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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Dillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dillan's choice of entrance music: Kick Ass. 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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275 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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190 cm
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210 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Dillan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne looks to land a left hand but Dillan moved out of range nicely.
Dillan scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Victor Payne has been cut.
Payne throws a hook to the side of Dillan's head but Dillan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillan blocks a head kick by Payne.
Dillan misses the jab.
Max Dillan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillan gets caught flat footed, as Payne shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dillan pulls Payne in close to his closed guard and prevents Payne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payne passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillan pushes Payne off looking to stand but Payne dives back in and keeps control.
Payne is trying to work for a kimura but Dillan is defending well.
Dillan is refusing to be controlled, as Payne sits in half guard.
Dillan is defending against the submission attempts here by Payne.
Payne wants to work for an arm triangle but Dillan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dillan sees it coming and defends easily.
Payne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Payne wants to control but Dillan is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dillan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Payne.
Payne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Payne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dillan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Payne seems to be looking for submissions.
Payne thows a huge punch but Dillan dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dillan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Payne is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dillan to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Dillan is pulling down on Payne's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Payne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Payne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dillan misses with a hook.
Dillan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Victor Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payne scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dillan tries to get to full guard but Payne has control of the leg.
Payne is looking for a kimura here.
Dillan gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillan keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Dillan is adopting a defensive guard.
Dillan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Payne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillan is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Payne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Victor Payne has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dillan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Payne has time to react.
Payne tests Dillan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dillan dives in and scores a takedown into Payne's guard.
Payne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillan stops Payne from standing up.
Dillan wants to pass the guard but Payne is keeping the position.
Payne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Payne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Payne keeping full guard, as Dillan tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Victor Payne just wasn't active enough.
Payne closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dillan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Dillan jabs Payne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillan scores with a jab to the head.
Payne decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dillan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payne wants to free his trapped foot but Dillan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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 Victor Payne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Payne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dillan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dillan defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
Payne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Max Dillan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dillan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Payne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Payne breaks from the clinch.
Payne slaps away a takedown attempt from Dillan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dillan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Payne as he avoids it easily.
Dillan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Payne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dillan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Payne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Victor Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Dillan.
Payne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dillan shoots for a double leg takedown but Payne sprawls well. He's pushed Dillan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dillan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payne.
Dillan lands an overhand right.
Dillan fails to land with a series of punches.
Dillan moves in looking to clinch but Payne pushes him off.
Payne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne is looking to take a break and control but Dillan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Payne prevents Dillan from improving his position.
Max Dillan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dillan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Payne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne wants to work for an arm triangle but Dillan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Payne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dillan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Payne is looking to stall here but Dillan recovers 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.
Dillan keeping full guard, as Payne tries to pass.
Payne forces his way into half guard.
Dillan missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne wants to take a breather but Dillan is having none of it.
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 Victor Payne.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Payne, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Victor Payne!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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