PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Mulroney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff. 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.

Mulroney
vs
Payne

175 cm
22
165 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

165 cm
22
164 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

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World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Mulroney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Payne!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulroney avoids the body shot from Payne.
Payne throws out a loose jab but Mulroney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulroney was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Payne thows a body shot but no joy.
Payne throws a body punch but Mulroney moves out of range.
Payne lands with a right hand.
A jab from Mulroney does it's job there.

It looks like Curtis Payne has been cut.
Payne throws a body punch but Mulroney moves out of range.
Mulroney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payne.
Mulroney throws a big shot that misses.
Mulroney connects with a solid leg kick.
Mulroney looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Mulroney is just out of range.
Mulroney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mulroney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Payne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Curtis Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne throws a hook but Mulroney blocks it.
Mulroney digs a good body shot into Payne's ribs.

Payne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mulroney's half guard.
Mulroney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Payne.
Mulroney regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mulroney trying to control the position.
Payne is looking to work some ground and pound but Mulroney has wrist control.
Payne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mulroney's head.
Payne trying to control but Mulroney is working from the bottom.
Payne is fighting to break Mulroney's control of his arms but Mulroney is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mulroney keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Mulroney keeping full guard, as Payne tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mulroney has his foot on Payne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Payne works his way back into a safe position though.
Payne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mulroney trying to keep a closed guard but Payne is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mulroney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulroney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mulroney has momentary wrist control but Payne slips an elbow through the middle.
Mulroney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Payne is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mulroney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brian Mulroney has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
Payne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mulroney.
Mulroney throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne shoots for a double leg takedown but Mulroney sprawls well. He's pushed Payne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payne misses with a looping left.
Payne throws a jab when Mulroney was well out of range.
Mulroney throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brian Mulroney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Curtis Payne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mulroney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Payne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mulroney napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mulroney prevents Payne from moving into mount.
Mulroney is looking for a sweep.
Payne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Payne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mulroney, who protects the arm well.
Mulroney is looking to reverse the position.
Payne is looking to take a break and control but Mulroney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mulroney is trying to control Payne's posture but Payne avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulroney is not content to let Payne control the position.
Mulroney is looking for a sweep.

Payne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Payne looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mulroney is avoiding damage well.

Payne goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mulroney rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Payne's guard! Nice work there by Mulroney!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulroney preventing the sweep.
Payne is trying to keep Mulroney in close.
Mulroney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payne swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Payne working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mulroney has passed into half guard!
Mulroney stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulroney wants to free his trapped foot but Payne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Payne is looking to control Mulroney's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Payne avoid being mounted?
Payne is not content to let Mulroney control the position.

Payne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mulroney is keen to just control but Payne is a slippery customer.
Curtis Payne has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne is pressing down on Mulroney's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Payne throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mulroney uses it to pass to side control.
Payne being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulroney tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brian Mulroney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Curtis Payne's cut.
That's time! Mulroney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mulroney.
Mulroney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payne takes a swing at Mulroney's ribcage but misses.
Brian Mulroney is winning the standup battle so far.
Mulroney lands a leg kick that knocks Payne off balance momentarily.
Payne misses with a body shot.
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mulroney moves away.
Payne misses the shot to the body.
Payne misses with an uppercut.
Mulroney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mulroney thows a left - swing and a miss!

Mulroney gets caught napping as Payne dives in and scores a takedown. Mulroney manages to retain guard.
Mulroney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Payne wants to improve his position but Mulroney is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne trying to control but Mulroney postures up.
Payne wants to get back to full guard.
Payne manages to get to full guard.
Mulroney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Payne looking for a guillotine here but Mulroney defends easily.
Curtis Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne working a defensive guard here.
Mulroney wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Mulroney slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Payne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mulroney defends it easily.
Mulroney sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mulroney tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard.
Mulroney wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Mulroney wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.
Brian Mulroney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulroney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Payne coming out on top.
Mulroney throws a hook but Payne avoids it easily.
Mulroney throws a hook but Payne avoids it easily.
Mulroney throws a nice inside leg kick.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mulroney.
The fighters circling - Mulroney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brian Mulroney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Mulroney does it's job there.
Mulroney fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Mulroney.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mulroney.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Mulroney.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mulroney, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Mulroney!