counters with a left and a right that stings Payat. Payat fails with the takedown. Payat shoots in for a takedown but Lumines shows good takedown defense. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jumar Lumines dominated that round. The cut man is working on Olan Payat's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lumines throws a push kick but Payat slaps the foot to one side. Payat fails with the takedown and Lumines counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lumines shoots for a double leg takedown but Payat sprawls well. He's pushed Lumines's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Lumines forces Payat back against the cage and clinches. Payat leaning against his opponent.
Payat prevents a body shot from Lumines. Lumines manages to pull guard.
Lumines wants to sweep but no luck. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Payat forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Payat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Payat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two 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. Payat takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Lumines tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Payat manages to move to mount!
Lumines wants to hold on but Payat pushes him away. Payat controlling the pace for now. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Payat throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Payat controlling his opponent. 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. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Olan Payat hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Lumines shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lumines leaves Payat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Payat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lumines circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olan Payat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Olan Payat's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lumines looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lumines wants to clinch up but Payat keeps it at a distance. Payat shoots in but Lumines avoids the takedown attempt easily. Lumines dives in and grabs Payat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Payat pushes down on Lumines's head and hops out. Payat has a takedown stuffed. Lumines throws a head kick but Payat moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Payat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jumar Lumines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olan Payat. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Payat looks for a takedown but Lumines sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Payat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lumines swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lumines fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Payat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lumines as he avoids it easily. Payat shoots in but no luck this time. Payat closes the distance and clinches. Lumines dodges an elbow strike from Payat.
Lumines pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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. Payat closes the distance and clinches up with Lumines, looking for a takedown. Payat pushes Lumines against the cage but Lumines circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Lumines stuffs the takedown attempt from Payat. Payat gets slowly back to his feet. Lumines swinging wildly here.
Payat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lumines but Lumines pushes him off and we're back to square one. Lumines throws out a powerful jab. Payat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lumines shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Payat pinned against the cage. Payat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Payat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lumines circles away. Payat tries for a takedown but Lumines sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Payat slaps away a takedown attempt from Lumines, before circling back to the center of the mat. Lumines is trying hard to land a takedown here. Payat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Payat moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Payat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lumines shoots in looking for a takedown but Payat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lumines's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Payat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lumines circles away. Payat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lumines counters with a series of strikes. Payat will be more careful next time no doubt. Lumines wants to clinch up but Payat keeps it at a distance. Payat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lumines as he avoids it easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lumines takes the fight into the clinch. Lumines has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Payat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Jumar Lumines showed his dominance in that final round. I think Lumines 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jumar Lumines!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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